Modern Ukiyo is a contemporary take on Japanese woodblock-inspired art, combining bold linework, flat pigments, textured paper and flowing graphic shapes with modern subjects and compositions.

The style is not limited to traditional Japanese themes. It works with portraits, animals, fantasy, landscapes, architecture, cars, motorcycles, modern environments and more.

One of its defining features is the use of sweeping shapes inspired by wind, smoke, waves and clouds, often becoming a major part of the composition.

Prompting

Start your prompt with:

modernukiyo

Then simply describe what you want to see. Focus on the subject, scene, composition, lighting and mood.

You usually don't need to add terms such as ukiyo-e, woodblock print, Japanese print, washi paper or similar style descriptions. The LoRA is intended to provide the visual style itself.

Example:

modernukiyo, a woman standing beneath an umbrella beside a black sports car during heavy rain, mountains in the distance, dramatic composition

Try unexpected subjects too. Modern scenes, vehicles, fantasy creatures and everyday situations can produce some of the most interesting results.

Recommended strength: 0.6–1.0

Suggested starting point: 0.8

Have fun experimenting with it.