Textured Realism SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Textured Realism SREF code

Use this code to get a Textured Realism style.
--sref 3699479100

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How to Use This Textured Realism 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 Textured Realism SREF style

Textured Realism captures subjects with a raw, tactile quality, characterized by heavy impasto, visible brushstrokes, and dramatic lighting or high contrast separation between light and dark areas. This approach moves beyond smooth rendering, prioritizing surface texture and emotional weight over minute detail. When using **Midjourney**, incorporating this **style** requires specific texture descriptors in your **prompt**, focusing on paint thickness, canvas feel, or stark light separation. It merges the visual impact of expressive painting techniques with subjects often found in modern, high-contrast photography, creating visually arresting and tactile imagery.

Textured Realism Prompt Ideas

  • dramatic stormy landscape painting, thick impasto oil paint, high contrast sky, golden wheat field, moody atmosphere
  • close-up portrait of a young woman, stark black and white photography, deep shadows, rough charcoal texture, minimalist background
  • still life composition of wine bottles and citrus fruit, dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, highly textured white and black background, painterly technique
  • futuristic spaceship interior, heavy visible brushstrokes, muted colors against bright neon light sources, expressionist painting

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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