These 50 Automatism Surrealism prompts are designed to push the boundaries of art by tapping into the subconscious mind and allowing it to dictate the artistic process. With detailed descriptions of subjects ranging from the ethereal to the dystopian, and modifiers such as art genres, styles, mediums, and lighting and color settings, these prompts provide artists with the tools to create stunning and imaginative works of art. By combining these prompts with the Automatism Surrealism technique, artists can unleash their creativity and produce masterpieces that challenge our perceptions of reality.

50 mind-bending text-to-image art prompts for surreal automatism artworks

1. A composition of random and spontaneous lines, shapes, and colors, creating a sense of movement and expression; Automatism Surrealism; Pencil, Ink; Bright, artificial lighting; Rainbow colors of red and yellow; dynamic, expressive; by Andre Masson, Joan Miro, and Jackson Pollock; Unreal engine 5
2. A painting of abstract and organic forms that resemble cells, organs, and tissues, creating a sense of life and complexity; Automatism Surrealism; Oil, Collage; Bright, artificial lighting; Contrasting colors of red and blue; biological, intricate; by Joan Miro, Yves Tanguy, and Arshile Gorky; Unreal engine 5
3. A drawing of subconscious and dreamlike images that evoke emotions, memories, and symbols, creating a sense of mystery and depth; Subconscious, Dream; Automatism Surrealism; Pencil, Ink; Dim, natural lighting; Monochromatic with shades of gray; mysterious, deep; by Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, and Max Ernst; Unreal engine 5
4. A collage of cut-out and rearranged images from magazines, newspapers, and books, creating a sense of humor and absurdity; Automatism Surrealism; Paper, Mixed Media; Colorful, artificial lighting; Vibrant colors of green and orange; humorous, absurd; by Marcel Duchamp, Hannah Hoch, and John Heartfield; Unreal engine 5
5. A sculpture of melted and distorted objects that defy gravity and logic, creating a sense of surrealism and fantasy; Automatism Surrealism; Metal, Plastic; Warm, natural lighting; Harmonious colors of yellow and purple; surreal, fantastical; by Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, and Meret Oppenheim; Unreal engine 5
6. A composition of overlapping and transparent forms that create a sense of depth and perspective; Automatism Surrealism; Watercolor, Digital; Cool, diffused lighting; Harmonious colors of blue and white; deep, transparent; by Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Piet Mondrian; Unreal engine 5
7. A painting of swirling and curvy forms that create a sense of fluidity and motion; Automatism Surrealism; Oil, Watercolor; Warm, natural lighting; Harmonious colors of yellow and green; fluid, dynamic; by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Gerhard Richter; Unreal engine 5
8. A drawing of geometric and angular forms that create a sense of harmony and balance; Automatism Surrealism; Pencil, Ink; Bright, artificial lighting; Contrasting colors of red and blue; harmonious, geometric; by Piet Mondrian, Josef Albers, and Bridget Riley; Unreal engine 5
9. A collage of textured and rough forms that create a sense of solidity and weight; Automatism Surrealism; Paper, Sand; Dim, natural lighting; Earthy colors of brown and beige; solid, heavy; by Alberto Giacometti, Antoni Tapies, and Anselm Kiefer; Unreal engine 5
10. A sculpture of smooth and round forms that create a sense of simplicity and elegance; Automatism Surrealism; Wood, Stone; Soft, natural lighting; Neutral colors of white and gray; simple, elegant; by Constantin Brancusi, Isamu Noguchi, and Anish Kapoor; Unreal engine 5
11. A composition of random and spontaneous dots, lines, and colors, creating a sense of chaos and expression; Automatism Surrealism; Pencil, Ink; Bright, artificial lighting; Rainbow colors of red and yellow; chaotic, expressive; by Jackson Pollock, Joan Miro, and Mark Rothko; Unreal engine 5
12. A painting of abstract and organic forms that resemble flowers, fruits, and seeds, creating a sense of growth and vitality; Automatism Surrealism; Oil, Collage; Bright, sunny lighting; Vibrant colors of red and orange; floral, juicy; by Georgia O’Keeffe, Henri Matisse, and Andy Warhol; Unreal engine 5
