The 30 Sustainability painting prompts offer a diverse range of subjects and styles that highlight the importance of environmentalism, conservation, and social responsibility. From the realistic depictions of natural landscapes and human-made structures to the abstract interpretations of sustainability and ecological balance, these prompts challenge artists to explore their creativity and convey their message to a wider audience. The use of various mediums and techniques, lighting and color settings, and the influence of famous artists such as Monet, Klimt, and Hockney provide endless possibilities for creating stunning artworks. These prompts aim to inspire viewers to take action towards a more sustainable future and to appreciate the beauty and fragility of our planet.

30 text-to-image prompts for creating sustainability paintings

1. A panoramic oil painting of a bustling urban city with lush greenery integrated into the architecture; Sustainability, Urbanization; Impressionism, Abstract; Oil, Spray Paint; Bright and vivid lighting with strong shadows; Bold primary colors with accents of green; by David Hockney, Banksy, and Frida Kahlo; Unreal engine 5
2. An acrylic painting of a coastal landscape with a sustainable eco-friendly beach resort in the distance; Sustainability, Coastal living; Realism, Minimalism; Acrylic, Collage; Warm and sunny lighting with a soft glow; Natural shades of blue and beige with pops of green; by Edward Hopper, Ansel Adams, and Yoko Ono; Unreal engine 5
3. A mixed media painting of a diverse community garden with recycled materials as part of the structure; Sustainability, Community; Pop Art, Expressionism; Collage, Spray Paint; Bright and bold lighting with playful shadows; Vibrant rainbow colors with a focus on green and yellow; by Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Diego Rivera; Unreal engine 5
4. A watercolor painting of a lush forest with a sustainable treehouse nestled among the trees; Sustainability, Nature; Realism, Impressionism; Watercolor, Pencil; Dappled sunlight with deep shadows; Earthy tones with a focus on green and brown; by John Constable, Andrew Wyeth, and Georgia O’Keeffe; Unreal engine 5
5. An oil painting of a desert landscape with a sustainable solar-powered village in the distance; Sustainability, Alternative Energy; Realism, Surrealism; Oil, Digital Painting; Harsh and dramatic lighting with strong contrasts; Warm earthy tones with accents of orange and blue; by Salvador Dali, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Edward Hopper; Unreal engine 5
6. A hyper-realistic oil painting of a bustling urban city with green skyscrapers; Eco-friendly Architecture, Futuristic; Oil Painting, Digital; Dramatic lighting with bright neon accents; High-contrast with shades of green and gray; by Edward Hopper, Zaha Hadid, and Cai Guo-Qiang; Unreal engine 5
7. An abstract expressionist painting of an underwater coral reef; Marine Life, Abstract; Acrylic, Watercolor; Natural lighting with bright highlights; Monochromatic with shades of blue and green; by Jackson Pollock, Helen Frankenthaler, and David Hockney; Unreal engine 5
8. A minimalistic painting of a forest at dawn; Nature, Minimalism; Oil Painting, Ink Wash; Soft, natural lighting with warm tones; Monochromatic with shades of green; by Hiroshi Sugimoto, Agnes Martin, and Albert Bierstadt; Unreal engine 5
9. A mixed media painting of a group of endangered animals in their natural habitat; Wildlife Conservation, Mixed Media; Watercolor, Charcoal; Soft, natural lighting with warm tones; Monochromatic with shades of brown and green; by Franz Marc, Barbara Hepworth, and Alexis Rockman; Unreal engine 5
10. A realistic painting of a lush green vineyard at sunset; Sustainable Agriculture, Realism; Oil Painting, Digital; Warm, golden lighting with dramatic shadows; High-contrast with shades of green, yellow, and orange; by Vincent van Gogh, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Claude Monet; Unreal engine 5
11. A realistic painting of an industrial site with smokestacks and polluted waterways; Industrialization, Environmentalism; Realism, Hyperrealism; Oil on canvas, Mixed media; Harsh, stark lighting; Cool tones with accents of red and orange; by Edward Burtynsky, Alexis Rockman, and Todd Schorr; Unreal engine 5.
12. A mixed media painting of a bustling city street with a community garden and solar panels on the buildings; Urban Sustainability, Community; Mixed media, Collage; Bright, natural lighting; Earth tones with pops of green; by Romare Bearden, Faith Ringgold, and Swoon; Unreal engine 5.
13. An abstract painting of a coral reef ecosystem; Ocean Conservation, Environmentalism; Abstract Expressionism, Color Field; Watercolor, Ink; Soft, diffused lighting; Vibrant blues and greens with pops of coral and yellow; by Helen Frankenthaler, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko; Unreal engine 5.
14. A surrealistic painting of a futuristic world powered by renewable energy; Science Fiction, Innovation; Surrealism, Pop Art; Digital painting, Graffiti art; Neon lighting, glowing accents; Electric colors with metallic elements; by Salvador Dali, Keith Haring, and Takashi Murakami; Unreal engine 5.
