This is the page I wish I’d had when I started. A big, organized, copy-paste AI art prompt library — over 200 working prompts grouped by what you’re actually trying to make. Portraits, landscapes, anime, product shots, logos, fantasy, sci-fi, architecture, food, and more. Grab any block, swap the nouns for yours, and run it.

A few notes so these work well for you. Most prompts are written in Midjourney syntax with a leading /imagine prompt: and parameters after a double dash — --ar for aspect ratio, --v 6.1 for the current model, --niji 6 for anime, --style raw to dampen Midjourney’s default look. They port to other tools with light editing: drop the parameters for DALL·E 3 and write it as a sentence, or move the descriptors into a Stable Diffusion positive prompt and add a negative. A handful of blocks are written in full Stable Diffusion format so you can see both dialects. Nothing here depends on a paid feature or a specific seed — they’re starting points, not locked recipes.

The categories are jump-friendly. Skim to the one you need. If you want the reasoning behind why these are structured the way they are, the how to write AI art prompts guide and the AI art prompt formula explain the slot order this whole library follows.

How to use this AI art prompt library #

Three quick habits make every block below land better. Read the category note first — it tells you which descriptors are carrying the image. Copy the whole block, including the parameters, then change one variable at a time. And when a result is close but not right, regenerate with a single edit rather than rewriting from scratch. That’s the entire workflow. Now pick a section.

Portrait & people prompts #

Faces reward a named light source and a real lens. Notice how often 85mm, a direction for the light, and sharp catchlights show up — those three carry a portrait. For holding one face across many of these, see the dedicated character set.

/imagine prompt: close-up portrait of an older fisherman, weathered skin, salt-and-pepper beard, soft window light from the left, 85mm, f1.8, shallow depth of field, muted palette --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: studio headshot of a confident young woman, natural makeup, three-point lighting, smooth grey backdrop, sharp catchlights, corporate photography --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: dramatic black and white portrait of an old jazz musician, deep wrinkles, Rembrandt lighting, dark background, 100mm, film grain --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: candid environmental portrait of a ceramicist in her clay-dusted studio, soft morning light through a window, 35mm, warm tones, documentary style --ar 3:2 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: high-fashion editorial portrait, striking model with sharp cheekbones, bold red lipstick, hard side light, clean shadow, minimal grey background, Vogue style --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: portrait of a tattooed chef in a busy kitchen, steam and motion behind, focused expression, warm tungsten light, 50mm, shallow depth of field --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: gentle portrait of an elderly couple holding hands, soft golden hour light on a porch, genuine smiles, 85mm, warm and tender, film look --ar 3:2 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: moody portrait of a young man in the rain at night, neon signs reflecting on wet skin, cyan and magenta rim light, cinematic, 50mm --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: beauty close-up of freckled skin, dewy makeup, soft butterfly lighting, pastel background, sharp focus on the eyes, clean retouch, 100mm macro --ar 1:1 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: powerful portrait of an athlete after a match, sweat on the brow, hard top light, dark stadium background, intense gaze, 135mm --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: soft natural portrait of a child blowing dandelion seeds, backlit golden hour, bokeh meadow, candid joy, 85mm, f1.4 --ar 3:2 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: cinematic portrait of a detective in a dim office, venetian blind shadows across the face, smoke, noir lighting, 1940s, 50mm --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: vibrant cultural portrait of a woman in traditional dress, intricate jewelry, festival background softly blurred, warm light, 85mm --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: minimalist profile portrait silhouette against a colored gradient backdrop, clean rim light tracing the face, studio, graphic, 85mm --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: rugged cowboy portrait at dusk, dust in the air, wide-brim hat shadow, warm low sun, weathered leather, 85mm, cinematic --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: scientist in a lab coat backlit by glowing equipment, thoughtful, cool blue practical lighting, shallow depth of field, 50mm, modern --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: joyful candid laugh portrait, young woman, hair catching the wind, golden hour backlight, soft bokeh city street, 85mm, f1.8 --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: stoic military veteran portrait, medals, soft front light, neutral background, dignified, sharp detail, 100mm --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: dreamy double-exposure portrait blending a woman's profile with a forest, soft tones, fine art photography, muted palette --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: street portrait of an old shopkeeper in his doorway, warm afternoon light, lived-in face, environmental detail, 35mm, documentary --ar 3:2 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: glamour portrait, slicked-back hair, glossy skin, single hard key light, deep black background, high contrast, 100mm, editorial --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: warm family portrait, three generations on a sofa, soft window light, candid interaction, lifestyle photography, 35mm --ar 3:2 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: ethereal portrait of a ballerina backstage, soft tulle, dim warm bulbs, quiet moment, film grain, 50mm, shallow depth of field --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: rugged portrait of a sailor on deck, sea spray, overcast diffused light, weathered raincoat, distant horizon, 50mm, documentary --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: vibrant beauty headshot with bold color gel lighting, blue and orange split, glossy skin, dark background, fashion, 85mm --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: tender newborn portrait, tiny hands, soft wrap, gentle overhead diffused light, neutral tones, shallow focus, 100mm macro --ar 1:1 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: confident businesswoman portrait by a window, city skyline softly blurred behind, natural light, navy blazer, 85mm, corporate lifestyle --ar 4:5 --style raw --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: weatherbeaten farmer portrait at golden hour, wheat field behind, hat in hand, deep smile lines, warm backlight, 85mm, film --ar 3:2 --style raw --v 6.1

