V67 Artist Style – A Painterly Surreal LoRA for Krea 2

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This LoRA component was created to showcase images generated using the new features of Promptyx (https://perchance.org/promptyx). The components being added are: Lighting; Camera & Lens; Color Palette; Mood & Atmosphere; Quality Boost; Environment & Weather; Artist Style; Era & Genre; Creature & Character; Pose & Framing. Happy creating, everyone.

Trigger Words. Primary Trigger String

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(Artist Style:1.1), expressive brushstrokes, impasto, textured canvas, bold color palette, surreal symbolism, dramatic chiaroscuro, dreamlike atmosphere, neo-surrealism, painterly, oil on canvas, mixed media, dynamic composition, emotional intensity, symbolic imagery, rich textures, vibrant hues, deep shadows, atmospheric depth, surreal lighting

Usage: Place this entire string at the beginning of your prompt. The (Artist Style:1.1) at the start acts as a weighted primary trigger — it tells Krea 2 to give the artistic aesthetic a 10% boost in influence over the rest of the prompt.

Usage Guidelines

Trigger WordWeightBest Use Case(Artist Style:1.1)+10%Master trigger — place at very beginning for strongest stylistic anchorexpressive brushstrokes—Visible, dynamic paint application, emotional and gesturalimpasto—Thick, textured paint, sculptural surface qualitytextured canvas—Visible weave, tactile ground, traditional painting feelbold color palette—Saturated, confident hues, high impactsurreal symbolism—Dreamlike, symbolic imagery, subconscious themesdramatic chiaroscuro—Extreme light/dark contrast, Caravaggio-style, painterlydreamlike atmosphere—Ethereal, oneiric, floating, mysterious moodneo-surrealism—Contemporary surrealism, uncanny, imaginativepainterly—Overall painted quality, not photographicoil on canvas—Classical medium, rich blending, depthmixed media—Collage, texture, combined materialsdynamic composition—Strong diagonals, movement, tensionemotional intensity—Expressive, passionate, charged feelingsymbolic imagery—Metaphorical objects, hidden meaningsrich textures—Complex surfaces, tactile varietyvibrant hues—Bright, lively colors, saturateddeep shadows—Heavy darks, mystery, depthatmospheric depth—Layered space, mist, receding planessurreal lighting—Impossible or dreamlike illumination

Why Krea 2 + V67 Artist Style?

Krea 2 excels at texture, color blending, and expressive rendering — exactly what a painterly surreal style demands. The combination produces images with immersive, symbolic, and highly textured artistic quality:

CapabilityWhy Krea 2 ExcelsExpressive brushstrokesRenders gestural marks with natural variation and flowImpasto textureCaptures thick paint relief and light interactionCanvas weaveFine surface detail without digital artifactsBold colorSaturated hues without banding or oversaturationChiaroscuroDeep, rich shadows with detail retentionSurreal symbolismCoherent dreamlike compositions with symbolic elementsMixed mediaCombines textures and materials convincinglyAtmospheric depthLayered fog, mist, and receding spaceEmotional intensityTranslates mood into visual tensionNeo-surrealismUncanny, imaginative, and cohesive

Signature Style Elements

Brushwork & Texture

Expressive brushstrokes – visible, dynamic, emotional mark-making
Impasto – thick, sculptural paint application
Textured canvas – visible weave, tactile ground
Mixed media – collage, combined materials, layered surfaces

Color Palette

Bold color palette – saturated, confident, high impact
Vibrant hues – bright, lively, electric
Deep shadows – heavy darks, mystery, depth
Dramatic chiaroscuro – extreme light/dark contrast, painterly

Composition & Subject

Dynamic composition – strong diagonals, movement, tension
Symbolic imagery – metaphorical objects, hidden meanings
Surreal symbolism – dreamlike, subconscious themes
Neo-surrealism – contemporary, uncanny, imaginative

Atmosphere & Mood

Dreamlike atmosphere – ethereal, oneiric, floating
Emotional intensity – expressive, passionate, charged
Atmospheric depth – layered space, mist, receding planes
Surreal lighting – impossible or dreamlike illumination

Optimised Settings for Krea 2

ParameterRecommended RangeLoRA Weight0.65 – 0.85CFG Scale3.5 – 5.0Steps20 – 30SamplerEuler, DPM++ 2M KarrasResolution1024x1024 (or 1536x1024 for landscapes/interiors)

