🎭Style & CompositionLesson 5 of 6
Combining Styles
5 min
basicsThe magic happens when you combine styles thoughtfully. "Cyberpunk Art Nouveau" creates something neither style offers alone. But not all combinations work—some fight each other. Learn to blend styles that complement rather than conflict.
Key Concepts
- 1Complementary combinations: styles that enhance each other
- 2Contrasting combinations: unexpected pairings that create novelty
- 3Avoid conflicting combinations: styles that cancel out
- 4Use one style as dominant, others as accents
- 5Test combinations with simple subjects first
Examples
Prompt
Japanese temple, Ukiyo-e style with cyberpunk elements, neon cherry blossoms, traditional meets futuristic
Result
Unique fusion that respects both aesthetics
Pro Tips
Good combos: Art Nouveau + Nature, Cyberpunk + Noir, Baroque + Fantasy
Risky combos: Minimalist + Baroque, Photorealistic + Abstract
Use "fusion" or "mashup" to signal intentional combination
Era mashups work well: "Victorian steampunk," "1950s retrofuturism"
Summary
Style combinations create unique aesthetics. Blend thoughtfully—complement, don't conflict.
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