This collection of 30 art prompts showcases the beauty of minimalist character illustrations in the style of the Notion website. Using ink and line art on a pure white background, these prompts explore a variety of subjects, from animals to mythical creatures to everyday people. The art genres, styles, techniques, and lighting settings vary, but all share a simplicity and elegance that make them ideal for any visual project. Drawing inspiration from artists like Karla Ortiz, Lois van Baarle, and Jock, these prompts offer endless creative possibilities and the chance to hone your artistic skills.

30 text-to-image prompt examples

1. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a graceful ballerina in the style of the Notion website. She is posed in a classic ballet position, with one leg raised and arms extended gracefully. The ballerina is wearing a tutu and pointe shoes, and has her hair pulled back in a bun. This illustration should convey a sense of grace and elegance, with a focus on clean lines and simplicity. Minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, pencil sketch, ambient occlusion; ballet, classical, contemporary; watercolor, ink wash, pen and ink; soft lighting, natural lighting, spotlight; pastel colors, monochrome, warm tones; by Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, and Alphonse Mucha. Unreal engine 5.
2. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a content cat in the style of the Notion website. The cat is sitting on its haunches, looking content and relaxed with a slight smile on its face. This illustration should be minimalist and convey a sense of calm and tranquility. Minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, pencil sketch, ambient occlusion; animal, portrait, whimsical; watercolor, gouache, pen and ink; soft lighting, natural lighting, spotlight; pastel colors, monochrome, warm tones; by Yulia Brodskaya, David Hockney, and Edward Hopper. Unreal engine 5.
3. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a stoic samurai in the style of the Notion website. The samurai is standing with his hands on his sword, ready for battle. His clothing and armor should be highly detailed, with a focus on clean lines and simplicity. This illustration should convey a sense of strength and determination. Minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, pencil sketch, ambient occlusion; historical, warrior, traditional Japanese; sumi-e, pen and ink, digital painting; dramatic lighting, harsh lighting, backlighting; black and white, monochrome, muted tones; by Katsushika Hokusai, Yoshitoshi, and Akira Kurosawa. Unreal engine 5.
4. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a mermaid in the style of the Notion website. Depict a mermaid with long flowing hair and a fishtail, sitting on a rock in the middle of the ocean, gazing out at the horizon. Emphasize the tranquility of the moment and the beauty of the underwater world; minimalism,with pure white background, ink, line art, watercolor,ambient occlusion; fantasy, maritime; watercolor, ink wash, line art, stippling; natural sunlight, blue and green hues; by Alphonse Mucha, Aubrey Beardsley, and Hokusai;Unreal engine 5.
5. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a couple in love in the style of the Notion website. Create an image of a couple holding hands, standing against a backdrop of a sunset. Highlight the warmth of the moment and the beauty of nature; minimalism,with pure white background, ink, line art, pencil sketch,ambient occlusion; romantic, nature; pencil, pen and ink, stippling, line art; warm sunlight, orange and yellow hues; by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and Vincent van Gogh;Unreal engine 5.
6. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a traveler in the style of the Notion website. Depict a traveler with a backpack, standing on the edge of a cliff, looking out at a vast mountain range. Capture the feeling of awe and wonder at the beauty of nature; minimalism,with pure white background, ink, line art, digital painting,ambient occlusion; landscape, adventure; digital painting, line art, ink wash, stippling; sunrise or sunset, blue and orange hues; by Caspar David Friedrich, J.M.W. Turner, and Claude Monet;Unreal engine 5.
7. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a graceful ballerina in the style of the Notion website. The ballerina is performing a delicate dance, her movements full of grace and poise. The illustration should be rendered in ink and line art on a pure white background, with ambient occlusion. The art genre is impressionism, the art style is minimalistic, and the medium is ink drawing pencil sketch. The lighting should be soft and warm, with a focus on the ballerina’s movements. The color settings should be cool and muted, with a pop of soft pink to highlight the ballerina’s tutu. This illustration should be drawn by Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, and Wassily Kandinsky. Unreal engine 5.
8. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a charming librarian in the style of the Notion website. The librarian is sitting at a desk surrounded by books, glasses perched on her nose as she reads. The illustration should be rendered in ink and line art on a pure white background, with ambient occlusion. The art genre is realism, the art style is modern, and the medium is ink drawing. The lighting should be soft and cool, with a focus on the librarian’s face and hands. The color settings should be warm and earthy, with a pop of deep red to highlight the librarian’s lipstick. This illustration should be drawn by John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, and David Hockney. Unreal engine 5.
9. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a whimsical mermaid in the style of the Notion website. The mermaid is swimming through a crystal-clear ocean, her long hair flowing behind her in the current. The illustration should be rendered in ink and line art on a pure white background, with ambient occlusion. The art genre is fantasy, the art style is whimsical, and the medium is watercolor. The lighting should be bright and sunny, with a focus on the sparkling water. The color settings should be cool and oceanic, with a pop of shimmering silver to highlight the mermaid’s scales. This illustration should be drawn by Arthur Rackham, Mary Blair, and Hayao Miyazaki. Unreal engine 5.
10. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a graceful dancer in the style of the Notion website. The dancer is shown leaping mid-air, with her arms and legs extended in a graceful pose. Her flowing dress has a floral design with shades of blue and pink. Minimalism, pure white background, ink, line art, pencil sketch, ambient occlusion; Contemporary art; Abstract Expressionism, Art Deco, Cubism; Acrylic, watercolor, and ink; Illuminated by a spotlight from above; Cool and muted shades of blue and pink; by Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Georgia O’Keeffe; Unreal engine 5.
11. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a futuristic astronaut in the style of the Notion website. The astronaut is wearing a sleek white spacesuit, holding a helmet under her arm. She is standing on the surface of a rocky planet, with the dark sky behind her. Minimalism, pure white background, ink, line art, pencil sketch, ambient occlusion; Sci-fi art; Futuristic, Cyberpunk, Space Art; Digital painting, matte painting, and line art; Lit by the glowing planet and distant stars; Black, white, and shades of blue; by Syd Mead, Chris Foss, Robert McCall; Unreal engine 5.
12. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a contented cat in the style of the Notion website. The cat is sitting with its tail curled around its body, and its paws tucked neatly underneath. Its fur is orange and white, with black stripes. Minimalism, pure white background, ink, line art, pencil sketch, ambient occlusion; Animal art; Realism, Impressionism, Expressionism; Colored pencils, pen and ink, and watercolor; Illuminated by a warm, cozy lamp; Shades of orange, black, and white; by Henri Matisse, Paul Klee, Gustav Klimt; Unreal engine 5.
13. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a space explorer in the style of the Notion website. The explorer is dressed in a white spacesuit with a helmet in hand and a backpack on the back, standing on a lunar surface with Earth in the background; minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, pencil sketch, ambient occlusion; science fiction, space exploration, futurism; graphic novel, comic art, ink wash; digital painting, inking, watercolor; low-key lighting with a single light source illuminating the astronaut’s suit and helmet; monochromatic colors with subtle blue hues; by Frank Miller, Chris Samnee, and Mike Mignola. Unreal engine 5.
14. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a Samurai in the style of the Notion website. The Samurai is depicted holding a katana with both hands, wearing a traditional Samurai armor with a face mask and helmet; minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, charcoal, ambient occlusion; historical, Japanese culture, martial arts; Sumi-e, brush and ink, woodblock printing; acrylic, gouache, Sumi-e technique; warm and bright lighting with sunlight coming from the right; warm colors with a predominance of red and yellow; by Katsushika Hokusai, Kuniyoshi Utagawa, and Hiroshige Ando. Unreal engine 5.
15. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a mermaid in the style of the Notion website. The mermaid is shown sitting on a rock, with her tail in the water and her upper body above the surface. She has long hair covering her breasts and is holding a seashell in her hand; minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, watercolor, ambient occlusion; fantasy, mythology, underwater creatures; Art Nouveau, Pre-Raphaelite, Romanticism; watercolor, pen and ink, digital painting; soft lighting with a blue-green color tone; cool colors with shades of blue and green; by Alphonse Mucha, John William Waterhouse, and Arthur Rackham. Unreal engine 5.
16. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a young ballerina dancing in the style of the Notion website. The ballerina is dressed in a tutu and pointe shoes and is gracefully leaping through the air. The illustration should capture the beauty and grace of ballet. ; minimalism,with pure white background, ink, line art, pencil sketch,ambient occlusion; Ballet, Contemporary, Modern; Black and white, Pastel colors, Monochrome; Acrylic paint, Pen and ink, Watercolor; Soft lighting, Backlighting, Silhouette; Neutral colors, Pale colors, Subtle contrast; by Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse; Unreal engine 5.
17. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a Japanese geisha in the style of the Notion website. The geisha should be depicted wearing traditional clothing and makeup, and holding a fan. The illustration should capture the poise and elegance of the geisha. ; minimalism,with pure white background, ink, line art, pencil sketch,ambient occlusion; Japanese Art, Ukiyo-e, Traditional; Watercolor, Ink and Wash, Gouache; Warm, soft, and diffused lighting, candlelight, natural light; Red, Black, White; by Kitagawa Utamaro, Toshusai Sharaku, Katsushika Hokusai; Unreal engine 5.
18. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a mermaid in the style of the Notion website. The mermaid should be depicted sitting on a rock and gazing out to sea. The illustration should capture the mystery and enchantment of mermaids. ; minimalism,with pure white background, ink, line art, pencil sketch,ambient occlusion; Fantasy, Mythical creatures, Watercolor; Pale, cool tones, Blue and green, Monochrome; Digital painting, Ink and brush, Colored pencils; Underwater lighting, Backlighting, Soft shadows; by John William Waterhouse, Gustave Moreau, Edmund Dulac; Unreal engine 5.
19. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a sleeping cat on a windowsill in the style of the Notion website; the cat is lying on its side with its paws tucked under its body, and its eyes are closed as it sleeps peacefully. The windowsill is made of wood and is partially covered with a white lace curtain. The cat is surrounded by a few plants and a small vase with flowers. Minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, ink drawing, pencil sketch, ambient occlusion; realism, contemporary, whimsical; acrylic paint, stippling, hatching; natural lighting, warm tones; monochromatic, muted colors; by Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, and Georgia O’Keeffe. Unreal engine 5.
20. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a young woman sitting on a park bench in the style of the Notion website; the woman is wearing a red coat and a scarf, and is reading a book. She has a smile on her face and her hair is blowing gently in the wind. The park bench is made of wood and is located under a large tree. Minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, ink drawing, pencil sketch, ambient occlusion; realism, impressionism, contemporary; watercolor paint, stippling, cross-hatching; natural lighting, cool tones; monochromatic, contrasting colors; by Claude Monet, Edward Hopper, and Wassily Kandinsky. Unreal engine 5.
21. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a vintage bicycle in the style of the Notion website; the bicycle is leaning against a brick wall and has a basket filled with flowers attached to the front. The bicycle has a brown leather seat and handlebars, and the tires are black. The brick wall has vines growing on it, and there is a small window with a flower box above the bicycle. Minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, ink drawing, pencil sketch, ambient occlusion; realism, vintage, contemporary; oil paint, stippling, cross-hatching; artificial lighting, warm tones; monochromatic, muted colors; by Vincent van Gogh, Edward Hopper, and Grant Wood. Unreal engine 5.
22. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a dancer in the style of the Notion website. Depict a graceful ballet dancer in mid-pose, captured in a simple and elegant ink drawing with pencil sketch outlines; minimalism,with pure white background, ink, pencil sketch,line art, ambient occlusion; Ballet, Contemporary, Modern; Simple line art, Monochrome, Watercolor; Ink and Watercolor; Soft and diffused lighting; Pale and muted pastels; by Edgar Degas, Wassily Kandinsky, and Henri Matisse;Unreal engine 5.
23. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a musician in the style of the Notion website. Illustrate a musician playing the guitar in a simple and elegant ink drawing with pencil sketch outlines; minimalism,with pure white background, ink, pencil sketch,line art, ambient occlusion; Blues, Jazz, Rock; Simple line art, Monochrome, Charcoal drawing; Ink and Charcoal; Dimly lit from the side with a spotlight on the musician; Muted earthy tones; by Pablo Picasso, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Salvador Dali;Unreal engine 5.
24. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a runner in the style of the Notion website. Capture the essence of running with a simple and elegant ink drawing with pencil sketch outlines; minimalism,with pure white background, ink, pencil sketch,line art, ambient occlusion; Sprinting, Jogging, Marathon; Simple line art, Monochrome, Pen and ink drawing; Ink and Pen; Bright and vibrant natural light; Bright and bold primary colors; by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Vincent van Gogh;Unreal engine 5.
25. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a graceful ballerina; depicted in the middle of a pirouette with her arms and legs gracefully extended; minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, watercolor, ambient occlusion; ballet, contemporary, expressionism; wet-on-wet, dry brush, ink wash, stippling; side lighting, dramatic lighting, backlighting; warm colors, muted colors, black and white; by Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso; Unreal engine 5.
26. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a fierce samurai; wearing full traditional samurai armor and wielding a katana; minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, digital art, ambient occlusion; action, historical, realism; pen and ink, digital painting, airbrushing; soft lighting, rim lighting, top-down lighting; sepia tone, black and white, muted colors; by Katsushika Hokusai, Tatsuo Horiuchi, and Akira Kurosawa; Unreal engine 5.
27. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a cute baby elephant; shown walking with its trunk up and ears out; minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, acrylics, ambient occlusion; wildlife, realism, whimsical; wet-on-wet, glazing, impasto; top-down lighting, natural lighting, warm lighting; muted colors, pastel colors, black and white; by Charles Frace, Robert Bateman, and Charley Harper; Unreal engine 5.
28. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a mysterious sorceress; wearing a hooded robe and holding a glowing crystal ball; minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, digital art, ambient occlusion; fantasy, surrealism, mystery; digital painting, pen and ink, watercolor; backlighting, soft lighting, rim lighting; cool colors, muted colors, black and white; by Remedios Varo, Salvador Dali, and Zdzislaw Beksinski; Unreal engine 5.
29. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a majestic lion; shown roaring with its mouth wide open and mane blowing in the wind; minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, charcoal, ambient occlusion; wildlife, realism, power; crosshatching, smudging, blending; natural lighting, dramatic lighting, rim lighting; black and white, muted colors, warm colors; by Robert Bateman, Charley Harper, and Franz Marc; Unreal engine 5.
30. A beautiful simple elegant minimalist character illustration of a serene mermaid; shown sitting on a rock with a starfish in her hand; minimalism, with pure white background, ink, line art, watercolor, ambient occlusion; fantasy, whimsical, beauty; wet-on-wet, glazing, stippling; top-down lighting, natural lighting, rim lighting; pastel colors, muted colors, black and white; by John William Waterhouse, Arthur Rackham, and Edmund Dulac; Unreal engine 5.