How Midjourney Makes Metal Etching Art in the Style of Ancient Egyptian and Star Trek Aesthetics Accessible

Adair Lee
4 min readJun 17, 2023

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If you’ve ever been intrigued by metal etching art but intimidated by the intricate and complex designs, Midjourney has created a fusion of ancient Egyptian and Star Trek aesthetics that is both minimalist yet strikingly colorful. Using colored India ink and techniques such as dripping and scraped designs, Midjourney combines spiritual motifs and practices with manga academia inspirations, featuring the iconic Starfleet symbol. The result is a unique style that is accessible and visually appealing for art enthusiasts of all levels.

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Adair Lee
Adair Lee

Written by Adair Lee

Experienced full-stack developer proficient in C#, Python, and web development, with 20+ years of Google SEO expertise and successful entrepreneurship.