How to draw elegant and beautiful artistic cats

The 30 text-to-image prompts in this collection are a stunning fusion of classical art styles and adorable feline subjects. Each prompt features intricate designs, floral motifs, and highly detailed etchings that evoke a sense of elegance, beauty, and sophistication. The cats are depicted in various poses and expressions, and the colors range from muted pastels to vibrant hues. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or a cat lover, these prompts will inspire you to create stunning works of art. With genres ranging from Baroque to Rococo and mediums ranging from watercolor to oil painting, there’s something for every artist in this collection.

30 text-to-image prompts for creating artistic cats

  1. An intricately detailed etching of a regal cat lounging in a garden of blooming flowers; Rococo, Baroque, Renaissance; Etching, Engraving; Soft, diffused lighting; Muted pastels with pops of bold colors; by Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt, and Francisco de Goya; Unreal engine 5
  2. A vibrant oil painting of a mischievous cat playing with a ball of yarn; Post-Impressionism, Fauvism; Oil painting, Impasto; Bright, sunny lighting; Bold, contrasting colors; by Henri Matisse, Vincent van Gogh, and Édouard Vuillard; Unreal engine 5
  3. A whimsical watercolor illustration of a curious cat peering into a fishbowl; Art Nouveau, Art Deco; Watercolor, Gouache; Soft, diffused lighting; Muted pastels with metallic accents; by Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt, and Erté; Unreal engine 5
  4. A grand oil painting of a majestic cat sitting on a throne adorned with gold and jewels; Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism; Oil painting, Glazing; Dramatic, theatrical lighting; Rich, vibrant colors with metallic accents; by Peter Paul Rubens, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and Jacques-Louis David; Unreal engine 5
  5. A detailed pen and ink drawing of a contented cat napping in a cozy basket; Realism, Pointillism; Pen and Ink, Stippling; Soft, diffused lighting; Black and white with subtle shading; by Leonardo da Vinci, Georges Seurat, and Albrecht Dürer; Unreal engine 5
  6. An oil painting of a regal cat lounging on a velvet cushion, surrounded by ornate vases and candles; Baroque, Rococo; Realism; Oil paint, Glazing; Dramatic, low-key lighting; Deep, rich colors with gold accents; by Peter Paul Rubens, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and Diego Velázquez; trending on artstation Unreal engine 5
  7. A charcoal drawing of a mischievous cat playing with a ball of yarn, set against a lush garden backdrop; Renaissance, Baroque; Impressionism, Realism; Charcoal, Conté crayon; Soft, natural lighting; Earthy tones with pops of green; by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and Peter Paul Rubens; trending on artstation Unreal engine 5
  8. A watercolor painting of a fluffy cat curled up in a basket, surrounded by delicate wildflowers; Rococo, Impressionism; Realism; Watercolor, Wet-on-wet technique; Soft, diffused lighting; Muted pastel colors with pops of pink; by Jean-Antoine Watteau, Mary Cassatt, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir; trending on artstation Unreal engine 5
  9. An etching of a majestic cat perched on a windowsill, gazing out at a moonlit city skyline; Renaissance, Baroque; Realism; Etching, Crosshatching; Low, moody lighting; Dark colors with pops of gold; by Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Giovanni Battista Piranesi; trending on artstation Unreal engine 5
  10. An acrylic painting of a playful cat batting at a butterfly, surrounded by vibrant flowers and foliage; Rococo, Impressionism; Expressionism; Acrylic, Impasto technique; Bright, natural lighting; Bold colors with pops of orange and yellow; by François Boucher, Vincent van Gogh, and Henri Matisse; trending on artstation Unreal engine 5
  11. An oil painting of a cat perched on a windowsill overlooking a Venetian canal; Realism, Impressionism; Baroque, Rococo; Oil, Glazing; Golden hour lighting; Muted pastel shades of blue, green, and pink; by Canaletto, Francesco Guardi, and Jean-Honoré Fragonard; Unreal engine 5
  12. A highly-detailed etching of a cat curled up in a floral-patterned armchair; Renaissance, Baroque; Etching, Engraving; Candlelit lighting; Monochromatic with shades of sepia; by Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt, and Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione; Unreal engine 5
  13. A digital painting of a cat basking in the sun amid a field of blooming wildflowers; Impressionism, Post-Impressionism; Digital painting, Brushstrokes; Warm, natural lighting; Vibrant hues of pink, orange, and purple; by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Paul Cézanne; Unreal engine 5
  14. A watercolor portrait of a cat gazing out a window at a snowy landscape; Realism, Impressionism; Watercolor, Wet-on-wet technique; Soft, diffused lighting; Cool shades of blue and grey; by John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, and J.M.W. Turner; Unreal engine 5
  15. A Baroque-style oil painting of a cat lounging on a velvet chaise longue surrounded by ornate decor; Baroque, Rococo; Oil painting, Chiaroscuro; Dramatic, moody lighting; Rich hues of burgundy, gold, and green; by Peter Paul Rubens, Diego Velázquez, and Frans Hals; Unreal engine 5
