This post is a comprehensive guide on how to use AI art generators to paint a unicorn or a group of unicorns. It includes 16 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 the subject, such as the description of the unicorns’ appearances and their dynamic poses, 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.

Text prompt examples

1. An insanely hyperdetailed portrait painting of a cute adorable lovely unicorn; appearance: the unicorn is captured in a dynamic pose with a playful and friendly expression, with a flowing mane and a gleaming horn; wild environment: a mystical forest with sparkling streams and lush vegetation, creating a dreamy atmosphere that brings out the magic in the unicorn; Genres: fantasy, surrealism; Styles: hyperrealism, magical realism; Techniques: acrylic painting, digital painting; Lights: warm and soft, with gentle highlights on the unicorn’s features; Colors: pastel colors, with a focus on pinks, purples, and blues to enhance the dreamy atmosphere; Descriptive terms: magical, whimsical, enchanting, ethereal, captivating; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Rebecca Guay, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Kelsey Beckett, Stephanie Law; 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe Back to top
2. An exquisitely detailed portrait painting of a cute adorable lovely unicorn; appearance: the unicorn is in a dynamic pose, looking lively and graceful, with a shimmering horn and a flowing mane and tail. She is in a wild environment, with lush greenery and colorful flowers surrounding her, and a sparkling waterfall in the background. Genres: fantasy, magical realism. Styles: realism, impressionism. Techniques: oil painting, digital painting. Lights: warm and soft lighting, with highlights on the unicorn’s features. Colors: a dreamy palette of pastel colors, with shades of pink, blue, purple, and green. Descriptive terms: enchanting, mystical, whimsical, ethereal, otherworldly. Masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Lisa Evans, Sarah Taylor, Karen Johnson, John Smith, Emily Chen. 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. @NightCafe Back to top
3. A stunning portrait painting of a cute adorable lovely unicorn standing dynamically in a magical forest surrounded by trees and flowers; the unicorn has a golden horn and a rainbow-colored mane and tail that flows beautifully with the wind. The lighting is soft and highlights the unicorn’s graceful features. The painting is executed in a realistic style using oil painting techniques with bright and vivid colors. Descriptive terms that fit this image include graceful, magical, enchanting, dreamy, and serene. Some of the most suitable genres for this image are fantasy and wildlife art. The most fitting artists to paint this image are James Browne, Sam Guay, Rovina Cai, Stephanie Law, and Rebecca Yanovskaya. 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
4. A insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Unicorn; the animal’s appearance: a majestic, shimmering white horse with a golden horn, a flowing mane and tail, and piercing blue eyes; environment: a lush, enchanted forest filled with vibrant flowers, glowing mushrooms, and sparkling streams; Genres: Surreal, Fantasy; Styles: Whimsical, Dreamy; Techniques: Photo-realistic, Hyper-realistic; Light settings: Soft, ethereal light filtering through the trees; Colors: pastel, iridescent; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Enchanted, Shimmering, Dreamy, Glowing; by Artists: James C. Christensen, Andrew Tift, Nene Thomas, Rebecca Sugar, Nathan Fowkes;3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
5. A insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Unicorn; the animal’s appearance: a beautiful white horse with a single spiral horn on its forehead, mane and tail shimmering with a rainbow of colors, a warm smile on its face, surrounded by a magical aura; environment: a dream-like forest with vibrant flowers and enchanting creatures; Genres: Fantasy, Whimsy; Styles: Surreal, Magical Realism; Techniques: Airbrush, Impressionism; Light settings: Soft, Diffused, Pastel-like; Colors: Pastel, iridescent; Descriptive terms: Ethereal, Dreamy, Majestic, Enchanted, Radiant; by Artists: Hayao Miyazaki, Eyvind Earle, James Jean, Rebecca Guay, Simon Stålenhag;3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
6. A insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Unicorn; the animal’s appearance: majestic with a flowing mane of rainbow colors, a golden horn and piercing eyes that gleam with a mystical energy; environment: a dense enchanted forest with glowing mushrooms and fireflies, the unicorn is surrounded by other mystical creatures; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyper-realism, Impressionism; Techniques: Glazing, Dry Brushing; Light settings: Soft, warm, mystical light; Colors: Pastel, iridescent, rainbow; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Enchanted, Ethereal, Mystical, Radiant; by Artists: J.W. Waterhouse, Hannah Yata, Rene Blooms, Scott McCauley, Nene Thomas; 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
7. A Insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Unicorn; the Unicorn’s appearance: Majestic, Regal, Glowing, Mystical, and Majestic with shimmering mane and tail; environment: A wild enchanted forest with colorful glowing mushrooms, twinkling fireflies, and a backdrop of stars and constellations; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism, Mythology; Styles: Hyperrealism, Painterly, Imaginative; Techniques: Layer painting, Glazing, Dry-Brushing; Light settings: Soft, diffuse light filtering through the leaves, accentuated by glowing highlights; Colors: Iridescent pastels, gold, and silver; Descriptive terms: Enchanted, Dreamlike, Whimsical, Glowing, and Majestic; by Artists: Jock, Brian Froud, Frank Frazetta, Daniel Merriam, Michael Kutsche; 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
8. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical Painting of Unicorn with a majestic appearance, mane of iridescent sparkles and glowing eyes, surrounded by vibrant wildflowers and enchanted forest; environment: Enchanted forest with twinkling stars and fireflies; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Baroque; Techniques: Photo-realistic, High-Contrast; Light settings: Soft, glowing, Moonlit; Colors: Pastel, Rainbow; Descriptive terms: Dreamlike, Enchanted, Majestic, Sparkling, Radiant; by Artists: J.W. Waterhouse, Maxfield Parrish, Raphael, Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha; 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
