This post is a comprehensive guide on how to use AI art generators to create a painting of a Gothic fantasy. It includes 10 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 subject, 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. A hyperdetailed painting of a Gothic fantasy; the subject is a dark and foreboding castle perched on a cliff overlooking a misty, moonlit landscape. The castle has Gothic architecture, with intricate stone carvings, gargoyles, and dark stained glass windows. The landscape features gnarled trees, twisted vines, and jagged rocks, shrouded in a mysterious fog. The overall style is moody and dramatic, with a focus on shadow and contrast. The techniques used are traditional painting methods, with a mix of fine brushwork and bold, gestural strokes. The lights are low and dim, with shafts of moonlight piercing through the clouds and casting deep shadows. The colors are dark and brooding, with deep blues, purples, and blacks dominating the palette. Descriptive terms that fit this image include eerie, haunting, atmospheric, dramatic, and mysterious. Masterpiece digital artwork by artists: Brom, Travis Smith, Vincent Marcone, Tom Bagshaw, and Simon Dominic. 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, CGSociety, Artstation, 8k 3D, 8K resolution. @NightCafe Back to top
2. A hyperdetailed painting of a Gothic fantasy; the subject is a dark and ominous castle with towering turrets and intricate Gothic architecture. The castle is perched on a cliff overlooking a sprawling Gothic city, which is shrouded in fog and illuminated by a blood-red moon. The sky is filled with swirling clouds and lightning bolts, adding to the ominous atmosphere. Genres: Gothic fantasy, dark fantasy, horror. Styles: Gothic, Baroque, Romantic. Techniques: Oil painting, chiaroscuro, impasto. Lights: Dimly-lit, atmospheric, moody. Colors: Dark, muted, rich tones. Descriptive terms: eerie, haunting, macabre, foreboding, sinister. Masterpiece digital artwork by artists: Brom, Victoria Francés, Chris Rahn, Anne Stokes, John Avon. 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, CGSociety, Artstation, 8k 3D, 8K resolution.
3. A hyperdetailed painting of a Gothic fantasy; the subject is a dark and eerie castle looming in the distance, shrouded in mist and mystery. The sky is a brooding mix of purples and blues, with jagged bolts of lightning illuminating the castle’s turrets. The landscape is dotted with gnarled trees, twisted and bent from centuries of harsh winds. Genres: Gothic fantasy, horror, dark fantasy. Styles: surrealism, realism. Techniques: chiaroscuro, impasto. Lights: stark contrasts of light and shadow. Colors: deep shades of purple, black, and blue. Descriptive terms: macabre, foreboding, ominous, mysterious, haunting. Masterpiece digital artwork by artists: Victoria Frances, Brom, Clive Barker, Zdzisław Beksiński, and H.R. Giger. 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, CGSociety, Artstation, 8k 3D, 8K resolution.
4. A hyperdetailed painting of a Gothic fantasy; the subject is a dark and eerie castle shrouded in mist and surrounded by a foreboding forest. The castle is adorned with gothic architecture, with pointed arches, gargoyles, and intricate stonework. The forest is filled with twisted trees, gnarled roots, and twisted vines, creating an ominous atmosphere. Genres: Gothic fantasy, horror, dark fantasy. Styles: Romanticism, Baroque, and Gothic Revival. Techniques: chiaroscuro, impasto, and glazing. Lights: Dim and shadowy with the moon illuminating the scene. Colors: Dark and moody with a muted palette of blues, purples, and greys with splashes of red and gold. Descriptive terms: sinister, haunting, macabre, mysterious, and atmospheric. Masterpiece digital artwork by artists: Victoria Frances, Brom, Anne Stokes, Caspar David Friedrich, and Luis Royo. 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, CGSociety, Artstation, 8k 3D, and 8K resolution.
