DALL-E and other text-to-image AI models are incredibly powerful, but crafting effective prompts takes practice. To help you get started, here are 30 fill-in-the-blank prompt templates you can use to generate your own custom images across a variety of categories and styles.

Simply modify the prompts by filling in the blanks with the subjects, objects, scenes, or concepts you want to visualize. I’ve included notes on how to customize each prompt effectively. Let’s dive in!

Photorealistic Environments

  1. A photorealistic [indoor scene/outdoor location] with [description of environment, objects, lighting, etc.]
  2. The interior of a [type of building or vehicle] with [descriptions of key elements, materials, viewpoint, etc.]
  3. A campsite in [national park or natural area] with [descriptions of landscape features, time of day, camping equipment, etc.]
  4. “[Room/environment] interior design in [design style] style”
    Ex: “Living room interior design in Scandinavian style”
  5. “Futuristic [room/environment] with [specifics]”
    Ex: “Futuristic kitchen with floating appliances”
  6. “View of [landmark/location] in [creative medium]”
    Ex: “View of the Eiffel Tower in Van Gogh’s painting style”

For ultra-realistic environments, pack in as many specific visual details as you can about the setting, viewpoint, lighting, materials, and objects present.

Imaginative Scenes and Artworks

  1. A [fantasy location/environment] in the style of [artist/art movement], with [descriptions of imaginative elements]
  2. A [type of imaginary character/creature] inhabiting [fantastical concept or scene]
  3. A [book/movie/video game] inspired illustration of [key characters, environments or events from the story]
  4. “[Scene/concept] from [unusual perspective]”
    Ex: “A busy city street from a bird’s eye view”
  5. “Surreal [scene/concept] with [bizarre element]”
    Ex: “Surreal beach scene with clouds raining silver crowns”
  6. “[Scene/concept] but [altered state/material]”
    Ex: “A forest made of polished emeralds”

For imaginative works, blend fanciful descriptors with references to specific artistic styles or narrative sources. The more visually evocative reference points, the better.

Product Visualizations

  1. A [type of product rendering/photo] of a [product description including materials, colors, unique attributes]
  2. A [stylized/plain background] product image of [product] arranged with [extra visual elements like shapes, shadows, etc.]
  3. A [rendering/wireframe/screenshot] for a [type of digital product or interface] for [description of features, sample content, etc.]
  4. “A photorealistic [product/object] on a [color] background”
    Ex: “A photorealistic hairbrush on a white background”
  5. “A [art style] illustration of a [product/object]”
    Ex: “A cubist illustration of a coffee mug”
  6. “A [product/object] made of [unconventional material]”
    Ex: “A bike made of balloons”

For product visuals, focus on specifics like materials, features, staging elements, and product shot styles. Describing digital products in detail also works well.

Characters and Portraits

  1. A [illustration style/medium] [close-up/full-body] illustration of [description of character’s appearance, clothing, weapons/accessories, pose, environment, etc.]
  2. [Name of existing character] [description of specific scene, story moment, or new visual perspective involving the character]
  3. A [fantasy/sci-fi/other genre] character that is [description blending human and non-human traits, influences, etc.]

For characters, provide thorough descriptions of appearance, clothing, poses, environments, plus any specific art styles or personal/literary references to include.

Animals and Creatures

  1. A [illustration style] of a [type of animal/creature] [action/circumstance/environment description]
  2. A [blend of influences] [mythological/alien/fantasy] creature [description of appearance, abilities, environment, etc.]
  3. A [type of animal] [natural behavior/animation] with [background description]
  4. “[Object/scene] combining elements of [contrasting ideas]”
    Ex: “A rocket ship combining elements of a plant and machinery”
  5. “[Character/Person] as a [unexpected blend]”
    Ex: “An artist as a half human, half bonsai tree creature”
  6. “[Activity/Action] in the style of [artist/movement]”
    Ex: “A person daydreaming in the Cubism style”

When rendering animals or creatures, describe real behaviors and environments, specify styles, or get creative by blending influences into new beings.

Photographic and Cinematic Effects

  1. A [visual style] photograph of [subject/scene] with [photography technique/equipment] used to capture [specific effect]
  2. A movie still of [description of scene/characters/action] in the style of [director/movement/genre]
  3. A [in-camera effect] long exposure photograph of [subject/environment] at [time/location description]
  4. “Book cover for [story concept] with [style details]”
    Ex: “Book cover for a sci-fi space adventure in retro 1950s style”
  5. “[Scene] depicting [story moment/narrative]”
    Ex: “An enchanted forest scene depicting young wizards at school”
  6. “[Character] in [story setting] with [additional details]”
    Ex: “A friendly robot in a cozy cottage kitchen baking pies”

For photographic and cinematic looks, describe visual styles, equipment, techniques, genre influences, and specific shooting effects you want to mimic.

Graphics and Digital Art

  1. A [illustration/logo/icon] in [visual style] for [product/organization/concept name and description]
  2. A [type of graphic] made [technique like “using only basic shapes and lines”]
  3. A [digital art style like “vector art” or “pixel art”] illustration of [subject description]
  4. “Portrait of [person/character] in the style of [artist]”
    Ex: “Portrait of Marie Curie in the Impressionist style”
  5. “[Style/Medium] still life of [objects]”
    Ex: “Photorealistic still life of tropical fruits and flowers”
  6. “[Character/Person] as a [creative redesign]”
    Ex: “Santa Claus as a futuristic android delivering holographic gifts”

When generating graphics or digital artwork, specify styles, mediums, techniques, and include details about the subject matter.

Artistic Interpretations and Mashups

  1. A [well-known artwork] in the style of [different artist/movement]
  2. [Famous person/character] as [different artistic interpretation like a cubist portrait, Byzantine mosaic, etc.]
  3. A mashup of [multiple influences/objects/concepts] in the style of [art movement/medium]
  4. “[Scene] evoking [emotion/mood]”
    Ex: “A cozy rainy day coffee shop scene evoking comfort and relaxation”
  5. “The feeling of [abstract concept] visualized”
    Ex: “The feeling of wanderlust visualized as a surreal landscape”
  6. “[Experience] from a [perspective/point-of-view]”
    Ex: “A dog’s perspective of being adopted into a loving home”

Have fun blending and reinterpreting existing artworks, people, and objects in wildly different artistic styles.

Text and Typography

  1. 3D [typography treatment] of the word/phrase [text] with [texture/material/environment description]
  2. The [letterform/calligraphy style] alphabet with each letter formed by [objects/scenery/concepts]
  3. A [conceptual, metaphorical, or iconographic interpretation] of the [word/phrase/quote]

For creative typography and text visuals, explore 3D effects, environments, calligraphy styles, alphabets made of objects, and metaphorical/symbolic renderings.

Patterns and Textures

  1. A [type of pattern/texture] made up of [repeating elements like objects, shapes, etc.]
  2. A [material description] texture of [pattern or procedural description]
  3. A seamless [type of] pattern tile incorporating [visual elements and influences]

Generate creative patterns and textures by describing the components, materials, styles, and visual influences involved.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *