This post is a comprehensive guide on how to use AI art generators to draw a closeup of a dog. It includes 32 text to image 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 dog, 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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Prompt Examples
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful CUTE ADORABLE LOVELY GENTLE LOYAL dog; appearance: the dog is shown with its fur fluffing out, its tongue hanging out, its eyes looking up with a happy expression; breed: a Golden Retriever or Labrador Retriever; environment: a simple background with a warm color to highlight the dog’s cuteness; Genres: realism, portraiture; Styles: hyperrealism, photorealism; Techniques: oil painting, digital painting, 3D modeling; Lights: warm, natural lighting, shining on the dog’s fur; Colors: earthy tones, yellow, brown, golden; Descriptive terms: cute, adorable, lovely, gentle, loyal; by Artists: Marcus Jansen, Chuck Close, Peter Paul Rubens, Kehinde Wiley, Bev Doolittle; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful, cute, adorable, lovely, gentle, loyal dog; appearance: soft fur, big expressive eyes, wagging tail, panting tongue, breed: Golden Retriever; environment: suitable simple background; Genres: Realism, Portraiture, Animal Art; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: oil painting, blending, glazing, impasto; Lights: warm and soft, highlighting the softness of fur; Colors: golden tones, earthy browns, soft whites; Descriptive terms: warm, loyal, adorable, gentle, soft; by Artists: Robert Alejandro, Mark Barone, Kazuya Akimoto, Pascal Lecocq, Tamara Lafsz; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful CUTE, ADORABLE, LOVELY, GENTLE, LOYAL dog; appearance: Soft, fluffy fur, expressive eyes, gentle demeanor, friendly disposition, specific breed: Beagle; environment: Simple, neutral background to highlight the dog’s features; Genres: Realism, Portraiture, Animal Art; Styles: Hyperrealistic, Fine Art; Techniques: Photo-realism, High-resolution rendering; Lights: Soft, warm, natural light to bring out the texture of the fur; Colors: Vibrant, natural, true-to-life colors; Descriptive terms: Realistic, emotional, endearing; by Artists: Robert Piguet, Ron Pond, Tim Laman, Robert Dorrell, Hamid Sakhizadeh; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful CUTE, ADORABLE, LOVELY, GENTLE, LOYAL dog; appearance: Soft, fluffy fur, expressive eyes, gentle demeanor, friendly disposition, specific breed: Labrador; environment: Simple, neutral background to highlight the dog’s features; Genres: Realism, Portraiture, Animal Art; Styles: Hyperrealistic, Fine Art; Techniques: Photo-realism, High-resolution rendering; Lights: Soft, warm, natural light to bring out the texture of the fur; Colors: Vibrant, natural, true-to-life colors; Descriptive terms: Realistic, emotional, endearing; by Artists: Robert Piguet, Ron Pond, Tim Laman, Robert Dorrell, Hamid Sakhizadeh; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful, cute, adorable, lovely, gentle, loyal dog; appearance: a friendly and affectionate breed with soft, fluffy fur, big, expressive eyes, and a wagging tail; environment: a simple and neutral background that highlights the dog’s features; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Hyperrealism, Representational; Techniques: High-resolution 3D scanning, digital painting; Lights: Soft, natural light, emphasizing the dog’s playful gaze; Colors: Warm, earthy tones that capture the dog’s soft and cuddly personality; Descriptive terms: Life-like, heartwarming, charming, endearing, soulful; by Artists: Trevor Brown, Jirka Vinse Jonatan Väätäinen, Armin Mersmann, Robert DeJesus; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful cute adorable lovely gentle loyal dog; appearance: fluffy fur, bright eyes, wagging tail, cute expression; Breed: Golden Retriever; environment: simple neutral background; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: Airbrushing, Fine-Detail