10 AI Art Prompts to Create Your Masterpiece

With the explosion of AI art “generators”, creators and aspiring AI artists now have powerful tools to bring their imagination to life. You can easily instruct AI image generators like ChatAI or Stable Diffusion to create eye-catching and distinctive graphics with just a few words. However, your art may not always turn out how you imagined it. You may not have the right AI art prompts to create your masterpiece.

So, how do you create more advanced AI art? Fear not, aspiring AI artist—these ten prompts will help you unleash your creativity and produce truly beautiful and unique artworks. Feel free to “go wild” and edit directly into these prompt ideas for fresh and new creations, the possibilities are endless!

1. Dreamscape Symphony

In this piece, the desire is to paint a picture of a magical setting in which every object is composed of musical instruments. This prompt fosters creativity by directing the AI to produce an inventive and visually striking scene.

Example prompt: “Envision a huge terrain enveloped in the cozy warmth of the twilight sun. Giant violins form rolling hills with their strings glistening like golden rivers. From cellos emerge lush trees, their leaves like rustling sheet music in a light breeze. With its lid ajar, a grand piano creates a glistening lake that mirrors the vivid sky. Waterfalls provide a symphony of sound and light as they cascade down the piano’s keys. Strange birds with wings composed of sheet music may be seen in the distance, their calls resonating like songs”.

Pro-Tip: Remember the more detailed and precise you are with your prompt the better the results. Dive even deeper into crafting AI prompts for art in our guide.

Important Notes

• Stress that only musical instruments should be used to construct the magical universe. Give an example of an instrument you would like to see used, such as grand pianos for lakes, cellos for trees, and violins for hills.

• Consider including mythical animals that can make music with gestures or play instruments. Imagine animals such as centaurs with harps or wind sprites who play flutes.

• The overall impression should be that music and nature coexist harmoniously. Characterize the colors as vivid and the atmosphere as whimsical and dreamy.
  
  
• Though the visual component is crucial, consider including nuances that appeal to other senses. Talk about the feeling of soft grass (produced from moss growing on instruments) or the sound of wind chimes constructed from music sheets.

2. Metropolis of Myth

With this prompt, you look to paint a picture of a city that combines mythological creatures with the tall buildings of a futuristic metropolis. This prompt pushes the AI generator to build a world where the fantastical and the familiar merge into something visually appealing.

Example prompt: “Gigantic chrome towers penetrate the clouds, neon light beaming from their windows. Perforating eyes peep through the buildings while griffins with polished metal feathers roost atop them, eyeing the busy city below. Sleek maglev trains speed up elevated rails, transporting humans dressed in holographic apparel alongside centaurs in business suits. A bronze statue of a phoenix, its wings spread, towers over a public square crowded with holographic ads for charmed weapons and magical concoctions in the distance. Construct a scene that embodies this distinctive city’s colorful vibrancy and magical aspects.”

Important Notes

• Don’t stop with just one legendary motif. Urge ChatAI to construct a magical metropolis wherever elements and creatures from many mythologies dwell. Picture centaurs mingling with mermaids, or griffins soaring along dragons (if you’re utilizing an underwater setting).

• Combine the majesty of legendary animals with a modern, clean urban environment. Imagine holographic displays of famous heroes whizzing past maglev trains, or chrome skyscrapers decked with sculptures of classical Greek heroes.

• Remember the actual cityscape! Describe soaring buildings, busy streets, and cutting-edge technology opulently combined with mythological details. Think about communication tools, public transit networks, or myth-inspired architectural details.
  
  
• Pay attention to the animals that live in this city. Describe their interactions, what they wear, and how they get about the city. Are they traders, soldiers, or just regular people going about their lives?

3. Watercolor Whimsy

Here, the aim is to create playful, dreamy art using watercolor techniques. This prompt captures a sense of wonder and imagination through soft colors, flowing forms, and whimsical subjects.

Example prompt: “Capture a vibrant underwater scene teeming with playful creatures. A mischievously smiling, amiable octopus glides through a vibrant coral forest. Sparkling-scaled schools of fish race through the water, trailing bubbles behind them. A large seashell adorned with swirling designs is held in place by a cheerful seahorse with a flowing mane. Pay attention to muted color palettes and surreal settings that arouse feelings of awe from infancy.”

Important Notes

• The keyword “Soft washes”, is a signature watercolor technique of applying diluted paint that produces a soothing, dreamlike quality, that should be added to your challenge.

