These 30 prompts offer a vast range of creative possibilities for landscape artists. From the serene and picturesque to the bold and dystopian, the prompts cover a variety of moods and styles. Artists can experiment with various mediums and techniques, from photorealistic paintings to abstract sculptures. The prompts also feature descriptive terms that evoke emotions and atmospheres, such as ethereal, mysterious, and radiant. With the guidance of the three suggested artists for each prompt, artists can find inspiration and learn from the masters. Overall, these prompts offer endless opportunities for artists to explore the natural world through their art.

30 text-to-image prompts for creating stunning landscapes

1. A dystopian urban cityscape of a sprawling metropolis engulfed in smog and neon lights; Landscape; Futuristic, Cyberpunk, Surrealism; Oil painting, Digital art; Dark, low-key lighting; High contrast with a desaturated color palette; Complex, intricate, and detailed; by Edward Hopper, Syd Mead, and Simon Stålenhag; Unreal engine 5
2. A serene and tranquil lake surrounded by rolling hills covered in golden wheat fields and colorful wildflowers; Landscape; Realism, Impressionism; Oil painting, Pastel; Soft, diffused lighting at dawn or dusk; Warm and earthy tones with a pop of blue for the lake; Beautiful, peaceful, and idyllic; by Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Albert Bierstadt; Unreal engine 5
3. An expansive and ethereal moonscape with towering mountains and deep craters; Landscape; Surrealism, Science Fiction; Digital art, 3D modeling; Stark, high-contrast lighting with deep shadows; A limited color palette of cool blues, grays, and blacks; Ethereal, otherworldly, and mysterious; by Salvador Dali, HR Giger, and Alex Ross; Unreal engine 5
4. A vibrant and colorful tropical rainforest with towering trees, exotic animals, and a cascading waterfall; Landscape; Realism, Impressionism; Watercolor, Acrylic; Bright, natural lighting with dappled sunlight; A bright and vivid color palette with lots of greens and blues; Lush, vibrant, and teeming with life; by Henri Rousseau, John James Audubon, and Martin Johnson Heade; Unreal engine 5
5. A majestic and awe-inspiring mountain range with rugged peaks and sweeping valleys; Landscape; Realism, Impressionism; Oil painting, Charcoal drawing; Natural lighting with long shadows and bright highlights; A subdued color palette with blues, greens, and grays; Powerful, majestic, and breathtaking; by Caspar David Friedrich, Ansel Adams, and Albert Bierstadt; Unreal engine 5
6. A surreal and dreamlike landscape featuring a towering mountain range with a waterfall cascading down its peaks into a tranquil lake surrounded by dense forest; Surrealism, Impressionism; Oil, Watercolor; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of blue and green; ethereal, mysterious, gossamer; by Salvador Dali, Claude Monet, and Albert Bierstadt; Unreal engine 5
7. A majestic and vast desert landscape featuring towering sand dunes and distant mesas against a blazing sunset sky; Realism, Impressionism; Acrylic, Pastel; Warm, golden hour lighting; Warm, earthy tones with pops of vibrant oranges and reds; expansive, beautiful, radiant; by Georgia O’Keeffe, Edward Hopper, and Frederic Remington; Unreal engine 5
8. An eerie and otherworldly landscape of a dense forest enveloped in a thick fog with twisted, gnarled trees and hidden creatures lurking in the shadows; Surrealism, Dark art; Charcoal, Ink wash; Cool, misty lighting; Monochromatic with shades of grey and black; ominous, dystopian, eldritch; by Hieronymus Bosch, Salvador Dali, and Gustave Doré; Unreal engine 5
9. A tranquil and serene landscape featuring a calm river winding through a lush, green valley with towering mountains in the distance; Realism, Impressionism; Oil, Watercolor; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of blue and green; peaceful, beautiful, serene; by Claude Monet, John Constable, and Winslow Homer; Unreal engine 5
10. A colorful and vibrant landscape of a field of wildflowers in full bloom with a bright blue sky overhead and distant mountains on the horizon; Post-Impressionism, Fauvism; Oil, Acrylic; Bright, sunny lighting; Colorful with bold, vibrant hues; energetic, joyful, exuberant; by Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, and Marc Chagall; Unreal engine 5
11. A vast and surreal desert landscape with towering rock formations and a setting sun casting a golden glow over the scene; Surrealism, Impressionism; Oil, Pastel; Warm, dramatic lighting; Contrasting colors of blue and orange; ethereal, majestic, atmospheric; by Salvador Dali, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Frederic Edwin Church; Unreal engine 5
12. A dark and ominous forest with twisted, gnarled trees and a thick mist hovering close to the ground; Gothic, Expressionism; Charcoal, Ink; Low-key lighting with hints of light piercing through the mist; Monochromatic with shades of black and gray; eerie, haunting, mysterious; by Caspar David Friedrich, Edvard Munch, and Grant Wood; Unreal engine 5