Starting Point Recommendations

GoalLoRA WeightCFGNotesSubtle enhancement0.653.5Style as background detail, more prompt freedomBalanced effect0.754.0Sweet spot — strong aesthetic with good coherenceDeep immersion0.854.5Maximum atmosphere, minimal modern intrusions

Negative Prompt (Krea 2-compatible)

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nsfw, low quality, worst quality, ugly, blurry, flat, photorealistic, minimalist, digital, sleek, cartoon, anime, cgi, plastic, overexposed, underexposed, low contrast, dull, washed out, text, watermark, bad anatomy, deformed, duplicate, noisy, sharp edges, chaotic, plain, simple, boring

Example Prompts

Example 1: Woman Behind Colorful Stained Glass in Cathedral

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(Artist Style:1.1), expressive brushstrokes, impasto, textured canvas, bold color palette, surreal symbolism, dramatic chiaroscuro, dreamlike atmosphere, neo-surrealism, painterly, oil on canvas, mixed media, dynamic composition, emotional intensity, symbolic imagery, rich textures, vibrant hues, deep shadows, atmospheric depth, surreal lighting, portrait of a mysterious woman with cracked porcelain skin and golden tears, dark background, dramatic chiaroscuro, thick impasto brushstrokes, teal and crimson palette, surreal symbolism, oil on canvas, cinematic close-up, ultra detailed, atmospheric, moody

Example 2: Lone Wanderer in Desert of Black Sand

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(Artist Style:1.1), expressive brushstrokes, impasto, textured canvas, bold color palette, surreal symbolism, dramatic chiaroscuro, dreamlike atmosphere, neo-surrealism, painterly, oil on canvas, mixed media, dynamic composition, emotional intensity, symbolic imagery, rich textures, vibrant hues, deep shadows, atmospheric depth, surreal lighting, lone wanderer in a vast desert of black sand under two moons, glowing violet horizon, expressive brushwork, textured acrylic, epic scale, surreal atmosphere, painterly clouds, dynamic composition, deep shadows, vibrant hues

Example 3: Floating City Above a Stormy Ocean

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(Artist Style:1.1), expressive brushstrokes, impasto, textured canvas, bold color palette, surreal symbolism, dramatic chiaroscuro, dreamlike atmosphere, neo-surrealism, painterly, oil on canvas, mixed media, dynamic composition, emotional intensity, symbolic imagery, rich textures, vibrant hues, deep shadows, atmospheric depth, surreal lighting, floating city above a stormy ocean, cascading waterfalls, neon blue and amber lights, baroque architecture, painterly clouds, dynamic composition, surreal lighting, rich textures, atmospheric depth

Example 4: Cyberpunk Alley at Night

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(Artist Style:1.1), expressive brushstrokes, impasto, textured canvas, bold color palette, surreal symbolism, dramatic chiaroscuro, dreamlike atmosphere, neo-surrealism, painterly, oil on canvas, mixed media, dynamic composition, emotional intensity, symbolic imagery, rich textures, vibrant hues, deep shadows, atmospheric depth, surreal lighting, cyberpunk alley at night, rain-slicked streets, neon signs reflecting on puddles, silhouette with umbrella, bold color contrasts, gritty texture, cinematic, painterly, impasto, deep shadows, vibrant hues

Example 5: Ancient Forest with Bioluminescent Mushrooms

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(Artist Style:1.1), expressive brushstrokes, impasto, textured canvas, bold color palette, surreal symbolism, dramatic chiaroscuro, dreamlike atmosphere, neo-surrealism, painterly, oil on canvas, mixed media, dynamic composition, emotional intensity, symbolic imagery, rich textures, vibrant hues, deep shadows, atmospheric depth, surreal lighting, ancient forest with bioluminescent mushrooms and a giant white stag, mist, magical realism, thick paint, emerald and gold palette, dreamlike atmosphere, symbolic imagery, rich textures

Example 6: Still Life of Broken Clocks and Melted Candles

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(Artist Style:1.1), expressive brushstrokes, impasto, textured canvas, bold color palette, surreal symbolism, dramatic chiaroscuro, dreamlike atmosphere, neo-surrealism, painterly, oil on canvas, mixed media, dynamic composition, emotional intensity, symbolic imagery, rich textures, vibrant hues, deep shadows, atmospheric depth, surreal lighting, still life of broken clocks, melted candles, pomegranates, and a raven skull on a velvet table, chiaroscuro, rich reds and blacks, symbolic, impasto, textured canvas, dramatic shadows

