Sanyu

Contemporary figurative painter

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

Sanyu was a Chinese-French painter known for his unique blend of Eastern and Western art styles. Born in 1901 in Sichuan, China, he moved to Paris in the 1920s, where he became part of the vibrant art scene. Sanyu's work is characterized by its simplicity, elegance, and a distinct use of line and color, often focusing on still lifes and nudes. His art reflects a synthesis of traditional Chinese aesthetics with modernist influences, making him a significant figure in the cross-cultural art movement of the early 20th century.

Sanyu's Midjourney style representation features a minimalist and painterly approach with a focus on portraits. The use of fine lines and flat color application creates a serene and introspective mood. The compositions often center around human figures, utilizing negative space and symmetrical layouts to convey balance and calmness. The color palette is dominated by soft pastels and muted tones, adding to the contemplative atmosphere. This style reflects modernist and figurative elements, drawing visual parallels to artists like Henri Matisse and Amedeo Modigliani, with influences from both Eastern and Western art traditions.

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Chen Lok

Benchmark

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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