B. Kliban

Bernard "Hap"

American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings

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To highlight the style's strenghts and features, we run each SREF code through a set of 16 standardized prompts—Midlibrary Benchmark. Each prompt demonstrates how the SREF ”behaves“ in various domains of visual art/applications.

American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: abstract 3D render
abstract 3D render
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: retro fairy-tale illustration
retro fairy-tale illustration
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: haute-couture fashion outfit
haute-couture fashion outfit
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: traditional folk art
traditional folk art
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: classical 18th-century oil painting
classical 18th-century oil painting
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: creative pattern composition
creative pattern composition
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: photographic portrait of female protagonist
photographic portrait of female protagonist
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: typographic composition with large letters
typographic composition with large letters
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: abstract 3D render
abstract 3D render
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: retro fairy-tale illustration
retro fairy-tale illustration
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: haute-couture fashion outfit
haute-couture fashion outfit
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: traditional folk art
traditional folk art
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: black-and-white manga comic strip
black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: classical 18th-century oil painting
classical 18th-century oil painting
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: creative pattern composition
creative pattern composition
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: photographic portrait of female protagonist
photographic portrait of female protagonist
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: typographic composition with large letters
typographic composition with large letters
American cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous cat drawings | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
About

B. Kliban is best known as an American cartoonist whose work gained popularity in the 1970s. He is particularly famous for his humorous and whimsical illustrations, often featuring cats and other anthropomorphic animals. Kliban's style is characterized by its playful and satirical nature, capturing the absurdity of everyday life with a unique blend of wit and artistry.

B. Kliban's Midjourney style is defined by bold, detailed line work and a monochrome palette. The illustrations are rich in texture, utilizing techniques such as cross-hatching and line art to create depth and dimension. The compositions often feature exaggerated, cartoonish characters in humorous and surreal scenarios, emphasizing a whimsical and satirical mood. The style draws on elements of underground comix and pop art, with a strong focus on narrative and expressive visual storytelling.

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