Brushwork; Lights: Soft natural lighting, highlighting the dog’s features; Colors: Vibrant, lifelike; Descriptive terms: Adorable, Cute, Gentle, Loyal; by Artists: Mark Kang-O’Higgins, Robert Shaw, Scott Wade, Gottfried Helnwein, Miguel Vallinas; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful CUTE, ADORABLE, LOVELY, GENTLE, LOYAL dog; appearance: Furry, playful, soft-eyed, fluffy-eared, round-nosed; Breed: Chihuahua; environment: Simple background, focusing on the dog’s face; Genres: Realism, Portraiture, Pet portraiture; Styles: Hyperrealism, Representational; Techniques: Oil painting, airbrush, glazing; Lights: Soft, warm, diffused, side-lit; Colors: Natural fur tones, muted background; Descriptive terms: Cute, endearing, charming, adorable, lovable; by Artists: Jake Weidmann, Adam S. Doyle, David Jon Kassan, Ian Hornak, Daniel Esparza; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful cute adorable lovely gentle loyal English Bulldog; appearance: short and stocky, wrinkled face, short snout, floppy ears, black nose, soulful eyes; environment: simple neutral colored background, focused solely on the dog’s face; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: Oil Painting, Airbrush; Lights: Soft, warm natural light; Colors: Vibrant, true to life; Descriptive terms: lifelike, adorable, soulful, charming, playful; by Artists: Alex Ross, Chuck Close, Gottfried Helnwein, photorealistic, Zdzisław Beksiński; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful cute adorable lovely gentle loyal Shih Tzu; appearance: fluffy brown and white fur, big black round eyes, pink nose, cute tongue sticking out; environment: simple solid colored background, with a neutral color such as light gray; Genres: Realism, Hyperrealism; Styles: close-up portrait, classical painting; Techniques: oil painting, glazing; Lights: natural daylight, soft shadows; Colors: natural, earthy, brown and white; Descriptive terms: cute, adorable, fluffy, gentle, loyal; by Artists: Jamie Cardoso, Michael Jones, L.S.Kisla, Iris Scott, David Jon Kassan; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution [/copy
- ][copy] Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful CUTE ADORABLE LOVELY GENTLE LOYAL FRENCH BULLDOG; appearance: with wrinkles on its forehead, a short snout, and a muscular build, with its tongue hanging out and its eyes closed in contentment; environment: with a simple neutral background; Genres: Realism; Styles: Hyperrealism; Techniques: oil on canvas; Lights: Soft, warm natural light; Colors: earthy tones, brown, black and white; Descriptive terms: INTENSE, FLUFFY, EXPRESSIVE, LOVING, ENDURING; by Artists: Mark Sheppard, Jamie Wardley, William Cooper, John Yardley, David Jon Kassan; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful CUTE ADORABLE LOVELY GENTLE LOYAL Pug; appearance: a wrinkled, joyful, playful Pug with a round face, a short, stubby nose, and a round body, with curly tail and round, expressive eyes; environment: a simple, neutral background with minimal detail, showcasing the Pug’s unique features and character; Genres: Realism, Hyperrealism; Styles: Photo-realistic, close-up portraiture; Techniques: Oil painting, blending, layering; Lights: Soft, warm, natural light; Colors: Vibrant, earthy tones, with highlights and shadows to accentuate the Pug’s wrinkles and textures; Descriptive terms: Expressive, playful, wrinkled; by Artists: Chuck Close, John Singer Sargent, Michael Katherine, Claudio Antonio, Samantha Chrysanthou; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful Yorkshire Terrier; appearance: Fluffy, Soft, Silky, Golden, Long Haired; environment: Suitable Simple Background; Genres: Hyperrealism, Portrait; Styles: Realistic, Smooth; Techniques: Blending, Texturing, Shading; Lights: Soft, Diffused; Colors: Golden, Beige, Brown; Descriptive terms: Fluffy, Soft, Silky, Long, Hairy; by Artists: Michael James Smith, Arinze Stanley, Jörg Düsterwald, Sam Kwok, Eric Yahnker; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful Shih Tzu; appearance: round face, fluffy fur, big eyes, long ears, wet nose; environment: simple background with natural light; Genres: Realism, Portrait; Styles: Photorealism, Hyperrealism; Techniques: oil painting, airbrush, glazing; Lights: warm, golden hour; Colors: earthy browns, golden highlights, warm cream, light beige; Descriptive terms: gentle, loyal, adorable, lovely, cute; by Artists: James Jean, David Jon Kassan, Hyperrealist Dog Portraitist, Robert Bechtle, Soey Milk; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful Greyhound; appearance: Strong, slender, muscular, shiny coat, alert expression; environment: Simple neutral background; Genres: Realism, Portrait; Styles: Photorealism, Classical; Techniques: High-resolution 3D scanning, Layering, Blending; Lights: Soft natural light, Illuminated highlights; Colors: Neutral grey, earthy brown, warm golden highlights; Descriptive terms: Majestic, graceful, noble, regal, powerful; by Artists: Doug Hills, Mark Lovejoy, J.D. Hillberry, Robert Bailey, Frank Frazetta; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful, cute, adorable, lovely, gentle, loyal Great Dane; appearance: Majestic, strong, fluffy, friendly; Environment: Simple, solid color background to emphasize the dog’s features; Genres: Photorealism, Representational; Styles: Hyperrealistic, High-Key; Techniques: Dry-Brush, Layering, Glazing; Lights: Soft, Warm, Frontal; Colors: Warm Tones, Earthy, Natural; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Strong, Fluffy, Friendly, Endearing; by Artists: Paul Cadden, Rick Berry, Michael Irvine, Robert Minervini, Karen Tarlton; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel; appearance: cute, fluffy, golden-brown fur, big brown eyes, floppy ears; environment: simple, neutral-toned background; Genres: realism; Styles: photorealism; Techniques: oil painting, layering; Lights: natural, warm sunlight; Colors: golden brown, dark brown, beige; Descriptive terms: endearing, charming, affectionate, loving, gentle; by Artists: Peter Doggett, Diego Fazio, Tim Taunton, John Nash, J.D. Hillberry; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful Dachshund with long, wrinkled skin and floppy ears; appearance: Playful, Cute, Adorable, Gentle, Loyal; environment: Simple Background with Soft Lighting; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Hyperrealism, Detailed; Techniques: Oil Painting, Brushwork; Lights: Soft, Warm; Colors: Neutral Brown, Golden Yellow; Descriptive terms: Textured, Realistic, Lifelike, Expressive, Wistful; by Artists: J.D. Hillberry, David Teather, Robert Bissell, Jeremy Geddes, Richard Schmid; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful cute adorable lovely gentle loyal BULLDOG; appearance: Short snout, wrinkled face, sturdy build, muscular body; environment: Simple background with a soft, neutral color such as light beige or cream to bring out the dog’s features; Genres: Realism, Hyperrealism; Styles: Classic, Textured; Techniques: Dry brush, Palette knife, Wet-on-wet; Lights: Soft natural light with a slight warm hue from the sun; Colors: Earth tones, warm browns, soft blues for the eyes; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Strong, Loyal, Cute, Playful; by Artists: Chuck Black, Tim Jahn, Paul Cadden, Robert highsmith, Donato Giancola; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful CUTE ADORABLE LOVELY GENTLE LOYAL Basenji; appearance: Elegant, proud, muscular, curly-tailed, and with wrinkled forehead; environment: Simple neutral background highlighting the fine fur, expressive eyes and unique features of the Basenji; Genres: Hyperrealism, Portraiture; Styles: Detailed, Fine Art; Techniques: Use of high-resolution photographs, blending of colors and blending techniques; Lights: Soft, natural light highlighting the unique features of the Basenji; Colors: Soft earthy tones and neutral shades; Descriptive terms: Elegant, proud, muscular, curly-tailed, expressive; by Artists: Arinze