This post is a comprehensive guide on how to use AI art generators to draw a mermaid. It includes 20 text prompt examples for users to experiment with and improve their painting skills.The applicable popular AI art generators include NightCafe, DALL-E 2, Midjourney, Dream by WOMBO, craiyon, DeepDreamGenerator, and starry AI. Each example covers the major aspects of painting, such as description of the mermaid, the best fit art genres, the techniques to use, the lighting and color settings, and descriptive terms to describe the image. The post also provides 5 suitable artists for each example, helping users to understand the meaning of the prompts and explore different styles. This guide is a great resource for artists looking to expand their creative abilities with the help of AI technology.

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1. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a cute, adorable, lovely and beautiful Mermaid; the creature’s appearance: a gorgeous mermaid with long, flowing hair, a delicate fin, and iridescent scales; environment: surrounded by vibrant coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, and dancing seaweed in a dreamy underwater garden; Genres: Fantasy, Whimsy, Romance; Styles: Baroque, Rococo; Techniques: Glazing, Sfumato, Chiaroscuro; Light settings: Radiant, Pastel; Colors: Aqua, Peacock Blue, Pink, Gold; Descriptive terms: Enchanting, Ethereal, Majestic, Delicate, Majestic; by Artists: Simeon Den, Jana Brike, Andrew Weber, Monika Strigel, Andrey Shishkin; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
2. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a cute, adorable, lovely and beautiful Mermaid; the creature’s appearance: with long golden hair, sparkling tail, and an alluring smile, sitting on a bed of starfish and coral in a tranquil underwater grotto; environment: surrounded by schools of colorful tropical fish, seaweed and plants, light streaming in from the sun above; Genres: magical realism, surrealism; Styles: painterly, dreamy; Techniques: airbrush, mixed media; Light settings: soft and warm, highlighting the shimmering scales; Colors: vibrant and pastel, blue, green and pink tones; Descriptive terms: enchanting, dreamy, whimsical, serene, captivating; by Artists: Jock Sturges, Patrick Hruby, David LaChapelle, Cindy Sherman, and Lee Jeffries; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
3. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a cute, adorable, lovely and beautiful Mermaid; the creature’s appearance: a mesmerizing mermaid with long, flowing hair of different shades of blue and green, shimmering scales on her tail, and a gentle, loving expression on her face; environment: surrounded by exotic coral, plants, and playful dolphins in the sun-kissed underwater kingdom; Genres: Fantasy, Whimsy; Styles: Surrealism, Hyperrealism; Techniques: Impressionism, Texture Painting; Light settings: Glittering sunlight filtering through the water; Colors: Vibrant shades of blue, green, and gold; Descriptive terms: Dreamlike, Enchanted, Ethereal, Mesmerizing, Lyrical; by Artists: Mark Waller, Chris Rahn, Rebecca Guay, Kim Smith, Arthelly; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation 8K resolution.
4. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a CUTE, ADORABLE, LOVELY, and BEAUTIFUL Mermaid; the creature’s appearance: with shimmering scales, flowing long hair, sparkling eyes, and a gentle smile; environment: surrounded by glittering coral reefs, exotic marine plants, and playful dolphins; Genres: Surrealism, Whimsy; Styles: Dreamy, Romantic; Techniques: Glazing, Dry Brushing; Light settings: golden hour light, sun rays shining through the water; Colors: shades of blue, green, pink, and gold; Descriptive terms: ethereal, magical, captivating, enchanting, and serene; by Artists: Hannah Yata, Daniel Merriam, Rebecca Green, James C. Christensen, and Kinuko Y. Craft; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution.
5. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a cute, adorable, lovely and beautiful Mermaid; the creature’s appearance: long, flowing hair, sparkling tail fins, delicate features, and a charming smile; environment: a serene underwater grotto filled with vibrant coral and schools of exotic fish; Genres: Magical realism, whimsical fantasy; Styles: dreamy, ethereal; Techniques: blending, layering, vibrant color contrast; Light settings: soft, filtered light from above; Colors: pastel pinks, blues, purples; Descriptive terms: enchanting, beguiling, captivating, spellbinding, mesmerizing; by Artists: Linda Bergkvist, Amy Sol, Rebecca Dautremer, Hayao Miyazaki, Eyvind Earle; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution.
6. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a CUTE, ADORABLE, LOVELY, and BEAUTIFUL MERMAID; the creature’s appearance: with a dazzling smile, sparkling eyes, and a shimmering tail, the mermaid lounges in a lush underwater garden filled with vibrant coral, swaying seaweed, and schools of colorful fish; environment: surrounded by an endless ocean with shafts of sunlight piercing through the waves and illuminating the depths; Genres: fairy tale, fantasy, and whimsy; Styles: impressionistic, romantic, and magical; Techniques: blending, layering, and glazing; Light settings: soft, romantic, and warm; Colors: shades of blue, green, pink, and gold; Descriptive terms: enchanting, serene, dreamy, magical, and captivating; by Artists: Ashley Wood, Hayao Miyazaki, John Bauer, J. Scott Campbell, and Alan Lee; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution.
7. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a CUTE, ADORABLE, LOVELY, BEAUTIFUL MERMAID, with a gracefully flowing tail, delicate features, and a serene expression; the creature’s appearance: shimmering scales, flowing golden hair, delicate fins, and a serene smile; environment: an underwater paradise with vibrant coral reefs, flitting fish, and a glowing sunbeam filtering down from the surface; Genres: Fantasy, Whimsy; Styles: Surrealism, Magical Realism; Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, Texturing; Light settings: Shimmering, Glowing, Ethereal; Colors: Pastel, Pearl, Oceanic; Descriptive terms: Graceful, Delicate, Serene, Shimmering, Glowing; by Artists: Alex Ross, James Gurney, Rebecca Guay, J.W. Waterhouse, Maxfield Parrish; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
8. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a CUTE, ADORABLE, LOVELY and BEAUTIFUL Mermaid; the creature’s appearance: an ethereal mermaid with a flowing tail, delicate fins, and a mesmerizing gaze surrounded by shimmering bubbles; environment: a whimsical underwater scene filled with vibrant coral reefs, exotic sea creatures, and dancing schools of fish; Genres: Fantasy, Whimsy; Styles: Surrealism, Hyperrealism; Techniques: Glazing, Impasto; Light settings: Soft, Diffused; Colors: Pastel Tones, Ocean Blues, Sun-kissed Golds; Descriptive terms: Dreamy, Enchanting, Majestic, Graceful, Mysterious; by Artists: H.R. Giger, Rebecca Guay, Michael Whelan, Brom, Alan Lee; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
9. A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical portrait painting of Mermaid; the Mermaid’s appearance: sleek, long-haired, with a shimmering fish tail and delicate fins, holding a conch shell; its actions: lounging on a bed of coral, surrounded by colorful fish, singing a mesmerizing song; the wild environment: an underwater kingdom filled with shimmering light and vibrant sea creatures, a backdrop of towering seaweed forests and an ethereal atmosphere; Genres: Surrealism, Fantasy; Styles: Neo-Classicism, Renaissance; Techniques: Glazing, impasto, chiaroscuro; Light settings: Sunbeams filtering through the water, creating a dappled, glowing effect; Colors: shades of blue, green, gold, and silver; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Enchanted, Mesmerizing, Ethereal, Whimsical; by Artists: Salvador Dali, Maxfield Parrish, J.W. Waterhouse, Amy Brown, Jessica Doty Whitaker; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution.
