How to paint beautiful insects (butterfly,bee) using AI?

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This post is a comprehensive guide on how to use AI art generators to draw honeybees, butterflies, dragonflies and other beautiful insects. 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 insect, 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 insects: honeybee, honeybee1, honeybee2, honeybee3, honeybee4, honeybee5, honeybee6, honeybee7, butterfly, butterfly1,butterfly2, butterfly3,butterfly4,butterfly5, butterfly6, butterfly7, butterfly8, butterfly9, dragonfly, Regal Moth

Prompt Examples

  1. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a cute, adorable and beautiful honeybee, with a yellow-and-black striped body, transparent wings and black, spiky legs; environment: perched on a vibrant and colorful flower, surrounded by other blooming flowers and greenery; Genres: Realism, Hyperrealism; Styles: Photorealism, Fine Art; Techniques: Extreme Attention to Detail, Macro Photography, Chiaroscuro; Lights: Sunlit, Soft Shadows, Bright Highlights; Colors: Vibrant, Pastel, Bold; Descriptive terms: Adorable, Sweet, Delicate, Majestic, Radiant; by Artists: Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Kehinde Wiley, Banksy, Marina Abramović; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  2. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up painting of a cute, adorable and beautiful butterfly, with iridescent wings, delicate antennae, and fuzzy body, perched on a vibrant flower; appearance: colorful, shimmering, soft, textured; environment: lush, green, fragrant, blooming; Genres: nature, realism, portraiture; Styles: photorealism, hyperrealism; Techniques: airbrush, glazing, impasto; Lights: bright, warm, natural; Colors: pastels, neons, metallics; Descriptive terms: enchanting, mesmerizing, whimsical, serene, ethereal; by Artists: Joel Rea, Kazuaki Samejima, Duy Huynh, Iain MacArthur, Wojciech Fedoruk; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  3. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up painting of a cute, adorable, and beautiful butterfly; appearance: delicate and intricate wing patterns, vibrant colors; environment: perched on a delicate petal of a brightly colored flower; Genres: Realism, Nature; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, layering; Lights: Soft, Diffused; Colors: Vibrant, Pastel, Jewel-Tones; Descriptive terms: Ethereal, Delicate, Radiant, Intricate, Fluttering; by Artists: Jamie Wyeth, Tim Gilman, David Palumbo, Kim Liberton, Riusuke Fukahori; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  4. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up painting of a cute, adorable, and beautiful dragonfly, with delicate wings and a colorful body, perched on a lush, verdant flower; appearance: vibrant, iridescent; environment: nature, greenery, sunlight; Genres: photorealism, hyperrealism; Styles: precision, detail-oriented; Techniques: color blending, texture building; Lights: warm sunlight, vibrant highlights; Colors: shades of green, blue, pink, yellow, and red; Descriptive terms: delicate, iridescent, vibrant, lush, verdant; by Artists: Sarah Meatchem, Chris Ryniak, Brian Buckrell, Michael Kutsche, Jane Zhang; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  5. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up painting of a cute, adorable, and beautiful Crimson Rose Butterfly, with intricate patterns and vibrant hues of red, orange, and black on its wings; appearance: delicate, graceful, and eye-catching; environment: a lush green meadow, with a soft light shining from above; Genres: Photorealism, Hyperrealism, Nature Art; Styles: Naturalistic, Minimalistic, Intricate; Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, Dry Brushing; Lights: Warm, Soft, Diffused; Colors: Red, Orange, Black, Green; Descriptive terms: Vibrant, Radiant, Majestic, Elegant, Eye-catching; by Artists: Jeremy Geddes, Robert Scott Hooper, Darren Wilson, Roby Dwi Antono, and Steven Alexander; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  6. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up painting of a cute adorable beautiful Regal Moth, with vibrant, textured wings featuring intricate patterns; Appearance: Its wings are spread open revealing the stunning, intricate patterns and bright orange-red coloration; Environment: Perched on a large leaf surrounded by lush, green foliage; Genres: Realism, Nature, Fine Art; Styles: Hyperrealism, Photorealism; Techniques: High Resolution 3D rendering, Digital Painting; Lights: Soft, natural lighting from above, highlighting the vibrant colors and patterns; Colors: Bright orange-red, green, yellow, black; Descriptive terms: Vibrant, Intricate, Colorful, Textured, Majestic; by Artists: Robert Bissell, Robin F. Williams, Arvid van Loon, Peter Gerard, Wojciech Kornacki; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  7. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up painting of a cute, adorable, and beautiful butterfly; Appearance: Iridescent wings with intricate patterns, delicate antennae, and big, sparkling eyes; Environment: Perched on a vibrant, sun-kissed flower with a serene, natural background; Genres: Photorealism, Nature; Styles: Realism, Representational; Techniques: Precision brushwork, high-resolution textures, depth of field; Lights: Soft, warm, and directional lighting to enhance the butterfly’s natural beauty; Colors: Rich, bold, and contrasting colors to bring the butterfly’s vibrant appearance to life; Descriptive terms: Radiant, graceful, serene, alluring, breathtaking; by Artists: Robert Bateman, J.D. Hillberry, Andrew Wyeth, Jacob Maringer, Kim Casebeer; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  8. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a cute, adorable, and beautiful butterfly, with intricate details on its delicate wings, patterns, and eyes; Appearance: The butterfly has soft, fluffy, iridescent wings, a plump and round body with a cute little antennae, perching on a brightly colored flower with a calm and relaxed posture; Environment: A lush, verdant garden filled with vibrant flowers, tall grasses, and lush foliage; Genres: Hyperrealism, Nature, Wildlife; Styles: Photo-realistic, High-Contrast, Minimalistic; Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, Render Painting, Macro Photography; Lights: Soft, Diffused light, with gentle shadows and highlights that bring out the details and beauty of the butterfly and its surroundings; Colors: A warm and earthy palette, with shades of green, pink, yellow, and orange, that brings a sense of serenity and calmness to the painting; Descriptive terms: Delicate, Serene, Intricate, Vibrant, Graceful; By Artists: Robert Gläser, Lisa Park, Stephen McMennamy, Greg Cooper, Karen Hollingsworth; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  9. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a cute, adorable and beautiful honeybee, showing its intricate, fuzzy, and brightly colored body, delicate wings, and proboscis collecting nectar from a delicate and fragrant flower; Appearance: Fuzzy, Brightly Colored, Delicate; Environment: Surrounded by fragrant flowers; Genres: Realism, Nature, Wildlife; Styles: Hyperrealism, Precision; Techniques: High Resolution Detail, Macro Photography; Lights: Bright, Soft, Warm; Colors: Gold, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple; Descriptive terms: Intricate, Delicate, Fragrant, Fuzzy, Radiant; by Artists: Adriaan de Jager, Alan Li, Armin Mersmann, Richard Schmid, Paul McGehee; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  10.  Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a cute, adorable and beautiful honeybee, with delicate and intricate features such as its golden-yellow and black striped body, transparent wings and fuzzy antennae. The bee is seen perched on a brightly colored flower, surrounded by delicate petals, intricate details of the flower’s anthers, and the soft hairs on the bee’s legs, absorbing nectar. The environment is depicted as a lush, verdant garden with a soft, golden-hour light filtering through the leaves. Genres: Photorealism, Realism; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: High-resolution photographs, close-up observation; Lights: Soft, natural, golden-hour light; Colors: Vibrant, bright, golden-yellow, sky blue, green, and pastel pinks; Descriptive terms: Intricate, Delicate, Beautiful, Fuzzy, Lush; by Artists: Johannes Vermeer, Johannes Vloothuis, John James Audubon, John Yardley, Simon Claridge. Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  11. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a cute, adorable, and beautiful honeybee, with intricate fur patterns and subtle yellow and black stripes, perching on a vibrant, colorful flower; Appearance: delicate, miniature, fuzzy, buzzing; Environment: surrounded by lush green leaves, blooming with other flowers; Genres: Naturalistic, Realistic, Photorealistic; Styles: Macro, Close-Up; Techniques: High Resolution Sculpting, Texturing, Lighting; Lights: Soft, Warm, Diffused; Colors: Yellow, Black, Vibrant, Pastel; Descriptive terms: delicate, miniature, furry, buzzing; by Artists: Jamie Flesher, Carlos Cañal, Michael Pavlovich, Allan Grant, Gabriel Campisi; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution. @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  12. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a cute, adorable and beautiful honeybee, showing its delicate features and soft, fuzzy appearance with intricate patterns on its furry body, perching on a brightly colored flower. Appearance: Cute, Adorable, Soft, Fuzzy, Intricate. Environment: Flowery. Genres: Realism, Nature, Macro. Styles: Hyperrealistic, Photorealistic. Techniques: Extreme Attention to Detail, Textures, Depth of Field. Lights: Bright, Soft, Gradual Shadows. Colors: Warm, Vibrant, Pastel. Descriptive terms: Delicate, Graceful, Intricate, Soft, Fuzzy. By Artists: Aleksander Hardashnakov, Michael Tzikas, Dino Tomic, Rafał Wechterowicz, Nela Kárasková. Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, Trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  13. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a cute, adorable and beautiful honeybee, with delicate golden and black striped fur, large intricate eyes, and pollen-covered legs; appearance: adorned with tiny flowers and petals, resting on a colorful petal; environment: surrounded by the fragrant flowers of a blooming garden; Genres: Hyperrealism, Still Life, Nature; Styles: Textured, Imaginative Realism; Techniques: Detail-oriented brushstrokes, high color accuracy, photorealistic rendering; Lights: soft, warm, and diffused light that enhances the texture and delicate features of the honeybee; Colors: natural, golden yellow, earthy brown, vibrant pink, orange and blue; Descriptive terms: Delicate, intricate, charming, sweet, vibrant; by Artists: Jason de Graaf, Roberto Dutesco, Richard Schmid, Jeremy Lipking, Michael Shane Neal; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  14. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of cute, adorable, and beautiful honeybees in a beautiful garden, with an intricate design of yellow and black stripes on their bodies, with soft, fuzzy fur; appearance: busy, active, and bustling with energy as they fly from flower to flower, collecting nectar; environment: a serene and tranquil garden, filled with colorful and fragrant flowers, tall green grasses, and a sparkling stream; Genres: Realism, Nature; Styles: Hyperrealism, Representational; Techniques: Airbrush, Oil, Watercolor; Lights: Bright and warm, with gentle shadows; Colors: Bright yellows, greens, blues, purples, and pinks; Descriptive terms: Whimsical, Dreamlike, Idyllic, Nostalgic, Blissful; by Artists: Simon Stalenhag, Bob Ross, Alex Ross, Chuck Close, and Johannes Vermeer; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  15. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of cute, adorable, and beautiful honeybees in a beautiful rose flower garden, showing the honeybees’ soft, fuzzy bodies and delicate wings, with intricate details of the rose flowers they fly over; Appearance: Cute, Adorable, Lovey, Beautiful, Delicate; Environment: Rose Flower Garden; Genres: Hyperrealism, Nature; Styles: Realistic, Intricate; Techniques: Airbrush, Dry Brush; Lights: Bright, Soft, Sunlight; Colors: Vibrant, Warm, Pastel; Descriptive terms: Fuzzy, Delicate, Intricate, Vibrant, Warm; by Artists: Peter de Sève, Roger Deakins, Sarah Blatt, Sean McCabe, James Gurney; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  16. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a cute, adorable, and beautiful butterfly, showcasing its delicate wings, intricate patterns, and vibrant colors; Appearance: with shimmering scales on its wings, soft and fuzzy body, and large compound eyes; Environment: perching on a vibrant, fragrant flower with pollen on its legs, surrounded by lush green leaves and stems; Genres: Naturalistic, Realism, Illustrative; Styles: Hyperrealism, photorealism; Techniques: Airbrushing, Blending, Highlighting; Lights: Soft, warm, and diffused light that highlights the beauty of the butterfly and the flower; Colors: Vibrant and bold, with shades of orange, yellow, blue, and green; Descriptive terms: Delicate, Intricate, Vibrant, Fragrant, Lush; by Artists: Brigitte Zacharczenko, Jaume Plensa, Gao Xingjian, Arjen Dekeijzer, Duy Huynh; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  17. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a cute, adorable and beautiful butterfly, with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, perched on a delicate flower; Appearance: delicate, intricately patterned wings, soft antennae, bulging compound eyes; Environment: lush, verdant garden with a plethora of colorful blooms; Genres: Naturalism, Hyperrealism; Styles: Fine Art, Photorealism; Techniques: High-resolution 3D scanning, airbrush techniques, textured brushstrokes; Lights: warm, dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves; Colors: rich jewel tones, iridescent, vibrant; Descriptive terms: Radiant, Effervescent, Intricate, Delicate, Lush; by Artists: Mark Ryden, Andrew S. Gibbons, Sarah Oliphant, Audra Auclair, Vladimir London; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  18. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic painting of a cute, adorable and beautiful butterfly, with intricate patterns and delicate details on its wings and body; appearance: with delicate and intricate patterns on its wings and body, with vibrant and luminous colors, perching on a beautifully crafted flower, surrounded by a lush garden; environment: close-up, surrounded by a beautiful and lush garden with soft natural light, with a shallow depth of field to bring attention to the butterfly; Genres: Hyperrealism, Nature; Styles: Photorealism, Impressionism; Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, Color Blending; Lights: Soft natural light, Golden Hour lighting; Colors: Vibrant, Luminous, Colorful; Descriptive terms: Delicate, Intricate, Radiant, Vibrant, Luminescent; by Artists: KellyVance, Yigit Koroglu, Gottfried Helnwein, Dan MACCHIA, Donato Giancola; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  19. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up painting of a cute, adorable, and beautiful butterfly, showing its delicate and intricate patterns on its wings, and the shine and luster of its vibrant colors; appearance: a close-up of a single butterfly perching on a brightly colored flower, its wings spread wide, capturing the intricate details of the butterfly’s scales and patterns; environment: a lush, vibrant garden filled with colorful flowers, surrounded by tall green grasses, with a sunny and bright sky providing a warm and natural light source; Genres: photorealism, wildlife art; Styles: hyperrealism, realism; Techniques: glazing, impasto, fine brushwork; Lights: natural, warm, bright; Colors: vibrant, bright, pastel; Descriptive terms: delicate, intricate, colorful, luster, bright; by Artists: Robert Bateman, Justin Gaffrey, Robert Bissell, J.D. Challenger, James Gurney; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
  20. Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up painting of a cute, adorable and beautiful butterfly, perching on a bright yellow sunflower, its wings spreading gracefully, revealing intricate patterns and vivid hues of orange, black and blue; Appearance: Delicate antennae, big black eyes, delicate legs, and proboscis; Environment: A garden with tall green grass, abundant flowers, and fluttering leaves; Genres: Hyperrealism, Nature, Macro; Styles: Realistic, Intricate, Vibrant; Techniques: Extreme Attention to Detail, Crosshatching, Glazing; Lights: Bright Sunlight, Soft Shadows, Warm Highlights; Colors: Deep Blues, Radiant Oranges, Vibrant Yellows, Dark Blacks; Descriptive Terms: Intricate, Graceful, Radiant, Majestic, Vibrant; by Artists: Jason de Graaf, Dirk Dzimirsky, Armin Mersmann, Donato Giancola, Robert Bateman; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top