Example 7: Astronaut Floating Inside a Cathedral of Ice

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(Artist Style:1.1), expressive brushstrokes, impasto, textured canvas, bold color palette, surreal symbolism, dramatic chiaroscuro, dreamlike atmosphere, neo-surrealism, painterly, oil on canvas, mixed media, dynamic composition, emotional intensity, symbolic imagery, rich textures, vibrant hues, deep shadows, atmospheric depth, surreal lighting, astronaut floating inside a cathedral of ice, stained glass light, zero gravity, surreal sci-fi, impasto texture, awe-inspiring, dreamlike atmosphere, symbolic imagery, deep shadows, vibrant hues

Example 8: Dancing Couple in a Ballroom Dissolving into Geometric Fragments

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(Artist Style:1.1), expressive brushstrokes, impasto, textured canvas, bold color palette, surreal symbolism, dramatic chiaroscuro, dreamlike atmosphere, neo-surrealism, painterly, oil on canvas, mixed media, dynamic composition, emotional intensity, symbolic imagery, rich textures, vibrant hues, deep shadows, atmospheric depth, surreal lighting, dancing couple in a ballroom that dissolves into geometric fragments, elegant, dynamic, deep blues and gold, painterly motion, expressive brushstrokes, impasto, symbolic imagery, emotional intensity

20 Ready-to-Use Prompts

(Artist Style:1.1), expressive brushstrokes, impasto, textured canvas, bold color palette, surreal symbolism, dramatic chiaroscuro, dreamlike atmosphere, neo-surrealism, painterly, oil on canvas, mixed media, dynamic composition, emotional intensity, symbolic imagery, rich textures, vibrant hues, deep shadows, atmospheric depth, surreal lighting, portrait of a mysterious woman with cracked porcelain skin and golden tears
(Artist Style:1.1), ... lone wanderer in a vast desert of black sand under two moons, glowing violet horizon
(Artist Style:1.1), ... floating city above a stormy ocean, cascading waterfalls, neon blue and amber lights
(Artist Style:1.1), ... cyberpunk alley at night, rain-slicked streets, neon signs reflecting on puddles
(Artist Style:1.1), ... ancient forest with bioluminescent mushrooms and a giant white stag, mist
(Artist Style:1.1), ... still life of broken clocks, melted candles, pomegranates, and a raven skull
(Artist Style:1.1), ... astronaut floating inside a cathedral of ice, stained glass light, zero gravity
(Artist Style:1.1), ... dancing couple in a ballroom that dissolves into geometric fragments
(Artist Style:1.1), ... underwater ruins with a giant jellyfish and a diver, shafts of light
(Artist Style:1.1), ... abstract composition of human faces emerging from turbulent brushstrokes
(Artist Style:1.1), ... steampunk locomotive racing through a nebula, stars and gears
(Artist Style:1.1), ... close-up of a mechanical heart intertwined with roses, chrome and organic
(Artist Style:1.1), ... medieval village on a cliff at sunset, warm golden light, long shadows
(Artist Style:1.1), ... samurai standing in a field of red spider lilies, wind, falling petals
(Artist Style:1.1), ... giant whale swimming through clouds above a Victorian city
(Artist Style:1.1), ... fashion portrait of an androgynous model with geometric makeup, metallic fabric
(Artist Style:1.1), ... abandoned carnival at twilight, ferris wheel, eerie fog, faded colors
(Artist Style:1.1), ... philosopher's library with floating books, candlelight, warm shadows
(Artist Style:1.1), ... wolf made of constellations running through a snowy forest, glowing stars
(Artist Style:1.1), ... macro of a butterfly with stained-glass wings on a rusted typewriter, dew

(Replace ... with the full trigger string from the Primary Trigger String section.)

Prompting Tips for Best Results

✅ Do This:

Start with (Artist Style:1.1) for strongest style adherence
Include the full trigger string to activate all artistic elements
Specify the medium — oil on canvas, impasto, mixed media
Define the subject clearly — 1–3 focal elements work best
Use symbolic terms — surreal, dreamlike, metaphorical
Mention texture — impasto, canvas weave, thick paint
Request dramatic lighting — chiaroscuro, deep shadows, surreal lighting
Add emotional descriptors — melancholic, intense, serene, mysterious
Reference art movements — neo-surrealism, expressionism, symbolism

❌ Avoid:

Flat, even lighting without contrast
Photorealistic or digital-looking outputs
Minimalist or clean modern aesthetics
Crowded, chaotic scenes without a focal point
Forgetting to specify texture and medium
Overloading with too many subjects — keep it focused
Using the trigger string at the end of the prompt (always at the beginning)

What This LoRA Excels At

✅ Expressive brushstrokes – visible, dynamic, emotional mark-making
✅ Impasto texture – thick, sculptural paint application
✅ Surreal symbolism – dreamlike, subconscious themes
✅ Dramatic chiaroscuro – extreme light/dark contrast, painterly
✅ Bold color palette – saturated, confident, high impact
✅ Neo-surrealism – contemporary, uncanny, imaginative
✅ Dreamlike atmosphere – ethereal, oneiric, floating
✅ Symbolic imagery – metaphorical objects, hidden meanings
✅ Rich textures – complex surfaces, tactile variety
✅ Emotional intensity – expressive, passionate, charged
✅ Atmospheric depth – layered space, mist, receding planes
✅ Surreal lighting – impossible or dreamlike illumination

What This LoRA Does NOT Excel At

❌ Photorealism – this LoRA thrives on painterly interpretation
❌ Minimalist or clean digital art – it prefers texture and complexity
❌ Cartoon, anime, or stylized illustration – keep it painterly
❌ Flat, even lighting – it needs contrast and drama
❌ Overly crowded scenes – without a clear focal point
❌ Pure abstraction without symbolic grounding – it works best with recognizable elements
❌ Casual, modern photography – this is about artistic expression

Limitations & Notes for Krea 2

⚠️ Color balance can shift – if results look too warm or too cool, add specific color modifiers (e.g., cool blue tones, warm amber glow).
⚠️ Complex scenes with more than 3 subjects may dilute the artistic focus — prioritize 1–2 figures for maximum impact.
⚠️ Texture intensity can be controlled with: light impasto, heavy impasto, subtle canvas weave, thick paint.
⚠️ Surface detail is key – always specify canvas, wood, metal, or fabric.
⚠️ The negative prompt is essential – always exclude photorealistic, flat, digital, minimalist to maintain the signature aesthetic.
⚠️ (Artist Style:1.1) should always be at the very beginning of your prompt for maximum effect — moving it elsewhere reduces its influence.
⚠️ Facial expressions can lean towards neutral or stern — use specific emotional descriptors (e.g., melancholic, wistful, intense, serene) or place figures in silhouette/distance for best effect.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

IssueSolutionStyle not visible enoughIncrease LoRA weight to 0.85; ensure (Artist Style:1.1) is at the very startToo dark / underexposedAdd soft light, overcast sky, fill light, or ambient glowColours too vividAdd desaturated palette, muted tones, sepiaFlat lighting appearsStrengthen negative prompt; add dramatic shadows, high contrastFaces look stiff or genericUse from behind, silhouette, distant figure, or add cinematic portrait + emotional descriptorNot enough textureAdd heavy impasto, thick paint, textured canvasEffect too subtleAdd heavy impasto, dramatic chiaroscuro, intense symbolic imageryTexture too overwhelmingUse light impasto, subtle canvas weaveLacks artistic feelAdd expressive brushstrokes, painterly, oil on canvas, mixed mediaWeighted trigger not workingEnsure you're using (Artist Style:1.1) not (Artist Style:1,1) — use a period not a comma

Credits & Philosophy

V67 Artist Style celebrates the art of painterly expression — where brushstrokes become language, where color tells stories, and where every texture, symbol, and shadow adds depth and emotion. Inspired by:

Painters – Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, Francis Bacon, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Gustav Klimt
Contemporary surrealists – James Jean, Esao Andrews, Michael Hussar
Illustrators – Arthur Rackham, Kay Nielsen, Yoshitaka Amano
Movements – Surrealism, Symbolism, Expressionism, Baroque
Film – Pan's Labyrinth, The Cell, Suspiria, Blade Runner

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” — Edgar Degas

Versions

VersionNotesV1Initial release — trained on Krea 2 with 10 core artistic conceptsV2Optimised for Flux and Ernie compatibilityV3Enhanced trigger words, improved texture renderingV4Added surreal and symbolic aestheticsV5Expanded to 20+ prompt examplesV6Refined negative prompt, added troubleshooting guideV67Current release — full Artist Style integration with weighted trigger (Artist Style:1.1) and 20 precise trigger words

Final Notes

Feedback and generated images are always welcome. If you encounter any issues with Krea 2, please tell me — I'm actively testing and updating.

Let the brush speak. Let the colors dream. Let the symbols breathe.

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