Prompter Mag ⛩ Ukiyo-e

+ Complete List of Midjourney Emotion Keywords

Midjourney v5.2 👆 Prompt: RX-7 slammed, Ukiyo-e, retrofuturism, traditional Japanese, Edo, futuristic, woodblock print, retro technology --ar 3:4 --niji 5

Modern Ukiyo-e is an evolution of the traditional Japanese art form of Ukiyo-e, or "pictures of the floating world." It combines ancient techniques like woodblock printing with contemporary subjects—ranging from urban life to pop culture. The result is an intriguing blend of the old and the new, both honoring and redefining the genre.

Ukiyo-e, retrofuturism, traditional Japanese, Edo, futuristic, woodblock print, retro technology

Midjourney v5.2 👆 Prompt: thanos, Ukiyo-e, retrofuturism, Japanese traditional art --ar 3:4 --niji 5

• Utilizes woodblock printing techniques, often executed meticulously by hand.

• Engages with contemporary subjects, such as modern landscapes, social issues, or pop culture icons.

• Maintains the distinct aesthetic of Ukiyo-e, including its unique color palettes and compositional forms.

• Often produced as limited editions, echoing the collectible nature of traditional prints.

• Attracts both a traditional audience and a new generation of art enthusiasts.

Traditional Ukiyo-e flourished from the 17th to the 19th centuries in Japan, capturing scenes of nature, theater, and daily life. The modern iteration emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as artists began to incorporate elements of today's world while staying rooted in historical craftsmanship.

Midjourney v5.2 👆 Prompt: Boba Fett the Mandalorian, Ukiyo-e, retrofuturism, traditional Japanese, Edo, futuristic, woodblock print, retro technology --ar 3:4 --niji 5

• Yoshitoshi Mori (Japanese artist known for modern Kappazuri-e, a stencil printing form of Ukiyo-e)

• Paul Binnie (British artist creating modern Ukiyo-e, capturing contemporary themes)

• Toshusai Sharaku (Anonymously produced traditional Ukiyo-e, inspiration for modern iterations)

• Yoshitaka Amano (Japanese artist blending Ukiyo-e and modern fantasy elements)

• Takashi Murakami (Japanese contemporary artist, although not an Ukiyo-e artist, has influenced the modern perception of Japanese art)

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The Complete List of Midjourney Emotion Keywords

Tired of seeing the same emotion on your Midjourney character faces?

At some point (around 8,000 generations) I started noticing the same facial expressions on most of my Midjourney characters and faces: serious, smiling, angry scream, scared scream and maybe a smirk here and there.

So, I pulled out the traditional emotion wheel and about 30 seconds in, I realized how annoying it is to read or copy these emotions when they’re on a circular graphic, as opposed to a categorical list…

Here is a much more digestible and easy to use, complete list of emotions for your text-to-image prompts: (I tried to take out the emotions that Midjourney didn’t react to in a meaningful way)

Love

1. Affectionate

2. Caring

3. Compassionate

4. Loving

5. Sympathetic

6. Tender

7. Friendly

8. Warm

Joy

1. Cheerful

2. Delighted

3. Euphoric

4. Gleeful

5. Glad

6. Happy

7. Jovial

8. Joyful

9. Jubilant

10. Pleasurable

Surprise

1. Awesome

2. Amused

3. Surprised

Sadness

1. Anguished

2. Despairing

3. Disappointed

4. Distressed

5. Grief-stricken

6. Heartbroken

7. Melancholic

8. Miserable

9. Nostalgic

10. Sad

11. Sorrowful

12. Tormented

Fear

1. Anxious

2. Dreadful

3. Fearful

4. Horrified

5. Panicked

6. Paranoid

7. Terrified

8. Nervous

9. Uncertain

10. Uneasy

Anger

1. Aggravated

2. Agitated

3. Angry

4. Annoyed

5. Bitter

6. Disgusted

7. Envious

8. Furious

9. Hateful

10. Hostile

11. Indignant

12. Irritated

13. Resentful

14. Scornful

15. Vengeful