Koi fish are a magnificent species, known for their stunning color patterns and graceful movements in water. Their beauty is captivating and can bring a serene and calming presence to any pond or water feature, making them a popular addition to gardens and homes around the world.This post explores the use of AI Art generation for creating stunning realistic portrait of a Koi fish. It provides 20 text to prompt examples for beginners to try their hand at painting realistic beautiful Koi fish with AI Art generators. The applicable popular AI art generators include NightCafe, DALL-E 2, Midjourney, Dream by WOMBO, craiyon, DeepDreamGenerator, and starry AI. Some of the examples are accompanied by a link to the experiment, allowing users to easily duplicate or evolve the painting with minor revisions to the input prompt. This is very convenient for mobile phone users. The prompts have been carefully formatted into several aspects to make them clear and easy to understand, making this post a great resource for anyone looking to start their journey with AI Art and painting Koi fish.

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1. Insanely detailed portrait painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: vibrant colors, smooth scales, dynamic pose, bright eyes, and flowing tail; environment: surrounded by various types of seaweed, other vibrant-colored koi fish swimming in the water with a peaceful blue color; masterpiece artwork by Artists: Akiane Kramarik, João Ruas, Michael Cheval, Dali Lhagva, Kim Joon; Genres: Whimsical, Surrealistic, Fine Art; Styles: Watercolor, Oil Painting, Acrylic; Techniques: Wet-on-Wet, Alla Prima, Dry Brushing; Light settings: Sun rays shining through the water, creating shimmering and shining light; Colors: Blue, Red, Gold, Orange, and Green; Descriptive terms: Endearing, Radiant, Majestic, Serene, and Tranquil; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
2. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: vibrant red, yellow and orange scales with a playful twist of its tail; environment: a tranquil pond with lush green lily pads and swaying seaweed, surrounded by vibrant water lilies and other small colorful fishes swimming about; masterpiece artwork by Artists: YAYOI KUSAMA, ERIC WERT, KIKO LOUREIRO, ROY LICHTENSTEIN, CLAUDE MONET; Genres: Pop Art, Impressionism, Abstract; Styles: Whimsical, Endearing; Techniques: Stippling, Pointillism, Dry Brushing; Light settings: Soft natural light filtering through the lush vegetation; Colors: Bright and Vibrant; Descriptive terms: Playful, Serene, Lush, Colorful, Tranquil; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
3. Insanely detailed portrait painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: vibrant, multicolored scales, fluid movements, large expressive eyes, gracefully flowing tail; environment: surrounded by lush green seaweed, other exotic fish species swimming nearby, crystal clear water, sunbeams illuminating the water; masterpiece artwork by Artists: Bob Ross, Monet, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Johannes Vermeer; Genres: Impressionism, Realism, Marine painting; Styles: Expressive brushstrokes, loose paint application, vibrant color palette; Techniques: Layering, Glazing, Wet on Wet; Light settings: Soft, diffused light filtering through the water, illuminating the fish’s vibrant colors; Colors: Bright, vivid pinks, yellows, blues, and greens; Descriptive terms: Whimsical, Endearing, Dreamy, Serene, Tranquil; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe @DeepDreamGenerator Back to top
4. Insanely detailed portrait painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: with bright, vibrant scales in hues of red, orange, yellow and black, dynamic pose with flowing fins, large and round eyes; environment: surrounded by delicate strands of seaweed, other colorful fishes like goldfish and guppies, crystal clear water with a hint of blue; Genres: Whimsical, Endearing; Styles: Realistic, Impressionistic; Techniques: Brushstrokes, Palette Knife; Light settings: Soft, Diffused light coming from the surface of the water; Colors: Vibrant, Bold, Pastel; Descriptive terms: Serene, Dreamy, Joyful, Radiant, Glistening; masterpiece artwork by Artists: Yayoi Kusama, Koji Hatakeyama, Takeshi Murakami, Makoto Azuma, Akiyoshi Kitaoka; 8K 3D, CGSociety, Trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @NightCafe @DeepDreamGenerator Back to top