5. A hyperdetailed painting of a Gothic fantasy; the subject is a dark and eerie castle on a cliff surrounded by a foreboding forest. The castle is dilapidated and overgrown with vines, its towers reaching towards the sky. The forest is filled with twisted trees and shadows, with glowing eyes watching from the darkness. The sky is cloudy and moonlit, adding to the ominous atmosphere. Genres: Gothic fantasy, horror, dark fantasy. Styles: macabre, Victorian, Baroque. Techniques: chiaroscuro, impasto, glazing. Lights: dramatic, moody, shadows. Colors: muted, dark, earthy tones. Descriptive terms: eerie, ominous, mysterious, haunting, foreboding. Masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Brom, Victoria Frances, Travis Louie, Guillermo del Toro, Tim Burton. 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, CGSociety, Artstation, 8k 3D, 8K resolution. @NightCafe
6. A hyperdetailed painting of a Gothic fantasy; the subject could be a dark and ominous castle perched on a craggy hill, with foreboding clouds in the sky above and gnarled trees surrounding the castle walls. The castle’s architecture could be ornate and gothic, with towering spires and intricate carvings. The painting could be executed in a highly detailed and realistic style, with a moody and atmospheric color palette dominated by shades of black, grey, and dark purple. Descriptive terms that fit this image could include ominous, foreboding, intricate, ornate, and atmospheric. Masterpiece digital artwork by artists who could create this image might include Brom, Victoria Frances, Michael Whelan, Alan Lee, and Donato Giancola. 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, CGSociety, Artstation, 8k 3D, and 8K resolution could be utilized to create an incredible digital masterpiece.
7. A hyperdetailed painting of a Gothic fantasy; the subject is a dark and eerie castle perched atop a jagged cliff, surrounded by misty forests and craggy mountains. The castle’s towering spires are adorned with grotesque gargoyles and weathered stone carvings. The sky is overcast and the moon casts a pale glow on the landscape, illuminating the twisted trees and overgrown vines that surround the castle. Genres: Gothic fantasy, horror, dark fantasy, medieval. Styles: Baroque, Romanticism, Victorian. Techniques: chiaroscuro, impasto, glazing. Lights: moody and atmospheric, with strong contrast between light and shadow. Colors: muted and somber tones, with splashes of rich jewel tones. Descriptive terms: eerie, ominous, macabre, foreboding, haunting. Masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Brom, Victoria Frances, Anne Stokes, Michael Parkes, Luis Royo. 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, CGSociety, Artstation, 8k 3D, 8K resolution.
8. A hyperdetailed painting of a Gothic fantasy; the subject could be a dark castle, a haunted forest, or a sinister creature lurking in the shadows. Genres: Gothic fantasy, dark fantasy, horror. Styles: Victorian, Baroque, Romanticism. Techniques: chiaroscuro, detailed linework, textured brushstrokes. Lights: low key lighting, shadows, candlelight. Colors: muted tones, black, red, purple, gold. Descriptive terms: eerie, macabre, mysterious, ominous, haunting. Masterpiece digital artwork by artists: Brom, Victoria Frances, H.R. Giger, Luis Royo, Anne Stokes. 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, CGSociety, Artstation, 8K 3D, 8K resolution.
9. A hyperdetailed painting of a Gothic fantasy; the subject of the painting is a hauntingly beautiful castle, looming large against a stormy sky. The castle is made of dark stone and has tall, pointed turrets and battlements, with Gothic arches and stained glass windows. The surrounding landscape is rugged and mountainous, with dark forests and a winding river. Genres: Gothic fantasy, dark fantasy, horror. Styles: Baroque, Victorian, Gothic revival. Techniques: chiaroscuro, impasto, glazing. Lights: dramatic, shadowy, candlelit. Colors: deep, rich, moody, with shades of black, red, purple, and gold. Descriptive terms: eerie, foreboding, mysterious, sinister, atmospheric. Masterpiece digital artwork by artists: Brom, Victoria Francés, Anne Stokes, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Luis Royo. 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, CGSociety, Artstation, 8k 3D, 8K resolution.
10. A hyperdetailed painting of a Gothic fantasy; the subject could be a mysterious castle surrounded by dark and misty forests, with a full moon shining overhead and bats flying in the sky. The overall atmosphere should be eerie and haunting, with a touch of romanticism. Genres: Gothic fantasy, dark fantasy, horror. Styles: Romanticism, Baroque, Victorian Gothic. Techniques: Oil painting, chiaroscuro, hyperrealism. Lights: Moonlight, candlelight, eerie blue light. Colors: Dark and rich tones such as black, deep red, purple, and gold. Descriptive terms: Haunting, mysterious, eerie, dramatic, atmospheric. Masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Victoria Frances, Brom, Anne Stokes, Luis Royo, Jasmine Becket-Griffith. 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, CGSociety, Artstation, 8k 3D, 8K resolution.