13. A drawing of subconscious and dreamlike images that evoke emotions, memories, and symbols, creating a sense of mystery and depth; Automatism Surrealism; Pencil, Ink; Dim, natural lighting; Monochromatic with shades of gray; mysterious, deep; by Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, and Max Ernst; Unreal engine 5
14. A collage of cut-out and rearranged images from magazines, newspapers, and books, creating a sense of humor and absurdity; Automatism Surrealism; Paper, Mixed Media; Colorful, artificial lighting; Vibrant colors of green and orange; humorous, absurd; by Marcel Duchamp, Hannah Hoch, and John Heartfield; Unreal engine 5
15. A sculpture of melted and distorted objects that defy gravity and logic, creating a sense of surrealism and fantasy; Automatism Surrealism; Metal, Plastic; Warm, natural lighting; Harmonious colors of yellow and purple; surreal, fantastical; by Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, and Meret Oppenheim; Unreal engine 5
16. A composition of curved and twisted forms that create a sense of fluidity and motion; Automatism Surrealism; Pencil, Ink; Warm, natural lighting; Harmonious colors of yellow and green; fluid, dynamic; by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Gerhard Richter; Unreal engine 5
17. A painting of geometric and angular forms that create a sense of harmony and balance; Automatism Surrealism; Oil, Watercolor; Bright, artificial lighting; Contrasting colors of red and blue; harmonious, geometric; by Piet Mondrian, Josef Albers, and Bridget Riley; Unreal engine 5
18. A drawing of textured and rough forms that create a sense of solidity and weight; Automatism Surrealism; Pencil, Sand; Dim, natural lighting; Earthy colors of brown and beige; solid, heavy; by Alberto Giacometti, Antoni Tapies, and Anselm Kiefer; Unreal engine 5
19. A collage of smooth and round forms that create a sense of simplicity and elegance; Automatism Surrealism; Paper, Silk; Soft, natural lighting; Neutral colors of white and gray; simple, elegant; by Constantin Brancusi, Isamu Noguchi, and Anish Kapoor; Unreal engine 5
20. A sculpture of spiky and metallic forms that create a sense of danger and violence; Automatism Surrealism; Metal, Leather; Dark, dramatic lighting; Metallic colors of silver and black; dangerous, violent; by H.R. Giger, Damien Hirst, and Marina Abramovic; Unreal engine 5
21. A complex, intricate futuristic cityscape with neon lights and holographic advertisements; Cyberpunk, Futurism; Automatism Surrealism; Digital painting, 3D modeling; Flickering neon lighting; Monochromatic with pops of iridescent colors; futuristic, glowing neon; by Syd Mead, Masashi Kishimoto, and Simon Stålenhag; Unreal engine 5
22. An elemental landscape with towering rock formations, glowing crystals, and a mystical, ethereal atmosphere; Nature, Fantasy; Automatism Surrealism; Oil painting, Mixed media; Soft, warm lighting with strong shadows; Monochromatic with shades of warm oranges and yellows; ethereal, elemental; by Caspar David Friedrich, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Roger Dean; Unreal engine 5
23. A liminal space filled with floating, entangled objects and mysterious symbols; Abstract, Psychedelic; Automatism Surrealism; Ink drawing, Digital painting; Glowing, otherworldly lighting; Monochromatic with pops of neon colors; mysterious, psychedelic; by Yayoi Kusama, Salvador Dali, and Remedios Varo; Unreal engine 5
24. An expansive moonscape with intricate craters, sparkling minerals, and a deep sense of mystery; Space, Sci-fi; Automatism Surrealism; Acrylic painting, Mixed media; Stark, contrasted lighting with harsh shadows; Monochromatic with shades of blue and purple; cosmic, mysterious; by Chesley Bonestell, H.R. Giger, and Moebius; Unreal engine 5
25. A dystopian city with crumbling buildings, oppressive architecture, and a sense of impending doom; Post-apocalyptic, Cyberpunk; Automatism Surrealism; Digital painting, Photo manipulation; Dim, desaturated lighting with harsh shadows; Monochromatic with shades of grays and blacks; dystopian, ominous; by William Gibson, Ridley Scott, and Paolo Bacigalupi; Unreal engine 5