5. Insanely detailed portrait painting of a koi fish, showcasing its vibrant colors and graceful movements; the fish’s appearance: metallic scaled skin with bright orange and white patterns, an animated tail and shining eyes; environment: a peaceful pond surrounded by lush green seaweed, with other tranquil koi fish swimming nearby, and a serene blue water color; masterpiece artwork by Artists Ismail Inceoglu, Gazelli, James Jean, Anton Fadeev, and Yoshitaka Amano; Genres: Surrealism, Whimsical Art, Fantasy Art; Styles: Hyper-realism, Impressionism, Pointillism; Techniques: Mixed media, Textured brushstrokes, Color Blending; Light settings: Soft sunlight filtering through the trees, creating a dream-like atmosphere; Colors: Vibrant oranges, blues, greens, and whites; Descriptive terms: Enchanted, Lyrical, Serene, Graceful, Vibrant; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @NightCafe @DeepDreamGenerator Back to top
6. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: vibrant colors, dynamic swimming pose, gleaming scales, large flowing fins, and gentle expressive eyes; environment: surrounded by lush seaweed, other colorful fish swimming nearby, crystal-clear water with soft ripples and subtle bubbles; Genres: Whimsical, Endearing; Styles: Impressionistic, Dreamlike; Techniques: Wet-on-wet, loose brushstrokes; Light settings: Sunlight filtering through the water, dappled shadows; Colors: Rich blues and greens, golden sunlit highlights; Descriptive terms: Serene, Graceful, Majestic, Effervescent, Radiant; masterpiece artwork by Artists: Keiichi Tanaami, Yayoi Kusama, Koji Watanabe, Katsuhiro Yamaguchi, Toko Shinoda; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @NightCafe @DeepDreamGenerator Back to top
7. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: colorful scales, vibrant orange and white color pattern, graceful swimming motion, gleaming eyes, flowing tail; environment: a clear pond surrounded by lush green plants and flowers, other koi fish swimming nearby, delicate seaweed floating on the water’s surface; masterpiece artwork by Artists: Peter Howson, Alex Ross, Mark Ryden, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring; Genres: Whimsical, Surrealist, Pop Art; Styles: Endearing, Dreamlike, Whimsical; Techniques: Bold Brushstrokes, Thick Impasto, Textured Background; Light settings: Soft Sunshine, Water Reflection, Sunbeams Breaking Through; Colors: Vibrant Orange, Royal Blue, Deep Green; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Glowing, Serene, Graceful, Radiant; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @NightCafe @DeepDreamGenerator Back to top
8. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: The koi fish has a vibrant red and gold scales, a plump and flowing body, with a bright and alert expression in its eye; environment: The koi is swimming in a natural pond surrounded by lush green seaweed, with other colorful koi fish swimming nearby and crystal clear water with a hint of green hue; masterpiece artwork by Artists: Yayoi Kusama, Keisuke Kitamura, Takashi Murakami, Kim Il-Jin, Yoko Ono; Genres: Pop Art, Whimsical, Abstract, Surrealism; Styles: Impressionistic, Expressive, Dream-like, Playful; Techniques: Pointillism, Splatter, Impasto, Watercolor; Light settings: Sunlight filtering through the trees and casting soft dappled shadows on the water; Colors: Red, Gold, Green, Blue; Descriptive terms: Vibrant, Flowing, Plump, Dream-like, Playful; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe @DeepDreamGenerator Back to top
9. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: vibrant, colorful scales, intricate patterns, dynamic swimming pose, large round eyes, flowing tail; environment: a tranquil pond with a variety of seaweed species such as Elodea and Egeria, surrounded by other colorful koi fish, clear water with a hint of blue hue; masterpiece artwork by Artists: Koji Watanabe, Masami Teraoka, Yoshitaka Amano, Kanoko Egusa, Yasuo Kuniyoshi; Genres: Whimsical, Endearing, Fantasy; Styles: Surrealism, Pop Art, Neo-Traditional; Techniques: Watercolor, Acrylic, Digital Painting; Light settings: Soft natural light, Sunlight filtering through trees, Glistening water surface; Colors: Vibrant hues of red, orange, yellow, blue, green; Descriptive terms: Dreamy, Enchanted, Playful, Alluring, Majestic; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @NightCafe @DeepDreamGenerator Back to top
10. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: vibrant orange and white color, dynamic curve of the body, size and shape of the eyes, graceful movements of the tail; environment: surrounded by lush green seaweed, other peaceful koi fishes swimming around, crystal clear water; masterpiece artwork by Artists: Yayoi Kusama, Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee, Henri Matisse; Genres: Surrealism, Abstract, Fauvism, Expressionism; Styles: Whimsical, Playful, Endearing, Dynamic; Techniques: Impressionism, Pointillism, En plein air, Palette knife; Light settings: Sunlight shining through the water, creating ripples and reflections; Colors: Orange, White, Green, Blue; Descriptive terms: Lively, Vibrant, Dreamlike, Serene, Majestic; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
11. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: Vibrant Colors, Dynamic Pose, Intricately Detailed Scales, Round Eyes, Flowing Tail; environment: Surrounded by Seaweed, other Koi Fishes, with Water in shades of Blue and Green; masterpiece artwork by Artists: YELLOWRIVER, JOE FISHER, KEN KOSHY, ICHIRO SAKAMOTO, AKIHIRO HATTORI; Genres: Whimsical, Endearing; Styles: Impressionistic, Dreamlike; Techniques: Palette Knife, Watercolor; Light settings: Sunlit Surface, Glistening Reflections; Colors: Pinks, Blues, Golds, Purples; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Serene, Majestic, Dreamy, Mesmerizing; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, Trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
12. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: brightly colored with a sleek body, flowing fins, and large, expressive eyes; environment: surrounded by lush green seaweed and other vibrant aquatic life, with the water appearing crystal clear and shimmering; masterpiece artwork by Artists: David Palumbo, Mark Ryden, James Jean, Koji Watanabe, Yayoi Kusama; Genres: Whimsical, Endearing; Styles: Surrealism, Pop Art; Techniques: Photo-realistic, Impressionistic; Light settings: Sunlight filtering through the water, casting dappled shadows; Colors: Vibrant, Rich, Bold; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Playful, Dreamlike, Mesmerizing, Whimsy; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
13. Insanely detailed portrait painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: with vibrant orange and white scales, its body curved gracefully, its eyes large and curious, tail fanned out in a dynamic pose; environment: surrounded by lush green seaweed, other vibrant colored koi swimming nearby, water is a cool and clear blue; masterpiece artwork by Artists Ismail Inceoglu, Gazelli, James Jean, Anton Fadeev, and Yoshitaka Amano; Genres: Whimsical, Endearing, Realistic; Styles: Impressionism, Surrealism, Neo-Impressionism; Techniques: Wet-on-wet, dry-brush, glazing; Light settings: Warm, dappled light filtering through the water; Colors: Vibrant orange, white, blue, green; Descriptive terms: Graceful, Dynamic, Lush, Vibrant, Curious; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
14. Insanely detailed portrait painting of a beautiful koi fish; the fish’s appearance: vibrant orange and white colors, with a graceful and dynamic pose, large and round eyes, long and flowing tail; environment: surrounded by vibrant green seaweed, other colorful koi fish swimming in the background, water is crystal clear and reflects the peaceful atmosphere; Genres: Whimsical, Endearing; Styles: Impressionistic, Fauvism; Techniques: Wet-on-wet, Palette Knife Painting; Light settings: Soft and warm, shining through the water; Colors: Vibrant Orange, White, Green, Blue; Descriptive terms: Graceful, Dynamic, Vibrant, Serene, Peaceful; masterpiece artwork by Artists: Teng Fei, Liu Xiaodong, Eelco Maan, Xu Beihong, Zhang Daqian; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
15. Insanely detailed portrait painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: vibrant orange and white color, flowing fins, dynamic swimming pose, shining scales, and large, expressive eyes; environment: a tranquil pond surrounded by luscious green seaweed and populated by various exotic fish species; Genres: Whimsical, Endearing, Nature; Styles: Impressionistic, Realistic, Mythical; Techniques: Wet-on-wet, layering, brush stroke techniques; Light settings: Soft natural light with sun rays filtering through the trees, creating rippling patterns on the water; Colors: Vibrant orange, white, emerald green, golden yellow, cobalt blue; Descriptive terms: Tranquil, Vibrant, Ethereal, Majestic, Playful; masterpiece artwork by Artists Ismail Inceoglu, Gazelli, James Jean, Anton Fadeev and Yoshitaka Amano; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
16. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: Glistening scales in shades of orange, red, and gold, elegant curved body with undulating fins, striking black eyes with a serene expression; environment: Crystal clear pond surrounded by lush green foliage and tall reeds, other koi fish swimming gracefully alongside, serene blue water with soft ripples; masterpiece artwork by Artists: Bob Ross, Wyeth, John James Audubon, Tsutomu Nakahara, Koji Matsumoto; Genres: Realism, Impressionism, Surrealism; Styles: Whimsical, Endearing; Techniques: Wet-on-wet painting, Glazing, Palette knife; Light settings: Soft, diffused light shining down from above, subtle reflection on the water; Colors: Vibrant hues of orange, red, gold, blue, green; Descriptive terms: Serene, Majestic, Majestic, Glistening, Graceful; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
17. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: brightly colored with striking patterns, dynamic swim pose, large round eyes, vibrant tail; environment: lush green seaweed, other colorful fish swimming in the water, tranquil blue water; masterpiece artwork by Artists: Koji Watanabe, Hiroki Inoue, Makoto Saito, Takashi Amano, Tatsuya Tanaka; Genres: Whimsical, Endearing, Realistic; Styles: Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil; Techniques: Wet-on-wet, Dry brush, Impressionism; Light settings: Sunlight filtering through water, creating ripples and reflections; Colors: Vibrant hues of orange, yellow, red, and blue; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Graceful, Serene, Joyful, Effervescent; Unreal engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
18. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: Vibrant and Majestic, with Orange and Yellow scales, Flowing and Fluffy Tail, Majestic Pose with Majestic Look in its eyes; environment: A Natural Koi Pond filled with various species of Seaweed, other Koi Fish swimming, Sunlight filtering through the Water; Genres: Whimsical, Endearing, Realistic, Natural; Styles: Impressionism, Watercolor; Techniques: Wet-on-wet, Glazing; Light settings: Sunlight filtering through the water, creating a Glowing Effect on the Koi and Seaweed; Colors: Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Vibrant, Glowing, Flowing, Fluffy; masterpiece artwork by Artists: John James Audubon, Koji Hatakeyama, Koi Yokoyama, Roberto Dutesco, Linda Woods; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
19. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: brightly colored with a sleek body, flowing fins, and large, expressive eyes; environment: surrounded by lush green seaweed and other vibrant aquatic life, with the water appearing crystal clear and shimmering; masterpiece artwork by Artists: David Palumbo, Mark Ryden, James Jean, Koji Watanabe, Yayoi Kusama; Genres: Whimsical, Endearing; Styles: Surrealism, Pop Art; Techniques: Photo-realistic, Impressionistic; Light settings: Sunlight filtering through the water, casting dappled shadows; Colors: Vibrant, Rich, Bold; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Playful, Dreamlike, Mesmerizing, Whimsy; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
20. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: Vibrant orange, with a long slender body, big round eyes, and delicate fins; environment: In a natural pond surrounded by vibrant green seaweed, other colorful koi fish swimming nearby; Genres: Whimsical, Endearing, Nature; Styles: Impressionistic, Realistic; Techniques: Watercolor, Oil painting; Light settings: Sun shining down through the water, creating rippling light reflections; Colors: Orange, Green, Blue; Descriptive terms: Serene, Vibrant, Majestic, Flowing, Graceful; masterpiece artwork by Artists: Monet, Sorolla, Sargent, Hockney, Hopper; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @DeepDreamGenerator @NightCafe Back to top
21. Insanely detailed painting of a koi fish; the fish’s appearance: Iridescent scales, Majestic pose, Majestic tail, Glowing eyes, Bold colors; environment: Seaweed (Oriental Leaf Seaweed, Hair Grass), Other fishes (Goldfish, Angelfish), Calm water (Emerald Green); Artists: YELLOW PAINTER, JOE MANDEVILLE, NICKOLAS PAUL SMITH, ANITA SMART, JUANJO NUÑEZ; Genres: Realistic, Whimsical, Dreamlike; Styles: Watercolor, Impressionistic; Techniques: Brushwork, Glazing, Palette Knife; Light settings: Soft natural light, Golden Hour; Colors: Deep blue, Majestic red, Serene green, Iridescent gold; Descriptive terms: Mesmerizing, Tranquil, Majestic, Whimsical, Dreamy; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, Unreal engine 5, 8K resolution @NightCafe @DeepDreamGenerator Back to top