Using today’s Midjourney prompt we are going to create some rather nice nocturnal scenes using pointillism.
Pointillism
Pointillism is an art technique that is part of the Post-Impressionist movement, developed in the late 19th century by artists Georges Seurat and Paul Signac. This technique involves the application of small, distinct dots of color in patterns to form an image. The main idea behind pointillism is to mix colors optically, allowing the viewer's eye to blend the color spots into a fuller range of tones.
Pointillism is closely related to Divisionism, a similar method of color theory application. However, pointillism specifically refers to the dot technique, while Divisionism is broader, including various ways of applying colors in distinct strokes and separations.
The technique requires a great deal of patience and precision, as the dots must be carefully applied at specific distances to achieve the desired optical effect. From a distance, the dots blend visually, creating detailed and vibrant images with a unique luminosity and depth. This effect is due to the way the human eye and brain work together to mix the colors.
Georges Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" is one of the most famous examples of pointillism. This masterpiece showcases the meticulous application of the technique to create a vivid, dynamic scene.
Artists who adopted pointillism were interested in the science of optics and color theory. They explored how colors interacted with each other and how they could be perceived differently when juxtaposed in small dots rather than mixed on a palette.
Over time, pointillism influenced various artists and movements, contributing to the development of modern art. While it was a time-consuming technique, its impact on the understanding of color and perception has been significant in the art world.
Example Midjourney Images
Midjourney Prompt
Here is the Midjourney prompt I used:
[SUBJECT], in the style of mysterious nocturnal scenes, meticulous pointillism, phoenician art, pensive poses --ar 2:3
/settings: Version 6 and Stylize Med
vampire
two lovers
laughing woman
group of people gathered around a man
church
beautiful fairy
alien
What Next?
As always, make the prompts your own and experiment with different image and effect combinations.
My favorite from today: demon with an angel
And Finally
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