East Asian Ink Wash SREF Style | Traditional prompt
--sref 282

Eastern aesthetics

Version: v 7
SV: 6
sref code and prompt case 1 --sref 282
sref code and prompt case 2 --sref 282
sref code and prompt case 3 --sref 282
sref code and prompt case 4 --sref 282

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Art Style Type

This SREF style blends elements of traditional East Asian ink wash painting and contemporary digital art. It belongs to the neoclassical style category because it preserves the elegant composition and delicate brushwork of classical painting while incorporating modern visual processing techniques. The imagery displays typical ink wash rendering effects with strong calligraphic sensibility and Zen aesthetic principles, which are core characteristics of Eastern traditional art.

Style Characteristics

The main characteristics of this SREF are soft tonal transitions and flowing brushstroke textures. The palette primarily uses warm beige and deep ink tones, creating an atmosphere that is both elegant and serene. The lines flow naturally with strong dynamic movement, as if each stroke contains the artist's emotion. This style is impressive because it perfectly balances tradition with modernity, possessing both the depth of classical art and the clarity of contemporary design.

Style-Enhancing Prompt Keywords

  • ink wash: Enhances the natural flowing quality of watercolor rendering, giving the image more traditional painting charm
  • sepia tones: Using brown-toned colors can strengthen the classical feel, making the work display a more warm and refined texture
  • ethereal composition: Adding this element improves the spiritual quality and poetic expression of the image, enhancing overall artistic impact

Recommended Application Scenarios

This style is particularly suitable for cultural art poster design, Eastern fantasy scenes in games, book cover illustrations, brand visuals for tea culture or meditation-related businesses, and decorative paintings for upscale restaurants or cultural spaces. It can add unique artistic value to any project that needs to convey elegance, tranquility, and cultural depth.

More Prompt Tips & Tricks


You can explore further by combining the following prompt command for MidJourney:

  • --sv: There are six versions of the Style Reference feature in Midjourney version 7 when using images. Use the --sv parameter to choose between them. --sv 6 is default. --sv 4 is the old V7 sref model (prior to June 16, 2025). Using --sv 6 and --sv 4 may produce different style results.
  • --s: Default value is 100, can be set from 0 to 1000. The higher the value, the more detailed the image, and the closer the style may be to reality.
  • -niji 6: Using this command will give the image a more anime style.
  • --sw: Default value is 100, can be input from 0 to 1000. A higher value makes the style closer to the original.
  • You can now blend multiple --sref codes together (for example --sref 123 456 )
  • You can weigh individual codes or urls as follows --sref 123::2
  • You can also read more guides on How to use SREF Code

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