This post is a comprehensive guide on how to use AI art generators to draw a mountainous forest. It includes 20 text to image prompt examples for users to experiment with and improve their painting skills. These prompt examples can help you quickly master the popular AI art generators such as NightCafe, DALL-E 2, Midjourney, Dream by WOMBO, craiyon, DeepDreamGenerator and starry AI.Each example covers the major aspects of painting, such as description of the forest, the best fit art genres, the techniques to use, the lighting and color settings, and descriptive terms to describe the image. The post also provides 5 suitable artists for each example, helping users to understand the meaning of the prompts and explore different styles. This guide is a great resource for artists looking to expand their creative abilities with the help of AI technology.

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1. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, with lush green trees, vibrant flowers, a shimmering river, rolling hills, misty clouds, a colorful sunrise or sunset, and a rainbow shining over the peaks; appearance: Majestic, Serene, Stunning, Enchanted, Magical; Environment: Mountainous, Forested, River, Sunrise/Sunset, Rainbow; Genres: Landscape, Natural, Scenic, Enchanted, Impressionist; Styles: Realistic, Hyperrealistic, Impressionist, Magical, Enchanted; Techniques: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Airbrush; Lights: Warm, Natural, Soft, Radiant, Glowing; Colors: Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Violet; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Serene, Stunning, Enchanted, Magical; by Artists: Bob Ross, Jeremy Geddes, Bouguereau, Monet, Bev Doolittle; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
2. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, surrounded by misty clouds, a babbling river runs through the forest, with shafts of golden light from the sunrise shining through the trees; appearance: lush greenery, towering trees, colorful wildflowers and sparkling river; environment: serene, tranquil, peaceful, and full of life; Genres: Natural Landscape, Fine Art; Styles: Hyperrealism, Photorealism; Techniques: High Dynamic Range (HDR), Zbrush Sculpting; Lights: Soft, Warm, Glowing; Colors: Green, Gold, Blue; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Serene, Tranquil, Stunning, Majestic; by Artists: Alex Ross, Gottfried Helnwein, Richard Schmid, David Jon Kassan, Jeremy Geddes; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
3. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, depicting a misty morning with a sun peeking through the clouds, a babbling river running through the lush green landscape, tall trees towering over delicate flowers, and birds soaring overhead. Appearance: Vibrant, lush, peaceful. Environment: Mist, Sun, River, Clouds, Trees, Flowers. Genres: Landscape, Nature, Environmental. Styles: Hyperrealism, Realism. Techniques: High Dynamic Range, Textured Brushwork, Masterful use of Light and Shadows. Lights: Natural, Soft, Diffused. Colors: Vibrant Greens, Earthy Browns, Misty Blues. Descriptive terms: Majestic, Serene, Lush, Majestic, Vibrant. By Artists: Bob Ross, Andrew Wyeth, Oscar Tuazon, Caspar David Friedrich, Johan Christian Dahl. 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
4. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, with a crisp morning sun shining through the mist, casting warm light on the lush green trees, with a babbling brook meandering through the center of the scene, surrounded by vibrant wildflowers, with the dense cloud cover adding to the mystical atmosphere, the sun peeking through the clouds in places. Appearance: Majestic, Serene, Majestic, Lush, Vibrant. Environment: misty, sun-dappled, mountainous, green. Genres: Landscape, Realism, Hyperrealism. Styles: Classical, Naturalistic, Photorealistic. Techniques: High-resolution 3D render, Oil Painting, Watercolor. Lights: warm, soft, ambient, diffuse, natural. Colors: green, blue, gold, yellow, white. Descriptive terms: Crisp, Vibrant, Majestic, Misty, Lush. By Artists: Jock MacDonald, Ansel Adams, Michael Fatali, John Yardley, David Hockney. 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
5. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, featuring a dense canopy of towering trees, a meandering river with crystal clear water, rolling hills and towering peaks shrouded in mist and clouds, and a warm golden sun peeking through the leaves. The environment is tranquil, with the sound of the river and birdsong filling the air, and a soft glow of light filtering through the trees. Genres: Landscape, Naturalistic; Styles: Realistic, Impressionistic; Techniques: Blending, Texturing, High Dynamic Range; Lights: Natural, Sunlight, Soft Shadows; Colors: Earth Tones, Soft Pastels, Bright Vibrant Greens; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Serene, Stunning, Lush, Idyllic; by Artists: Bob Ross, Salvador Dali, C.J. Chun, Sergey Tyukanov, Cornelia Schleime; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
6. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, with dense foliage, tall trees and the shadows they cast over the forest floor, the sun shining through the branches, and a river flowing through the valley below. Appearance: The towering trees and the vibrant green of the foliage contrast beautifully with the brown of the tree trunks, while the sunlight adds a warm, golden hue to the painting. Environment: The mountainous forest is shrouded in mist and fog, adding to the ethereal beauty of the scene. The river below sparkles in the sunlight and creates a peaceful background noise. Genres: Landscape, Nature, Realism. Styles: Hyperrealism, Photo-realism. Techniques: Oil painting, Airbrush painting. Lights: Soft, diffused sunlight filtering through the trees, creating warm highlights and long shadows. Colors: Vibrant green, golden yellow, earthy browns, and blues for the sky and the river. Descriptive terms: Majestic, Serene, Vibrant, Ethereal, Tranquil. By Artists: Alex Ross, Bob Ross, Jeremy Geddes, Tom William, Ian McQue. 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution.
7. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, depicting a peaceful sunrise over a valley surrounded by majestic peaks, surrounded by lush trees and wildflowers; appearance: vivid, stunning, serene; environment: mountainous, forested, tranquil; Genres: landscape, realism; Styles: hyperrealism, photorealism; Techniques: high dynamic range, 3D rendering; Lights: soft, warm, natural; Colors: golden hues, verdant greens, radiant blues; Descriptive terms: awe-inspiring, idyllic, dreamy; by Artists: Mark Antoniw, Ian McQue, Marcus Reinkensmeyer, Dave Rapoza, Jock; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
8. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, with a serene mountain stream meandering through the verdant forest, surrounded by misty peaks, and dappled with sunlight filtering through the leaves; appearance: lush, dense, misty, vibrant, and peaceful; environment: mountainous, forested, and serene; Genres: Landscape, Realism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Photorealism; Techniques: Detailed brushwork, High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI); Lights: Sunlit, Soft; Colors: Rich greens, earthy browns, muted blues; Descriptive terms: Lush, Serene, Majestic, Vibrant, Radiant; by Artists: Jeremy Mann, Adam Speed, Max Rive, David Bellingham, Mark Waller; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
9. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, featuring towering trees, misty rivers, and wispy clouds drifting through the valleys. Appearance: Vibrant, lush greenery with a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, diverse array of wildflowers and ferns, majestic peaks jutting into the sky; Environment: serene, misty, and peaceful with glimpses of the sun shining through the trees, tranquil river winding through the forest, birds and wildlife in their natural habitats; Genres: Landscape, Nature, Realism; Styles: Photorealism, Hyperrealism; Techniques: High-resolution 3D modeling, textural brushwork, precise lighting; Lights: dappled sunlight filtering through the trees, warm golden hues at sunrise/sunset; Colors: Rich greens, earthy browns, deep blues, warm yellows; Descriptive terms: Serene, misty, peaceful, vibrant, lush; by Artists: Trevor Oxenham, Jose Manuel Ciria, Eric Bouvet, Mark Fredrickson, Bob Ross; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
10. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, with a rolling river snaking its way through the lush green forest, surrounded by dense trees and covered in a blanket of mist and fog. The environment is peaceful and serene, with the sound of the river and the rustling of leaves filling the air. The sun rises over the mountains, casting a warm golden glow over the forest and illuminating the trees and flowers. Appearance: Lush, verdant, misty, peaceful, serene Environment: Forest, mountains, river, sun, sunrise, mist, fog Genres: Landscape, Realism, Hyperrealism Styles: Naturalistic, Impressionistic, Representational Techniques: Airbrushing, Wet-on-Wet, Blending, layering Lights: Natural, Warm, Golden, Illuminated Colors: Green, Brown, Golden, Beige Descriptive terms: Lush, serene, peaceful, verdant, misty By Artists: Bob Ross, Salvador Dali, John Constable, Frederic Edwin Church, Caspar David Friedrich 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution 
11. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, featuring the picturesque sunrise lighting up the peak, illuminating the lush green forest below, the sun’s rays filtering through the tall trees and misty clouds, highlighting the vibrant colors of the wildflowers and lush greenery; appearance: Majestic, serene, tranquil, awe-inspiring, breathtaking; environment: mountain, river, clouds, fog, mist, sun, sunrise, sunset, trees, flowers; Genres: Landscape, Nature, Environmental; Styles: Hyperrealism, Realism; Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, Blending; Lights: sunrise, backlit, dappled; Colors: Vibrant greens, warm sunrise hues, golden yellows, cool blues; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Tranquil, Serene, Awe-inspiring, Breathtaking; by Artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, John Singer Sargent, Frida Kahlo; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
12. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, with lush green trees, vibrant flowers, a gently flowing river, and rolling clouds; appearance: Majestic, Serene, Lush, Vibrant, Stunning; environment: Sunny, Mist-covered, Foggy, Windy, Clear; Genres: Landscape, Nature, Hyperrealism; Styles: Representational, Impressionistic, Photorealistic; Techniques: Wet-on-wet, Glazing, layering; Lights: Golden hour, Early morning, Sunset, Bright, Soft; Colors: Emerald, Gold, Sky blue, Moss green, Earthy tones; Descriptive terms: Mystical, Peaceful, Tranquil, Breathtaking, Enchanted; by Artists: John Yardley, Johannes Vloothuis, Don Seegmiller, Jeremy Lipking, David Robb; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
13. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, with lush green trees and vibrant wildflowers carpeting the rolling hills, a babbling river winds its way through the forest, surrounded by towering peaks and shrouded in mist and fog; appearance: Majestic, Serene, Lush, Verdant, Idyllic; environment: Mountainous, Forested, Riverbank, rolling hills; Genres: Landscape, Nature, Realism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Photorealism; Techniques: High Dynamic Range (HDR), Glazing, Wet-on-wet; Lights: Early morning sun, Mid-day sun, Late afternoon sun, Sunrise, Sunset; Colors: Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Pink; Descriptive terms: Glowing, Vibrant, Majestic, Majestic, Lush; by Artists: Richard Schmid, Ian McCollum, Robert Goad, Nathan Fowkes, Greg Olsen; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
14. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, featuring a serene, misty morning with the sun peeking through the treetops; appearance: lush, dense greenery covering the rolling hills and steep mountain cliffs, with a river meandering through the valley below; environment: peaceful, serene, and awe-inspiring; Genres: Realism, Landscape, Nature; Styles: Hyperrealism, Photorealism; Techniques: High level of texture and detail, masterful use of light and shadow, expert use of color to create depth and atmosphere; Lights: soft, warm light from the sunrise filtering through the mist; Colors: rich, vibrant greens, blues, and golds; Descriptive terms: Serene, Majestic, Lush, Dense, Majestic; by Artists: Alex Ross, Rob Gonsalves, Mark Ryden, Chris Rahn, Michael Kutsche; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
15. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, surrounded by towering trees and showcasing a breathtaking view of mist-covered peaks. Appearance: Majestic, Serene, Lush, Verdant, Verdure; Environment: Sunny morning with a gentle breeze, misty mountain tops, a river running through the forest, clouds hovering in the sky; Genres: Landscape, Realism, Hyperrealism; Styles: Photorealism; Techniques: Airbrushing, layering, blending, glazing, and impasto; Lights: Soft, warm light filtering through the trees, highlighting the mist and creating a contrast between the shadows and highlights; Colors: Olive greens, deep blues, warm yellows, earthy browns, and misty grays; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Serene, Lush, Verdant, Verdure; by Artists: Hubert de Lartigue, Richard Schmid, Steve Huston, Dan Gerhartz, Joseph Zbukvic; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
16. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, depicting a dense, lush forest surrounded by towering peaks shrouded in morning mist. The forest is dappled with sunlight filtering through the canopy, highlighting the vibrant colors of the foliage. A rushing river winds through the landscape, its banks dotted with wildflowers. Clouds drift overhead, casting shadows on the forest floor. Sunrise is just beginning to warm the landscape, casting a golden light on the trees. Appearance: Dense, lush, vibrant, misty, sunny. Environment: Mountainous forest, river, clouds, sunrise. Genres: Landscape, Realism. Styles: Photorealism. Techniques: Impasto, Glazing, Wet-on-Wet. Lights: Golden sunrise light. Colors: Vibrant greens, golden yellow, cool blues, misty white. Descriptive terms: Lush, tranquil, serene, breathtaking, idyllic. By Artists: Mark Ross, Julian Onderdonk, William LaChance, Alex Ross, Jeremy Geddes. 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
17. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, with a clear morning sky and a light mist surrounding the base of the mountains; appearance: lush, green trees with vibrant flowers in bloom, a babbling river flowing through the forest, and a tall, jagged peak in the distance; environment: peaceful, serene, and breathtaking; Genres: landscape, nature, realism; Styles: hyperrealism, photorealism; Techniques: multiple layer brushwork, high level of detail, photobashing; Lights: natural, warm morning light; Colors: rich greens, blues, and earth tones; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Lush, Serene, Breathtaking, Idyllic; by Artists: Morgan Weistling, Ian McQue, Alex Ruiz, Michael Kutsche, Richard Schmid; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
18. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, with lush trees and colorful flowers, a sparkling river running through, and rolling clouds creating a misty atmosphere. Appearance: The forest is in full bloom, with vibrant greenery and splashes of flowers in shades of red, yellow, and purple. The sun is shining through the trees, highlighting the beauty of the forest. Environment: The mountainous forest is surrounded by steep peaks, with a clear blue sky overhead and a gentle breeze blowing through the trees. Genres: Landscape, Realism, Nature. Styles: Photorealism, Hyperrealism. Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, Texturing. Lights: Soft sunlight filtering through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. Colors: Deep greens, warm sun yellows, vibrant flower hues, and cool blues and grays. Descriptive terms: Serene, Majestic, Vibrant, Idyllic, Picturesque. By Artists: Alex Ross, Bob Ross, J.C. Leyendecker, Maxfield Parrish, Andrew Wyeth. 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
19. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, showcasing the breathtaking vistas of the forested peaks, with a river running through the valley below, surrounded by misty clouds and gentle fog, with the sun casting a warm golden light on the trees, flowers, and foliage. The sunrise or sunset creates a warm and vibrant ambiance, adding to the overall beauty of the scene. Appearance: lush green trees, vibrant flowers, sparkling river, misty clouds, golden sun. Environment: mountainous forest, river, clouds, fog, sun, sunrise or sunset. Genres: Landscape, Realism, Hyperrealism. Styles: Traditional, Contemporary. Techniques: Oil painting, Acrylic painting, Watercolor painting. Lights: warm golden light, soft warm light of sunrise or sunset. Colors: greens, golds, warm oranges, soft pinks, blues. Descriptive terms: breathtaking, stunning, lush, vibrant, golden. By Artists: Bob Ross, Johannes Vloothuis, Ivan Shishkin, William Adolphe Bouguereau, Johannes Vermeer. 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
20. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a most beautiful mountainous forest, featuring a misty atmosphere, a clear blue sky with scattered clouds, a meandering river passing through the lush green trees and wildflowers, the morning sun shining through the branches, and a peaceful yet captivating environment. Appearance: An enchanting blend of natural beauty and wilderness. Environment: A dense forest surrounded by towering peaks, showcasing the majesty of the mountains. Genres: Landscape, Nature, Realism. Styles: Hyperrealism, Photorealism. Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, Wet-on-wet painting. Lights: Morning light, natural sunlight. Colors: Vibrant greens, blues, and earth tones. Descriptive terms: Majestic, picturesque, serene, tranquil, stunning. By Artists: Nicolas Poussin, Claude Monet, Bartolome Esteban Murillo, J.M.W Turner, William Merritt Chase. 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution.