Oxidized Copper Dreams

--sref 879163388
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This style renders subjects in rich patina tones of verdigris green, burnt copper, and aged bronze with metallic textures that seem weathered by centuries. Compositions feature dramatic chiaroscuro lighting that catches oxidized surfaces, creating an atmosphere of ancient machinery meeting organic decay. The aesthetic evokes forgotten steampunk artifacts left to corrode in humid conservatories, with fine detail work on textural degradation and luminous highlights.

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Example Prompts

Demonstrates the style's strength with mechanical subjects and textural oxidation detail

Midjourney
an ancient clockwork owl perched on a crumbling marble pedestal, intricate gears visible through corroded chest plate --sref 879163388 --v 7

Shows how the patina aesthetic applies to human subjects with dramatic portrait lighting

Midjourney
portrait of a Victorian explorer wearing brass goggles, face partially illuminated by gaslight --sref 879163388 --v 7 --ar 2:3

Highlights the style's environmental storytelling and atmospheric depth

Midjourney
an overgrown greenhouse filled with copper botanical sculptures and glass terrariums, morning mist, volumetric light --sref 879163388 --v 7 --ar 16:9

How to Use This SREF Code

In Midjourney

/imagine your prompt here --sref 879163388

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/imagine your prompt --sref 879163388 --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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