Jon Carling

Contemporary Gothic illustrator

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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.

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

Jon Carling is an illustrator known for his distinctive style that blends elements of surrealism and dark fantasy. His work often features intricate linework and whimsical, yet eerie characters that evoke a sense of mystery and wonder.

Jon Carling's Midjourney style is characterized by its monochrome palette and detailed linework. The illustrations feature elongated, fantastical creatures with large eyes, set against minimal backgrounds that emphasize the central figures. The use of fine lines and textured surfaces creates a sense of depth and complexity, while the overall mood is both whimsical and melancholic. The style draws inspiration from gothic and neo-gothic art movements, with visual similarities to artists like Edward Gorey and Tim Burton.

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Style Benchmark

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ⓘ Most promising Midjourney styles in our catalog get a special treatment in our Benchmarking Lab—we run each of such styles through a special test, consisting of nine standardized prompts. Want to learn more? Check out our special guide: Nine Prompts, Nine Stories →

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