Douglas Smith

American fantasy and sci-fi illustrator

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

Douglas Smith's Midjourney style is characterized by its detailed and surreal landscapes, often depicting enchanted forests and medieval architecture. The use of intricate linework and cross-hatching creates a texture reminiscent of engravings. The color palette is primarily monochrome with muted earth tones and soft blues, enhancing the mysterious and whimsical atmosphere. Central focal points and dramatic perspectives are common, with gnarled trees and ancient ruins frequently appearing as subjects. This style evokes a sense of timelessness and ethereal beauty, drawing comparisons to the works of Arthur Rackham and Gustave Doré, and is influenced by Romanticism and Gothic art movements.

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