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Read the blog post: https://www.duruoz.net/AI/2026/07/14/harry-furnis/ Introduction This analysis details the impact of varying LoRA weights applied to the ‘Harry Furnis’ style within a systematic testing framework. Utilizing DreamShaper SDXL Lightning as a base model, experiments were conducted in ComfyUI incrementing the LoRA weight from 0.1 to 2.0. This exploration investigates how the distinctive stylistic essence of Harry Furnis gradually influences the latent space of the AI image generation process, specifically concerning structural fidelity and prompt adherence. The goal is to provide insight into effective LoRA application for nuanced artistic control when producing AI illustrations with Stable Diffusion. Technical Analysis At a weight of 0.1, the ‘Harry Furnis’ LoRA introduces subtle textural changes to the base DreamShaper output. A noticeable increase in line-work density is observed within architectural details and character clothing, particularly visible on the building facades and figures' garments. However, the overall composition remains largely governed by the SDXL model's inherent aesthetic; shadows are softened and the chromaticity presents a balanced, modern palette. As weight increases to 0.5, the Furnis style begins to assert more dominance. Shadows deepen considerably, creating a pronounced contrast between illuminated areas and recesses. Architectural structures exhibit increasingly intricate detailing – timber framing gains complexity, and window patterns become sharper. A stylistic saturation emerges; while prompt adherence is maintained (e.g., depiction of a town scene under moonlight), the artistic direction leans demonstrably toward Furnis's illustrative aesthetic. The range between 1.0 and 2.0 represents significant stylistic bias. The image shows that structural integrity becomes subtly challenged as the LoRA attempts to fully imprint its visual vocabulary. While texture complexity peaks, a slight loss of photorealism can be observed. Details are exaggerated; the glowing embers intensify and become more prominent, influencing overall tonal range. The architectural hierarchy remains discernible but is rendered with heightened stylization, approaching a highly illustrative quality reminiscent of classic etchings. This demonstrates that beyond a certain threshold, increasing LoRA weight prioritizes stylistic expression over nuanced prompt interpretation within AI art generation. The BUDU AI platform's capacity to manage these weight tests allows for precise control and visualization of the effect. Artistic Conclusion The ‘Harry Furnis’ LoRA exhibits a strong visual signature that, even at low weights, subtly modifies DreamShaper's base style. Higher weights (1.5-2.0) deliver pronounced results – deeply saturated shadows, intense textural detail, and a clear departure from realism. This exploration highlights the critical balance between stylistic fidelity and structural coherence when employing LoRAs in AI Image Generation. The optimal weight for achieving artistic cohesion lies within the 0.4 - 1.0 range; weights beyond this point may introduce excessive bias, potentially compromising prompt adherence and overall image quality despite yielding visually striking results using SDXL models like DreamShaper. Further research into adaptive weight application based on compositional elements would unlock even greater potential for sophisticated AICreativity. #AIArt #ComfyUI #StableDiffusion #AIGeneratedArt #AIIllustration #AICreativity #AIImageGeneration #BUDUAI #LoRA #WeightTesting #SDXL #DreamShaper

#AIArt #ComfyUI #StableDiffusion #AIGeneratedArt #AIIllustration #AICreativity #AIImageGeneration #BUDUAI #LoRA #WeightTesting #SDXL #DreamShaper

Read the blog post: https://www.duruoz.net/AI/2026/07/05/andreas-achenbach/ Introduction This analysis details the systematic exploration of LoRA weights for Andreas Achenbach within a DreamShaper SDXL Lightning base model, facilitated by the ComfyUI environment. The project’s objective was to chart how the stylistic essence of the Achenbach LoRA gradually influences and potentially overtakes the latent space inherited from the base model. Weight values were incremented from 0.01 through 3.0, allowing for a detailed observation of structural integrity versus stylistic bias during AI Image Generation. This article focuses on variations generated across this spectrum, specifically examining how prompt adherence and artistic qualities shift as LoRA influence increases. The goal is to provide insights valuable for artists utilizing LoRA models within their AI art workflows, and showcase the potential of fine-tuning with tools like BUDU AI. Technical Analysis The image demonstrates a landscape scene dominated by a dark chromaticity punctuated by intense areas of light—likely representing moonlight or firelight. At lower LoRA weights (0.01 to approximately 0.5), it is observed that the DreamShaper base model retained considerable control over structural composition and detail, with Achenbach’s influence manifesting as subtle textural variations primarily in cloud formations and the rendering of foliage. The architecture was utilized as a foundation, but its edges began to display a slight impressionistic softness. As weights increased between 0.5 and 1.5, a significant shift occurred. The visual hierarchy altered; formerly balanced compositions became more heavily weighted toward Achenbach’s characteristic painterly style. The texture complexity intensified, with brushstroke-like patterns becoming prominent across the entire scene—particularly noticeable in the rendering of the building's roof and surrounding trees. Prompt adherence remained strong regarding core elements (building, landscape), but subtle details were increasingly reinterpreted through Achenbach’s aesthetic lens. The tonal range expanded, with deeper shadows emerging alongside brighter specular highlights. From 1.5 to 3.0, stylistic saturation reached a peak. While the basic structural layout was still discernible—indicating a degree of prompt preservation—the image became overwhelmingly defined by Achenbach's style. The DreamShaper base model’s influence diminished markedly; its smooth gradients and realistic rendering were replaced by a rougher, more expressive aesthetic. The resulting AI Illustrations leaned heavily towards an interpretation directly mirroring Achenbach’s known work. This suggests a critical point where LoRA bias begins to significantly overshadow the initial latent space. The power of Stable Diffusion is clearly demonstrated through this manipulation within ComfyUI. Artistic Conclusion This weight testing process revealed that Andreas Achenbach’s LoRA possesses a strong stylistic signature capable of substantially altering the output of DreamShaper SDXL Lightning. The initial stages (0.01-0.5) provide subtle enhancements, useful for adding texture and painterly qualities without sacrificing overall composition. However, as weights increase beyond 1.5, the artistic direction is dominated by Achenbach’s aesthetic, resulting in images that function less as a blend of styles and more as reinterpretations in the style of Achenbach. For artists seeking nuanced control over their AI Creativity, careful weight management within SDXL is paramount. The data suggests a sweet spot exists for utilizing the LoRA to augment existing compositions without completely sacrificing the base model’s structural foundation, and exemplifies how powerful tools like ComfyUI allow for detailed explorations of latent space manipulation during AI Generated Art creation. #AIArt #ComfyUI #StableDiffusion #AIGeneratedArt #AIIllustration #AICreativity #AIImageGeneration #BUDUAI #LoRA #WeightTesting #SDXL #DreamShaper

More LoRA-style tests. Stay tuned.  

More LoRA-style tests. Stay tuned.

A visual test showing how the Macabre LoRA affects style across different weights (0.01–3.0), using the same prompt and model in ComfyUI.