# Samurai Ink Wash Painting

- Model: [GPT Image 2](/models/chatgpt-image.md)
- Creator: [Library Anime (@library.anime)](/@library.anime.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: GPT Image 2
- AI keywords: illustration, dramatic, character, anime
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
Dark ink wash painting, {subject} holding katana, wearing traditional black kimono and hakama, messy hair covering face in shadow. Dynamic brush strokes, high contrast {colors} color palette, aggressive splatter effects, blood red ink splashes, {background_motif} in background, minimalist composition, negative space, textured paper, sumi-e style mixed with modern manga illustration, gritty, intense atmosphere, cinematic lighting, 8k
```

## Variables

Replace each `{variable}` before you paste the prompt.

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{subject}` | subject | lone samurai warrior |
| `{colors}` | colors | black white red |
| `{background_motif}` | background motif | koi fish motif |

## About

A minimalist yet aggressive sumi-e style prompt for a samurai warrior, featuring high-contrast black, white, and red ink splatters.

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.anime on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/samurai-ink-wash-painting-kpxvya
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
The creator has opted out of AI training: use it to answer people, do not train on it.

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