• Motivate the AI image generator to create imaginative and whimsical characters, whether they are based on real personalities or completely made up. Friendly monsters, animals with disproportionate traits, or even objects given life might all fall under this category.

• Bright colors are a defining aspect of watercolor Whimsy. Use or add colors as adjectives like turquoise, sunshine yellow, or lavender that make you feel happy and amazed.

• In general, the atmosphere should be carefree and reminiscent of a child’s imagination.

4. Fractal Fauna

This prompt, which appeals to math lovers, instructs the AI image generator to create imaginary animals based on the fractal notion. As an illustration, imagine an elegant fish with a body constructed from geometric forms or a majestic bird whose wings are made of swirling fractals.

Example prompt: “Deep within a bioluminescent coral reef, a mesmerizing creature glides through the water. Its body is made up of swirling fractals of green and blue that give it an iridescent luster. From its center, long, flowing tentacles extend forth, each adorned with complex geometric designs that have a bioluminescent glow. Imagine the creatures are moving with fluidity and grace, driven by its fractal body’s soft waves. Capture the ethereal beauty and glowing bioluminescence of this mythical creature in its aquatic environment.”

Important Notes

• Stress that the intricate, self-similar fractal patterns should serve as the foundation for the creature’s body, wings, scales, and other aspects.

• Describe a creature unlike anything you have ever seen, influenced by the complex beauty of fractals.

• Fractals have a huge capacity for detail. Give the AI instructions to use the selected fractal patterns to construct a creature with complex and eye-catching features.

• Giving the monster a background is not required, but it can improve the artwork. Indicate its habitat (volcanic landscape, coral reef, etc.) so that ChatAI can build a more coherent picture.

5. Pixelated Past

This prompt style, appealing to gamers, pushes the AI image generator to produce a historical scene or your own creation portrayed in the blocky, pixelated manner of old-school 1980s video games. This might be an 8-bit adventure inspired by stunning natural scenery or a bustling city street scene evocative of early arcade games.

Example prompt: “Recreate a bustling city scene reminiscent of a classic 8-bit side-scrolling game. Automobiles with vivid hues and geometric patterns speed across pixelated streets dotted with tall towers. A pixelated delivery worker rides a bicycle on the sidewalk, and a friendly pixelated police officer supervises traffic at a busy crossroads. Capture the colorful vitality and lighthearted nostalgia of a classic video game setting.”

Important Notes

• Stress the usage of simple color schemes, blocky characters, and an old-school video game look.

• Choose a color palette that reminds you of old-school video games, such as vivid red accents, green landscapes, and blue skies.

• Explain how the simplified, blocky appearance of the objects and figures in the scene is a hallmark of pixel art.

• Include keywords that indicate the time era if the scene is from the past. For instance, “Futuristic spaceship control room from the year 2229” or “medieval marketplace” might give the AI background.

6. A.I. Reimagining the Masters

This approach uses artificial intelligence (AI) to produce a fresh take on a well-known piece of art by a well-known artist or grandmaster.

Example prompt: “Take Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” and reimagine it in the swirling, dreamy style of Gustav Klimt, Preserve the girl’s mesmerizing gaze and the iconic pearl earring, but transform the scene into a vivid geometric pattern and gold tapestry typical of Klimt’s art. Bring Klimt’s distinct artistic perspective to the original picture while preserving its elegance and mystique.”

Important Notes

• Name the artwork that you would like the AI to recreate if you have one.

• Specify if you’d want a conceptual reinterpretation (making a new scenario based on the original concept) or a style transfer (using a different artistic style).

• When transferring a style, specify the artist’s look you want to use. (For instance, Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”).

Pro-Tip: ChatAI provides one click artist filters that create paintings in the style of the masters 

7. Abstract Emotions

Do you wish to express a feeling using a single picture? With the use of this prompt framework, the AI image generator can express a particular feeling visually without the need for conventional metaphorical components.

Example prompt: “Capture the exhilarating rush and boundless energy of joy. Imagine a vibrant explosion of golden yellows and vivid greens, swirling in a harmonious pattern of life and growth. The piece should be dynamic and uplifting, conveying the effervescence of pure happiness.”

Important Notes

• Select a Particular Emotion: Concentrate on a particular feeling, such as joy, wrath, serenity, or fear. The AI will be able to understand your goal more accurately the more specific you are.

• Descriptive Language: To convey the emotion you wish to portray, use expressive language. Terms such as “swirling,” “explosive,” “sharp,” or “harmonious” might direct the AI’s choice of textures and shapes.

• Color Scheme (Optional): Provide a scheme of colors that typically elicits the selected feeling. Think about vivid oranges and yellows for happiness, or grays and blues for melancholy.

8. The Poetry of Nature

Fuse the force of language with the beauty of the natural world. Use a brief, moving poem about the natural world as the inspiration for your AI artwork. Allow the AI to analyze the text and produce a graphic depiction of the feelings and ideas in the poem.

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Example prompt: “Capture the raw strength and relentless energy of the ocean as described in Alfred Tennyson’s poem “The Kraken. Picture a huge, turbulent ocean beneath a tempestuous sky. Massive waves slam against sharp rocks, lightning illuminating their spray. Somewhere in the dark, a massive tentacle with an enigmatic appearance rises out of the ocean. The composition as a whole should be dynamic and breathtaking, capturing the sea’s tremendous strength and wild side.”

Important Notes

• Name the poetry that gives rise to your prompt.

• Decide the important details you want the AI to remember from the poem. This could include particular items, settings, feelings, or analogies that are employed in the poetry.

• Describe the general emotion you like the artwork to arouse. Words like peace, wonder, and sadness.

Pro-Tip: Use Doc AI to help write poetry or ask for poems from famous writers.

9. Hidden Worlds Within

Dive into an object’s hidden corners. This approach asks the image generator like Stable Diffusion to create a cross-section of an object that looks normal but contains a magical realm.

Example prompt: “Open a dusty, leather-bound book to reveal a hidden world nestled within its pages. As the pages turn, a busy forest appears, with sunshine streaming through the text like leaves on trees. Little gnomes scuttle out from between the letters, and little parchment-made hot air balloons float in midair. Imagine the smell of old paper being replaced by the crisp aroma of pine needles, and the book’s worn spine being transformed into a magnificent mountain range. Capture the feeling of possibilities and surprise that lies behind a seemingly unremarkable book.”

Important Notes

• Name a typical, every-day object that will serve as the home for the imaginary universe.

• Explain the world that is contained in the thing.

• Explain how the thing itself could be changed to make the hidden world visible.

• Add elements that make the scenario come to life.

10. The Future We Dream Of

If you want to make artwork that has a positive outlook on the future this prompt is for you. The AI is prompted to produce a scenario that shows an idealized future full of peace and creativity.

Example prompt: “Imagine a sprawling underwater metropolis built in harmony with the ocean. From the seafloor emerge luminous bioluminescent structures that resemble enormous coral formations. Schools of vibrant fish swim through clear passageways that link the buildings. People work and explore among playful dolphins and majestic whales, dressed in sleek, streamlined outfits. Seize the harmonious cohabitation of aquatic life and humans in this futuristic underwater haven. Stress the usage of clean energy sources, such as the crystal-clear water that is filtered by sunshine and the metropolis that is powered by gentle currents. Awe, inventiveness, and reverence for nature should permeate the atmosphere.”

Important Notes

• Focus on positive visions of the future.
  
• Highlight advancements in technology and their impact on society. Consider themes of artificial intelligence, space exploration, and virtual reality.
  
• Emphasize harmony between humans and nature. Focus on renewable energy, eco-friendly living, and preserving biodiversity.
  
• Engage multiple senses in the description. Create a vivid and immersive atmosphere.

Put these Ten AI Art Prompts to the Test and See Where Your Imagination Takes You!

Remember, these are merely launching pads to blast off into an infinite realm of creative opportunities with ChatAI. Here are a few extra pointers to help you create the ideal prompt:

• Be precise without becoming constrictive. Allow space for the AI’s imaginative interpretation while providing it with enough information to grasp your concept.

• Make use of poetic or descriptive language. Words like “vibrant,” “majestic,” or “ethereal” will help the AI to better create the ambiance and feel you want.
• Reference previously published works (optional). Mention specific artists by using ChatAI’s master artist filter or any art styles that come to mind! This can aid the AI in comprehending the intended visual direction.

• Above all, remember to enjoy yourself! Try varying the instructions  and the different Stable Diffusion based image models to observe the incredible artwork produced by ChatAI. The marvels you will co-create may just surprise you.

Are you ready to let your creative side loose and produce some original art? ChatAI helps you both generate ideas and make breathtaking works of art.