How to Write Better Prompts for AI Art
Creating amazing AI-generated art starts with writing great prompts. Whether you’re using Promptchan, Midjourney, or DALL·E — your words are what guide the AI.
Here’s how to write prompts that get better, more creative results.
✍️ 1. Be Descriptive — But Not Overcomplicated
The more details you give, the more specific the AI can be. But too many words can confuse it.
🟢 Good:
“A medieval castle at sunset, with torches glowing, cinematic style.”
🔴 Too much:
“A really big castle from Game of Thrones but not too dark, maybe with dragons but no fire, and a sort of cloudy sky but also some stars…”
🎯 2. Use Adjectives to Set Mood & Style
Words like “vibrant,” “moody,” “cyberpunk,” or “fantasy” help define the style.
- “Cyberpunk city at night, neon lights, fog”
- “Pastel forest, dreamy atmosphere, soft lighting”
- “Dark fantasy creature, menacing, shadowy background”
🎨 3. Mention Medium or Art Style
Tell the AI if you want it to look like a photo, digital painting, 3D render, sketch, etc.
Examples:
- “Digital painting of a magical deer in a forest”
- “Studio-quality photo of a futuristic robot”
- “Anime-style girl holding an umbrella in the rain”
💡 4. Use Modifiers for Better Quality
Some tools respond well to keywords like:
- ultra-detailed
- 8k resolution
- dramatic lighting
- depth of field
- artstation style
- trending on CGSociety
These help the AI aim for higher quality or more artistic looks.
🧪 5. Test, Refine, Repeat
Don’t expect a perfect result on your first try. Try small changes and compare outcomes. Save the prompts that work best.
🔄 Prompt Formula (Try This!)
Here’s a simple format you can use:
[Subject], [Style], [Lighting], [Environment], [Modifiers]
Example:
“Ancient temple in a jungle, digital painting, warm sunset light, overgrown with vines, cinematic style”
📌 Final Tip
Most tools work better with shorter, punchier prompts. Think like a visual storyteller — describe the scene you imagine, and the AI does the rest.
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