Leprechauns, Gnomes, Goblins, Chimera, Hydra

This post is a comprehensive guide on how to use AI art generators to paint a mystic beast such as Leprechauns, Gnomes, Goblins, Chimera and Cydra. It includes 23 text prompt examples for users to experiment with and improve their painting skills. Each example covers the major aspects of painting the subject, such as the description of the beast’s appearances and its dynamic poses, 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.

Text prompt examples

1. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical Painting of a Leprechaun; the Leprechaun’s appearance: mischievous, with a bushy beard and a hat, holding a pot of gold and a shamrock; the wild environment: a lush, green forest with mushrooms, flowers, and a rainbow in the background; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Cartoonish, Whimsical; Techniques: Impressionism, Pointillism; Light settings: Bright, Sunlit; Colors: Rainbow hues, Gold, Green; Descriptive terms: Playful, Dreamlike, Colorful, Enchanted, Whimsy; by Artists: Brian Froud, Tom Heatherington, BaxiaArt, Paul O’Connor, James C. Christensen;3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe Back to top
2. A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of a Leprechauns; the Leprechaun’s appearance: mischievous, playful, with a pot of gold, wearing green clothing, and sporting a red beard; the wild environment: a lush, magical forest with a rainbow in the background and a mushroom house nearby; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: Airbrush, Glazing, Blending; Light settings: Soft, dreamy light with a hint of golden hour; Colors: Bright, vibrant greens and golds, with muted earth tones in the background; Descriptive terms: Dreamlike, otherworldly, enchanted, surreal, magical; Artists: J.C. Leyendecker, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell, Andrew Wyeth, Rob Rey; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
3. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical Painting of a Leprechauns; The Leprechauns appearance: mischievous, wearing traditional green attire with a hat and carrying a pot of gold; its actions: playing a lively tune on its flute while dancing amongst wildflowers in a lush, magical forest; Genres: Fantasy, Folklore; Styles: Surrealism, Hyper-Realism; Techniques: Imaginative Textures, Rich Colors, Precision Details; Light Settings: Shimmering Sunlight, Enchanted Glows; Colors: Bright Greens, Golden Yellows, Radiant Reds; Descriptive terms: Enchanting, Lively, Joyful, Magical, Whimsical; by Artists: Mark Lewis, Kinuko Y. Craft, Anne Stokes, Alan Lee, Michael Whelan; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
4. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical Painting of a Leprechauns, depicting them as mischievous creatures hiding among lush green forest, playing pranks on other creatures. Leprechauns’ appearance: Wearing their signature green outfit with buckled shoes and a hat, carrying a pot of gold. Actions: playing tricks, hiding behind the trees, sneaking around. The wild environment: a dense forest filled with emerald green trees, vibrant flowers, mushrooms, and a babbling brook. Genres: Surrealism, Fantasy, Mythology. Styles: Hyperrealism, Imaginative. Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, Layer Painting. Light settings: Sunbeams shining through the trees, creating a dappled light effect. Colors: Rich greens, golds, browns. Descriptive terms: Whimsical, Dreamlike, Enchanted, Surreal, Majestic. Artists: J.W Waterhouse, Hayao Miyazaki, Alan Lee, Jock Mooney, Dave Rapoza. 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution.  Back to top
5. A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of a Leprechauns, with their mischievous grins and impish demeanor, playing amidst a wild and overgrown forest filled with vibrant flowers, mushrooms, and glittering treasure. The Leprechaun’s appearance: wearing their iconic green jackets, trousers, and hats, and carrying a sack full of gold. The environment: filled with sunbeams filtering through the trees, and the sound of birds chirping. Genres: Surreal, Fantasy, Folklore. Styles: Cartoonish, Exaggerated, Whimsy. Techniques: Airbrush, Glazing, Impasto. Light Settings: Dappled, Sun-kissed. Colors: Emerald Green, Gold, Rainbow hues. Descriptive terms: Enchanted, Playful, Treasure-filled, Overgrown, Joyful. By Artists: Bob Ross, Alphonse Mucha, Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Norman Rockwell. 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
6. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical Painting of a Gnomes in a lush, enchanted forest; the Gnomes appearance: short stature with tall pointy hats, bushy beards, mischievous grins, and wielding miniature tools; Genres: Surrealism, Fantasy; Styles: Hyper-realism, Illustrative; Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, Glazing; Light settings: Dappled sunlight filtering through the trees, adding a dreamy quality to the scene; Colors: Earthy greens and browns, with pops of vibrant red and gold; Descriptive terms: Enchanted, Whimsical, Surreal, Dreamy, Busy; by Artists: Keith Thompson, Donato Giancola, Scott Gustafson, David Palumbo, John Jude Palencar; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. @NightCafe Back to top
7. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical Painting of a Gnomes acting in a mystical forest; Gnome’s appearance: mischievous, with pointy hats, beards and carrying a large sack of gold; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Imaginary Realism; Techniques: Airbrush, Oil Painting; Light settings: Soft and diffused, dappled with light filtering through the trees; Colors: Rich greens, golds, and browns; Descriptive terms: Enchanting, Mystical, Spellbinding, Surreal, Dreamlike; by Artists: Mark Ryden, Ray Caesar, Nathan Fowkes, Michael Kutsche, James Jean; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, Trending on Artstation, 8K Resolution. Back to top
8. A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Gnomes; Gnomes appearance: Short, stout, and jolly with pointy hats and beards, playing musical instruments and dancing in a magical forest; Genres: Fantasy, Surreal; Styles: Whimsical, Playful; Techniques: Impressionistic, Watercolor; Light settings: Soft, Dreamy; Colors: Radiant greens, Radiant reds, Radiant yellows; Descriptive terms: Joyful, Lively, Enchanting, Magical, Dreamlike; by Artists: Eyvind Earle, David Delamare, John Jude Palencar, Brian Froud, Alan Lee; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, Trending on Artstation, 8K Resolution Back to top
9. A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of a Gnomes acting in a specified wild environment; Gnomes appearance: small, with pointy hats and beards, dressed in earth-toned robes and carrying gardening tools; Actions: tending to a garden of glowing mushrooms and glowing flowers, with a mischievous grin on their faces; Environment: an enchanted forest with towering trees, glowing with bioluminescent flora and fauna; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyper-realism; Techniques: Photo-realism, Glazing, Glazing; Light settings: warm and soft, dappled with light filtering through the leaves of the trees; Colors: earthy greens and browns, with glowing accents of pinks and blues; Descriptive terms: Enchanted, Mischievous, Whimsical, Dreamlike, Ethereal; Artists: Ian McQue, Michael Kutsche, Alan Lee, Frank Frazetta, Adam Rex; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
10. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical Painting of a Gnomes; Gnomes’ appearance: depicted as small, bearded, jolly creatures wearing pointy hats, carrying gardening tools; Action: tending to a whimsical garden filled with overgrown flowers, mushrooms, and vines; Wild environment: a dense forest filled with magical creatures and enchanted trees; Genres: Surrealism, Fantasy; Styles: Dreamlike, Playful; Techniques: Impressionism, Textured brush strokes; Light settings: Dappled sunlight filtering through the trees; Colors: Earth tones, vibrant greens, golds, and purples; Descriptive terms: Whimsy, Enchanted, Jovial, Overgrown, Ethereal; Artists: Hieronymus Bosch, René Magritte, Salvador Dalí, J.R.R. Tolkien, Tim Burton; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
11. A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Goblins in a wild, enchanted forest; The Goblins appearance: mischievous, cunning, and wearing tattered clothing; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Pop Surrealism; Techniques: Lush brushwork, airbrushing, impasto; Light settings: Dramatic backlighting, warm and cool contrasts; Colors: Vibrant greens, earthy browns, bright reds, and gold; Descriptive terms: Enchanted, Wild, Mysterious, Playful, Haunting; by Artists: Boris Vallejo, Frank Frazetta, Nathan Fowkes, Wayne Barlowe, Simon Bisley;3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe Back to top
12. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical Painting of a Goblins; the Goblins appearance: mischievous, cunning, with a toothy grin, sharp claws, and rough skin; they are surrounded by an overgrown jungle of twisted vines, mushrooms, and giant flowers. The Goblins are sneaking through the jungle, hoarding glittering treasures, surrounded by tiny fluttering fairies; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Imaginative Realism, Hyper-Realism; Techniques: Use of vibrant colors, high-level of detail, and complex textures; Light settings: dappled sunlight filtering through the jungle canopy, casting shadows over the Goblins and their hoard; Colors: Emerald green, golden yellow, cobalt blue, deep ruby red; Descriptive terms: mischievous, cunning, glittering, overgrown, dappled; by Artists: Ryan Lang, Wei Wang, Jamie Anderson, Dan LuVisi, Marc Simonetti;3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, Trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
13. A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Goblins; the Goblins appearance: mischievous, cunning, with sharp features and gnarled hands; the environment: a dense forest with towering trees, glowing mushrooms and bioluminescent flowers, the Goblins are seen raiding a nearby village stealing all the gold and silver they can carry; Genres: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Magical Realism, Primitivism; Techniques: Impasto, Tenebrism, Glazing; Light settings: Eerie Moonlight, Glowing Mushrooms, Bioluminescent flowers; Colors: Dark Greens, Browns, Golds, Silvers; Descriptive terms: Mischievous, Cunning, Sharp, Gnarled, Bioluminescent; Artists: Frank Frazetta, Glenn Fabry, Brom, Maxfield Parrish, Tim Burton; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, Trending on Artstation, 8K Resolution Back to top
14. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical Painting of Chimera; the animal’s appearance: a mix of a lion, a goat, and a serpent, with flaming breath and sharp claws; environment: in a volcanic landscape, surrounded by molten lava and towering mountains; Genres: Surreal, Fantasy; Styles: Hyper-realism, Illusionary; Techniques: Impressionistic Brushwork, Highlighting and Shadows; Light settings: Contrasting and dramatic, with a fiery sunset in the background; Colors: Warm tones, ranging from oranges and yellows to deep reds and purples; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Intimidating, Mythical, Ferocious, Flamboyant; by Artists: H.R. Giger, Zdzisław Beksiński, Salvador Dali, Frank Frazetta, Keith Thompson; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe Back to top
15. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical Painting of Chimera; the Chimera’s appearance: a creature with the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent; Environment: a lush, mystical forest with glowing mushrooms and moss; Genres: Surrealism, Fantasy; Styles: Hyper-realism, Dreamlike; Techniques: layering, texturing, glazing; Light Settings: misty, ethereal; Colors: vibrant, golden hues; Descriptive terms: mystical, enchanted, mythical, surreal, fantastical; by Artists: H.R. Giger, Zdzislaw Beksinski, Travis Louie, Roby Dwi Antono, Romy Kusnadi; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
16. A insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Chimera; the animal’s appearance: A mix of a lion, goat and snake, all with flowing and intricate fur, with the goat’s horns spiraling into the sky, the lion’s mane billowing in the wind and the snake’s tail wrapping around the animal’s legs; environment: In a dreamlike and misty forest, with large mushrooms and twisted trees, the Chimera surrounded by an aura of magic and mystery; Genres: Surrealism, Fantasy, Whimsy; Styles: Baroque, Rococo; Techniques: Highlighting and shading, intricate brushwork; Light settings: A full moon shining through the trees, casting shadows and illuminating the Chimera in an ethereal glow; Colors: Deep greens, blues, golds and purples; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Ethereal, Intricate, Whimsical, Dreamlike; by Artists: Salvador Dali, Remedios Varo, Zdzislaw Beksins, H. R. Giger, Alex Grey; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
17. A insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Chimera; the Chimera’s appearance: with a lion’s head, goat’s body, and serpent’s tail, breathing fire and smoke; environment: in a dark, mystical forest with twisted trees and glowing mushrooms; Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Surreal; Styles: Hyperrealistic, Abstract; Techniques: Oil painting, Airbrushing, Texturing; Light settings: dim and eerie, with bursts of flame illuminating the scene; Colors: Deep reds, oranges, and purples, with hints of green and black; Descriptive terms: fiery, mystical, eerie, mythical, surreal; by Artists: H.R. Giger, Jim Warren, Frank Frazetta, Michael Whelan, Boris Vallejo; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
18. A insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Chimera; the Chimera’s appearance: with a lion’s body, a goat’s head, and a serpent’s tail, with smoke and fire emerging from its nostrils; environment: surrounded by a dense, dark forest filled with twisted, gnarled trees and glowing mushrooms; Genres: Surreal, Fantasy; Styles: Baroque, Rococo; Techniques: High contrast, Tenebrism; Light settings: Warm, golden light filtering through the trees; Colors: Rich, golden, orange and red hues, deep blues, and forest greens; Descriptive terms: Whimsy, Intricate, Majestic, Enchanted, Mystical; by Artists: HR Giger, Alex Ross, Rebecca Guay, Frank Frazetta, Ian Miller; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
19. A insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Chimera; the Chimera’s appearance: a mythical creature with the body of a lion, wings of a dragon, and the head of a goat; environment: in a lush and mysterious forest surrounded by tall trees and a magical aura; Genres: Surreal, Fantasy, Whimsical; Styles: Art Nouveau, Abstract, Dream-like; Techniques: Fine brushwork, Imaginative shading, Bold color blocking; Light settings: dappled sunlight filtering through the trees, highlighting the Chimera’s features; Colors: vibrant greens, deep blues, golden yellows; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Fierce, Otherworldly, Enchanted, Mythical; by Artists: H.R. Giger, Zdzislaw Beksinski, Rene Magritte, Alex Ross, Frank Frazetta; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
20. A insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Hydra; the monster’s appearance: multiple serpentine heads with scales shimmering in different colors, writhing and twisting in an underwater cave, surrounded by exotic sea creatures; environment: an eerie and dark underwater cave, filled with mysterious light beams, surrounded by different types of coral reefs, and sea creatures like jellyfish and octopuses; Genres: Surreal, Fantasy, Whimsy; Styles: Dreamlike, Illusionary, Hyper-realistic; Techniques: Impressionistic Brushstrokes, Glazing, Blend Modes; Light settings: Low Key, Refracted, Glowing; Colors: Vibrant, Iridescent, Aquamarine; Descriptive terms: Enchanted, Mysterious, Unworldly, Enrapturing, Mesmerizing; by Artists: Frank Frazetta, Michael Kutsche, Dave Rapoza, Ian McQue, Frank Frazetta; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe Back to top
21. copy] A insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Hydra; the monster’s appearance: multiple serpentine heads, scaled body, vibrant green with shining golden eyes; environment: dark swamp, misty atmosphere with fireflies; Genres: Surreal, Fantasy; Styles: Hyper-realism, Baroque; Techniques: Mixed media, impasto; Light settings: warm golden light filtering through the mist; Colors: green, gold, black; Descriptive terms: serpentine, misty, vibrant, dark, mysterious; by Artists: HR Giger, Ken Barthelmey, Dali, Beksinski, Zdzislaw Beksinski; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution[/copy] Back to top
22. A Insanely Detailed Fantasy and Whimsical Painting of Hydra; the animal’s appearance: a serpentine creature with multiple heads, colorful scales, and gleaming eyes; environment: a lush jungle with vibrant flora and fauna; Genres: Surreal, Fantasy; Styles: Whimsical, Dream-like; Techniques: Hyperrealism, Stippling; Light settings: Golden Hour, Soft Light; Colors: Green, Gold, Blue, Red; Descriptive terms: Multi-headed, Majestic, Whimsy, Dreamy, Enchanted; by Artists: Rafael Varona, Fanis Kountouras, Sparth, Sam Spratt, Rebecca Maguire; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, Trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
23. A insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Hydra; the animal’s appearance: A giant serpentine monster with multiple heads, each one has its own unique expression and eyes that gleam with mischief; environment: An enchanted swamp with glowing mushrooms and towering trees, surrounded by mist; Genres: Surrealism, Fantasy, Whimsy; Styles: Dreamlike, Playful, Textured; Techniques: Glazing, impasto, stippling; Light settings: Dappled light filtering through trees, with one central head catching the light; Colors: Bold, bright, and vibrant; Descriptive terms: Mystical, Enchanted, Whimsical, Playful, Vibrant; by Artists: Mark Ryden, Alex Ross, Frank Frazetta, Dave Rapoza, Boris Vallejo; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5,8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top