This post is a comprehensive guide on how to use AI art generators to paint a beast or ghost such as Pontianak, Banshee, Dybbuk, Bogeyman and Gorgon. It includes 27 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 beasts’ 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.

Pontianak, Benshee, Dybbuk, Bogeyman, Gorgon

1. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of Pontianak; the creature’s appearance: a beautiful and alluring female ghost spirit with long black hair, sharp fangs, porcelain skin, and piercing red eyes, with white flowing robes; environment: a dark and misty forest surrounded by gnarled trees and glowing mushrooms; Genres: Horror, Fantasy; Styles: Surrealism, Neo-Romanticism; Techniques: Photo-realism, Brush-strokes; Light settings: moody and atmospheric, with a full moon illuminating the scene; Colors: deep reds, blues, and greens; Descriptive terms: haunting, eerie, seductive, mysterious, alluring; by Artists: J.W. Waterhouse, Alex Ross, Michael Kutsche, Frank Frazetta, Tim Burton; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution  [note:”seductive” should be removed in NightCafe prompt ] @NightCafe Back to top
2. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of Pontianak; the creature’s appearance: a female ghost with long black hair, sharp fangs, and white flowing robes; environment: a dark and misty jungle with tall trees, glowing eyes, and eerie sounds; Genres: Horror, Fantasy; Styles: Surrealism, Gothic; Techniques: Hyperrealism, Textured Brushstrokes; Light settings: Moonlight filtering through the trees, ghostly aura surrounding the Pontianak; Colors: Black, White, Green, and Haunting Red; Descriptive terms: Eerie, Haunting, Mysterious, Spooky, Surreal; by Artists: Simon Stalenhag, Alex Ross, H.R. Giger, Zdzisław Beksiński, and Yoshitaka Amano; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
3. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of Pontianak; the creature’s appearance: with long black hair, sharp fangs, and red eyes, she is depicted floating in the air surrounded by a mysterious mist; environment: a dense jungle with towering trees and a full moon illuminating the scene; Genres: Horror, Surrealism, Fantastical; Styles: Dark, Eerie, Dreamlike; Techniques: Hyper-Realism, Textured Brushstrokes, Glowing Colors; Light settings: Soft moonlight, eerie shadows, glimpses of fireflies; Colors: Red, Black, Green, and White; Descriptive terms: Whispers, Haunted, Enchanted, Ethereal, Unseen; by Artists: Zdzisław Beksiński, H.R. Giger, Enki Bilal, Beksinski, Michael Cheval; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
4. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of Pontianak; the creature’s appearance: a ghostly figure with long black hair, wearing a traditional kebaya, with glowing red eyes and sharp fangs; environment: a dense Indonesian jungle filled with mist and the sounds of crickets and howling wind; Genres: horror, folklore, fantasy; Styles: surreal, atmospheric, stylized; Techniques: blending, layering, texturing; Light settings: dimly lit, eerie, supernatural; Colors: black, red, green; Descriptive terms: eerie, ghostly, supernatural, atmospheric, haunting; by Artists: Dave Rapoza, Simon Stålenhag, Tyler Edlin, Carlos Huante, Grzegorz Domaradzki; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. Back to top
5. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a Pontianak; the creature’s appearance: ghostly and ethereal, with long black hair, piercing eyes, and long sharp nails; environment: set in a dark, mysterious forest with twisted trees and a full moon in the background; Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Impressionism; Techniques: Brushwork, Palette knife; Light settings: dark and moody, with the full moon casting an eerie glow on the forest; Colors: shades of black, white, and silver; Descriptive terms: ghostly, ethereal, dark, mysterious; by Artists: Jock Mooney, Frida Kahlo, H.R. Giger, Zdzislaw Beksinski, Alex Ross; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
6. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of Pontianak; the creature’s appearance: a mythical Indonesian ghost with long black hair, sharp teeth, and pale skin; environment: a dense, misty jungle with twisted vines, tall trees, and glowing mushrooms; Genres: Horror, Surrealism, Mythology; Styles: Hyper-Realism, Impressionism; Techniques: Glazing, Scumbling; Light settings: dim, eerie, moonlit; Colors: Black, White, Green, Red; Descriptive terms: Eerie, Enthralling, Haunting, Mesmerizing, Enigmatic; by Artists: John J. Muth, Chris Rahn, Matt Rhodes, Roman Tiskus, Takashi Murakami; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
7. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of Pontianak; the creature’s appearance: a hauntingly beautiful ghostly figure, with long black hair and a flowing white dress, surrounded by a surreal, misty forest environment, with ethereal purple and blue hues; Genres: Horror, Fantasy; Styles: Surrealism, Hyper-realism; Techniques: Airbrush, Glazing, Dry-Brush; Light settings: Moodily lit, Dark and eerie; Colors: Purple, Blue, White, Black; Descriptive terms: Eerie, Haunting, Surreal, Misty, Ghostly; by Artists: Zdzislaw Beksinski, H.R. Giger, Simon Stalenhag, Glyn Dillon, Mark Ryden; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
8.  Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of Banshee; the creature’s appearance: ghostly, ethereal, with long flowing hair, pale skin, glowing eyes, dressed in ragged clothing; environment: a dark and ominous forest with twisted trees and a full moon in the background; Genres: Horror, Fantasy; Styles: Surrealism, Symbolism; Techniques: Brushwork, Impressionism; Light settings: Moonlight, Shadows; Colors: White, Gray, Black; Descriptive terms: Frightening, Mysterious, Haunting, Spectral, Eerie; by Artists: H.R. Giger, Zdzisław Beksiński, Zoran Tišljar, Zdzisław Beksiński, Michael Whelan; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe Back to top
9. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a Banshee; the creature’s appearance: with long ghostly hair, pale skin, glowing eyes and dressed in tattered robes; environment: in a dimly lit haunted forest; Genres: Gothic, Horror, Fantasy; Styles: Surreal, Hyperrealism, Dark; Techniques: Glowing highlights, smoky effects, dramatic lighting; Light settings: dim and eerie with a full moon in the background; Colors: pale whites, grays, and blues; Descriptive terms: ghostly, haunted, eerie, macabre, supernatural; by Artists: Michael Kutsche, Dave Rapoza, Rob Hodgson, Samuel Araya, Ian McQue; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
10. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a Banshee; the creature’s appearance: haunting, ghostly, ethereal, dressed in flowing white robes, with long black hair, wide eyes and a piercing scream; environment: a misty, eerie, abandoned castle surrounded by old trees with leaves rustling in the wind; Genres: horror, supernatural, gothic; Styles: surreal, dreamlike, imaginative; Techniques: textured brush strokes, detailed highlighting, vibrant colors; Light settings: dimly lit, shadows, moonlight; Colors: white, black, silver, blue, green; Descriptive terms: spine-tingling, haunting, eerie, creepy, spooky; by Artists: Tim Burton, Victoria Frances, Anne Stokes, H.R. Giger, Jeremy Geddes; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
11. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a Banshee; the creature’s appearance: Ghostly, translucent figure with wild hair and piercing eyes, draped in ethereal robes; environment: Set against a moonlit sky with swirling mists and ghostly trees; Genres: Gothic, Horror, Fantasy; Styles: Surreal, Macabre; Techniques: Impressionistic brushstrokes, dripping paint; Light settings: Moody, ethereal; Colors: ghostly whites, deep blues, electric greens; Descriptive terms: haunting, eerie, supernatural, otherworldly, spectral; by Artists: H.R. Giger, Alex Ross, Michael Whelan, Boris Vallejo, Frank Frazetta; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
12. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a Banshee; the creature’s appearance: a ghostly figure with flowing, ethereal robes and long, flowing hair, with piercing eyes and a haunting scream; environment: set in a dark and misty forest, with twisted trees and gnarled branches; Genres: horror, fantasy, surrealism; Styles: hyperrealism, impressionism; Techniques: blending of light and shadow, use of vibrant colors, incorporation of dream-like elements; Light settings: dim and eerie, with moonlight filtering through the trees; Colors: ghostly white, midnight blue, eerie green; Descriptive terms: haunting, ethereal, ghostly, surreal, otherworldly; by Artists: Zdzisław Beksiński, H.R. Giger, Zoran Talevski, Dave Rapoza, Danny Haas; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
13. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a Banshee; the creature’s appearance: ghostly, ethereal, wailing, long hair, torn robes; environment: dark, misty, eerie, old castle ruins; Genres: fantasy, horror, supernatural; Styles: abstract, impressionistic, atmospheric; Techniques: glazing, layering, textured brushwork; Light settings: dim, flickering, haunted; Colors: pale blue, white, grey, black; Descriptive terms: ghostly, eerie, haunting, unearthly, otherworldly; by Artists: James Jean, Simon Stålenhag, Dave Rapoza, Ian McQue, Dan Dos Santos; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
14. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a Dybbuk; the creature’s appearance: possessing a possessed body, shrouded in mist, with piercing eyesethereal, ghostly, supernatural, mysterious, and mischievous.with wild, tangled hair, glowing haunting eyes and ghostly aura that swirls around its body; environment: a dark, eerie forest with twisted trees, glowing mushrooms, and a full moon illuminating the scene; Genres: Fantasy, Whimsy; Styles: Surreal, Otherworldly; Techniques: loose brush strokes, thick impasto, and a dreamy color palette; Light settings: moonlight, ghostly auras, and soft shadows; Colors: midnight blue, ethereal white, silver, and emerald green; Descriptive terms: Enchanted, Eerie, Mystical, Supernatural, and Whimsical; by Artists: Remedios Varo, Yoko Ono, Hieronymus Bosch, Max Ernst, and Giorgio de Chirico; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution @NightCafe Back to top
15. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a Dybbuk; the creature’s appearance: A mischievous spirit with ghostly, translucent skin and long bony fingers, possessing a possessed body, shrouded in mist, with piercing eyes.Eerie, ghostly, ; environment: An abandoned temple or castle, surrounded by ominous clouds; Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Whimsy; Styles: Surreal, Ethereal, Dreamlike; Techniques: Glowing light effects, blending of human and ghostly forms, blending of reality and the surreal; Light settings: Low-key lighting, with highlights of ghostly light; Colors: Dark shades of blue, purple, and green; Descriptive terms: Unsettling, haunting, otherworldly, eerie, ghostly; by Artists: Dave Rapoza, Alex Tzavaras, Rovina Cai, Jordan Grimmer, Alina Chau; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
16. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a Dybbuk; the creature’s appearance: A ghostly figure with wild, tangled hair, glowing eyes and ghostly aura that swirls around its body; environment: A dark, mystical forest with gnarled trees and a full moon casting a ghostly light; Genres: Fantasy, Horror; Styles: Whimsical, Surreal; Techniques: Brush stroke, palette knife; Light settings: Moonlight, supernatural aura; Colors: Green, silver, black; Descriptive terms: Ethereal, ghostly, supernatural, haunting, macabre; by Artists: Wayne Barlowe, Michael Kutsche, Dave Rapoza, Frank Frazetta, Ian McQue; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
17. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a Dybbuk; the creature’s appearance: A mischievous spirit with ghostly, translucent skin and long bony fingers, flickering eyes, surrounded by an eerie aura; environment: In a dark and creepy abandoned cemetery, surrounded by gnarled trees and ghostly mist; Genres: Fantasy, Whimsy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyperrealism, Abstract, Impressionism; Techniques: Blending, Stippling, Glazing; Light settings: Moonlit, Enchanted, Dark, Shadowy; Colors: Eerie Green, Misty Gray, Ghostly White, Dark Purple; Descriptive terms: Eerie, Whimsy, Mysterious, Creepy, Enchanted; by Artists: Trevor Brown, Stan Lee, Zdzislaw Beksinski, HR Giger, Rob Prior; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution . Back to top
18. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of a Dybbuk; the creature’s appearance: a sinister, ghostly figure with elongated limbs and haunting eyes, adorned with tattered robes and long hair; environment: a misty, eerie forest filled with twisted trees and ghostly apparitions; Genres: dark fantasy, horror; Styles: surrealism, abstract expressionism; Techniques: impasto, dripping; Light settings: moonlit, otherworldly glow; Colors: muted greens, blues, and grays with contrasting pops of red; Descriptive terms: ominous, otherworldly, macabre, mysterious, haunting; by Artists: H.R. Giger, Zdzislaw Beksinski, Zdzisław Bekiński, Alex Grey, Mark Ryden; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
19. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of Bogeyman; the creature’s appearance: With its sharp, twisted features, wild hair, and menacing grin, the Bogeyman seems to be constantly leering and lurking, ready to pounce on its next victim; environment: A dark and stormy night, surrounded by twisted trees and an eerie mist that creeps across the ground, a creepy old mansion in the background with its windows glowing a dim orange; Genres: Dark fantasy, horror; Styles: Surrealism, Neo-Gothic; Techniques: Heavy brushwork, impasto, glazing; Light settings: Moonlight filtered through the mist and trees, flickering candlelight from the mansion windows; Colors: Dark greens, blues, and grays, with bright pops of orange; Descriptive terms: Sinister, grotesque, eerie, frightening, unpredictable; by Artists: Ray Caesar, Dave McKean, Gris Grimly, Brom, Bill Sienkiewicz; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. @NightCafe Back to top
20. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of Bogeyman; the creature’s appearance: Tall, thin and shrouded in darkness, with a menacing grin and glowing eyes; environment: An abandoned, dark and creepy playroom filled with broken toys and cobwebs; Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Whimsical; Styles: Surrealism, Dark Art, Expressionism; Techniques: Textured brush strokes, Impressionistic lighting, bold colors; Light settings: Dimly lit, eerie and unsettling; Colors: Deep purples, dark blues, fiery reds; Descriptive terms: Sinister, creepy, eerie, haunting, spooky; by Artists: H. R. Giger, Tim Burton, Gris Grimly, Edvard Munch, Zdzisław Beksiński; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
21. Insanely detailed fantasy and whimsical portrait painting of Bogeyman; the creature’s appearance: dark, shrouded in shadows, with a long, twisted nose, jagged teeth, and piercing red eyes, its body is a patchwork of tattered clothing and shadows; Environment: the painting depicts the bogeyman lurking in the corner of a dimly-lit child’s bedroom, with toys scattered around its feet and the moon casting an eerie glow through the window; Genres: Horror, Surrealism, Whimsical Fantasy; Styles: macabre, grotesque, otherworldly; Techniques: bold brush strokes, deep contrast, use of light and shadow; Light settings: low-key, moody, moonlit; Colors: black, red, deep purples and blues; Descriptive terms: creepy, unsettling, haunting, creepy, nightmare-inducing; by Artists: Francis Bacon, H.R. Giger, Tim Burton, Zdzislaw Beksinski, John J. Muth; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
22. A highly detailed and whimsical painting of Gorgon acting in a wild jungle environment; the Gorgon’s appearance: Strong and intimidating, with scales and serpents for hair, yet with a hint of playfulness in her eyes, with snakes for hair, piercing eyes, her gaze fixed forward with an air of power and grace, and a stone-like expression; the jungle’s appearance: lush, vibrant foliage, ancient ruins, and sparkling streams; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Hyper-realism, Expressionism; Techniques: Airbrushing, Glazing, Impasto; Light settings: Sunlit, golden hour; Colors: Green, Gold, Stone; Descriptive terms: Whimsical, Enchanted, Majestic, Unpredictable, Mesmerizing; by Artists: H.R. Giger, Frank Frazetta, Julie Bell, Boris Vallejo, Michael Whelan; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution. Back to top
