The 30 prompts for creating artworks in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting provide a diverse range of subjects, from the mundane to the surreal. This art form challenges traditional notions of what art is and what it can be, focusing on simplicity, geometry, and the idea or concept behind the artwork. The prompts offer various art genres, styles, mediums, lighting and color settings, providing a wealth of options for artists to explore and express complex ideas through minimal and precise forms. With the aid of these prompts, artists can experiment and push boundaries, creating breathtaking images that challenge the viewer’s perceptions and understanding of the world around them.

30 mind-blowing text-to-image minimalist prompts

1. A geometric abstract representation of a city skyline at night; Urban, Abstract; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Acrylic, Ink; Low key lighting with stark shadows; Monochromatic with shades of blue and black; by Kazimir Malevich, Ellsworth Kelly, and Frank Stella; Unreal engine 5
2. An abstract representation of the human psyche; Abstract, Psychology; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Oil, Charcoal; Soft, muted lighting; Monochromatic with shades of gray; by Agnes Martin, Ad Reinhardt, and Robert Ryman; Unreal engine 5
3. A minimalistic representation of a tree in autumn; Landscape, Minimalism; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Watercolor, Ink; High contrast lighting with strong shadows; Monochromatic with shades of brown and orange; by Agnes Martin, Cy Twombly, and Yayoi Kusama; Unreal engine 5
4. A minimalist depiction of a sunset over the ocean; Seascape, Minimalism; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Oil, Pastel; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of orange and blue; by Donald Judd, Dan Flavin, and Anne Truitt; Unreal engine 5
5. A minimalist representation of a city street with skyscrapers; Urban, Minimalism; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Digital, Graffiti; Low key lighting with stark shadows; Monochromatic with shades of gray and black; by Carl Andre, Sol LeWitt, and Richard Serra; Unreal engine 5
6. A minimalist black and white portrait of a woman’s face, with an emphasis on negative space; Portraiture, Contemporary; Ink, Graphite; Harsh, direct lighting; Monochromatic with a gradient from black to white; by Agnes Martin, Frank Stella, and Ellsworth Kelly; Unreal engine 5
7. A minimalist conceptual painting of a chair in a room, with a focus on geometric shapes; Still life, Abstract; Oil, Acrylic; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with a gradient from blue to white; by Donald Judd, Dan Flavin, and Sol LeWitt; Unreal engine 5
8. A minimalist geometric abstract painting inspired by the cityscape of Tokyo; Abstract, Cityscape; Oil, Spray paint; Bright neon lighting; Monochromatic with shades of grey; by Kazimir Malevich, Ad Reinhardt, and Robert Ryman; Unreal engine 5
9. A minimalist painting of a tree in a field, with a focus on negative space and simplicity; Landscape, Abstract; Watercolor, Charcoal; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of green; by Agnes Martin, Mark Rothko, and Barnett Newman; Unreal engine 5
10. A minimalist painting of a bird in flight, with a focus on geometric shapes and simple lines; Wildlife, Abstract; Oil, Ink; Bright, direct lighting; Monochromatic with shades of yellow; by Kazimir Malevich, Piet Mondrian, and Ad Reinhardt; Unreal engine 5
11. A sculpture of a person’s hand holding a white dove with outstretched wings; Sculpture, Symbolism; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Clay, Plaster; Simple, direct lighting; Monochromatic with shades of white and gray; by Sol LeWitt, Dan Flavin, and Donald Judd; Unreal engine 5.
12. A geometric abstraction of a city skyline at night; Abstract, Urban; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Oil, Acrylic; Stark contrast between bright and dark areas; Black and white with pops of bright colors; by Agnes Martin, Ellsworth Kelly, and Frank Stella; Unreal engine 5.
13. A painting of a single, red apple on a plain, white background; Still Life, Minimalism; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Watercolor, Gouache; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of red; by Yves Klein, Kazimir Malevich, and Barnett Newman; Unreal engine 5.
14. An abstract painting of intersecting lines and shapes in shades of blue; Abstract, Geometric; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Mixed Media, Collage; Stark, directional lighting; Monochromatic with shades of blue; by Agnes Martin, Donald Judd, and Sol LeWitt; Unreal engine 5.
15. A sculpture of a plain, white cube balanced on one corner; Sculpture, Geometric; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Metal, Wood; Soft, indirect lighting; Monochromatic with shades of white and gray; by Tony Smith, Robert Morris, and Carl Andre; Unreal engine 5.
16. A minimalist painting of a city skyline at night, viewed from the perspective of someone looking up from the street; Urban, Cityscape; Minimalism; Oil paint, Canvas; Dramatic contrast between light and shadow; Monochromatic with shades of blue and black; by Ellsworth Kelly, Agnes Martin, and Ad Reinhardt; Unreal engine 5
17. A minimalist painting of a single tree in a vast, empty landscape; Nature, Landscape; Minimalism; Watercolor, Paper; Soft, natural lighting; Monochromatic with shades of green; by Agnes Martin, Robert Ryman, and Donald Judd; Unreal engine 5
18. A minimalist painting of a geometric shape divided into several smaller shapes; Abstract, Geometric; Minimalism; Acrylic, Canvas; Bright and bold color contrast; Monochromatic with shades of red and yellow; by Dan Flavin, Frank Stella, and Donald Judd; Unreal engine 5
19. A minimalist painting of a single object, such as a chair or a cup; Still Life; Minimalism; Oil paint, Canvas; Soft, natural lighting; Monochromatic with shades of gray and white; by Robert Ryman, Agnes Martin, and Ad Reinhardt; Unreal engine 5
20. A minimalist painting of a human figure or face; Portraiture; Minimalism; Charcoal, Paper; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of black and white; by Agnes Martin, Frank Stella, and Ellsworth Kelly; Unreal engine 5
21. An abstract representation of a human emotion; Abstract Expressionism; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Oil on canvas, Palette knife; Bright and contrasted lighting; Monochromatic with shades of blue; by Mark Rothko, Agnes Martin, and Dan Flavin; Unreal engine 5
22. A geometric representation of a natural phenomenon; Geometric Abstraction; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Printmaking, Etching; Dimly lit with subtle highlights; Monochromatic with shades of grey; by Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, and Frank Stella; Unreal engine 5
23. A still life of everyday objects with a hidden meaning; Pop Art, Realism; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Acrylic, Mixed media; Bright and bold lighting; Monochromatic with shades of red; by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Edward Ruscha; Unreal engine 5
24. An exploration of the relationship between light and shadow; Op Art, Kinetic Art; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Digital art, Projection mapping; Dark room with projected light; Monochromatic with shades of black and white; by Bridget Riley, Jesús Rafael Soto, and James Turrell; Unreal engine 5
25. An abstract depiction of an urban landscape; Urban Art, Graffiti Art; in the style of Minimalist Conceptual Painting; Spray paint on canvas, Stenciling; Bright and contrasted lighting; Monochromatic with shades of grey; by Keith Haring, Banksy, and Futura; Unreal engine 5
26. A monochromatic painting of a street lamp in the rain, reflecting on a puddle below; Cityscapes; Minimalism, Realism; Oil painting, Charcoal; Dim, moody lighting; Shades of grey and black; by Mark Rothko, Agnes Martin, and Kazimir Malevich; Unreal engine 5
27. A geometric abstraction of a sunrise over a mountain range; Landscapes, Abstract art; Minimalism, Cubism; Acrylic paint, Ink; Bright, warm lighting; Shades of orange and yellow; by Ellsworth Kelly, Frank Stella, and Piet Mondrian; Unreal engine 5
28. An abstract painting of the cosmos, featuring a minimalistic depiction of the planets and stars; Space, Abstract art; Minimalism, Expressionism; Digital painting, Spray paint; Dark, ambient lighting; Shades of blue and black; by Yves Klein, Barnett Newman, and Kazuo Shiraga; Unreal engine 5
29. A minimalist painting of a silhouette of a bird in flight against a bright white background; Nature, Animals; Minimalism, Impressionism; Watercolor, Pen and Ink; Bright, natural lighting; Shades of black and white; by Agnes Martin, Sol LeWitt, and Dan Flavin; Unreal engine 5
30. A simple geometric abstraction of a triangle in different shades of red; Abstract art; Minimalism, Cubism; Oil paint, Graphite; Bright, warm lighting; Shades of red; by Robert Mangold, Donald Judd, and Sol LeWitt; Unreal engine 5