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Illustrators

Douglas Smith

American fantasy and sci-fi illustrator

Douglas Smith style, Midjourney V8.2, render 1 of 4
Douglas Smith style, Midjourney V8.2, render 2 of 4
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Douglas Smith style, Midjourney V8.2, render 4 of 4

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About

Douglas Smith is a contemporary illustrator known for his detailed and imaginative works that often explore themes of fantasy and surrealism. His illustrations frequently feature intricate linework and a distinctive narrative style, drawing inspiration from folklore and mythological elements.

Observations

Across the four renders, the style combines highly detailed, expressive illustration with visible fine linework, crosshatching, and painterly texture. It shifts between muted color scenes and stark monochrome imagery, using dramatic weather, dense environments, and strongly composed figures to create a literary, atmospheric sense of narrative.

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Engravescape style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
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ASCII art style (Genres), Midjourney V8.2
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Burinweather style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
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Calcite Maw style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
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Scratchboard art style (Techniques), Midjourney V8.2
Inkruin style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
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