9. A insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Unicorn; the animal’s appearance: Majestic, shimmering coat of white with a golden horn and flowing mane and tail; environment: A mystical forest with glowing mushrooms and vibrant flowers; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Magical Realism; Techniques: Glazing, layering; Light settings: Soft, warm, and ethereal; Colors: Pastels, golden tones; Descriptive terms: Ethereal, enchanted, magical, mystical, dreamy; by Artists: Bev Doolittle, Peter Pracownik, Rebecca Guay, Boris Vallejo, Kinuko Y. Craft; 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
10. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical Painting of Unicorn; the Unicorn’s appearance: Majestic, glowing mane and horn, regal posture, flowing movements, whimsical expression; environment: A forest of vibrant flowers and otherworldly plants, surrounded by fireflies and stars; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism, Whimsy; Styles: Hyper-realism, Dream-like, Iridescent; Techniques: Oil painting, airbrushing, blending, glazing; Light settings: Radiant, soft light from the moon, diffuse light from the fireflies, dramatic shadows; Colors: Pastel shades of pink, blue, purple, gold; Descriptive terms: Glowing, Majestic, Dream-like, Iridescent, Whimsical; by Artists: Michael Kutsche, Anne Stokes, Amy Brown, Selina Fenech, James Ryman; 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
11. A insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical portrait painting of Unicorn; the animal’s appearance: a majestic, pure white unicorn with a golden horn, a mane and tail of rainbow colors, a shimmering coat, and piercing blue eyes; environment: a wild and enchanted forest filled with glittering fireflies, tall trees, and blooming flowers; Genres: Surreal, Fantasy, Whimsical; Styles: Hyper-realism, Neo-Romanticism, Magical Realism; Techniques: Glazing, Texturing, Layer Painting; Light settings: Soft, golden, filtering light through the trees, illuminating the unicorn’s coat; Colors: Pastel, metallic, iridescent; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Ethereal, Enchanted, Dreamlike, Glowing; by Artists: William Bouguereau, David Palumbo, Johannes Vermeer, Gabriel himself, H.R. Giger; 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
12. A insanely detailed fantastical and whimsical painting of Unicorn; the animal’s appearance: Majestic, with golden mane and glittering horn, against a backdrop of a mystical forest filled with enchanting flowers and creatures; Environment: Magical, mystical, wild, enchanted forest; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism, Mythology; Styles: Hyper-realistic, Whimsical, Magical; Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, Layering; Light settings: Soft, misty, mystical, enchanted; Colors: Pastel, gold, purple, emerald green; Descriptive terms: Majestic, Enchanted, Magical, Whimsical, Glittering; by Artists: H.R. Giger, Frazetta, Rick Berry, Michael Whelan, Frank Frazetta; 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
13. A Insanely Detailed Fantasy and Whimsical Painting of Unicorn; the animal’s appearance: Majestic, Flowing mane, Iridescent horn, Graceful posture, Sparkling eyes; environment: A wild forest of vibrant flowers, with a celestial sky in the background; Genres: Fantasy, Whimsy; Styles: Surreal, Magical Realism; Techniques: Textured brush strokes, Glittering highlights, Soft blending; Light settings: Dreamy, Glowing; Colors: Pastel, Iridescent; Descriptive terms: Ethereal, Majestic, Enchanted, Glittering, Radiant; by Artists: Dali, Escher, Alfons Mucha, John William Waterhouse, Jack Strange; 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, Trending on Artstation, 8K Resolution Back to top
14. A magical and enchanting portrait painting of a group of cute and adorable lovely unicorns; appearance: the unicorns are shown in a playful and dynamic pose, with long and flowing manes and tails, and their horns glistening in the light; wild environment: a beautiful and mystical forest filled with bright, colorful flowers, glittering dew drops, and golden beams of light streaming down through the treetops; Genres: fantasy, magical realism; Styles: whimsical, dreamlike; Techniques: digital painting, mixed media, photorealism; Lights: natural, warm; Colors: pastel, vibrant, iridescent; Descriptive terms: ethereal, playful, magical, enchanting, otherworldly; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Meredith Dillman, Stephanie Law, Sheila Wolk, and Selina Fenech; 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe Back to top
15. An insanely hyperdetailed portrait painting of a group of cute adorable lovely unicorns; appearance: a group of unicorns with flowing, rainbow-colored manes and tails, striking dynamic poses in a magical, enchanted forest full of lush greenery, blooming flowers, and sparkling streams; Genres: fantasy, magical realism; Styles: whimsical, dreamy; Techniques: digital painting, surrealism; Lights: glowing and magical with bright, contrasting colors; Colors: pastel rainbow colors with iridescent highlights; Descriptive terms: dreamlike, mystical, enchanting, playful, vibrant; masterpiece digital artwork by Artists: Aelita Andre, Lindsay Rapp, Chris Cold, Alena Aenami, Emily Hare; 3Delight, Unity 3D,3D shading,Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe Back to top
16. An enchanting and breathtaking portrait painting of a group of cute, magical and lovely unicorns in a whimsical and fantastical environment. The unicorns are in a dynamic pose as they play and interact with each other, surrounded by a stunningly beautiful, lush and colorful natural landscape. Genres for this artwork may include fantasy, magical realism, and surrealism. The style may be vibrant, whimsical and ethereal. Techniques could include digital painting and mixed media. The lighting may be soft, ethereal and dreamlike. Colors could be bright, vivid, and magical. Descriptive terms may include enchanting, ethereal, magical, whimsical, and fantastic. This masterpiece digital artwork would be best created by artists with expertise in creating magical and fantastical creatures such as unicorns. Some suitable artists for this type of artwork could include Karla Ortiz, Annie Stegg, Omar Rayyan, Donato Giancola, and Brian Froud. 3Delight, Unity 3D, 3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. Back to top