13. An expansive and serene coastal landscape with rolling hills, a lighthouse, and a rocky beach; Realism, Impressionism; Watercolor, Oil; Soft, natural lighting; Monochromatic with shades of blue and green; peaceful, tranquil, beautiful; by Winslow Homer, Claude Monet, and Andrew Wyeth; Unreal engine 5
14. An intricate and otherworldly alien landscape with floating islands, glowing plants, and a purple sky; Science Fiction, Surrealism; Digital Painting, 3D Modeling; Diffuse lighting with bright highlights; Iridescent colors of purple, blue, and pink; fantastical, cosmic, dreamlike; by H.R. Giger, Wayne Barlowe, and Moebius; Unreal engine 5
15. A mystical and enchanted forest with a hidden waterfall and a fairy circle; Fantasy, Impressionism; Acrylic, Watercolor; Soft, ethereal lighting; Vibrant colors of green and gold; magical, whimsical, ethereal; by John William Waterhouse, Arthur Rackham, and Gustave Dore; Unreal engine 5
16. A majestic mountain range at sunrise, shrouded in mist; Impressionism, Realism; Oil paint, Charcoal; Dramatic lighting with long shadows; Cool-toned with shades of blue and purple; ethereal, serene; by Caspar David Friedrich, J.M.W. Turner, and Albert Bierstadt; Unreal engine 5
17. A dense forest filled with towering trees and dappled sunlight; Romanticism, Realism; Watercolor, Ink; Soft, diffused lighting; Earthy tones with shades of green and brown; mystical, mysterious; by Gustav Klimt, John Constable, and Maxfield Parrish; Unreal engine 5
18. A serene seascape with rolling waves and a fiery sunset; Impressionism, Post-Impressionism; Acrylic, Oil paint; Warm, golden hour lighting; Vibrant and bold with shades of red, orange, and yellow; majestic, tranquil; by Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and J.M.W. Turner; Unreal engine 5
19. An otherworldly moonscape with towering craters and a starry sky; Abstract, Surrealism; Digital, 3D modeling; Stark, high-contrast lighting; Monochromatic with shades of gray and black; eerie, dystopian; by Salvador Dali, Yves Tanguy, and H.R. Giger; Unreal engine 5
20. A vast, open prairie with a stormy sky and distant lightning; Realism, Impressionism; Pastels, Oil paint; Dramatic, stormy lighting; Earthy tones with shades of green, brown, and gray; powerful, intense; by Winslow Homer, Albert Bierstadt, and Georgia O’Keeffe; Unreal engine 5
21. A mystical forest with towering trees, shrouded in mist and bathed in the light of a full moon; Dark, Fantasy; Oil Paint, Charcoal; Moonlit, Eerie lighting; Monochromatic with shades of blue and gray; eerie, mysterious, enchanting; by Caspar David Friedrich, John Martin, and Remedios Varo; Unreal Engine 5
22. A colorful, abstract landscape featuring rolling hills, flowing rivers, and a bright, sunny sky; Abstract, Modern; Acrylic Paint, Digital Art; Vibrant, Natural Lighting; Colorful and bright, with bold brushstrokes; colorful, energetic, uplifting; by Wassily Kandinsky, Joan Mitchell, and Helen Frankenthaler; Unreal Engine 5
23. A serene and peaceful seascape at sunset, with gentle waves lapping at the shore and a brilliant orange and red sky; Impressionism, Realism; Oil Paint, Watercolor; Soft, Warm Lighting; Warm hues of orange, pink, and yellow; peaceful, calming, tranquil; by J.M.W. Turner, Claude Monet, and Winslow Homer; Unreal Engine 5
24. A futuristic cityscape with towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and neon lights reflecting off the wet pavement; Cyberpunk, Futuristic; Digital Art, Spray Paint; Dark, Neon lighting; Bright neon colors against a dark background; vibrant, futuristic, dystopian; by Syd Mead, Paul Chadeisson, and Simon Stålenhag; Unreal Engine 5
25. A vast and rugged mountain landscape, with rocky peaks, winding trails, and a clear blue sky; Realism, Naturalism; Oil Paint, Pastel; Bright, Natural Lighting; Earthy tones of green, brown, and blue; majestic, awe-inspiring, rugged; by Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Moran, and Frederic Edwin Church; Unreal Engine 5
26. A vibrant abstract painting of a city skyline at sunrise; Abstract, Expressionism; Oil on canvas; Bold, high-contrast lighting; Warm and cool tones; colorful, glowing neon; by Wassily Kandinsky, Mark Rothko, and Joan Mitchell; Unreal engine 5
27. An otherworldly landscape with towering spires and floating islands; Science Fiction, Surrealism; Digital painting; Ethereal, diffuse lighting; Iridescent color scheme; cosmic, dystopian; by Moebius, H.R. Giger, and Simon Stålenhag; Unreal engine 5
28. A peaceful countryside scene of a winding river flowing through rolling hills; Realism, Impressionism; Watercolor, Oil; Soft, diffused lighting; Earthy color palette; serene, scenic; by Claude Monet, Andrew Wyeth, and Winslow Homer; Unreal engine 5
29. A stunning seascape featuring crashing waves against a rocky shore at sunset; Realism, Romanticism; Acrylic, Oil; Bold, high-contrast lighting; Vibrant warm tones; majestic, stormy; by J.M.W. Turner, Caspar David Friedrich, and Winslow Homer; Unreal engine 5
30. A dreamlike landscape of a forest filled with twisting, interlocking trees and glowing flowers; Surrealism, Fantasy; Digital painting; Soft, diffused lighting; Iridescent color scheme; mysterious, ethereal; by Remedios Varo, Hieronymus Bosch, and Max Ernst; Unreal engine 5