Landscape & nature prompts #

Depth comes from naming the planes and adding atmosphere — watch for foreground, distant haze, volumetric fog, and god rays. Most are set wide on purpose. The full method is in the landscape and environment guide.

/imagine prompt: alpine valley at sunrise, jagged granite peaks in the distance, still glacial lake in the midground, wildflowers and boulders in the foreground, atmospheric haze, wide cinematic vista --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: dense redwood forest at dawn, thick volumetric fog between trunks, shafts of golden light through the canopy, ferns on the floor, deep atmospheric perspective --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: rugged coastal cliffs meeting a churning sea, storm light breaking through grey clouds, god rays on the water, sea spray, distant lighthouse, moody --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: vast desert dunes at golden hour, telephoto compression stacking the ridgelines, a tiny lone figure for scale, long raking shadows, warm amber palette --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: misty Scottish highlands, rolling green hills, low clouds clinging to the peaks, a single stone cottage, soft overcast light, moody, cinematic --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: tropical waterfall in a lush jungle, turquoise plunge pool, sun beams through the canopy, mist rising, vibrant greens, wide angle, 16mm --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: northern lights over a frozen lake, vivid green and violet aurora, snow-covered pines in the foreground, reflection on the ice, starry sky --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: autumn forest path, golden and red leaves, soft morning fog, warm low sun filtering through, leading lines into the distance, 35mm --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: dramatic volcanic landscape at dusk, glowing lava flows, black basalt, smoke plume, deep red and orange, distant silhouette, cinematic --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: serene rice terraces at sunrise, layered green steps, water reflecting the pink sky, a farmer in the distance for scale, soft mist --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: stormy ocean from above, dramatic waves, foam patterns, dark moody water, a single small boat for scale, aerial drone shot, top-down --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: snow-capped mountain range at blue hour, cool tones, first stars appearing, a frozen river winding through the valley, deep atmospheric depth --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: blooming lavender fields in Provence, rows leading to a stone farmhouse, golden hour, soft purple haze, warm light, 35mm --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: ancient sequoia grove, enormous trunks, beams of light through dust, tiny hikers for scale on the path, cathedral-like, wide angle --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: turquoise glacier lagoon with floating ice, distant glacier, overcast soft light, muted cool palette, reflections, wide cinematic --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: rolling Tuscan hills at golden hour, cypress trees lining a winding road, a villa on a distant hill, warm haze, painterly light --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: dramatic slot canyon, glowing orange sandstone walls, a single beam of light hitting the floor, deep shadows, abstract, vertical --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: peaceful Japanese garden in autumn, red maple, stone lantern, koi pond reflecting the trees, soft diffused light, raked gravel --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: vast salt flats at sunset, perfect mirror reflection of the sky, a lone figure walking, surreal symmetry, pink and orange, minimal --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: foggy pine forest on a mountainside, layered ridgelines fading into mist, atmospheric perspective, muted greens, moody, telephoto --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: thunderstorm over the great plains, dramatic supercell cloud, lightning strike, golden wheat in the foreground, wide, high contrast --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: serene mountain lake at dawn, perfect reflection, mist on the water, pine-covered shore, a wooden dock in the foreground, soft pastel sky --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: dramatic sea cave opening onto a sunlit beach, glowing turquoise water, dark rock framing the light, wide angle, 16mm --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: golden savanna at sunset, lone acacia tree silhouette, a distant herd, warm dusty light, wide horizon, African landscape --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: snowy spruce forest in heavy snowfall, soft muted light, footprints leading away, quiet and still, cool palette, cinematic --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: dramatic cliffside road along a coastline, winding switchbacks, ocean far below, late afternoon light, aerial drone perspective --ar 16:9 --v 6.1

