This post is a comprehensive guide on how to use AI art generators to paint a sunrise/sunset on cyty skyline. It includes 15 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 the subject, such as the description of the sun,sunshine,skyline and city, 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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1. An incredibly detailed and whimsical painting depicting the sun rising on a city skyline; Sun: bright, vibrant, radiant, with rays bursting from its surface; Cityscape: towering skyscrapers, bustling streets filled with people and traffic, unique architectural details; Genres: fantasy, surrealism, urban; Styles: hyperrealism, pop art, digital art; Techniques: digital painting, photorealistic rendering, matte painting; Lights: golden hour lighting, warm tones, high contrast; Colors: warm and cool color palette, deep shadows and bright highlights, striking contrast; Descriptive terms: dynamic, dreamlike, awe-inspiring, lively, bustling; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Simon Stalenhag, Alex Andreev, Marco Bucci, Rob Rey, and Richard Tuschman; 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. Back to top
2. An incredibly hyper-detailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline; the sun depicted as a golden orb with rays of light streaming outwards; the cityscape is filled with towering skyscrapers, winding streets, and bustling activity; Genres: fantasy, surrealism; Styles: photorealism, hyperrealism, digital art; Techniques: digital painting, 3D rendering; Lights: warm, glowing, atmospheric; Colors: warm tones with bright pops of color; Descriptive terms: dreamlike, whimsical, surreal, bustling, dynamic; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Simon Stalenhag, Alex Roman, Sparth, Vitaly Bulgarov, Ryan Putnam; 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K 3D, 8K resolution. Back to top
3. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline; the sun is a glowing orb of intense light, casting long shadows and brilliant reflections off the glass buildings in the cityscape below. The city is alive with activity, full of intricate details like bustling streets, towering skyscrapers, and busy intersections. Genres : urban landscape or cityscape; styles: realism, impressionism, hyperrealism. Techniques: oil painting, acrylic painting, digital painting. lights: bright and intense to capture the feeling of the sunrise; colors : warm yellows, oranges, and pinks to represent the dawn. Descriptive terms : vibrant, bustling, modern, and awe-inspiring. by David Hockney, Edward Hopper, Robert Bechtle, Richard Estes, and Eric Zener. 3D shading,Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8k 3D, 8K resolution Back to top
4. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of sun rising on a cityscape skyline; sun: the sun radiates bright warm rays, casting long shadows on the buildings, reflecting off of glass windows and creating a vibrant atmosphere; cityscape: an intricately detailed urban landscape with towering skyscrapers, busy streets, and bustling activity; Genres: urban fantasy, magical realism; Styles: hyperrealism, surrealism; Techniques: digital painting, photorealism, mixed media; Lights: warm, golden hues; Colors: warm oranges and yellows with pops of contrasting blues and purples; Descriptive terms: fantastical, whimsical, awe-inspiring, surreal, dreamlike; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Alex Andreev, Simon Stålenhag, Anna Dittmann, Yang Xueguo, Daniele Fortuna; 3D shading,Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K 3D, 8K resolution Back to top
5. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline; sun: the sun is a fiery orb of brilliant colors, casting long shadows over the cityscape; cityscape: a bustling metropolis with skyscrapers and urban architecture as far as the eye can see, with intricate details in the buildings and street scenes; Genres: fantasy, surrealism, urban; Styles: hyperrealism, photorealism, pop art; Techniques: oil painting, digital painting, mixed media; Lights: dramatic and dynamic lighting with long shadows and striking contrast; Colors: vibrant and bold, with a mix of warm and cool tones that evoke the feeling of a sunrise in the city; Descriptive terms: bustling, energetic, vibrant, dynamic, immersive; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Simon Stålenhag, Michael Kutsche, Android Jones, Dariusz Zawadzki, Johnson Ting; 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
6. A whimsical and hyperdetailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline with a warm golden light emanating from it; the cityscape is an eclectic mix of old and new buildings, including skyscrapers, cathedrals, and narrow alleys, with bustling streets and people. Genres: Fantasy, Urban, Surrealism. Styles: Photorealistic, Whimsical, Pop Surrealism. Techniques: Digital painting, Mixed media, Photobashing. Lights: Golden hour, backlight, shadows, artificial light sources. Colors: Warm and cool tones, high contrast, vivid and intense hues. Descriptive terms: Dreamlike, Magical, Vibrant, Surreal, Intricate. Masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Simon Stålenhag, Alex Andreev, Marco Bucci, Mihai Baldean, and Maciej Kuciara. 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. Back to top
7. An incredibly detailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline; sun: a fiery red-orange ball with intense rays bursting through the clouds; cityscape: towering skyscrapers with ornate architectural details, bustling streets filled with cars and pedestrians, colorful storefronts and billboards, and a variety of different building styles; Genres: urban fantasy, surrealism; Styles: hyperrealism, digital art; Techniques: photorealistic rendering, intricate line work, meticulous attention to detail; Lights: dramatic contrast between bright sunlight and deep shadows, neon lights and glowing windows of the city at dawn; Colors: warm oranges, pinks, and purples of the sunrise, cool blues and greens of the city; Descriptive terms: awe-inspiring, fantastical, whimsical, surreal, bustling; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Alex Andreev, Simon Stålenhag, Omar Rayyan, Peter Mohrbacher, Maciej Kuciara; 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. Back to top
8. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of sun rising on a city skyline; sun: A brilliant, radiant sun rising up with bold orange and yellow colors, casting warm and bright light across the landscape; landscape: A bustling cityscape with towering skyscrapers and crowded streets, characterized by bold architectural details and bright city lights that illuminate the urban environment. Genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Urban; Styles: Hyperrealism, Surrealism, Futurism; Techniques: Digital painting, Matte painting, Photobashing; Lights: Dramatic, High contrast, Warm color temperature; Colors: Vibrant, Bold, Saturated; Descriptive terms: Busy, Energetic, Dynamic, Futuristic, Immersive; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Simon Stalenhag, Kuvshinov Ilya, Vitaly Bulgarov, Daniel Dociu, Marc Simonetti. 3D shading,Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8k 3D, 8K resolution Back to top
9. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline; sun: A brilliant orb of light radiating warm hues of yellow, orange and red, casting long shadows over the urban landscape; cityscape: A bustling metropolis with towering skyscrapers, winding roads, and intricate architectural details that interweave to form a mesmerizing tapestry; Genres: Fantasy, surrealism; Styles: Photorealism, impressionism; Techniques: Oil painting, digital painting; Lights: High contrast, dramatic shadows; Colors: Vibrant and warm, contrasting cool blues and grays of the city; Descriptive terms: Otherworldly, captivating, dynamic, intricate, dreamlike; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Simon Stålenhag, Android Jones, Peter Mohrbacher, Lois van Baarle, Jie Ma; 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. Back to top
10. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline; the sun radiates vibrant hues of orange and pink, casting long shadows and reflections on the surrounding buildings, while the cityscape features a variety of architectural styles, from sleek modern skyscrapers to ornate historical landmarks, all intricately detailed in a whimsical and fantastical style. Genres: Urban Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Magic Realism; Techniques: Oil painting, Photorealistic rendering; Lights: Warm and dramatic; Colors: Vibrant and contrasting. Descriptive terms: Luminous, dreamlike, bustling, whimsical, intricate. Masterpiece digital artwork by artists: Simon Stålenhag, Benjamin Sack, Rob Gonsalves, Hiroshi Nagai, and Mandy Jurgens. 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. Back to top
11. An incredibly detailed and whimsical painting of the sun rising over a city skyline, with the sun depicted as a glowing orb emitting rays of light; the cityscape features tall buildings and bustling streets, with intricate details such as reflections on glass and various architectural styles. Genres: Fantasy, Urban, Surrealism. Styles: Hyperrealism, Impressionism, Surrealism. Techniques: Fine art, Digital painting, Mixed media. Lights: Warm, vibrant, dramatic. Colors: Bold, vibrant, contrasting. Descriptive terms: Dynamic, vibrant, imaginative, surreal, striking. Masterpiece digital artwork by artists: Simon Stålenhag, James Gurney, Alex Andreev, Peter Mohrbacher, and Masashi Wakui. 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. Back to top
12. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline; The sun: a vibrant ball of orange and yellow energy, casting warm light and long shadows over the city; The cityscape: a bustling metropolis with towering skyscrapers and intricate architecture, featuring a mix of classic and modern buildings; Genres: fantasy, surrealism; Styles: photorealism, impressionism; Techniques: digital painting, mixed media; Lights: warm, golden, and dramatic; Colors: vibrant oranges and reds, contrasted with cool blues and grays; Descriptive terms: energetic, dynamic, fantastical, otherworldly, detailed; Masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Simon Stalenhag, Alex Andreev, Tokyo Genso, Weiye Yin, Steve McGhee; 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
13. Create a whimsical, fantastical hyperdetailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline. The sun should be a brilliant orange-red, casting long shadows and brilliant reflections on the city below. The cityscape should be detailed and sprawling, with towering skyscrapers and intricate streets and buildings. The painting should have a surreal, dreamlike quality, with elements of magical realism and fantasy. The style can be anything from impressionism to photorealism, as long as it captures the sense of wonder and awe that the sunrise on a city skyline can inspire. The painting should make use of dramatic lighting and bold, saturated colors to create a sense of drama and intensity. Descriptive terms that best fit this image include: epic, majestic, awe-inspiring, surreal, and vibrant. This masterpiece digital artwork would be best painted by artists with a talent for cityscapes and dramatic lighting, such as Alex Roman, Khyzyl Saleem, Simon Stålenhag, Vitaly Bulgarov, and Ryan Putnam. The painting should utilize advanced techniques such as 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, and 8K 3D to create a highly detailed, immersive experience. The artwork should be suitable for display on CGSociety, and trending on Artstation. The final image should be rendered in stunning 8K resolution, with every detail and color rendered in perfect clarity. Back to top
14. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline; sun: The sun is a bright, glowing orb that radiates warmth and light. It’s just peeking over the horizon, casting long shadows and bathing the sky in vibrant hues of orange, pink, and yellow.; landscape: The city skyline is a sprawling metropolis of towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and busy highways. The buildings are rendered in exquisite detail, showcasing a wide range of architectural styles, from sleek, modern designs to ornate, historical facades. Genres: Urban fantasy, sci-fi, surrealism, realism, impressionism. Styles: Photorealism, hyperrealism, mixed media, digital art, conceptual art. Techniques: Digital painting, photobashing, 3D modeling, matte painting, texturing. Lights: Soft, warm, diffuse light emanating from the rising sun, casting deep shadows and creating a sense of depth and dimension. Colors: Vibrant oranges, pinks, and yellows in the sky, juxtaposed against the cool, neutral tones of the cityscape. Descriptive terms: Dynamic, surreal, captivating, immersive, breathtaking. Masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Simon Stalenhag, Alex Roman, Andreas Rocha, Sparth, Tim Warnock. 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. Back to top
15. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline; sun: The sun is a glowing ball of fire, emitting soft, warm rays of light that gently illuminate the city below. The sky around the sun is painted with warm tones of orange, pink, and purple, which gradually blend into cooler shades of blue and green towards the horizon. landscape: The cityscape below is a bustling metropolis, with towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and a diverse array of buildings and structures. The city is portrayed in a highly stylized, almost fantastical manner, with exaggerated proportions, bright colors, and intricate details. Genres: Urban fantasy, Surrealism, Realism, Impressionism, Cyberpunk. Styles: Photorealism, Digital Painting, Concept Art, Matte Painting, Fantasy Art. Techniques: Perspective, Layering, Texturing, Lighting, Digital Brushwork. Lights: Soft ambient light, Dramatic shadows, Neon lights, Glowing windows, Reflected light. Colors: Warm and cool tones, Complimentary colors, Bold contrasts, Subtle gradients, Vibrant colors. Descriptive terms: Dreamlike, Surreal, Futuristic, Detailed, Vibrant. Masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Simon Stalenhag, Vitaly S. Alexius, Aaron Limonick, Romain Trystram, Darek Zabrocki. 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
16. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline; The sun is depicted with vivid warm tones of orange and yellow, casting long shadows over the bustling metropolis below. The cityscape is made up of towering skyscrapers, crowded streets, and bustling traffic, each building uniquely designed and intricate in detail. Genres include urban, surrealism, and impressionism. Styles may include photorealism or heightened realism. Techniques may include digital painting, photobashing, or matte painting. Lights include the strong rays of sunlight casting deep shadows over the buildings and the ambient light from streetlights and traffic. Colors range from warm oranges and yellows to cool blues and greys. Descriptive terms may include dynamic, bustling, urban, gritty, and ethereal. Masterpiece digital artwork by artists such as Simon Stålenhag, Android Jones, Alex Andreev, Jie Ma, and Marek Okon. 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. Back to top
17. A stunningly hyperdetailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline; sun: the sun is depicted as a blazing ball of fire, radiating intense heat and light, with rays of golden and orange hues spreading across the sky; cityscape: the cityscape features a mix of towering skyscrapers, ornate architecture, bustling streets, and diverse neighborhoods, with the sun rising behind them; Genres: fantasy, surrealism, urban; Styles: hyperrealism, impressionism, pop art; Techniques: oil painting, digital painting, photorealistic rendering; Lights: dramatic lighting with high contrast, intense saturation, and glowing highlights; Colors: warm tones of oranges, yellows, pinks, and reds, with contrasting cool blues and purples; Descriptive terms: vibrant, bustling, magical, surreal, epic; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Alex Roman, Jeremy Mann, James Gurney, Simon Stalenhag, Peter Mohrbacher; 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
18. A mesmerizingly hyperdetailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline; the sun: a glowing orb of golden light, casting long shadows across the urban landscape; the cityscape: towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and sprawling neighborhoods, with intricate details in every corner; Genres: surrealism, urban fantasy; Styles: photorealism, hyperrealism; Techniques: digital painting, matte painting; Lights: dramatic contrast between bright sunlight and deep shadows; Colors: warm, vibrant hues of orange, yellow, and red, contrasted with cool blues and grays of the cityscape; Descriptive terms: awe-inspiring, cinematic, immersive, intricate, otherworldly; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Jie Ma, Marek Denko, Benoit Godde, Simon Weaner, Tim Warnock; 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
19. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of sun rising on a cityscape skyline; sun: The sun is depicted as a large, glowing orb, radiating golden rays that are spreading out across the sky, casting warm tones on the surrounding buildings; cityscape: The cityscape is bustling with activity, with towering skyscrapers, bridges, and other structures creating an intricate and dynamic backdrop. The buildings are rendered in stunning detail, with vibrant colors and intricate designs that capture the beauty of urban architecture. Genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Realism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Surrealism, Futurism; Techniques: Digital painting, Photorealism, Matte painting; Lights: Golden hour, Atmospheric perspective; Colors: Warm tones, Complementary colors, High contrast; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Surreal, Enchanting, Futuristic, Vibrant; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Simon Stålenhag, Fenghua Zhong, Carlos Ortega Elizalde, Marek Denko, Filip Hodas; 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
20. An insanely hyperdetailed painting of the sun rising on a city skyline; sun: A giant, glowing sun with intense light rays and radiance casting long, dramatic shadows over the city; landscape: An intricate cityscape with towering buildings, busy streets, and tiny details like cars and people; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism, Hyperrealism, Futuristic; Styles: Digital, Photorealistic, Illustrative, Graphic Design, Modern; Techniques: Digital Painting, Matte Painting, Photobashing, Concept Art, 3D Modeling; Lights: Dramatic shadows, High-Contrast, Intense lighting, Glowing sun, Reflections; Colors: Warm tones, Reds, Oranges, Yellows, Deep Blues; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Hyperrealistic, Epic, Futuristic, Detailed; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Alex Roman, Vitaly Bulgarov, Marek Okon, Wojtek Fus, Raphael Lacoste; 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. Back to top