How to create stunning images of surreal worlds

Enter a world beyond imagination with these 30 stunning art prompts. From mythical creatures to impossible architecture, each prompt is designed to inspire artists to create breathtaking images using Unreal Engine 5 and hyper-realistic techniques. Incorporating a range of genres, styles, mediums, lighting and color settings, these prompts challenge artists to unleash their creativity and explore the limits of their imagination. With these prompts,artists can produce award-winning masterpieces with photorealistic and volumetric lighting, full-color HDR, and ultra-detailed 16K resolution. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, these surreal worlds will transport you to another dimension and inspire you to create something truly extraordinary.

30 Mind-Blowing text-to-image AI Art prompts

  1. An ultra-detailed image of a majestic dragon soaring over an endless ocean; fantasy, surrealism; realistic, painterly, impressionistic; oil painting, digital art; dramatic lighting with a warm color palette; by Jody Bergsma, John Howe, and Frank Frazetta; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  2. An ultra-detailed image of an underwater city bustling with life and activity; science fiction, surrealism; photorealistic, cyberpunk, futuristic; digital art, watercolor; neon lighting with a blue and green color scheme; by Syd Mead, Simon Stålenhag, and HR Giger; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  3. An ultra-detailed image of a floating island shrouded in mist with a magnificent castle atop it; fantasy, surrealism; realistic, impressionistic, romantic; acrylic painting, 3D rendering; soft lighting with a pastel color palette; by Alan Lee, Gustave Doré, and Thomas Kinkade; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  4. An ultra-detailed image of a futuristic cityscape with towering skyscrapers, neon lights, and flying cars; Cyberpunk; Photorealism, Hyperrealism; Digital painting, 3D modeling; Cinematic lighting with vibrant neon colors; High contrast, monochromatic with neon accents; by Simon Stalenhag, Beeple, and Alex Roman; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  5. An ultra-detailed image of a majestic phoenix rising from the ashes; Fantasy, Mythology; Realism, Impressionism; Oil painting, Digital painting; Warm, golden lighting with deep shadows; Monochromatic with gold accents; by John Howe, Daniel Dociu, and Brom; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  6. An ultra-detailed image of a mystical forest with glowing mushrooms and mythical creatures; Fantasy, Surrealism; Expressionism, Pointillism; Watercolor painting, Digital painting; Soft, diffuse lighting with cool hues; Monochromatic with blue-green accents; by Hayao Miyazaki, Remedios Varo, and Yayoi Kusama; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  7. An ultra-detailed image of a giant, glowing jellyfish floating in a dark, mystical sea; abstract art; surrealism; acrylic paint, glazing techniques; dim, blue underwater lighting; iridescent color scheme; by James Jean, Lisa Yuskavage, and Salvador Dali; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  8. An ultra-detailed image of a city made entirely of crystal, reflecting a rainbow of colors; futuristic art; photorealism; digital 3D modeling, rendering techniques; neon lighting; iridescent color scheme; by Alex Roman, David McLeod, and Janusz Jurek; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  9. An ultra-detailed image of a towering, otherworldly creature made of swirling clouds and lightning; fantasy art; impressionism; watercolor and ink wash; stormy, purple and blue lighting; ethereal color scheme; by John Jude Palencar, Rebecca Yanovskaya, and Zdzislaw Beksinski; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  10. An ultra-detailed image of a floating cityscape, where buildings are stacked and twisted in impossible ways; incorporating elements of futuristic architecture, cyberpunk and fantasy; painted with acrylic on canvas using a bold, vibrant color palette and dynamic brush strokes; lit by a pink and purple neon glow that casts long, eerie shadows; by Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry, and Hayao Miyazaki; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5.
  11. An ultra-detailed image of a giant mechanical octopus terrorizing a steampunk metropolis; blending elements of steampunk, fantasy and sci-fi; created using digital painting techniques with a monochromatic color scheme of sepia tones; lit by flickering gas lamps that cast deep shadows on the cobblestone streets; by H.R. Giger, Syd Mead, and Jules Verne; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5.
  12. An ultra-detailed image of a beautiful mermaid lounging on a rocky shore, surrounded by bioluminescent sea creatures; incorporating elements of fantasy, marine life and art nouveau; painted with watercolors on fine paper using a soft, dreamy color palette and delicate brushwork; lit by the soft light of a full moon, casting a blue glow on the tranquil ocean waves; by Alphonse Mucha, Gustav Klimt, and Hokusai; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5.
  13. An ultra-detailed image of a majestic dragon resting on a mountaintop; fantasy; realistic; oil painting; dramatic lighting; warm tones; by John Howe, Justin Gerard, and Donato Giancola; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  14. An ultra-detailed image of a giant jellyfish floating in a bioluminescent underwater cave; abstract; surrealistic; digital painting; ethereal lighting; cool colors; by Android Jones, David McLeod, and James Gilleard; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  15. An ultra-detailed image of an otherworldly cityscape with levitating buildings and flying vehicles; sci-fi; futuristic; mixed media; neon lighting; vibrant colors; by Simon Stalenhag, Syd Mead, and Alex Ross; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  16. An ultra-detailed image of a mystical forest glade with a fairy queen; Fantasy, Nature; Realism, Romanticism; Oil painting, Watercolor; Soft, warm sunlight filtering through leaves; Muted greens with pops of bright color; by Alan Lee, John William Waterhouse, and Arthur Rackham; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5.
  17. An ultra-detailed image of a futuristic cityscape with flying cars and towering skyscrapers; Science Fiction, Cyberpunk; Realism, Futurism; Digital painting, Matte painting; Neon lights and holographic advertisements; Vibrant, saturated colors with high contrast; by Simon Stålenhag, Syd Mead, and Masamune Shirow; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5.
  18. An ultra-detailed image of an otherworldly underwater cavern with luminescent sea creatures; Science Fiction, Nature; Realism, Surrealism; Oil painting, Photorealism; Bioluminescent lighting with deep shadows; Cool blues and greens with hints of neon; by H. R. Giger, James Cameron, and Zdzisław Beksiński; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5.
  19. An ultra-detailed image of a mysterious underwater city inhabited by mermaids; Fantasy, Steampunk; Realism, Romanticism; Watercolor, Digital painting; Cool, blue-green lighting with sunbeams filtering through the water; Monochromatic with metallic accents; by Lois van Baarle, Ian McQue, and Anna Steinbauer; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  20. An ultra-detailed image of a futuristic space station hovering over a red giant planet; Science Fiction, Cyberpunk; Realism, Surrealism; Oil painting, 3D rendering; Cold, fluorescent lighting with a hint of red; High-contrast with neon accents; by Simon Stålenhag, Josan Gonzalez, and Kilian Eng; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  21. An ultra-detailed image of a magical forest filled with glowing, bioluminescent creatures; Fantasy, Nature; Impressionism, Expressionism; Acrylic painting, Digital painting; Warm, soft lighting with firefly-like glows; Multicolored with glowing accents; by James Gurney, Robin Mead, and Hayao Miyazaki; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  22. An ultra-detailed image of a magical forest filled with glowing mushrooms, fireflies, and unicorns; Fantasy, Surrealism; Impressionism, Pointillism, Digital painting; Soft and warm lighting with dappled sunlight filtering through the trees; Cool and pastel color palette with pops of neon; by Hayao Miyazaki, Lisa Falzon, and Sam Spratt; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  23. An ultra-detailed image of a futuristic city with towering skyscrapers and flying cars; Cyberpunk, Sci-fi; Realism, Photorealism; Digital painting, 3D rendering; Neon and fluorescent lighting with heavy rain and fog; High contrast color scheme with pops of neon; by Syd Mead, Simon Stalenhag, and Maciej Kuciara; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  24. An ultra-detailed image of a giant sea serpent emerging from the depths of the ocean; Mythology, Surrealism; Realism, Romanticism, Watercolor painting; Underwater lighting with rays of sunlight filtering through the water; Blue-green color palette with pops of iridescent colors; by Gustave Doré, Harry Clarke, and Katsushika Hokusai; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  25. An ultra-detailed image of a colossal stone golem emerging from a mountain; Fantasy, Surrealism; Realism, Neo-classicism; Sculpture, 3D modeling; Harsh, dim lighting with subtle blue hues; Monochromatic with hints of blue and green; by Ian McQue, Carlos Huante, and Paul Gerrard; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  26. An ultra-detailed image of a mythical sea serpent coiled around a sunken pirate ship; Fantasy, Mythology; Impressionism, Expressionism; Watercolor, Digital painting; Bright, oceanic lighting with refracted sunlight; Cool, muted blues and greens with pops of gold and red; by Ken Wong, