How to paint epic beautiful sunrise/sunset landscape using AI?

This post is a comprehensive guide on how to use AI art generators to paint sunrise/sunset landscape. It includes 11 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 the subject, such as the description of the scene, 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 examples

  1. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of sunrise on the natural skyline; landscape: A breathtaking view of a mountain range with a river running through the valley below. The sun is just rising over the mountains, casting a golden glow on the landscape. Clouds are painted in delicate hues of pink and purple, creating a dreamy atmosphere. Genres: Landscape, fantasy, surrealism. Styles: Realism, impressionism, magical realism. Techniques: Oil painting, digital painting, photorealistic rendering. Lights: Golden hour lighting, atmospheric perspective, chiaroscuro. Colors: Warm tones, pastels, contrasting shades. Descriptive terms: Enchanting, mystical, serene, otherworldly, captivating. Masterpiece digital artwork by artists: Ivan Aivazovsky, Thomas Moran, James Gurney, Rob Gonsalves, Ryan Church. 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. @NightCafe Back to top
  2. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of sunrise on the natural skyline; landscape: A breathtaking view of a mountain range with a sun that is just peaking over the peaks; Genres: Landscape art, nature art, surrealism; Styles: Realism, Impressionism, Abstract art; Techniques: Oil painting, Acrylic painting, Digital painting; Lights: Warm, golden light reflecting off the clouds and landscape; Colors: Warm oranges, yellows, pinks, purples, and blues; Descriptive terms: Majestic, serene, peaceful, stunning, awe-inspiring; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: James Gurney, Leonid Afremov, Thomas Kinkade, Bob Ross, Terje Sorgjerd; 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe Back to top
  3. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of sunrise on the natural skyline; landscape: A serene, picturesque natural skyline with mountains, valleys, and forests in the distance, covered in golden morning light; Genres: Landscape, nature; Styles: Realism, impressionism; Techniques: Fine art, digital painting; Lights: Golden morning light, warm hues, deep shadows; Colors: Earthy tones, warm colors, bright highlights; Descriptive terms: Serene, peaceful, tranquil, breathtaking, majestic; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, J.M.W. Turner, Claude Monet, Ansel Adams; 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe Back to top
  4. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of sunrise on the natural skyline; sun: The sun is depicted as a large golden disk with radiant beams spreading across the sky, creating a warm and ethereal atmosphere; landscape: The painting features a lush and diverse natural landscape with towering mountains, verdant forests, winding rivers, and sprawling meadows, all bathed in the warm glow of the sun; Genres: Fantasy, Landscape, Surrealism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Impressionism; Techniques: Digital Painting, Photorealism, Mixed Media; Lights: Radiant, Warm, Ethereal; Colors: Golden, Earthy, Vibrant; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Dreamlike, Magical, Serene, Enchanting; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Alex Andreev, Vitaly Alexius, Marta Nael, Kekai Kotaki, Craig Mullins; 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. @NitghtCafe Back to top
  5. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of a sunrise on the natural skyline; landscape: the painting depicts a beautiful and serene natural landscape at sunrise, with towering mountains, lush forests, and a sparkling river flowing through the valley. Genres: landscape, fantasy, nature; Styles: hyperrealism, impressionism, surrealism; Techniques: oil painting, digital painting; Lights: warm, soft, diffused sunlight, casting long shadows across the landscape; Colors: warm yellows, oranges, and pinks of the sunrise blending into cool blues and greens of the landscape; Descriptive terms: breathtaking, serene, majestic, awe-inspiring, hyperdetailed. Masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: James Gurney, Thomas Kinkade, Feng Zhu, Jeremy Mann, Rob Gonsalves. 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. Back to top
  6. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of sunrise on the natural skyline; sun: The sun is depicted as a fiery ball, radiating bright golden rays and surrounded by a halo of light; landscape: The landscape shows a majestic mountain range in the distance, a tranquil lake reflecting the warm glow of the sun, and a lush forest with tall trees and winding paths. Genres: Fantasy, landscape, surrealism. Styles: Realism, impressionism, romanticism. Techniques: Digital painting, photorealism, texturing. Lights: Warm, golden, vibrant. Colors: Earthy tones, pastel colors, vibrant warm hues. Descriptive terms: Majestic, breathtaking, ethereal, awe-inspiring, magical. Masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Rob Gonsalves, Leonid Afremov, Thomas Kinkade, Simon Stalenhag, James Gurney. 3D shading,Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8k 3D, 8K resolution Back to top
  7. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of a sunrise on the natural skyline; the sun is depicted as a glowing orb of golden and orange hues with rays extending outward, casting a warm and inviting light on the surrounding landscape. The landscape is an idyllic natural setting, with rolling hills, lush green forests, and a tranquil river winding through the valley. Genres: fantasy, landscape, and surrealism;style:highly detailed and realistic, yet whimsical and imaginative. Techniques:digital painting and photorealistic rendering. lighting:warm and inviting, with deep shadows and bright highlights adding to the sense of depth and realism. Colors: vibrant and saturated, with warm yellows, oranges, and reds dominating the scene. serene, mystical, enchanting, ethereal, and otherworldly. Masterpiece digital artwork by Andreas Rocha, Jonas De Ro, Marc Simonetti, Wojtek Fus, and Darek Zabrocki.3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution.
  8. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of sunrise on the natural skyline; sun: the sun disk dominates the center of the painting with golden and orange hues radiating in all directions, casting soft shadows and creating a stunning glow; landscape: the landscape is of a pristine natural skyline with rolling hills, lush green forests, and a serene water body reflecting the golden sunrise; Genres: fantasy, surrealism, landscape; Styles: hyperrealism, impressionism; Techniques: oil painting, digital painting; Lights: warm, soft, and radiant; Colors: warm tones dominated by shades of gold, orange, red, and yellow with subtle hints of green and blue; Descriptive terms: dreamy, ethereal, mesmerizing, captivating, intricate; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Simon Stalenhag, John Brosio, Liu Yi, Rob Gonsalves, Marco Mazzoni; 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
  9. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of a sunrise on the natural skyline; Sun: A giant red ball, barely visible due to the intensity of its light; Landscape: A mountainous terrain, with lush trees and bushes scattered all around; Genres: Fantasy, Landscape; Styles: Realism, Impressionism; Techniques: Digital Painting, Matte Painting; Lights: Warm and Radiant, highlighting the natural beauty of the terrain; Colors: Vibrant, with a wide range of yellows, oranges, and reds; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Mesmerizing, Serene, Dreamlike, Inspiring; Masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Alexei Butirskiy, Ryan O’Rourke, Serge Marshennikov, Richard Schmid, Stephen Bauman; 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
  10. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of a sunrise on the natural skyline; Sun: The sun is a vibrant golden color with rays spreading out into the sky, casting warm colors throughout the entire scene. Landscape: The landscape is composed of rolling hills with soft green grass and small trees, set against a vast, bright blue sky. Genres: Fantasy, surrealism. Styles: Realistic, whimsical. Techniques: Hyperrealism, digital painting. Lights: Natural light, warm hues. Colors: Golden, blue, green, warm. Descriptive terms: Serene, dreamlike, immersive, breathtaking, intricate. Masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Michael Kutsche, Anselm Kiefer, Chris Rahn, James Jean, Craig Mullins. 3D shading,Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8k 3D, 8K resolution
  11. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of sunrise on the natural skyline; Sun: The sun disk is the central element of the painting and should be depicted with radiating light and dynamic colors. The sky around the sun should have a soft glow, and the surrounding clouds should be infused with bright hues. Landscape: The painting should depict a beautiful, serene, natural skyline with mountains, hills, trees, lakes, or other natural elements. The landscape should be highly detailed and rich in color, with elements of fantasy and whimsy. Genres: Fantasy, surrealism, landscape art. Styles: Highly detailed, hyperrealistic, fantastical, whimsical. Techniques: Painting, digital art, mixed media. Lights: Radiant, dynamic, glowing, soft. Colors: Bright, vibrant, pastel. Descriptive terms: Whimsical, dreamlike, surreal, fantastical, hyperdetailed. Masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Simon Stålenhag, Alex Andreev, Andreas Rocha, David Fuhrer, Marc Simonetti. 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution.