Steampunk Surrealist Heritage SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Steampunk Surrealist Heritage SREF code

Use this code to get a Steampunk Surrealist Heritage style.
--sref 1383543939

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How to Use This Steampunk Surrealist Heritage 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 Steampunk Surrealist Heritage SREF style

Steampunk Surrealist Heritage is a captivating artistic style that merges Victorian-era machinery with dreamlike, surreal imagery, all filtered through a lens of aged history. This unique aesthetic is characterized by its distressed textures, collage-like compositions, and a muted palette of sepia, charcoal, and tarnished gold. In Midjourney, using this style in your prompt creates images that feel like forgotten artifacts or fragmented memories, blending organic forms with intricate mechanical details. This style is perfect for evoking a sense of profound nostalgia, mystery, and the beautiful decay of a bygone, imagined era.

Steampunk Surrealist Heritage Prompt Ideas

  • A fragmented portrait of a Victorian woman, her face merging with clockwork gears and faded botanical illustrations, in the style of Steampunk Surrealist Heritage, collage elements, distressed paper texture, muted colors --ar 4:5 --style raw
  • A mechanical raven perched on a stack of aged books, its feathers made of tarnished brass and scraps of old letters, in the style of Steampunk Surrealist Heritage, intricate details, moody lighting, sepia and charcoal tones --ar 1:1
  • A forgotten cityscape at twilight, with steam-powered airships floating above decaying Gothic architecture, silhouette of a lone figure with an umbrella, in the style of Steampunk Surrealist Heritage, textured and layered look, high contrast --ar 16:9
  • A still life of a broken pocket watch, a single yellow daisy, and a porcelain doll's eye on a weathered wooden table, in the style of Steampunk Surrealist Heritage, photorealistic collage, dramatic shadows, cracked surfaces --ar 3:2

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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