26. An otherworldly seascape depicting a glowing jellyfish swarm under a starry night sky; Ethereal, Cosmic, Abstract Expressionism; Acrylic, Oil; Dark, moody lighting with splashes of vibrant color; Iridescent, luminescent, complex; by Yves Tanguy, Max Ernst, and Salvador Dali; Unreal engine 5
27. A surrealist landscape featuring a twisting, infinite staircase leading to a mystical portal; Fantastical, Dreamlike, Visionary; Oil, Mixed Media; Soft, diffused lighting with deep shadows; Cool, muted tones with pops of fiery red; mystical, mysterious, detailed; by Rene Magritte, Giorgio de Chirico, and Leonora Carrington; Unreal engine 5
28. An abstract portrait of a person merging with a tree, depicting the interconnectedness of life; Surreal, Spiritual, Abstract Expressionism; Watercolor, Ink; Ethereal, glowing lighting with a warm, golden hue; Earthy, organic, detailed; by Remedios Varo, Leonora Carrington, and Paul Klee; Unreal engine 5
29. A dystopian cityscape featuring skyscrapers made of bones and a giant mechanical spider crawling in the background; Futuristic, Post-Apocalyptic, Cyberpunk; Digital Painting, Mixed Media; Dark, eerie lighting with a neon glow; Industrial, gritty, complex; by H.R. Giger, Zdzisław Beksiński, and Syd Mead; Unreal engine 5
30. An ethereal moonscape with floating crystals and mysterious glyphs etched into the ground; Cosmic, Mystical, Abstract; Oil, Digital Painting; Soft, diffuse lighting with a cool blue hue; Iridescent, glowing, detailed; by Yayoi Kusama, Mark Rothko, and Wassily Kandinsky; Unreal engine 5
31. An otherworldly seascape with a horizonless sky and a reflective ocean filled with shimmering, glowing jellyfish; Impressionism, Abstract; Oil, Acrylic; Low key lighting; Monochromatic with shades of blue and green; ethereal, iridescent; by Salvador Dali, Yves Tanguy, and Max Ernst; Unreal engine 5
32. A hyperdetailed, organic landscape of a mossy, twisting forest filled with giant, glowing mushrooms and fireflies; Realism, Fantasy; Digital, 3D sculpture; Soft, diffuse lighting; Monochromatic with shades of green; intricate, mystical; by Remedios Varo, Zdzisław Beksiński, and Hieronymus Bosch; Unreal engine 5
33. A surrealist portrait of a woman with a mirrored face, wearing an elaborate gown made of clouds and surrounded by a surreal, atmospheric landscape; Surrealism, Portrait; Watercolor, Ink; High contrast lighting; Colorful with a cool color palette; mysterious, atmospheric; by René Magritte, Leonora Carrington, and Remedios Varo; Unreal engine 5
34. A dystopian cityscape with floating islands, interconnected with suspension bridges and filled with neon signs and futuristic architecture; Cyberpunk, Futurism; Digital, Mixed Media; Glowing neon lighting; High contrast with a dark color palette; expansive, atmospheric; by Syd Mead, Simon Stålenhag, and H.R. Giger; Unreal engine 5
35. A dreamlike, abstract depiction of an aurora borealis with pulsating, organic shapes and swirling colors; Abstract, Ethereal; Oil, Pastel; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of pink, purple, and blue; ethereal, flowing; by Wassily Kandinsky, Odilon Redon, and Joan Miró; Unreal engine 5
36. An otherworldly creature with a humanoid form but animalistic features, surrounded by a chaotic landscape of twisting trees and eerie mist; Dark fantasy, Horror; Ink, Charcoal; Dim, flickering candlelight; Monochromatic with shades of black and grey; eerie, eldritch, ominous; by Max Ernst, Leonora Carrington, and Remedios Varo; Unreal engine 5
37. A cityscape made entirely of twisted, organic forms with surreal buildings and distorted perspectives; Cyberpunk, Surrealism; Digital, 3D Modeling; Neon lights and flickering holograms; Vibrant, neon colors; futuristic, dystopian, complex; by H.R. Giger, Salvador Dali, and Zdzisław Beksiński; Unreal engine 5
38. A surrealistic, automatisms portrait of a person with elongated limbs and distorted facial features, set against a dreamlike background of floating objects and strange landscapes; Portrait, Surrealism; Oil, Pastel; Diffused, soft lighting; Monochromatic with shades of pink and blue; dreamlike, ethereal, mysterious; by Frida Kahlo, René Magritte, and André Masson; Unreal engine 5