15. A painting of a mountain range with wind turbines and solar panels; Renewable Energy, Landscape; Realism, Impressionism; Acrylic on canvas, Pastels; Natural lighting; Warm earth tones with bright blue sky; by Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Edwin Church, and Georgia O’Keeffe; Unreal engine 5.
16. An abstract painting of the impact of climate change on the ocean; Environmentalism, Conservation; Abstract Expressionism, Postmodernism; Oil on canvas, Mixed media; Dark and stormy lighting; Cool blue and green color palette with pops of orange and red; by Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Yves Klein; Unreal engine 5.
17. A realistic painting of a forest fire and its aftermath; Environmentalism, Social Responsibility; Realism, Naturalism; Oil on canvas, Watercolor; Harsh, contrasted lighting; Warm red and orange color palette with hints of green and brown; by John Constable, J.M.W. Turner, and Edward Hopper; Unreal engine 5.
18. An abstract painting of a wind farm at sunset; Sustainability, Renewable Energy; Abstract Expressionism, Futurism; Acrylic on canvas, Digital Painting; Warm, glowing lighting; Bright orange and yellow color palette with shades of blue and green; by Wassily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, and Umberto Boccioni; Unreal engine 5.
19. A realistic painting of a bustling farmer’s market; Sustainability, Community; Realism, Impressionism; Oil on canvas, Mixed media; Natural, diffused lighting; Warm and earthy color palette with pops of bright red and green; by Grant Wood, Edward Hopper, and Vincent van Gogh; Unreal engine 5.
20. A surreal painting of a cityscape overrun by plants; Environmentalism, Urbanization; Surrealism, Magical Realism; Oil on canvas, Digital Painting; Soft, diffused lighting; Green and blue color palette with pops of bright pink and orange; by Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, and René Magritte; Unreal engine 5.
21. A futuristic cityscape depicting sustainable urban planning; Urban Sustainability; Futurism, Realism; Oil Paints, Digital Painting; Bright, Artificial Lighting; Vivid and contrasting colors; by Zaha Hadid, Lebbeus Woods, and David Hockney; Unreal engine 5
22. An abstract painting of coral reef affected by climate change; Coral Ecology; Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism; Watercolor, Mixed Media; Dappled and fragmented lighting; Bright, Bold and vibrant colors; by Yayoi Kusama, Salvador Dali, and Joan Miró; Unreal engine 5
23. A still life of seasonal produce with reusable bags and containers; Sustainable Agriculture; Realism, Impressionism; Oil Paints, Acrylic; Soft, Natural Lighting; Earthy tones with pops of color; by Frida Kahlo, Wayne Thiebaud, and Giorgio Morandi; Unreal engine 5
24. A panoramic landscape of a forest with recycled materials and renewable energy sources; Eco-friendly Forest; Realism, Romanticism; Watercolor, Oil Pastel; Bright and warm lighting; Earthy and natural colors with pops of green; by John Constable, Caspar David Friedrich, and Thomas Cole; Unreal engine 5
25. A portrait of an environmental activist promoting renewable energy; Green Advocate; Realism, Pop Art; Oil Paints, Spray Paint; Bold and dramatic lighting; Bright and contrasting colors; by Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and Banksy; Unreal engine 5
26. A mixed media collage of a bustling city street filled with people, bikes, and electric vehicles; Urban Ecology, Social Justice; Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art; Collage, Acrylic; Bright and colorful lighting; Vibrant, contrasting colors; by Romare Bearden, Keith Haring, and Frida Kahlo; Unreal engine 5
27. A realistic oil painting of a sprawling forest at sunset; Conservation, Natural Beauty; Realism, Romanticism; Oil on canvas; Warm, golden lighting; Earth tones with hints of warm oranges and reds; by Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt, and Georgia O’Keeffe; Unreal engine 5
28. An abstract mixed media painting of an ocean filled with sea creatures and plastic waste; Marine Conservation, Plastic Pollution; Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism; Mixed media including found objects; Cool, blue lighting; Oceanic blues and greens with pops of bright, contrasting colors; by Jackson Pollock, Salvador Dali, and Yayoi Kusama; Unreal engine 5
29. A series of watercolor paintings depicting the life cycle of a plant from seed to bloom; Gardening, Sustainability; Realism, Impressionism; Watercolor; Soft, natural lighting; Earth tones with bright pops of color in the flowers; by Mary Cassatt, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Claude Monet; Unreal engine 5
30. An acrylic painting of an urban rooftop garden; Sustainable Agriculture, Urban Farming; Pop Art, Realism; Acrylic on canvas; Bright and sunny lighting; Bold, bright colors with a focus on greenery and plant life; by Andy Warhol, David Hockney, and Diego Rivera; Unreal engine 5