A Creative Reinterpretation of Traditional Ink Wash Art

Discover the enchanting world of Mystic Sumi, a LoRA that brings a fresh, imaginative twist to the time-honored Japanese art of sumi-e. Inspired by the elegance and minimalism of traditional ink wash painting, Mystic Sumi was trained on ancient examples of sumi-e art and the work of modern, contemporary artists to create a unique blend of old tradition with new expression. This isn’t just sumi-e—it’s a modern reimagining that fuses the traditional art form with expressive, contemporary AI artistry.

Mystic Sumi transforms images into dynamic compositions where characters, creatures, and scenes emerge from swirling ink and ethereal splashes. Each image blends sharp ink lines with soft washes and punctuates them with bold, atmospheric splatters. This style pays homage to traditional sumi-e’s emphasis on simplicity and negative space, yet it introduces vibrant, spontaneous elements that lend a modern, surreal quality.

Usage

To use the most recent version of the LoRA, use the following settings:

Trigger word: ink and brushstroke dismrt style
Other tokens that work well: Mystic Sumi has a few trained options that will add effects to your generation. "bold ink drips cascading down" or "dripping ink" work well, along with "dynamic [black and other color] splashes in the background" and "high detail with flowing brushstrokes."
This dynamic prompt is pretty helpful to add some variations: {1-3$$bold {paint|ink} drips cascading down|dripping ink|dynamic {red and black|black|black and blue} {splashes|splatters} in the background|strong shadows and {highlights|contrast|atmospheric depth}|high detail with flowing brushstrokes}
Lora Strength: A strength between 0.8 and 1.2 is recommended; higher strength should enhance the abstract quality of the style.