39. A fantastical, surrealistic scene of an underwater world, with dreamlike sea creatures and plants, and distorted perspectives; Fantasy, Surrealism; Watercolor, Oil; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of blue and green; ethereal, fantastical, whimsical; by Yves Tanguy, Remedios Varo, and Leonora Carrington; Unreal engine 5
40. A surrealistic, automatisms landscape of a post-apocalyptic world, with distorted perspectives and twisted, unearthly forms; Post-Apocalyptic, Surrealism; Digital, Mixed media; Ominous, dark lighting; Monochromatic with shades of grey and brown; dystopian, surreal, haunting; by Max Ernst, Salvador Dali, and Zdzisław Beksiński; Unreal engine 5
41. An intricate, hyperdetailed cityscape made up of spiraling towers and intricate buildings, all set against a cosmic backdrop of stars and nebulas; Cyberpunk, Science Fiction; Automatism Surrealism; Digital painting, Mixed media; Glowing neon lights and deep shadows; A monochromatic scheme with touches of neon blue and pink; futuristic, intricate, cybernetic; by Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, and H.R. Giger; Unreal engine 5
42. An eldritch creature made up of twisting tendrils and eyes, emerging from a dark, ethereal landscape; Dark Fantasy, Horror; Automatism Surrealism; Oil painting, Charcoal drawing; Low-key lighting with heavy shadows; A muted color scheme of blacks, grays, and deep purples; eerie, macabre, eldritch; by H.P. Lovecraft, Remedios Varo, and Zdzislaw Beksinski; Unreal engine 5
43. An expansive, otherworldly moonscape filled with glowing crystal formations and strange, alien flora; Space Art, Fantasy; Automatism Surrealism; Acrylic painting, Digital painting; Glowing, diffused light from multiple sources; A color scheme of deep blues, purples, and greens, with hints of gold; ethereal, fantastical, cosmic; by Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo, and Yayoi Kusama; Unreal engine 5
44. A radiant, iridescent creature made up of shimmering scales and glowing eyes, floating in a liminal space filled with floating objects; Fantasy, Magical Realism; Automatism Surrealism; Watercolor painting, Digital painting; Soft, diffused lighting with warm tones; A rainbow color scheme with a focus on blues, greens, and purples; ethereal, magical, mystical; by Hieronymus Bosch, Leonora Carrington, and Remedios Varo; Unreal engine 5
45. An intricate, glowing crystal palace floating in a vast, cosmic void filled with stars and nebulas; Science Fiction, Fantasy; Automatism Surrealism; Oil painting, Digital painting; Glowing, diffused lighting with warm tones; A color scheme of deep blues, purples, and pinks, with hints of gold and silver; futuristic, elegant, cosmic; by H.R. Giger, Roger Dean, and Yayoi Kusama; Unreal engine 5
46. An otherworldly creature made of geometric shapes and glowing neon colors, set against a cosmic background; Futuristic, Pop Art, Cyberpunk; Digital art, Neon light installation; Dark with bursts of neon light; Vibrant, iridescent; intricate, ethereal; by Joan Miró, Yayoi Kusama, and Keith Haring; Unreal engine 5
47. A surreal landscape with floating, interlocking shapes and objects, reminiscent of a dream world; Dali, Magritte, Escher; Automatism Surrealism, Abstract; Oil painting, Sculpture; Low, natural light; Earth tones with pops of bright colors; complex, fantastical; by Salvador Dali, René Magritte, and M.C. Escher; Unreal engine 5
48. An eerie, dystopian cityscape with towering, dilapidated buildings and a blood-red moon in the sky; Cyberpunk, Gothic, Post-Apocalyptic; Photography, Oil painting; Low-key lighting; Dark, moody color palette; ominous, surreal; by H.R. Giger, Zdzisław Beksiński, and Edward Hopper; Unreal engine 5
49. A series of intricate, tangled vines and roots forming abstract, organic shapes; Abstract Expressionism, Organic Abstraction, Automatism Surrealism; Charcoal drawing, Sculpture; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of green and brown; detailed, entangled; by Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, and Eva Hesse; Unreal engine 5
50. A bizarre, eldritch creature with tentacles and glowing, otherworldly eyes, set against a dark, stormy sea; Lovecraftian, Horror, Fantasy; Digital art, Ink wash painting; Low, dramatic lighting; Dark and moody with pops of glowing color; eerie, ethereal; by H.P. Lovecraft, Guillermo del Toro, and Junji Ito; Unreal engine 5