Anime & illustration prompts #

These switch Midjourney to --niji 6, the anime model, where character and scene words behave differently. For non-anime illustration a few use --v 6.1 with a named style. More on the difference in our anime guide.

/imagine prompt: anime girl with long flowing silver hair, school uniform, standing on a rooftop at sunset, wind blowing, soft warm light, detailed eyes, cel shading --ar 4:5 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: cozy anime interior, a girl reading by a rainy window, warm lamp light, plants, a sleeping cat, soft pastel palette, slice of life --ar 16:9 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: dynamic anime action scene, young swordsman mid-leap, glowing katana, dramatic speed lines, dust and sparks, vivid colors, cinematic angle --ar 16:9 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: ethereal anime sorceress casting a spell, glowing blue magic circles, flowing robes, floating hair, starry night background, detailed, luminous --ar 4:5 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: chibi style mascot character, tiny round fox spirit, big sparkling eyes, soft pastel colors, simple background, cute, kawaii --ar 1:1 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: anime cyberpunk city street at night, neon signs, rain, a lone hooded figure, reflections on wet pavement, vivid magenta and cyan, cinematic --ar 16:9 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: soft shoujo anime couple under a cherry blossom tree, petals falling, gentle spring light, blushing, tender mood, pastel watercolor feel --ar 3:2 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: anime mecha pilot in a cockpit, glowing HUD, intense focus, dramatic lighting on the face, detailed machinery, sci-fi --ar 4:5 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: whimsical anime witch's potion shop, shelves of glowing bottles, a black cat, warm candlelight, cozy clutter, detailed, magical --ar 16:9 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: anime samurai standing in falling snow, red haori, drawn blade, calm expression, muted winter palette, dramatic still, cinematic --ar 4:5 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: bright anime summer festival, girl in a yukata holding a candy apple, paper lanterns, fireworks above, warm festive glow, detailed --ar 4:5 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: dark fantasy anime knight in ornate armor, glowing red eyes through the visor, dramatic backlight, fog, epic, detailed --ar 4:5 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: dreamy anime sky island, floating whales among clouds, a small airship, soft golden light, Ghibli-inspired, painterly, wonder --ar 16:9 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: anime idol on stage mid-performance, sparkling outfit, stage lights and confetti, dynamic pose, vivid saturated colors, energetic --ar 4:5 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: quiet anime train carriage at dusk, a tired student dozing by the window, warm orange light, empty seats, melancholic, slice of life --ar 16:9 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: bold graphic novel illustration, a hardboiled detective under a streetlamp, heavy ink shadows, limited color, noir comic style --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: charming children's book illustration, a small bear having a tea party in a forest clearing, soft gouache textures, warm and gentle --ar 4:3 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: vibrant flat-design editorial illustration about remote work, a person at a desk surrounded by floating icons, bold simple shapes, two-color --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: detailed fantasy map illustration, hand-drawn coastline, mountains, forests, a sea monster in the ocean, aged parchment, ink and watercolor --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: retro 1960s storybook illustration, a fox in a red scarf walking through autumn, textured paper, muted vintage palette, mid-century --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: anime magical girl transformation, swirling ribbons of light, sparkles, dynamic spiral pose, pastel and neon, glowing, dramatic --ar 4:5 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: cozy anime ramen shop at night, steam rising, a tired salaryman at the counter, warm red lanterns, detailed food, atmospheric --ar 16:9 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: epic anime dragon coiled around a mountain peak, scales catching the sunset, a tiny hero on the cliff below, dramatic scale, detailed --ar 16:9 --niji 6
/imagine prompt: soft pastel anime portrait, a girl with flowers in her hair, gentle gradient background, dreamy bokeh, delicate linework, ethereal --ar 4:5 --niji 6

