How to paint portraits of beautiful dogs using AI?

This post is a comprehensive guide on how to use AI art generators to draw a dog. It includes 20 text to image prompt examples for users to experiment with and improve their painting skills. The applicable popular AI art generators include 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 dog, 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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Text prompt for some dogs:

Golden Retriever, Golden Retriever(1), Pug, YORKSHIRE TERRIER, YORKSHIRE TERRIER(1), PUG, English Bulldog, Shih Tzu, Chihuahua, Greyhound, French Bulldog, Great Dane, CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL, Shiba Inu, Shiba Inu(1), Labrador Retriever, BEAGLE, BULLDOG, Basenji, Siberian Husky, GERMAN SHEPHERD, Poodle, POMERANIAN, CHOW CHOW, MALTESE

Prompt examples

  1. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful cute adorable lovely gentle loyal dog; appearance: Golden Retriever, fur glistening in the light, bright eyes, happy expression, playful posture; environment: simple background, highlighting the dog’s beauty; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: Oil Painting, Wet-on-Wet; Lights: Soft natural light, highlighting the dog’s features; Colors: Neutral warm palette, emphasizing the dog’s golden fur; Descriptive terms: Playful, Loyal, Adorable, Cute, Beautiful; by Artists: Bob Ross, Steve Hanks, Hyperrealistic Dog Portrait Artists, David Jon Kassan, Robin-Anthony Piana; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  2. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful cute adorable lovely gentle loyal dog (Pug breed), with a suitable simple background; appearance: fluffy fur, wrinkled face, large eyes, small size; environment: cozy living room with a soft blanket; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: High-resolution detailing, texture mapping, advanced color grading; Lights: Soft warm light; Colors: Golden tones, warm browns, and whites; Descriptive terms: Adorable, Cute, Fluffy, Loyal, and Playful; by Artists: Robert Cook, J.D. Hillberry, David Kassan, Richard Schmid, and Odd Nerdrum; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  3. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful YORKSHIRE TERRIER; appearance: with silky, long tan fur and big black eyes, wearing a red bow-tie; environment: a simple background of soft green grass; Genres: Realism, Portrait; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: Oil Painting, Glazing; Lights: Soft, diffused lighting; Colors: Natural, earthy tones; Descriptive terms: Cute, Adorable, Gentle, Loyal; by Artists: Jenny Saville, Chuck Close, Richard Estes, Jose Basso, David Hockney; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  4. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful Golden Retriever; appearance: soft golden fur, wet nose, big brown eyes, strong yet gentle expression, fluffy tail wagging; environment: simple, clean and bright background with a few blades of grass; Genres: Realism, Portrait; Styles: Hyperrealism, High-detailed; Techniques: Oil painting, Dry Brushing; Lights: Natural sunlight, warm and soft shadows; Colors: Golden hues, browns, and earthy greens; Descriptive terms: Cute, Adorable, Loyal, Gentle, Playful; by Artists: Marc Sijan, Robin Eley, Ron Lemen, John Lovett, Michael James Smith; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  5. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful PUG; appearance: small, wrinkled, round face, curly tail, short hair; environment: simple light-colored background with one small accessory in the foreground, such as a ball; Genres: Realism, Hyperrealism; Styles: Classic, Modern; Techniques: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor; Lights: Soft, diffused; Colors: Natural, Earthy, Light Browns and Golds; Descriptive terms: Adorable, Chubby, Playful, Soft, Fluffy; by Artists: Petar Meseldzija, Robert Proch, Michael Cheval, Wei Dong, Tjalf Sparnaay; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  6. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful YORKSHIRE TERRIER with a simple but elegant background; appearance: charming, fluffy, adorable, well-groomed, with cute floppy ears; environment: cozy home setting, a soft blanket and a toy nearby; Genres: Realism, Pet Portrait; Styles: Photo-realistic; Techniques: High Dynamic Range (HDR), 3D scanning; Lights: Warm, natural light coming from the window; Colors: Soft and warm, with a focus on the dog’s golden and brown fur; Descriptive terms: Cute, charming, fluffy, adorable, gentle; by Artists: Kelvin Okafor, Ben Genis, H. R. Giger, J. C. Leyendecker, Alex Ross; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  7. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful English Bulldog; appearance: Chunky, muscular, with a wrinkled face and a playful expression; environment: Simple background of a solid light green color, highlighting the dog’s distinctive features; Genres: Portrait, Animal Art; Styles: Hyperrealism, Contemporary; Techniques: oil paint, layering, blending; Lights: warm, natural light, bringing out the depth and texture of the fur; Colors: earthy browns, soft beige, deep black, and bright white; Descriptive terms: playful, loyal, charming, friendly, and jolly; by Artists: Robert Longo, John D. Cowan, Gottfried Helnwein, Ken Kaminesky, Dan Dos Santos; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  8. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful Shih Tzu with a simple background; appearance: Fluffy, cute, adorable, round face, black button nose, long hair, short legs; Environment: Studio; Genres: Realism, Portrait; Styles: Contemporary, Traditional; Techniques: Oil painting, High-resolution rendering; Lights: Soft, warm, diffused; Colors: Rich browns, warm grays, golden highlights; Descriptive terms: Loyal, gentle, cute, adorable, lovely; by Artists: Jin Young Lee, Arinze Stanley, Jie Wei Zhang, Steven Michael Gardner, Sam Leech; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution. @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  9. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful Chihuahua; appearance: small and cute with a round face, big brown eyes, and perky ears; environment: simple light-brown background with a few leaves scattered around the dog, creating a peaceful atmosphere; Genres: Portrait, Realism, Hyperrealism; Styles: Contemporary, Photo-Realism; Techniques: Dry brushing, Glazing, Textured brushwork; Lights: Soft, warm light from the left side of the painting, highlighting the dog’s cute features; Colors: Brown, green, and golden yellow; Descriptive terms: Adorable, Lovely, Gentle, Loyal, Playful; by Artists: Denis Mukwege, Richard Schmid, Anthony-Peter Goulart, Marc Sijan, Jiri Pelcl; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  10. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful Greyhound; appearance: Sleek and slender, with long legs and a muscular build; environment: Simple neutral colored background to enhance the dog’s beauty; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Fine Art; Techniques: Oil on canvas, High contrast, Textured brushwork; Lights: Natural light source illuminating the dog’s grace and movement; Colors: Shades of grey, black and white to emphasize the dog’s unique fur markings; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Swift, Elegant, Graceful, Regal; by Artists: John Enright, Jordan Sokol, Ian Waelder, Jamie English, Simon Murton; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation 8K resolution. @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  11. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful French Bulldog; appearance: muscular, round face, wrinkled brow, short, stocky build, brindle coat; environment: Simple and neutral, a solid-colored background that complements the colors in the dog’s coat; Genres: Realism; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: Oil paint, impasto; Lights: Warm, side-lit; Colors: Brindle, beige, brown, warm golden highlights; Descriptive terms: Loyal, gentle, adorable, cute, lovely; by Artists: Chuck Close, Peta Hewitt, Jeff Koons, Kehinde Wiley, Lucian Freud; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe  Back to top
  12. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful cute adorable lovely gentle loyal Great Dane; appearance: with a muscular physique, large size, and soft fur; environment: sitting on a green grassy field with a simple sky blue background; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: Airbrushing, Texturing, Shading; Lights: natural light with a warm golden hour glow; Colors: Earthy greens, blues, browns, and golden hues; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Stately, Loyal, Trusting, Strong; by Artists: David Jon Kassan, Kamil Kuczyński, Robert Bateman, Trevor Stutzman, Richt vanGelder; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  13. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL; appearance: cheerful, wagging tail, perky ears, friendly expression, golden brown and white fur; environment: simple, light beige background with a slight gradient, sunlight shining from the top left corner, highlighting the dog’s fur and sparkling eyes; Genres: Realism, Figurative; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI), Advanced Oil Painting; Lights: Bright, natural; Colors: Golden brown, white, beige, light yellow, warm brown; Descriptive terms: Radiant, Vibrant, Cheerful, Warm, Sparkling; by Artists: Jake Parker, Robert Marchessault, Lisa Tiemi Ellingsen, Karen Bonaker, Ursula X. Young; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe  Back to top
  14. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful Shiba Inu with a sleek and fluffy fur, pointed ears, and bright brown eyes; appearance: Shiba Inu with its distinct look, sitting in a relaxed and happy posture; environment: A simple green grassy field with a warm golden sunset behind the dog; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Photorealism; Techniques: Oil on canvas, texturing, blending; Lights: warm, soft, diffused lighting to accentuate the dog’s fur; Colors: golden, brown, green, warm shades; Descriptive terms: sleek, fluffy, pointed, bright, warm; by Artists: Frank Frazetta, Jenny Saville, Daniel Egnéus, Steve Penley, Guido Daniele; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  15. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful Labrador Retriever; appearance: muscular, strong, thick fur, playful, tongue sticking out; environment: simple green grassy field with dandelions; Genres: Realism; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: Oil Painting, Texturing; Lights: Natural, warm and soft; Colors: Earthy greens, golden hues, warm browns; Descriptive terms: Intense, Life-like, Radiant, Stunning, Majestic; by Artists: Armin Muhsam, Bob Ross, Simon de Laporte, Adam Scott, Roberto Bernardi; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  16. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful BEAGLE with big floppy ears, and a charming expression; appearance: Fluffy, Playful, Charming, Adorable, Loyal; environment: Simple background with green grass; Genres: Realism, Pet Portrait; Styles: Hyperrealistic, Expressive; Techniques: Oil painting, Blending; Lights: Soft natural light; Colors: Natural earth tones, warm golden highlights; Descriptive terms: Fluffy, Playful, Charming, Adorable, Loyal; by Artists: J. C. Weyer, Chris Sims, Ken Harrison, Steve Best, David Stribbling; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  17. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful BULLDOG; appearance: muscular, wrinkled, friendly, sleepy, adventurous; environment: grassy field with a simple sky background; Genres: Realism; Styles: Classical; Techniques: Oil, Paintbrush; Lights: warm, golden hour; Colors: brown, white, black, green, yellow; Descriptive terms: lifelike, majestic, cuddly, charming, animated; by Artists: Ian Eyre, Peter de Sève, Tim O’Brien, Michael James Smith, Max Johnson; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  18. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful Basenji; appearance: Shiny, smooth fur with distinctive wrinkled forehead, perked ears, and a keen expression; environment: Simple, neutral-toned room with soft light streaming in from the window; Genres: Realism, Hyperrealism; Styles: Fine Art, Portraiture; Techniques: High-resolution digital painting, airbrushing; Lights: Soft, warm natural light; Colors: Earthy, muted tones; Descriptive terms: Majestic, graceful, elegant, regal, poised; by Artists: Michael Maley, Armin Mersmann, J.D. Hillberry, Denis Kong, Elena Elchenko; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  19. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful Shiba Inu; appearance: Fluffy, fox-like fur with a bold, inquisitive expression; environment: A clean, white-walled room with a single window providing a bright, warm light; Genres: Realism, Hyperrealism; Styles: Fine Art, Portraiture; Techniques: High-resolution digital painting, airbrushing; Lights: Bright, warm natural light; Colors: Vibrant, bold hues; Descriptive terms: Playful, curious, confident, energetic, lively; by Artists: Michael Maley, Armin Mersmann, J.D. Hillberry, Denis Kong, Elena Elchenko; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  20. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful Siberian Husky with piercing blue eyes, dense fluffy white fur, and a regal posture; appearance: dignified and majestic; environment: a simple studio setting with a neutral background; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: oil painting, photorealism; Lights: soft, diffused; Colors: predominantly white, with highlights and shadows to bring out the fur’s texture; Descriptive terms: fluffy, regal, majestic, dignified, piercing; by Artists: Chris Achilleos, Ray Campbell Smith, Richard Schmid, Odd Nerdrum, David Rankin; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  21. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful GERMAN SHEPHERD with its fur blowing in the wind, standing on a simple grassy field with its head held high, its deep brown eyes reflecting the sun shining down; appearance: Majestic, Strong, Loyal, Protective, Graceful; environment: Grassy field with a sunny sky; Genres: Realism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Photorealism; Techniques: High-resolution 3D rendering, Advanced brush techniques; Lights: Bright sun, Soft shadows; Colors: Natural earth tones, Vibrant greens and blues; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Strong, Loyal, Protective, Graceful; by Artists: J.D.Hillberry, Ian Phillips, David Jon Kassan, Jeremy Lipking, Jason Seiler; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  22. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful Poodle with a soft curly coat and a playful expression, sitting in a lush green meadow with a simple and subtle gradient sky background; appearance: Fluffy, playful, cute, and charming; environment: Lush green meadow; Genres: Realism, Hyperrealism; Styles: Impressionism, Photorealism; Techniques: High-level detail, Textured brushwork, Airbrushing; Lights: Soft warm sunlight; Colors: Vibrant greens, soft pastel pinks, warm yellows; Descriptive terms: Fluffy, Playful, Cute, Charming, Lively; by Artists: Marcello Barenghi, Robert Minhinnick, Darian Mederos, Gerhard Richter, Johannes Vloothuis; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  23. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful POMERANIAN; appearance: Fluffy white coat, adorable face, curled tail, dark round eyes, black nose; environment: A simple studio background with a slight gradient of blue to white; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Hyperrealistic, Detailed; Techniques: Oil painting, Glazing, Dry Brushing; Lights: Soft and warm, with strong shadows and highlights; Colors: White, blue, black, brown; Descriptive terms: Fluffy, adorable, gentle, loyal; by Artists: Jake Parker, Simon Dinneen, Robert Joyner, Lita Judge, William Wegman; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  24. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful cute adorable lovely gentle loyal CHOW CHOW; appearance: Fluffy, Soft, Shaggy, Thick, Golden fur with black tongue, round dark eyes, and wrinkled face; environment: Simple, Clear, Calm, Neutral background; Genres: Realism, Representational; Styles: Classical, Renaissance; Techniques: Oil painting, Glazing, layering, blending; Lights: Soft, warm, diffused light; Colors: Golden yellow, black, brown; Descriptive terms: Majestic, regal, dignified, intelligent, charming; by Artists: Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt van Rijn, Caravaggio, Velázquez, Da Vinci; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  25. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic full-body portrait painting of a beautiful cute adorable lovely gentle loyal MALTESE DOG; appearance: Silky, Shiny, White, Long, flowing fur, dark eyes, short snout; environment: Simple, Clear, Calm, Neutral background; Genres: Realism, Representational; Styles: Classical, Renaissance; Techniques: Oil painting, Glazing, layering, blending; Lights: Soft, warm, diffused light; Colors: White, black, light brown; Descriptive terms: Playful, mischievous, loyal, charming, affectionate; by Artists: Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt van Rijn, Caravaggio, Velázquez, Da Vinci; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top