MidJourney Style Reference Guide: Where Digital Techniques Meet Iconic Artistic Influences – A frozen waterfall with jagged icicles and mist rising from the base

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The artwork, inspired by the distinctive techniques of Zdzisław Beksiński, masterfully captures a haunting and desolate landscape in black and white. It features a surreal, frozen waterfall cascading down a daunting, black rock cliff, surrounded by gothic architectural ruins that evoke a chilling air of mystery and foreboding. Overhanging trees, their branches heavy with ice, loom ominously over the abyss, their icicles dripping towards the dark waters below. The painting’s meticulous attention to detail and its chiaroscuro effect intensify the dark, eerie atmosphere, reminiscent also of styles like Anne Bachelier’s and Mario Sanchez Nevado’s. Additionally, the significant contrast between the stark black of the cliff and the ghostly white of the ice enhances the visual impact of this cold, dark fantasy landscape, making it an ideal subject for using –sref for realistic AI art in MidJourney. The artwork’s compelling depth and texture are bordered strikingly in black, setting a dramatic tone against its solid backdrop, immersing viewers into an 80s horror fantasy realm.