23. A Surreal portrait of a whimsical Gorgon, with snakes for hair and a stern gaze, amidst a wild, enchanted forest with twisted trees and glowing mushrooms; the Gorgon’s appearance: Strong and intimidating, with scales and serpents for hair, yet with a hint of playfulness in her eyes; Genres: Fantasy, Surrealism; Styles: Whimsical, Gothic, Dark; Techniques: Hyper-realism, Painterly, Glazing; Light settings: Muted and misty, with beams of light shining through the trees; Colors: Deep greens, blues, and purples, with bright pops of pink, orange, and yellow for the glowing mushrooms; Descriptive terms: Enchanted, Intimidating, Playful, Whimsical, Ethereal; by Artists: Liam Peters, Jana Bouc, Wlop, Ruan Jia, Amir Zand; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
24. A highly detailed and whimsical painting of a Gorgon in a wild environment, with intricate details and a fantastical atmosphere. The Gorgon’s appearance is depicted as fearsome, with snakes for hair, stony skin, and piercing gaze. The Gorgon is shown in a dramatic pose, with eyes closed and head tilted back, as if summoning a spell. The wild environment is a dense jungle, with vines and moss-covered trees creating a sense of ancient, primeval beauty.Genres: Surrealism, Fantasy; Styles: Hyperrealism, Symbolism; Techniques: Oil Painting, Digital Painting; Light settings: Mysterious, Enchanted; Colors: Olive Green, Gold, Black, Stone Gray; Descriptive terms: Intricate, Fierce, Mythical, Wild, Enchanted; by Artists: H.R. Giger, Zdzislaw Beksinski, Grzegorz Marszalek, A. J. Santos, Frank Frazetta; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
25. A Insanely Detailed Fantastical and Whimsical Painting of Gorgon; The Gorgon’s appearance: with snakes for hair, stony skin, piercing gaze; Actions: turning a victim to stone with a glance; Wild environment: ancient Greece-inspired ruins and a dark, foreboding forest; Genres: Mythology, Fantasy, Horror; Styles: Surreal, Hyper-realism; Techniques: impasto, tenebrism, chiaroscuro; Light settings: dim and mysterious, with shafts of light illuminating the Gorgon’s face; Colors: muted greens and greys for the forest, warm golden tones for the ruins, contrasting cool blues for the Gorgon’s stone skin; Descriptive terms: eerie, captivating, mysterious, deadly, timeless; by Artists: Tim Anderson, Sergey Arzumanyan, Yigit Koroglu, Dave Rapoza, James Stowe; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, Trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
26. A Surreal portrait of a whimsical Gorgon, with detailed and intricate snakes for hair, set in a dark and mysterious forest. The Gorgon is depicted as having a strong and confident stance, her gaze fixed forward with an air of power and grace. The surrounding forest is alive with otherworldly creatures and eerie foliage, adding to the fantastical and ominous atmosphere of the painting. Genres: Surrealism, Fantasy, Horror; Styles: Hyperrealism, Fine Art; Techniques: Glazing, Grisaille, Impasto; Light settings: Moody, Dramatic; Colors: Deep Greens, Dark Purples, Golds; Descriptive terms: Intricate, Whimsical, Dark, Mysterious, Powerful; by Artists: Zdzislaw Beksinski, Odd Nerdrum, Peter Paul Rubens, Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top
27. A Surreal portrait of a whimsical Gorgon, with detailed and intricate snakes for hair, set in a dark and mysterious forest. The Gorgon is depicted as having a strong and confident stance, her gaze fixed forward with an air of power and grace. The surrounding forest is alive with otherworldly creatures and eerie foliage, adding to the fantastical and ominous atmosphere of the painting. Genres: Surrealism, Fantasy, Horror; Styles: Hyperrealism, Fine Art; Techniques: Glazing, Grisaille, Impasto; Light settings: Moody, Dramatic; Colors: Deep Greens, Dark Purples, Golds; Descriptive terms: Intricate, Whimsical, Dark, Mysterious, Powerful; by Artists: Zdzislaw Beksinski, Odd Nerdrum, Peter Paul Rubens, Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer; 3Delight Unity 3D,3D shading, Unreal Engine 5, 8K 3D, CGSociety, trending on Artstation, 8K resolution Back to top