Benefits of using style references in AI art: From the eerie glow of a Bakshi-Ghibli fusion spacecraft to the chiaroscuro regality of a Sargent-style lion and the menacing, Frazetta-inspired steam train, explore how MidJourney’s sophisticated –sref command elevates creative storytelling and realism in digital artistry. – Train

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Capturing the eerie allure of a vintage steam train illuminated by an orange-glowing headlight as it courses through a shadowy woodland, the image invites viewers into a fantastical night scene reminiscent of Frank Frazetta’s dramatic and mythical artwork. The dark woods, thick with trees, are only sporadically lit by moonlight, casting long, eerie shadows that play along the old, wooden tracks and the orange embers scattered beside them. Billowing smoke and fiery flames erupting from the chimney add a dynamic, almost menacing tone to the tableau, suggesting the train itself might be alight with infernal fire. This visual, rich with high contrast and cinematic lighting, exemplifies best practices for -sref in AI image generation, creating a super-detailed and hyper-realistic depiction that not only pays homage to Frazetta’s iconic style but also embeds the art with a sense of movement and foreboding, making it almost palpable to the observer.