10. A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical portrait painting of Mermaids playing in a vibrant coral reef, surrounded by exotic and colorful sea creatures; The Mermaids’ appearance: ethereal and graceful with shimmering tails and intricate tattoos; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Impressionism, Abstract; Techniques: Brush stroke, Glazing; Light settings: Sun-kissed, dreamy; Colors: Ocean blue, coral pink, seafoam green, golden yellow; Descriptive terms: Mystical, Dreamlike, Alluring, Radiant, Enchanted; by Artists: David Delpech, Maxine Gadd, Anna Marine, Taryn Knight, Dan Dos Santos; 8K 3D, CGSociety, Trending on Artstation, 8K Resolution
11. A highly detailed and whimsical portrait painting of a Mermaid swimming through a mystical underwater kingdom. The Mermaid has shimmering scales, flowing hair, and a mesmerizing expression, with gracefully gesturing limbs. The underwater kingdom is full of coral reefs, schools of fish, and other mythical sea creatures.Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Impressionistic, Magical Realism; Techniques: Photo-realistic, Airbrushing; Light settings: Sun-kissed, Glowing, Radiant; Colors: Cobalt blue, Sky blue, Bubblegum pink, Ocean green, Sea foam white; Descriptive terms: Dreamlike, Enchanted, Ethereal, Spellbinding, Majestic; Artists: David Delamare, Michael Parkes, Maxine Gadd, Patrick J. Jones, Mark Greenawalt. 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
12. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical portrait Painting of Mermaid; Appearance: The Mermaid has a shimmering tail with scales of iridescent blues, greens and purples, her hair is a golden blonde with a wild, oceanic texture, and her skin is a soft, sun-kissed golden brown; Actions: The Mermaid is singing and playing with a group of dolphins, who are leaping and splashing in the ocean behind her; Wild Environment: The wild environment is a lush underwater forest with glowing coral, bright schools of fish, and towering seaweed forests in the background; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Art Nouveau, Pop Art; Techniques: Tenebrism, Glazing; Light Settings: Sunbeams shining through the water, casting a dreamy, underwater light on the scene; Colors: Iridescent blues, greens, purples, golden blondes, and sun-kissed golden browns; Descriptive terms: Shimmering, wild, oceanic, dreamy, underwater; Artists: Brian Froud, Rebecca Guay, Michael Parkes, David Delamare, Wendy Froud; 8K 3D, CGSociety, Trending on Artstation, 8K Resolution
13.  A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical portrait Painting of Mermaid; Mermaid’s appearance: The mermaid is depicted with a stunning, flowing tail, bright and shining scales, and delicate fins that catch the light in a mesmerizing way. Their hair is wild and untamed, surrounding them in a halo of sea foam. They are seen playing in a vast underwater world surrounded by exotic sea creatures and breathtaking coral formations. Actions: The mermaid is seen diving through the water, twirling and leaping through the waves in an endless dance. Their movements are graceful and fluid, a perfect representation of the grace and beauty of the ocean. Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism, Whimsy Styles: Abstract, Impressionistic, Hyper-Realistic Techniques: Impasto, Glazing, Stippling Light Settings: Sunlit, Shimmering, Ambient Colors: Cobalt Blue, Seafoam Green, Coral Pink Descriptive terms: Majestic, Mesmerizing, Ethereal, Radiant, Serene Artists: Timothée Valerian, Dan Beard, Eelco Maan, Amadora, Pol Ledent 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution 
14. A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical portrait painting of Mermaid; the Mermaid’s appearance: graceful, flowing tail, long hair, enchanting gaze; the wild environment: underwater coral reef, abundant marine life, undulating seaweed, colorful schools of fish, shimmering sunlight filtering through the water; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Impressionism, Hyperrealism; Techniques: layering, blending, brushwork; Light settings: sun-dappled, ethereal, dream-like; Colors: turquoise, aquamarine, coral, teal, silver; Descriptive terms: mystical, ethereal, imaginative, fantastical, captivating; Artists: Angela Rizza, Sarah Jeane, Rebecca Green, Alex Alemany, Tjarko Busink; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
15. A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical portrait painting of Mermaid; The mermaid’s appearance: with vibrant and shimmering scales, flowing hair, and a captivating smile; Actions: swimming gracefully in a tropical ocean filled with vibrant coral, schools of fish, and sea plants; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Baroque; Techniques: Watercolor, Glazing; Light settings: Sunlight filtering through the ocean, creating soft shadows and sparkling highlights; Colors: Vibrant blues, greens, and pinks; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Lyrical, Ethereal, Mesmerizing, Enchanted; by Artists: David Palumbo, Michael Kutsche, Johnnie Christmas, Frank Frazetta, Bjorn Hurri; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
16. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical portrait painting of Mermaid; the Mermaid’s appearance: shimmering scales, flowing hair, and an ethereal beauty; Actions: swimming in a lush underwater garden filled with exotic sea creatures and plants; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyper-realistic, Dream-like; Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, Layer Painting; Light settings: Sunlight filtering through water, colorful coral reef in the background; Colors: Pastel blues, pinks, purples, greens, and golden highlights; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Enchanted, Ethereal, Lush, Serene; by Artists: Amy Brown, Nene Thomas, Selina Fenech, Linda Ravenscroft, Mark Warwick; 8K 3D, CGSociety, Trending on Artstation, 8K resolution.
17. A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical portrait painting of a Mermaid; the Mermaid’s appearance: With long flowing hair, a captivating tail with shimmering scales, and a stunningly beautiful face; Actions: Swimming in a turbulent underwater environment surrounded by vibrant coral reefs and exotic sea creatures; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: Airbrush, Dry brush; Light settings: Sunlight filtering through the water, creating dramatic shadows and highlights; Colors: Iridescent blues, greens, and pinks; Descriptive terms: Mesmerizing, dreamlike, ethereal, surreal, otherworldly; by Artists: Karen Hollingsworth, Mark Demsteader, Norah Kolb, Sean McCabe, David Lee Pancake; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
18. copy] A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical portrait painting of a Mermaid, surrounded by vibrant underwater plants and creatures in a whimsical underwater world; Mermaid appearance: with a graceful and fluid body, shimmering scales and an enchanting face, surrounded by flowing golden hair; Genres: Surreal, Fantasy; Styles: Abstract, Hyperrealism; Techniques: Glazing, Wet-on-Wet; Light settings: Sun rays breaking through the water surface, illuminating the underwater world; Colors: Tones of blues, greens, pinks, and purples, with golden highlights; Descriptive terms: Ethereal, Dreamy, Whimsy, Flowing, Majestic; Artists: Michael Kutsche, Jock Mooney, Rob Hodgson, Dave Rapoza, Rebecca Guay; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution[/copy]
19. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical portrait Painting of Mermaids; the Mermaids’ appearance: elegant, mythical, graceful, shimmering scales, long flowing hair; the Wild environment: coral reef, abundant sea life, underwater caves and shipwrecks; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism, Mythology; Styles: Impressionism, Baroque, Rococo; Techniques: Glazing, impasto, sfumato; Light settings: Sunlight filtering through the water, colorful ambient light from the reef and sea life; Colors: Vibrant blues, greens, purples, and pinks; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Enchanted, Spellbinding, Ethereal, Glowing; by Artists: Dave Rapoza, Frank Frazetta, Ian McQue, Michael Kutsche, Brom; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution.
20. A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of a pertrait Mermaid, surrounded by vibrant underwater plants and creatures in a whimsical underwater world; Mermaid appearance: with a graceful and fluid body, shimmering scales and an enchanting face, surrounded by flowing golden hair; Genres: Surreal, Fantasy; Styles: Abstract, Hyperrealism; Techniques: Glazing, Wet-on-Wet; Light settings: Sun rays breaking through the water surface, illuminating the underwater world; Colors: Tones of blues, greens, pinks, and purples, with golden highlights; Descriptive terms: Ethereal, Dreamy, Whimsy, Flowing, Majestic; Artists: Michael Kutsche, Jock Mooney, Rob Hodgson, Dave Rapoza, Rebecca Guay; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution