It hasn’t even been a month since the last issue, which feels like a small relief. New content still needs a bit more time to take shape, so today’s newsletter is a light warm-up—an introduction to a few Midjourney style codes I’ve been enjoying lately.

The first style code is minimal, with blue and strong orange accents.

The second is appealing for its sense of structure and repetition, especially in the way blue tones begin to feel almost patterned.

The third is defined by soft pinks and blues, with a light, milky atmosphere. These style codes are easy to find in Midjourney Explore > Styles, and I’d like to thank the creators who shared them.

I’m particularly drawn to the first and second codes. The third is visually lovely as well, though personally I’d prefer the pink mood to be a bit more restrained. Since style codes are often layered, I’m planning to combine it with others or introduce additional references.

The Niji model was updated recently. It’s difficult to describe in strictly technical terms, but Niji 7 feels more capable than Niji 6 at interpreting imaginative prompts—phrases like “a girl with a book for a head, with a cloudy window,” for example. That has been my experience so far.

Lately, I’ve been sharing works created with these style codes on Instagram. Video works will follow soon. While writing this newsletter, I also put together one or two short video pieces.

If any of you are in the Southern Hemisphere, I can’t help but feel a bit envious. Winter in Korea has been especially harsh this year—I’ve even heard it was colder than Greenland. With winter still lingering, it hasn’t been easy, but I’ve been spending the remaining time working on pieces that carry the feeling of waiting for spring. It may sound familiar, but flowers are hard to avoid.

Originally, I had planned to introduce Midjourney style codes in combination with the styles of painters I admire, as I did last year with Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Paul Delvaux. Unfortunately, this issue comes without a painter, but I’ll be sure to return next time with one of my favorites. I’ve heard this winter has been severe in many places—wishing you all a healthy and gentle season.