Fantasy & sci-fi prompts #

Worldbuilding prompts want a strong subject, a mood, and a sense of scale. Many lean on cinematic, volumetric light, and epic. For deeper genre breakdowns see the fantasy and sci-fi guide.

/imagine prompt: fantasy concept art of a floating island city above a sea of clouds, waterfalls pouring off the edges, warm sunset, distant airships, matte painting, epic scale --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: ancient elven ruins reclaimed by a glowing forest, bioluminescent plants, a single shaft of moonlight, mist, mystical, detailed environment --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a lone knight before an enormous sleeping dragon in a cavern of gold, dramatic torchlight, epic scale, cinematic, detailed --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: cyberpunk megacity at night, towering neon skyscrapers, flying cars, holographic ads, rain, dense and vivid, blade runner mood, cinematic --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a derelict spaceship interior, flickering lights, overgrown with alien vines, eerie atmosphere, volumetric haze, sci-fi horror, detailed --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a wizard's tower at the top of a stormy cliff, glowing windows, lightning, crashing waves below, dramatic, fantasy matte painting --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: vast alien desert with two suns, strange rock formations, a lone explorer in a spacesuit, dust haze, retro sci-fi, cinematic wide --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: an enchanted underwater kingdom, glowing coral palaces, schools of luminous fish, god rays from the surface, dreamy blue, detailed --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a steampunk airship docked at a sky port, brass and copper, billowing steam, intricate machinery, golden hour, detailed concept art --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a dark fantasy throne room, a shadowy king on a bone throne, cold blue light, towering pillars, ominous, cinematic, epic --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a futuristic space station orbiting a ringed gas giant, sleek architecture, stars, soft rim light from the planet, sci-fi, detailed --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a mossy forest portal of ancient stone arches glowing with runes, fireflies, twilight, mysterious, fantasy, volumetric light --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a post-apocalyptic overgrown city, nature reclaiming skyscrapers, a lone survivor, golden hour through broken glass, cinematic, detailed --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a celestial goddess made of starlight and nebula, cosmic background, flowing energy, ethereal, glowing, fantasy, highly detailed --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a vast underground dwarven forge city, rivers of molten metal, towering stone arches, glowing orange, epic scale, detailed concept art --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: an alien marketplace on a distant planet, strange creatures, glowing produce, exotic architecture, busy and colorful, sci-fi, detailed --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a frozen fantasy fortress carved into a glacier, blue ice, glowing windows, aurora overhead, a lone rider approaching, epic, cinematic --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a giant ancient tree-city, wooden walkways spiraling up the trunk, lanterns, soft mist, a fantasy elven settlement, detailed, magical --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a lone astronaut floating above Earth, reflection in the visor, vast starfield, quiet and awe-inspiring, photoreal sci-fi, cinematic --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a haunted gothic cathedral overtaken by thorns, moonlight through shattered stained glass, eerie blue, dramatic, dark fantasy --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a desert nomad city built into a giant canyon, hanging bridges, market stalls, warm dusty light, fantasy, detailed environment --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a cybernetic samurai in a neon alley, glowing circuitry, katana, rain, magenta and teal, cyberpunk, cinematic, detailed --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a colossal ancient golem awakening in a ruined temple, moss and vines, beams of light, a tiny adventurer below, epic scale --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a serene fantasy meadow with floating glowing jellyfish-like spirits at dusk, soft purple light, dreamy, magical, painterly --ar 16:9 --v 6.1

Product & commercial prompts #

Product shots want clean light, a clear surface, and controlled reflections. Watch for studio lighting, clean background, soft reflections, and a tight 1:1 or 4:5 frame. These are useful for mockups and moodboards.

/imagine prompt: luxury perfume bottle on a wet black stone, dramatic single key light, soft reflections, water droplets, dark moody background, product photography --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a pair of white sneakers floating mid-air, clean studio background, soft gradient, crisp shadow, dynamic angle, commercial product shot --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: gourmet chocolate bar broken in half, melting drips, warm light, rich brown tones, macro detail, appetizing, studio --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: sleek wireless headphones on a minimalist concrete surface, soft top light, neutral palette, clean reflections, modern tech product --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a glass of iced coffee with condensation, splashing milk, bright daylight, fresh and crisp, beverage photography, motion frozen --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a luxury watch close-up, polished steel and leather strap, dramatic side light, deep shadows, dark background, premium product macro --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: skincare serum bottle surrounded by fresh botanicals and water, soft natural light, clean white background, fresh and airy, beauty product --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a stack of artisan soap bars on rustic wood, dried flowers, warm window light, natural earthy palette, lifestyle product shot --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a smartphone floating against a vibrant gradient backdrop, clean glossy reflection, crisp shadow, modern minimal tech ad, studio --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a craft beer bottle and full glass on a bar, warm pub lighting, frothy head, condensation, moody amber tones, beverage photography --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: elegant jewelry on black velvet, a diamond ring catching a single beam of light, sparkle, dramatic macro, luxury product --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a fresh stack of pancakes with dripping maple syrup and berries, bright morning light, top-down, vibrant food photography --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a designer handbag on a marble pedestal, soft diffused studio light, neutral tones, clean shadow, high-end fashion product --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a sports water bottle splashed with water droplets, bright energetic lighting, bold color, dynamic, fitness product shot --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: artisan coffee bag and scattered beans on dark slate, warm directional light, rich browns, rustic product photography --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a minimalist desk lamp on a clean workspace, soft warm glow, neutral palette, modern interior product lifestyle, shallow depth of field --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a scoop of ice cream in a waffle cone melting slightly, pastel background, bright playful light, fun food photography, 1:1 macro --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: premium sunglasses on reflective surface, gradient lens, hard directional light, clean shadow, fashion accessory product shot --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a candle with a soft flame on a cozy windowsill, warm bokeh, autumn props, golden hour, lifestyle product photography --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: fresh sushi platter arranged on dark ceramic, soft overhead light, vivid colors, garnish detail, top-down food photography --ar 1:1 --v 6.1

Logo & brand concept prompts #

Concept marks only — generate ideas here, then rebuild the winner as a vector and add real type. The constraint words (flat, minimal, vector, two colors, white background) do the heavy lifting. The honest workflow is in the logo design guide.

/imagine prompt: minimalist logo for a coffee roastery, simple line-art bean forming a sunrise, single mark, flat vector, two colors, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: abstract geometric logo for a fintech startup, interlocking triangles suggesting upward motion, flat vector, blue and teal, minimal, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: clever negative space logo, a coffee cup that also forms a mountain peak in the empty space, single color, flat, minimal, vector, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: friendly minimal mascot logo, a simple geometric fox head, flat design, two colors, rounded shapes, playful, vector, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: elegant monogram combining the letters B and W, interlocking serif forms, gold on black, luxury, flat vector, symmetrical, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: vintage emblem logo for a craft brewery, circular badge, hops and barley, bold simple linework, two-color letterpress style, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: minimal tech logo, an abstract circuit leaf hybrid, flat vector, green and grey, clean geometry, single mark, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: bold sports team emblem, a stylized eagle head, sharp angular shapes, two colors, flat vector, strong silhouette, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: gentle wellness logo, a single continuous line forming a lotus, monoline, soft sage green, minimal, vector, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: modern letter S logo, formed from a folded ribbon shape, flat vector, gradient-free, two colors, clean, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: real estate logo, a minimal geometric house formed from negative space inside a circle, single color, flat, vector, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: bakery logo, a simple line-art wheat sheaf and rolling pin, warm two-color, flat, friendly, vector mark, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: minimalist mountain travel logo, three overlapping triangle peaks with a sun, flat, two colors, clean, vector, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: tech startup logo, an abstract origami bird, geometric facets, flat two-color, modern, single mark, vector, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: law firm emblem, balanced minimal scales formed from clean geometry, navy and gold, flat, professional, vector, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: pet brand logo, a simple rounded dog and cat sharing a heart shape, flat, two warm colors, friendly, vector, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: eco brand logo, a leaf and water drop merged into one continuous shape, monoline, green, minimal, flat vector, white background --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: music label logo, an abstract sound wave forming a mountain range, flat, two colors, clean geometry, single mark, white background --v 6.1

Architecture & interior prompts #

Buildings and rooms reward a clear style, a stated light direction, and a lens. Note wide-angle, natural light, and named movements like brutalist or mid-century modern. Great for moodboards and reference.

