Luminous Ink Bloom

--sref 1657281903
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This style transforms images into flowing compositions where deep indigo and magenta inks seem to bloom and spread through liquid. Subjects emerge from swirling pigment pools with soft, diffused edges and an ethereal glow. The aesthetic combines traditional ink-wash techniques with bioluminescent color accents, creating a dreamlike quality where forms dissolve into abstract flourishes.

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Example Prompts

Demonstrates the style's treatment of human subjects with organic flourishes

Midjourney
portrait of a woman with closed eyes, serene expression, flowers in her hair --sref 1657281903 --v 7

Shows how the ink-bloom effect renders wildlife and dramatic landscapes

Midjourney
a lone wolf howling at the moon, forest silhouette, mystical atmosphere --sref 1657281903 --v 7 --ar 16:9

Illustrates architectural subjects with the flowing pigment dissolution effect

Midjourney
ancient temple ruins overtaken by nature, morning mist, sacred geometry patterns --sref 1657281903 --v 7 --ar 3:4

How to Use This SREF Code

In Midjourney

/imagine your prompt here --sref 1657281903

Combine with other parameters

/imagine your prompt --sref 1657281903 --sw 100 --ar 16:9 --v 7

The --sw (style weight) parameter controls how strongly the style reference is applied. Values range from 0 to 1000, with 100 as default.

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