Painterly Sketch SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Painterly Sketch SREF code

Use this code to get a Painterly Sketch style.
--sref 3821485643

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How to Use This Painterly Sketch SREF Code

Step 1: Find Your Style

Step 1: Find Your Style

Browse our extensive styles list and find the perfect style reference for your project.

Step 2: Copy the Code

Step 2: Copy the Code

Click the "Copy" button to get the SREF code. It's as simple as --sref XXXXX.

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Combine your prompt with the SREF code. Don't forget the aspect ratio! e.g., --ar 16:9

What is Painterly Sketch SREF style

This technique is characterized by its highly dynamic and visible brushstrokes, creating a sense of energy and immediacy. It blends expressive, almost sketch-like outlines with blocks of saturated color and strong contrasts, often seen in contemporary digital illustration or portraiture. When crafting a **prompt** for this **style** in **Midjourney**, focus on terms emphasizing texture and movement, such as "gestural painting" or "thick impasto lines." This method yields images that feel raw, immediate, and emotionally charged, striking a balance between finished rendering and spontaneous artistic execution.

Painterly Sketch Prompt Ideas

  • Intense close-up portrait of a stoic figure, aggressive green and red brushstrokes, dramatic lighting, painterly sketch, highly textured
  • Vibrant desert landscape split by an unnatural bright green horizon line, energetic white strokes in the sky, painterly sketch, high contrast
  • Still life of canned beverages and exotic fruit, using bold, blocky color application and visible digital strokes, painterly sketch
  • A whimsical subject wearing ornate armor, drawn with sharp, gestural ink lines overlaid with heavy watercolor textures, painterly sketch

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a Midjourney Style Reference (--sref)?

A Style Reference, or SREF, is a powerful feature that lets you use the aesthetic of a reference image to influence the style of your generations. Our library provides the direct SREF code for thousands of styles.

How do I understand and use the Aspect Ratio (--ar) parameter?

The --ar parameter controls the aspect ratio of your image. For example, --ar 16:9 creates a widescreen image. Our guide provides a full list of supported ratios.

Why is my SREF code not working?

Ensure you are using a compatible Midjourney version (v6 or newer) and check for typos. Sometimes, strong keywords in your prompt can override the style; try reducing the style weight (e.g., --sw 250).

Can I use this SREF code with a Character Reference (--cref)?

Yes, --sref and --cref can be used together. This is a powerful combination to maintain a consistent character while applying a consistent style.

Which versions support style reference?

Style Reference is compatible with Midjourney versions 6, 7, and Niji 6.

What is the default image size for Midjourney V7?

Midjourney V7 creates upscaled images at 2048 x 2048 pixels for the default 1:1 aspect ratio.

What is the default style weight and what range can I use?

The default style weight is --sw 100. You can set it between 0 and 1000.

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