Stanley, Jie Qi, Arinz Stanley, Arinze Ekechukwu, Kip Omolade; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful, cute, adorable, lovely, gentle, and loyal Shiba Inu; appearance: fluffy fur, pointed ears, almond-shaped eyes, and a strong, confident posture; environment: simple background that highlights the Shiba Inu’s unique features; Genres: Realism, Pet Portrait; Styles: Hyperrealism, Fine Art; Techniques: High-resolution texturing, 3D Modeling; Lights: Soft and natural, illuminating the fur and bringing out the depth of the eyes; Colors: Natural, earthy, and warm tones that match the breed’s characteristics; Descriptive terms: Fluffy, Majestic, Graceful, Playful, Endearing; by Artists: Michael Dashow, Jarek Pabijan, Sarah Hallberg, Leonardo Santamaria, Alexey Alekseenko; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful English Bulldog; appearance: wrinkled skin, stocky build, jowls, and a charming grin; environment: simple neutral-colored background that highlights the dog’s features; Genres: Realism, Hyperrealism; Styles: Photo-realistic; Techniques: Airbrush, blending; Lights: Soft and diffused; Colors: Natural and muted to bring out the texture and details of the skin; Descriptive terms: Charming, Adorable, Playful, Majestic, Cute; by Artists: Nigel Dobbyn, Mark Powell, JK Schofield, Alex Ross, Kelvin Okafor; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful Shih Tzu; appearance: fluffy coat, soft black-and-white fur, big dark eyes, cute button nose, charming expression; environment: simple, neutral background to enhance the focus on the dog; Genres: realism, portrait; Styles: classical, traditional; Techniques: oil painting, high-resolution 3D scanning; Lights: natural, bright sunlight; Colors: realistic, soft, subtle; Descriptive terms: endearing, affectionate, cuddly, sweet, charming; by Artists: J.C. Leyendecker, John Singer Sargent, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, Gustav Klimt, Jan van Eyck; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful CHIHUAHUA; appearance: small, delicate, fluffy, tan and white fur, with big brown eyes, black nose, and tiny ears; environment: a simple, neutral colored background to bring out the beauty of the dog; Genres: Realism, Hyperrealism; Styles: Fine Art, Photo-realism; Techniques: Airbrushing, Blending, Layering; Lights: Soft, Natural light; Colors: warm, earthy tones; Descriptive terms: Adorable, Cute, Delicate, Fluffy, Tiny; by Artists: Michael Zichy, Johnnie DeBraux, Karen Kesteloot, Eric A. Hebel, Adam Miller; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful GREYHOUND with sleek, muscular body and long, slender legs; appearance: proud and regal, with piercing, intelligent eyes and a regal stance; environment: simple and neutral, with a solid-colored background that allows the focus to remain solely on the dog; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Hyperrealism, Fine Art; Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, Blending; Lights: Natural, Soft, Warm; Colors: Earthy Tones, Rich Browns, Golds; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Elegant, Graceful, Sleek, Regal; by Artists: Richard Schmid, Jake Rich, Frank Frazetta, Steve Huston, Don Eddy; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful FRENCH BULLDOG; appearance: stocky, muscular, wrinkled face, short-haired, expressive eyes; environment: simple and elegant, neutral background; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Photorealism, Hyperrealism; Techniques: Airbrush, Glazing, Brushwork; Lights: Soft, warm, directional; Colors: Earthy tones, brown, white; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Powerful, Playful, Cute, Loyal; by Artists: Peter Sanitra, Armin Muhsam, Richard Schmid, David Jon Kassan, Duane Keiser; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful GREAT DANE; appearance: Majestic, Regal, Majestic, Strong, Proud; environment: Simple background with a focus on the dog’s face and body; Genres: Hyperrealism, Portrait; Styles: Realistic, Lifelike; Techniques: Airbrushing, Dry brushing, Glazing, layering; Lights: Soft, Warm, Natural; Colors: Earth Tones, Soft blues, Deep browns; Descriptive terms: Gentle, Loyal, Strong, Majestic, Majestic; by Artists: Chuck Close, Arinze Stanley, J.D. Hillberry, Robin Eley, Stephen Wiltshire; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL; appearance: a fluffy and playful look with its bright brown eyes, long ears, and round face; environment: a simple neutral-toned background that highlights the dog’s soft and warm fur; Genres: Photorealism, Realism; Styles: Naturalism, Hyperrealism; Techniques: Blending, Glazing, Dry Brushing; Lights: Soft lighting that brings out the texture and detail of the dog’s fur; Colors: Browns, Golds, Creams, and other warm tones; Descriptive terms: Fluffy, Playful, Soft, Warm, Cute; by Artists: Bob Ross, Jeremy Lipking, David Jon Kassan, Hyperrealist painters in general, contemporary hyperrealist artists; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful DACHSHUND; appearance: soft brown fur, long and slender body, big floppy ears, big round eyes, cute wrinkles on its face; environment: Simple, with a plain light brown background; Genres: Realism, Portrait; Styles: Hyperrealistic, Photorealistic; Techniques: Airbrush, Oil painting; Lights: Soft natural light, highlighting the textures and details of the dog’s fur; Colors: Natural browns, soft blacks, and whites; Descriptive terms: Adorable, Loyal, Playful, Affectionate, Energetic; by Artists: Diego Fazio, Arinze Stanley, J.D. Hillberry, Roberto Osti, David Jon Kassan; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful Labrador Retriever; appearance: a yellow fur Labrador Retriever with a cute expression, its tongue hanging out, and a playful look; environment: a simple green grassy field with a few trees in the background; Genres: Portrait, Animal; Styles: Hyperrealism, Photorealism; Techniques: Oil Painting, Digital Painting; Lights: Warm, Natural; Colors: Earth Tones, Golden Yellow; Descriptive terms: Playful, Loyal, Cute, Adorable, Gentle; by Artists: Marc Sijan, Dirk Dzimirsky, Arinze Stanley, J.D. Hillberry, Jay Morong; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful BEAGLE; appearance: Cute, Adorable, Lovely, Gentle, Loyal; environment: Simple Background; Genres: Realism, Pet Portrait; Styles: Hyperrealism, Representational; Techniques: Oil Painting, High-Resolution Rendering; Lights: Natural, Soft; Colors: Earth Tones, Warm Tones; Descriptive terms: Fluffy Ears, Wet Nose, Wagging Tail, Playful Expression, Joyful; by Artists: J.D. Hillberry, Anthony Ryder, Richard Schmid, David Jamieson, Rebecca Lathrop; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful BULLDOG; appearance: stocky, muscular build, wrinkled face, short coat, large jowls; environment: simple, neutral background that highlights the dog’s features; Genres: photorealism, hyperrealism; Styles: oil painting, digital painting; Techniques: blending, layering, fine brushwork; Lights: natural light, soft ambient light; Colors: earthy, natural tones; Descriptive terms: faithful, strong, cute, goofy, determined; by Artists: Robert Anderson, Arinze Stanley, Robin Eley, Sam Jinks, Kelvin Okafor; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution
- Insanely detailed hyperrealistic close-up portrait painting of a beautiful Basenji dog; appearance: Sleek, Muscular, Pointed Ears, Shimmering coat, Alert expression; environment: Simple background highlighting the dog’s unique features; Genres: Realism, Portraiture; Styles: Hyperrealistic; Techniques: High-resolution rendering, Focus on fur texture, Attention to detail; Lights: Soft natural light to bring out the dog’s coat; Colors: Earthy browns, warm reddish-browns, soft golden highlights; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Elegant, Dignified, Sleek, Alert; by Artists: Roberto Ferri, Cedric Bouvier, Gottfried Helnwein, Jenny Saville, David Jon Kassan; 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution