By now, you've probably tried many different art styles using Img2Go's AI Art Generator, from anime to realistic cartoons, line art, and cyberpunk.
But are you ready to take your AI art to the next level?
Today, we're exploring lesser-known artistic styles that can expand your creative toolkit. Discover 10 AI art prompts that help you unlock styles you may not even know yet.
With just a few words, these AI prompts can transform your images in surprising ways.
1 Stippling
Stippling, a detailed drawing technique, uses carefully placed dots to create tone, texture, and depth. By placing hundreds of tiny dots, images take shape, similar to a pointillist painting.
The effects range from soft shading to bold outlines, with dot density creating light and shadow that add depth and complexity. While stippling is often monochrome, you can prompt the AI to use many colors for a more versatile look.
Prompts to try:
- black and white line work with stippling of an abstract coral reef with muted bioluminescence, elkhorn corals, brain coral, abstracted and surreal, 4k
- in the stippling style, beautiful wild flowers in stippling, black and white, highly detailed, stippling art, images made out of black dots, dot art
- distorted sphere stippling, black and white, highly detailed, stippling art style, dots drawing
- fine pen ink stippling, mountain view, black and white, highly detailed, stippling art, image made out of black dots, dot art, dot drawing
Pro Tip:
Select the Line Art Drawing Style for optimal results!
2 Low Poly Art
Originating from the world of 3D graphics and gaming, low poly models use flat shapes such as triangles and quadrangles as basic building blocks, which reduces processing needs. Based on this technique, low poly art has a faceted look with sharp geometric forms and a minimalist style. With a mosaic-like layout of colors and textures, it turns complex subjects into images with clean lines, sharp edges, and bold colors, creating depth through geometry.
Prompts to try:
- kawaii low poly panda character, 3d isometric render, white background, ambient occlusion, unity engine
- beautiful fox, in the low-poly style, low-poly art
- nikola tesla, in the low-poly style, low poly, detailed
- greg rutkowski, beeple, a painting by ralph mcquarrie of floating molecules and icosahedron with stars, clouds, and rainbows in the background, trending on artstation, masterpiece, incredible details low poly art
3 Abstract Expressionism
Abstract Expressionism, a modern American art style, lets artists express ideas and emotions through abstract shapes, colors, and textures instead of realistic images. In this spontaneous style, paint is often dripped, splashed, or smeared on the canvas to create strong feelings in an abstract way.
By prompting for abstract expressionism, you'll get bursts of colors and shapes that may not form a clear object, though you can also include a subject in your prompt to get colorful textures around it. Masters of abstract expressionism like Rothko and de Kooning helped define this energetic art movement.
Prompts to try:
- the world of dreams in the style of Abstract Expressionism, highly detailed, 8k, Mark Rothko
- head in the clouds, in the style of Abstract Expressionism, highly detailed, 8k, de Kooning
- symphony of the Universe, in the style of Abstract Expressionism, highly detailed, 8k, Pollock
- abstract art, all life comes from the same matter, connected through a special bond, experiences shared throughout the expanse, pastel colors, beautiful abstract art piece
4 Bauhaus
Bauhaus, a modern German art style, is both an art movement and a design philosophy that brings form and function together in everyday life. With clean lines, minimal shapes, and simple geometry, Bauhaus designs have a modern look that goes beyond traditional art. Designers like Kandinsky and Breuer helped define the Bauhaus style, which appears in art, architecture, furniture, and graphic design.
Prompts to try:
- elegant sophisticated logo in Bauhaus style, infant's face
- Bauhaus style, abstract aquarelle watercolor brush stroke, award-winning art
- Bauhaus graphic design poster 3-tiered pyramid diagram
- the face of a woman, a geometric image inspired by the Bauhaus, Mondrian colours, Bauhaus style
- surrealism, arhitecture, bauhaus style, space, ultra realistic, Bauhaus colors
5 Silhouette Art
Silhouette art refers to bold, high-contrast images where dark shapes stand out against a light background, focusing only on the subject's outline and basic form. First used as a low-cost alternative to painted portraits in the 17th to 19th centuries, silhouette art captures a subject's essence in a graphic, minimalist style. When you prompt for silhouette art, you get strong shapes and negative space that create striking compositions.
Prompts to try:
- realistic photo of a woman's silhouette within the natural landscape, the elegance of the human form with the beauty of nature, vivid sunset colors, and minimalistic yet powerful composition, silhouette art style, award-winning
- gritty silhouette of a musician, silhouette art, award-winning
- a light painting silhouette of a ballet dancer in a ballroom, silhouette art style, 8k
- a high-contrast silhouette of a cat sitting on a windowsill against the backdrop of a bright full moon, silhouette art style, 8k
- a woman meditating in nature, the tree of life, glitched silhouette outline of the brain, double exposure, epic composition, excellent color, dynamic dramatic cinematic light, aesthetic, very inspirational, attractive, intricate, highly detailed, inspiring, noble, lovely, cute, inspired, creative, silhouette art
6 Goth
Gothic art, originating in the medieval era, takes you back to a time of intricate beauty and eerie elegance. By prompting the AI with "gothic art" or "goth," you will reveal a popular macabre aesthetic that has intrigued audiences for centuries.
Prompts to try:
- forbidden love and tragic romance set in dark, atmospheric settings; longing, despair, and passion in the shadows, in the style of goth, goth art, detailed
- Victorian-era mourning ritual, featuring a lady in black mourning attire, surrounded by symbolic funeral flowers and haunting cemetery landscapes, in the style of goth, goth art
- bubble girl, in the style of goth, goth art
- eerie and mysterious portrait inspired by gothic aesthetics, featuring pale skin, dramatic makeup, and haunting expressions, in the style of goth, goth art
Pro Tip:
To enhance your results further, go to AI Creator Studio's Prompt Editor and under "Vibes," select the prompt modifiers "gothic, fantasy, lush, mystery."
7 Art Brut
Art Brut, translating to "raw art" or "primitive art," may sound intense, but its essence is unrefined creativity. Contrary to its heavy implications, art brut represents art made by self-taught artists. When you prompt for art brut, you may see basic shapes and childlike drawings full of color and imagination.
Art brut rejects official culture, showing a raw, untrained aesthetic that values the authenticity of uninhibited expression. So, do not worry about perfection with art brut; its essence is unrestricted freedom, allowing many different creative results. Embrace the chaos, enjoy the whimsy, and let your imagination run free with art brut.
Prompts to try:
- a surreal landscape inspired by dreams, with unexpected elements and distorted perspectives, in the style of Art Brut, detailed
- image of the inner world of the subconscious, a surreal visual representation, in the style of Art Brut
- an expressive portrait in the style of Art Brut
- a collage of unconventional materials and textures in the spirit of Art Brut
- a dynamic artwork exploring movement and energy, in the style of Art Brut
8 Knolling
Knolling, also known as flat lay art, is a visually striking way of arranging objects that you may have seen without knowing its name. In knolling, objects are carefully arranged, often around a theme, in a grid-like pattern and photographed from above. The result is a composition that is orderly, colorful, and visually engaging, with harmonious symmetry and thoughtful curation.
Prompts to try:
- knolling photo of traditional samurai armor, black and red armor made of polished red walnut and blackwood, sharp katana, katana sheet, depth map, white background, 8K, intricate detail
- a suit of an office lady is placed in the center, and the items from her bag are arranged around it, highly detailed, depth, knolling, knolling layout, pink background, perfectionism, max detail, dramatic lighting
- knolling photo of car spare parts, a man sitting on the floor, feeling confused and frustrated, top view, creative composition, eye-catching, light grey studio background
- 2D illustration knolling of items for cooking, realistic items, highly detailed, high contrast, intricate details, bright lighting, soft lighting, 85mm lens
9 Neo-Pop
Neo-pop art is full of color and creativity, where every hue finds its place in bold, vibrant compositions. From electric blues to fiery reds and everything in between, neo-pop artists use color to create eye-catching works that stand out. With its roots in the mid-20th-century pop art movement, neo-pop updates that iconic look with modern references and new techniques.
Whether it is a rainbow landscape or a playful take on everyday objects, neo-pop art invites viewers to see the world in vivid color.
Prompts to try:
- neo-pop art risograph print, astronaut in a colorful moonscape, in the style of hikari shimoda, alex colville, sandy Skoglund, realist detail, pensive stillness, children's book illustrations
- neo-pop art risograph print, boat in the style of crisp neo-pop illustrations, minimal drawing, mountains, naturalism, pastel colors, water drops, japanese-inspired imagery, carpetpunk, poster art, cosmic imagery
- neo-pop art risograph print of a cute alien who landed in a UFO in colorful fields, in the style of hikari shimoda, children's book illustrations, award-winning neo-pop art
10 Cyanotype
Cyanotype photography connects past and present, offering a nostalgic look at history with a modern touch. This unique photographic printing process, known for its distinctive cyan blue prints similar to blueprints, creates a feeling of vintage charm and timeless elegance. With the help of AI technology, cyanotype images gain a contemporary twist, blending an old-world look with modern appeal.
Prompts to try:
- cyanotype printing portrait art, graphic design, poster, fine art, vintage photo, detailed
- purple cyanotype print of a fashion model with quirky glasses, graphic design, fine art, vintage photo, cyan blue print, blend of old and new, modern appeal, award-winning cyanotype art
- cyanotype print, a serene nature scene featuring a majestic forest illuminated by the soft glow of the moon, delicate leaf textures, gentle ripples on the water, a striking blend of vintage charm and modern artistry
- cyanotype landscape print, mountain lake hut, graphic design, fine art, vintage photo, cyan blue print, blend of old and new, modern appeal, award-winning cyanotype art
In Conclusion: Hidden Art Styles
We've explored ten creative art prompts that unlock hidden styles with the power of AI. From the intricate technique of stippling to the playful world of neo-pop art, each prompt offers a unique opportunity to unleash your creativity and discover new artistic horizons.
So why wait? Try these prompts today. Let your imagination run free and see where it takes you. With the help of AI Creator Studio, you can bring your artistic ideas to life in completely new ways. Do not miss the chance to create truly impressive art. Try them now!
