Watercolor Sketch SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Watercolor Sketch SREF code

Use this code to get a Watercolor Sketch style.
--sref 138926690

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How to Use This Watercolor 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 Watercolor Sketch SREF style

The Watercolor Sketch approach is characterized by visible, fine sketch lines often rendered in pencil or light ink, layered with delicate, translucent washes of muted color. This creates an airy, slightly nostalgic, and highly textured feel, blending the precision of drawing with the fluidity of paint. It is perfect for editorial content or character design requiring a gentle, handcrafted aesthetic. When utilizing this style in a Midjourney prompt, focusing on keywords like "pencil details" and "light watercolor wash" yields excellent results, often requiring specific guidance to maintain the balance between line work and color saturation in the final prompt execution.

Watercolor Sketch Prompt Ideas

  • Floating village on a high plateau connected by a narrow bridge, soft beige and green palette, detailed line work with light watercolor wash illustration
  • Close-up portrait of a young person with curly hair and freckles, expressive amber eyes, clean sketch outline, soft earth tone rendering
  • Still life arrangement of terracotta jugs, glass bottles, and potted succulents, muted color palette, delicate pencil detailing visible beneath paint washes
  • A tiny cabin nestled beside a massive, snow-capped mountain, aerial view, highly detailed sketch lines defining the environment, minimal saturation

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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