This painted image captures the raw, majestic power of a huge ocean wave, portrayed through a series of artistic styles that blend harmoniously to evoke a visceral reaction. The wave, reminiscent of Jean-François Millet’s delicate gouache techniques, teems with the dramatic intensity and chiaroscuro that Caravaggio and Moebius are celebrated for, employing rough oil painting strokes that breathe life into the dynamic action of splashing white water against a dark blue sky. The choice of a low-angle shot enhances the immenseness of the wave, as if viewed from below, adding a vintage comic-style flair with inkblots of color that enrich the scene’s texture. This piece also nods to the watercolor styles of Jean Lévin and Morimura, adding layers of fluid transparency that contrast with the detailed and wide-shot portrayal typical of Gustave Doré and Bill Sienkiewicz’s works, using both watercolor and gouache to capture the atmosphere by the seaside under a vast blue sky. Using –sref for realistic AI art in MidJourney enhances the realism and emotional depth, making every brushstroke and color choice impactful.