  16. A regal black and white cat sitting on a velvet cushion with intricate golden embroidery; Baroque, Rococo, Art Nouveau; Baroque etching, Rococo painting, Art Nouveau illustration; Pen and ink, Oil paint, Digital painting; Warm candlelight, Dramatic shadows; Black and white with hints of gold; by Albrecht Dürer, François Boucher, and Alphonse Mucha; Unreal engine 5
  17. A playful tabby kitten hiding behind a pile of books on a wooden table surrounded by blooming flowers; Renaissance, Dutch Golden Age, Impressionism; Renaissance oil painting, Dutch Golden Age still life, Impressionist landscape; Oil paint, Watercolor, Digital painting; Natural sunlight, Soft shadows; Pastel color palette with pops of bright blue; by Leonardo da Vinci, Rachel Ruysch, and Claude Monet; Unreal engine 5
  18. A Siamese cat lounging on a luxurious fur rug in front of an ornate fireplace surrounded by intricate carvings; Rococo, Baroque, Gothic; Rococo painting, Baroque etching, Gothic architecture; Oil paint, Pen and ink, Digital painting; Flickering firelight, Shadows and highlights; Muted pastel colors with hints of burgundy and gold; by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and Gustave Doré; Unreal engine 5
  19. A majestic white Persian cat with a flower crown sitting in a field of blooming wildflowers at sunset; Romanticism, Art Nouveau, Symbolism; Romantic oil painting, Art Nouveau illustration, Symbolist landscape; Oil paint, Watercolor, Digital painting; Warm sunset light, Soft and dreamy; Muted pastels with pops of bright pink and green; by John William Waterhouse, Alphonse Mucha, and Odilon Redon; Unreal engine 5
  20. A mischievous black cat peering out of an intricately carved window frame with a view of a moonlit garden; Art Deco, Gothic, Victorian; Art Deco illustration, Gothic architecture, Victorian oil painting; Pen and ink, Oil paint, Digital painting; Moonlit glow, Shadows and highlights; Dark color palette with pops of vibrant purple and blue; by Aubrey Beardsley, Edgar Allan Poe, and John Atkinson Grimshaw; Unreal engine 5
  21. A regal Siamese cat dressed in ornate Elizabethan garb, sitting on a throne of red velvet; Renaissance, Baroque; Realism, Classical; Oil paint, Gouache; Dramatic, low-key lighting; Rich, jewel tones; by Peter Paul Rubens, Titian, and Diego Velázquez; Unreal engine 5
  22. A fluffy Persian cat lounging in a Rococo-style room adorned with pastel flowers and gold accents; Rococo; Impressionism, Baroque; Watercolor, Oil paint; Soft, natural lighting; Pastel hues with gold accents; by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, François Boucher, and Claude Monet; Unreal engine 5
  23. A black and white tuxedo cat adorned with intricate floral patterns, sitting on a colorful carpet surrounded by plants; Art Nouveau, Modern; Expressionism, Fauvism; Pen and Ink, Acrylic; Bright, vibrant lighting; Bold colors with floral motifs; by Gustav Klimt, Henri Matisse, and Alphonse Mucha; Unreal engine 5
  24. A sleek Egyptian cat goddess with a golden headdress and jeweled collar, lounging on a throne amidst hieroglyphic symbols and rich fabrics; Ancient Egyptian; Realism, Classical; Digital painting, 3D modeling; Warm, glowing lighting; Rich golds and deep blues; by Jean-Léon Gérôme, William-Adolphe Bouguereau, and Théodule Ribot; Unreal engine 5
  25. A playful kitten peeking out from behind a Baroque-style picture frame, surrounded by intricate floral carvings and gold leaf accents; Baroque; Realism, Classical; Charcoal, Gold leaf; Dramatic, moody lighting; Muted, earthy tones with gold accents; by Rembrandt van Rijn, Caravaggio, and Johannes Vermeer; Unreal engine 5
  26. A detailed etching of a regal cat sitting atop a stack of books; Baroque, Realism; Etching, Ink; Illuminated by candlelight; Black and white with hints of gold; by Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer, and Francisco de Goya; Unreal engine 5.
  27. A Renaissance-style portrait of a cat wearing a jeweled collar and gazing out a window; Renaissance, Realism; Oil, Canvas; Natural lighting with soft shadows; Muted greens and blues with pops of gold; by Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, and Raphael; Unreal engine 5.
  28. An oil painting of a playful cat chasing a butterfly in a garden filled with blooming flowers; Impressionism, Realism; Oil, Canvas; Bathed in bright, natural sunlight; Muted pastels with pops of pink and yellow; by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Mary Cassatt; Unreal engine 5.
  29. A Rococo-style ink drawing of a cat lounging on a velvet pillow surrounded by ornate scrollwork and floral motifs; Rococo, Ink; Fine ink pens, Parchment paper; Illuminated by soft candlelight; Muted pastels with pops of gold and silver; by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, François Boucher, and Antoine Watteau; Unreal engine 5.
  30. An acrylic painting of a cat peeking out of a basket filled with colorful yarn; Pop art, Realism; Acrylic, Canvas; Illuminated by bright, bold colors; Vibrant hues of pink, blue, and yellow; by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Claes Oldenburg; Unreal engine 5.