/imagine prompt: minimalist concrete house on a cliff overlooking the ocean, floor-to-ceiling glass, golden hour, warm interior glow, architectural photography, wide --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: cozy Scandinavian living room, light wood, white walls, soft textiles, a large window with snow outside, natural diffused light, hygge --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: grand brutalist building, raw concrete geometry, dramatic shadows, low angle, overcast sky, stark and monumental, architectural --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: luxurious modern kitchen, marble island, brass fixtures, pendant lights, warm evening light, high-end interior design photography --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a traditional Japanese ryokan room, tatami mats, shoji screens, a low table, soft morning light, minimalist, serene, wide --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: futuristic glass skyscraper at blue hour, glowing interior, reflections, sleek curves, city lights below, architectural, cinematic --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: rustic farmhouse interior, exposed wooden beams, a stone fireplace, warm candlelight, vintage furniture, cozy, atmospheric --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: an infinity pool at a tropical resort at sunset, blending into the ocean horizon, loungers, warm light, luxury travel architecture --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a spiral staircase in a historic library, towering bookshelves, warm reading lamps, soft light from above, atmospheric, wide angle --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: mid-century modern living room, walnut furniture, mustard and teal accents, large windows, retro 1960s, warm afternoon light --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a sleek minimalist bathroom, freestanding stone tub, large window with a forest view, natural light, spa-like, calm, interior design --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a grand cathedral interior, soaring gothic arches, light streaming through stained glass, dramatic, vast scale, wide angle --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a cozy attic home office, sloped ceiling, a skylight, plants, warm wood desk, soft afternoon light, inviting, interior --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a modern open-plan loft, exposed brick, black steel windows, industrial, warm light, plants, urban interior design --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a desert eco-lodge of curved rammed earth walls, blending into the dunes, golden hour, organic architecture, wide cinematic --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a luxurious hotel lobby, marble floors, a grand chandelier, plush seating, warm ambient light, elegant, architectural interior --ar 3:2 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a tiny cabin in a snowy forest at night, glowing windows, smoke from the chimney, warm against the cold blue, cozy, wide --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a sunlit greenhouse cafe, lush plants, hanging vines, vintage furniture, soft natural light, botanical, dreamy interior --ar 3:2 --v 6.1

Food & drink prompts #

Food photography lives on light angle, freshness cues, and a clean surface. Watch for natural side light, top-down, steam, and appetizing. Tight crops at 1:1 or 4:5 read best.

/imagine prompt: a rustic margherita pizza fresh from a wood oven, bubbling mozzarella, charred crust, basil, on a dark surface, warm side light, top-down --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a stack of fluffy pancakes with dripping maple syrup, butter, fresh berries, bright morning light, appetizing, food photography --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a steaming bowl of ramen, soft egg, chashu, scallions, chopsticks lifting noodles, warm moody light, detailed, Japanese food --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a vibrant acai bowl topped with fruit and granola, bright natural light, fresh and colorful, top-down, healthy food photography --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a juicy gourmet burger, melting cheese, crisp lettuce, sesame bun, on a wooden board, warm light, mouthwatering, food photography --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a glass of red wine swirled mid-pour, splash frozen, dark moody background, dramatic single light, elegant, beverage photography --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a colorful charcuterie board, cured meats, cheeses, grapes, nuts, honey, rustic wood, warm natural light, top-down, abundant --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a slice of layered chocolate cake on a plate, glossy ganache, a fork, soft light, rich and decadent, dessert photography --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: fresh sushi rolls on dark slate, soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger, soft overhead light, vivid, top-down, Japanese cuisine --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a cappuccino with detailed latte art, on a saucer, a croissant beside it, warm cafe light, cozy, top-down beverage shot --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a vibrant fresh salad in a white bowl, cherry tomatoes, avocado, feta, glistening dressing, bright clean light, top-down, healthy --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a bubbling cheese fondue pot, bread on skewers, warm rustic light, cozy alpine setting, appetizing, food photography --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a refreshing tropical cocktail with fruit garnish, condensation, bright poolside light, vivid colors, beverage photography --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: artisan sourdough bread, crackly crust, dusted with flour, on a linen cloth, warm window light, rustic, food photography --ar 4:5 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a colorful bowl of pho, fresh herbs, lime, bean sprouts, steam rising, warm light, top-down, Vietnamese food photography --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a decadent ice cream sundae, dripping sauce, whipped cream, a cherry on top, pastel background, playful bright light --ar 4:5 --v 6.1

Abstract, texture & pattern prompts #

These are workhorses for backgrounds, wallpapers, and design assets. A square or wide frame plus words like tileable, macro, and a clear palette gets you usable texture plates fast.

/imagine prompt: abstract flowing liquid metal, gold and deep blue, swirling marble patterns, glossy, high detail, elegant, macro --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a tileable geometric pattern, interlocking pastel shapes, flat design, soft palette, clean, repeating, minimal --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: macro close-up of iridescent soap bubble film, swirling rainbow colors, organic flowing texture, abstract, high detail --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: abstract 3D render, soft pastel spheres and ribbons floating, gentle gradient lighting, clean minimal background, calm --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: cracked desert earth texture, warm tones, deep fissures, harsh top light, natural pattern, macro, detailed --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: flowing silk fabric in deep red, soft folds catching light, elegant texture, smooth, studio lighting, macro --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: abstract neon light trails on a black background, long exposure, vivid magenta and cyan, dynamic motion, energetic --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a tileable botanical pattern, hand-painted leaves and flowers, muted vintage palette, watercolor texture, repeating, elegant --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: macro frost crystals on a window, delicate branching patterns, cool blue light, natural texture, abstract, detailed --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: abstract paint pour, vibrant acrylic colors blending, organic cells, glossy, fluid art, high detail, top-down --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a smooth sand dune ripple texture at golden hour, soft warm light and shadow, minimal, abstract natural pattern --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: glowing fiber-optic strands, deep blue and white, bokeh, abstract technology texture, dark background, elegant --ar 16:9 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: a tileable art-deco pattern, gold and emerald, symmetrical geometric fans, luxury, flat, repeating, elegant --ar 1:1 --v 6.1
/imagine prompt: macro close-up of layered watercolor washes bleeding into wet paper, soft pastel, organic edges, artistic texture --ar 16:9 --v 6.1

Stable Diffusion format prompts #

Everything above ports to Stable Diffusion by moving the descriptors into a positive prompt and adding a focused negative. Here are ready-to-run blocks in full SD format so you can see the dialect — tune the weights and the negative for your model. The reasoning behind negatives is in the negative prompts guide, and the Stable Diffusion prompts guide covers weighting in depth.

