This collection of 50 Surrealist collage prompts presents a unique opportunity for artists to explore the limits of their creativity and imagination. From liminal spaces and dystopian landscapes to glowing neons and intricate details, these prompts offer endless possibilities for artists to create thought-provoking and visually stunning works of art. The use of various descriptive terms such as ethereal, elemental, and entangled, along with the incorporation of different mediums and techniques, adds depth and complexity to the art pieces.

50 text-to-image surrealist collage prompts: unleashing your inner creativity

1. A cut-and-paste collage of a woman’s face with butterfly wings for eyes and a flower for a mouth; Beauty, Nature; Surrealist collage; Paper, Scissors, Glue; Bright, natural lighting; Vibrant, complementary colors; whimsical, floral; by Hannah Höch, Max Ernst, and Romare Bearden; Unreal engine 5
2. A digital collage of a city scene with a giant fish swimming in the sky and buildings floating in the water; Fantasy, Urban; Surrealist collage; Photoshop, Manipulation; Cool, ambient lighting; Monochromatic, blue colors; surreal, aquatic; by David Hockney, René Magritte, and Andreas Gursky; Unreal engine 5
3. A mixed-media collage of a forest scene with a human body made of tree branches and leaves and a bird’s nest for a head; Nature, Identity; Surrealist collage; Wood, Fabric, Paint; Soft, scattered lighting; Earthy, realistic colors; organic, mysterious; by Robert Rauschenberg, Joseph Cornell, and Louise Nevelson; Unreal engine 5
4. A photomontage collage of a war scene with a soldier holding a dove instead of a gun and a peace sign made of bullets; Peace, War; Surrealist collage; Film, Montage; Harsh, contrasted lighting; Sepia, vintage colors; poignant, ironic; by John Heartfield, Marcel Duchamp, and Banksy; Unreal engine 5
5. A textile collage of a kitchen scene with a cake made of buttons and ribbons and a knife made of lace; Food, Humor; Surrealist collage; Fabric, Sewing, Embroidery; Bright, contrasted lighting; Warm, saturated colors; funny, crafty; by Sonia Delaunay, Kurt Schwitters, and Faith Ringgold; Unreal engine 5
6. A paper collage of a beach scene with a sun made of cheese and a seagull made of newspaper; Summer, Fun; Surrealist collage; Paper, Scissors, Glue; Bright, direct lighting; Cool, primary colors; amusing, cheesy; by Henri Matisse, Salvador Dali, and Richard Hamilton; Unreal engine 5
7. A digital collage of a space scene with a planet made of candy and a rocket made of soda cans; Sci-Fi, Food; Surrealist collage; Photoshop, Manipulation; Cool, ambient lighting; Metallic, optical colors; sweet, futuristic; by Takashi Murakami, Yves Tanguy, and Chris Foss; Unreal engine 5
8. A mixed-media collage of a garden scene with a woman’s body made of fruits and vegetables and a hat made of flowers; Nature, Beauty; Surrealist collage; Wood, Fabric, Paint; Bright, scattered lighting; Vibrant, harmonious colors; fresh, colorful; by Robert Rauschenberg, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, and Kirsty Mitchell; Unreal engine 5
9. A photomontage collage of a museum scene with a dinosaur skeleton coming to life and chasing the visitors; History, Fantasy; Surrealist collage; Film, Montage; Bright, direct lighting; Monochromatic, high-contrast colors; thrilling, fantastical; by John Heartfield, Max Ernst, and Arthur Tress; Unreal engine 5
10. A textile collage of a bedroom scene with a bed made of clouds and a pillow made of feathers; Dream, Home; Surrealist collage; Fabric, Sewing, Embroidery; Soft, natural lighting; Pastel, low-contrast colors; cozy, dreamy; by Sonia Delaunay, Yves Tanguy, and Francesca Woodman; Unreal engine 5
11. A paper collage of a circus scene with a clown made of balloons and a lion made of confetti; Fun, Celebration; Surrealist collage; Paper, Scissors, Glue; Bright, festive lighting; Vibrant, primary colors; amusing, whimsical; by Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, and Tim Walker; Unreal engine 5
12. A digital collage of a forest scene with a tree made of human limbs and a face made of leaves; Nature, Horror; Surrealist collage; Photoshop, Manipulation; Cool, ambient lighting; Earthy, realistic colors; organic, disturbing; by Takashi Murakami, Salvador Dali, and Gregory Crewdson; Unreal engine 5
13. A mixed-media collage of a desert scene with a cactus made of needles and thread and a snake made of zipper; Danger, Craft; Surrealist collage; Wood, Fabric, Paint; Harsh, direct lighting; Warm, neutral colors; prickly, crafty; by Robert Rauschenberg, Joseph Cornell, and Louise Nevelson; Unreal engine 5
14. A photomontage collage of a library scene with a bookworm made of books and a pair of glasses made of paper clips; Literature, Humor; Surrealist collage; Film, Montage; Soft, diffused lighting; Sepia, vintage colors; whimsical, nostalgic; by John Heartfield, André Breton, and Duane Michals; Unreal engine 5
15. A textile collage of a sky scene with a cloud made of cotton and a rainbow made of ribbons; Nature, Beauty; Surrealist collage; Fabric, Sewing, Embroidery; Bright, natural lighting; Bright, rainbow colors; fluffy, colorful; by Sonia Delaunay, René Magritte, and Faith Ringgold; Unreal engine 5
16. A paper collage of a street scene with a car made of candy and a traffic light made of lollipops; Food, Urban; Surrealist collage; Paper, Scissors, Glue; Bright, contrasted lighting; Warm, saturated colors; sweet, surreal; by Henri Matisse, Salvador Dali, and Richard Hamilton; Unreal engine 5
17. A digital collage of a winter scene with a snowman made of ice cream and a scarf made of sprinkles; Winter, Food; Surrealist collage; Photoshop, Manipulation; Cool, ambient lighting; Pastel, analogous colors; cold, delicious; by David Hockney, René Magritte, and Andreas Gursky; Unreal engine 5
18. A mixed-media collage of a museum scene with a painting made of feathers and a sculpture made of bones; Art, Nature; Surrealist collage; Wood, Fabric, Paint; Bright, direct lighting; Monochromatic, neutral colors; artistic, organic; by Robert Rauschenberg, Joseph Cornell, and Louise Nevelson; Unreal engine 5
19. A photomontage collage of a sea scene with a fish made of coins and a boat made of bills; Money, Sea; Surrealist collage; Film, Montage; Bright, scattered lighting; Metallic, green colors; shiny, aquatic; by John Heartfield, André Breton, and Duane Michals; Unreal engine 5
20. A textile collage of a bedroom scene with a pillow made of flowers and a blanket made of leaves; Nature, Home; Surrealist collage; Fabric, Sewing, Embroidery; Soft, natural lighting; Vibrant, complementary colors; cozy, floral; by Sonia Delaunay, Yves Tanguy, and Francesca Woodman; Unreal engine 5
21. An intricate and otherworldly cityscape filled with towering skyscrapers and futuristic architecture; Science fiction, Cyberpunk, Fantasy; Collage, Mixed media; Neon lights and stark contrasts between light and shadow; Cool and metallic tones with pops of vibrant neon colors; Futuristic, Complex, Detailed; by H.R. Giger, Syd Mead, and John Berkey; Unreal engine 5
22. A dreamlike forest scene featuring an array of strange and surreal creatures; Surrealism, Fantasy; Collage, Digital painting; Muted and soft lighting with pops of bright colors; Earthy and natural tones with bursts of vibrant hues; Ethereal, Mystical, Mysterious; by Salvador Dali, Leonora Carrington, and Remedios Varo; Unreal engine 5
23. A dystopian landscape filled with abandoned structures and overgrown plant life; Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi; Collage, Acrylic paint; Harsh and stark lighting with strong contrasts; Monochromatic with shades of gray and rust; Ominous, Abandoned, Desolate; by Simon Stalenhag, Wojtek Fus, and Syd Mead; Unreal engine 5
24. An ethereal moonscape filled with twisting, surreal formations and strange creatures; Surrealism, Sci-fi, Fantasy; Collage, Digital painting; Soft, diffused lighting with a subtle glow; Iridescent and cool tones with a dreamlike quality; Mysterious, Dreamlike, Cosmic; by Max Ernst, Leonora Carrington, and Roger Dean; Unreal engine 5
25. A surreal underwater scene featuring a variety of fantastical sea creatures and flora; Surrealism, Fantasy; Collage, Watercolor; Soft and diffused lighting with a shimmering glow; Cool and watery tones with pops of vibrant hues; Fantastical, Ethereal, Fluid; by Rene Magritte, Salvador Dali, and Leonora Carrington; Unreal engine 5
26. An otherworldly landscape of a misty forest with giant mushrooms towering over the trees; Nature, Fantasy; Surrealist collage; Mixed media, Digital; Mysterious, dimly lit setting; Earthy tones with pops of neon colors; ethereal, mystical, dendritic; by Remedios Varo, Leonora Carrington, and Max Ernst; Unreal engine 5
27. A surrealistic cityscape of a futuristic metropolis, complete with flying cars and neon skyscrapers; Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk; Surrealist collage; Digital, Airbrushing; Vibrant, neon lighting; Neon colors and metallic tones; sleek, polished, futuristic; by Syd Mead, H.R. Giger, and Moebius; Unreal engine 5
28. A mysterious seascape with a ghost ship sailing on dark, choppy waters under a full moon; Horror, Mystery; Surrealist collage; Mixed media, Watercolor; Dark, moody lighting; Cool tones with pops of red; ominous, haunting, dystopian; by Salvador Dali, Edward Hopper, and Caspar David Friedrich; Unreal engine 5
29. A dreamlike scene of a field of giant flowers with a woman wandering among them; Surrealism, Fantasy; Surrealist collage; Mixed media, Oil painting; Soft, diffused lighting; Pastel tones with bursts of bright colors; dreamy, delicate, gossamer; by Rene Magritte, Frida Kahlo, and Leonor Fini; Unreal engine 5
30. An abstract landscape of a red desert with floating rocks and crystal formations; Abstract, Geometric; Surrealist collage; Mixed media, Acrylic; Harsh, contrasting lighting; Warm tones with pops of metallic silver; futuristic, angular, complex; by Yves Tanguy, Paul Klee, and Wassily Kandinsky; Unreal engine 5
31. A dystopian cityscape with towering buildings made of tree trunks and roots; Cyberpunk, Futuristic; Mixed media, Digital art; Neon lights with harsh, contrasting shadows; Monochromatic with shades of green; Detailed, intricate; by Max Ernst, Rene Magritte, and Remedios Varo; Unreal engine 5
32. An ethereal underwater scene with a giant jellyfish and schools of fish swimming around it; Fantasy, Nature; Watercolor, Mixed media; Soft, diffused lighting with a blue-green color cast; Monochromatic with shades of blue; Intricate, detailed; by Salvador Dali, Yves Tanguy, and Leonora Carrington; Unreal engine 5
33. A surrealist landscape featuring a giant eye with a desert and a forest reflected in it; Fantasy, Nature; Digital art, Mixed media; Harsh, directional lighting with shadows that look like eyelashes; Monochromatic with shades of brown and green; Intricate, detailed; by Magritte, Dali, and Giorgio de Chirico; Unreal engine 5
34. A cosmic scene with a swirling galaxy and a figure made of stars; Space, Fantasy; Acrylic, Mixed media; Flickering light with shades of purple and blue; Monochromatic with a pop of gold; Detailed, intricate; by Ernst, Tanguy, and Joan Miro; Unreal engine 5
35. An otherworldly landscape with floating islands made of crystals and a glowing sun; Fantasy, Space; Digital art, Mixed media; Golden hour lighting with a pink and orange color cast; Monochromatic with shades of blue and green; Detailed, intricate; by Carrington, de Chirico, and Andre Breton; Unreal engine 5
36. A dystopian landscape featuring a sprawling metropolis on the brink of collapse, with smog-filled skies and polluted waterways; Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk, Post-Apocalyptic; Mixed Media, Digital; Stark, harsh lighting with strong shadows; Desaturated with occasional pops of neon; ominous, polluted, futuristic; by Max Ernst, HR Giger, and Syd Mead; Unreal engine 5
37. An intricate collage of iridescent butterfly wings, arranged in a mandala-like pattern; Nature, Spiritual, Abstract; Mixed Media, Digital; Soft, diffused lighting with lens flares; Vibrant, iridescent colors; ethereal, elemental, geometric; by Ernst Haeckel, M.C. Escher, and Yayoi Kusama; Unreal engine 5
38. A surrealist portrait of a person with multiple arms and legs, wearing a dress made of clouds and holding an umbrella made of flowers; Surrealism, Fantasy, Portraiture; Mixed Media, Traditional; Soft, warm lighting with lens flares; Pastel colors with pops of bright hues; dreamlike, elegant, fantastical; by Salvador Dali, René Magritte, and Frida Kahlo; Unreal engine 5
39. A cosmic landscape featuring an aurora borealis over a moonscape with craters and a distant galaxy in the background; Sci-Fi, Space, Nature; Mixed Media, Digital; Soft, diffused lighting with lens flares; Cosmic, ethereal, mystical; by Alex Grey, Robert McCall, and Chris Foss; Unreal engine 5
40. An abstract collage featuring tornadic shapes with glowing neon accents, surrounded by a low-poly landscape; Abstract, Geometric, Futuristic; Mixed Media, Digital; Stark, dramatic lighting with strong shadows; Vibrant, neon colors with dark accents; chaotic, dynamic, futuristic; by Wassily Kandinsky, Frank Stella, and Bridget Riley; Unreal engine 5
41. A dystopian cityscape of towering buildings crumbling into ruins, with a massive vortex in the center; Cyberpunk, Sci-fi; Digital art, Mixed media; Dark, moody lighting; High-contrast black and white with pops of neon; complex, intricate, futuristic; by Max Ernst, Hannah Höch, and H.R. Giger; Unreal engine 5
42. An elemental landscape of a fiery volcano erupting into a surreal landscape; Abstract, Landscape; Oil paint, Mixed media; Dramatic, glowing lighting; Monochromatic with shades of red and orange; ethereal, majestic; by Salvador Dali, René Magritte, and Yves Tanguy; Unreal engine 5
43. A liminal space filled with cascading staircases and doors leading to nowhere; Surrealism, Architecture; Collage, Mixed media; Soft, diffused lighting; Pastel shades of pink, blue and green; mysterious, haunting; by Max Ernst, René Magritte, and Leonora Carrington; Unreal engine 5
44. A cosmic dreamscape featuring a massive nebula, swirling galaxies, and a lone astronaut floating in space; Space, Science Fiction; Digital art, Mixed media; Hypnotic, pulsating lighting; Cosmic hues of blue and purple; otherworldly, sublime; by Yayoi Kusama, Max Ernst, and Salvador Dali; Unreal engine 5
45. A fantastical forest filled with whimsical creatures, twisted trees, and glowing mushrooms; Fantasy, Nature; Watercolor, Digital art; Soft, diffused lighting; Bright colors with a dreamlike quality; magical, enchanting; by Remedios Varo, Leonora Carrington, and Max Ernst; Unreal engine 5
46. A humanoid figure made of vibrant, glowing neon light, surrounded by a surreal landscape of floating geometric shapes and cosmic auroras; Futuristic, Cyberpunk; Surrealist collage; Digital painting, 3D modeling; Low-key lighting with neon highlights; Iridescent, neon colors; ethereal, futuristic; by Tronvs, Daniel Isles, and Rik Oostenbroek; Unreal engine 5
47. An intricate, dystopian cityscape with buildings made of rusty metal and pipes, towering over a barren wasteland; Cyberpunk, Post-Apocalyptic; Surrealist collage; Mixed media, Digital painting; Dark, moody lighting with flickering light sources; Matte black and white with touches of rusty red; ominous, intricate; by HR Giger, Zdzislaw Beksinski, and Syd Mead; Unreal engine 5
48. A strange, eldritch forest with trees made of twisting vines and gnarled roots, inhabited by glowing, otherworldly creatures; Fantasy, Horror; Surrealist collage; Watercolor, Ink; Soft, diffused lighting with glowing elements; Earthy tones with touches of iridescent blue and green; eerie, entangled; by Arthur Rackham, H.R. Giger, and Tim Burton; Unreal engine 5
49. An expansive, psychedelic dreamscape with organic, flowing shapes and vibrant colors, resembling a cross between a brain and a nebula; Abstract, Surrealism; Surrealist collage; Acrylic, Oil painting; Bright, colorful lighting with shifting colors and patterns; Rainbow hues with glowing neon elements; fantastical, cosmic; by Salvador Dali, Yayoi Kusama, and Alex Grey; Unreal engine 5
50. A surreal, retro-futuristic interior filled with floating, glowing objects, reminiscent of a sci-fi movie from the 60s; Retro, Futuristic; Surrealist collage; Digital painting, 3D modeling; Neon, vibrant lighting with bright highlights; Pastel colors with touches of glowing neon; funky, futuristic; by Syd Mead, Chris Foss, and Roger Dean; Unreal engine 5