Positive: cinematic photo of a snow leopard on a rocky ridge, (golden hour:1.2), telephoto compression, sharp fur detail, shallow depth of field, national geographic style, 8k
Negative: blurry, low quality, deformed, extra limbs, watermark, text, oversaturated, cartoon
Steps: 30 | CFG: 6.5 | Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras
Positive: portrait of a woman, late 20s, copper-red braided hair, grey eyes, freckles, soft window light, detailed skin texture, sharp focus, 85mm
Negative: deformed, extra fingers, blurry, lowres, asymmetry, plastic skin, watermark, text
Steps: 30 | CFG: 6 | Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras
Positive: epic mountain landscape, (volumetric morning fog:1.3), snow-capped peaks, alpine lake reflection, pine forest foreground, (atmospheric perspective:1.2), golden sunrise, ultra detailed, cinematic
Negative: blurry, lowres, oversaturated, blown highlights, flat lighting, people, buildings, text, watermark
Steps: 30 | CFG: 6.5 | Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras
Positive: minimalist logo, geometric owl made of simple triangles, flat vector design, two colors, clean lines, centered, white background, professional brand mark
Negative: realistic, 3d, gradient, shadow, photographic, detailed, text, watermark, busy, cluttered, lowres
Steps: 28 | CFG: 7 | Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras
Positive: anime girl with long silver hair, school uniform, rooftop at sunset, wind, detailed eyes, cel shading, soft warm light, (masterpiece:1.1)
Negative: deformed, bad anatomy, extra limbs, blurry, lowres, watermark, signature, realistic
Steps: 28 | CFG: 7 | Sampler: Euler a
Positive: cozy bookshop interior, warm lamplight, overflowing wooden shelves, a sleeping orange cat, soft muted colors, storybook illustration, detailed
Negative: blurry, lowres, harsh lighting, deformed, text, watermark, oversaturated
Steps: 30 | CFG: 6 | Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras
Positive: luxury watch product shot, polished steel and leather, (dramatic side light:1.2), deep shadows, dark background, sharp macro detail, reflections
Negative: blurry, lowres, dust, fingerprints, cluttered background, text, watermark, oversaturated
Steps: 32 | CFG: 6.5 | Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras
Positive: fantasy floating island city above clouds, waterfalls, distant airships, warm sunset, (matte painting:1.2), epic scale, atmospheric depth, highly detailed
Negative: blurry, lowres, flat, dull lighting, modern buildings, text, watermark, low detail
Steps: 30 | CFG: 7 | Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras
Positive: photorealistic bowl of ramen, soft egg, chashu, scallions, (steam:1.2), warm moody light, shallow depth of field, appetizing, food photography
Negative: blurry, lowres, plastic food, unappetizing, dull colors, text, watermark
Steps: 30 | CFG: 6 | Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras
Positive: cyberpunk city street at night, neon signs, rain, reflections on wet pavement, a lone hooded figure, (cinematic lighting:1.2), magenta and cyan, detailed
Negative: blurry, lowres, daytime, washed out, deformed, text, watermark, flat
Steps: 30 | CFG: 7 | Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras
Positive: minimalist concrete house on a cliff, floor-to-ceiling glass, golden hour, warm interior glow, architectural photography, (wide angle:1.1), sharp
Negative: blurry, lowres, distorted perspective, cluttered, people, text, watermark
Steps: 30 | CFG: 6 | Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras
Positive: abstract flowing liquid metal, gold and deep blue, swirling marble patterns, glossy, (high detail:1.2), elegant, macro, smooth gradients
Negative: blurry, lowres, grainy, dull, flat, text, watermark, noise
Steps: 28 | CFG: 6 | Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras
Positive: dramatic black and white portrait of an old musician, deep wrinkles, (Rembrandt lighting:1.2), dark background, film grain, 100mm, fine detail
Negative: color, blurry, lowres, smooth skin, deformed, extra fingers, text, watermark
Steps: 30 | CFG: 6.5 | Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras
Positive: enchanted forest with bioluminescent plants, glowing mushrooms, a single shaft of moonlight, mist, (volumetric light:1.3), mystical, ultra detailed
Negative: blurry, lowres, flat lighting, dull, modern objects, people, text, watermark
Steps: 30 | CFG: 7 | Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras

How to bend any prompt to your needs #

None of these are sacred. The fastest way to make this library yours is to keep the structure and swap the variables. Change the subject noun. Swap the lighting clause — drop in blue hour where it says golden hour and the whole mood flips. Trade the medium: turn a photo prompt into oil painting, visible brushwork or 3D render, octane. Move the aspect ratio to fit where the image is going. One controlled change at a time teaches you what each word is worth, which is the real skill underneath any prompt list.

A couple of reminders that apply across every block here. Specific beats fancy — a named light and a real lens outperform masterpiece, 8k, ultra-detailed every time. And iterate like an editor: pick the closest result, change one thing, regenerate. If you want the underlying system spelled out, read how to write AI art prompts and the AI art prompt formula, then come back and remix. For the common traps that quietly wreck good prompts, the AI art prompt mistakes guide is worth ten minutes.

Bookmark this page. Come back when you’re staring at a blank prompt box. Grab the nearest block, change the nouns, and you’re already past the hardest part — the empty page.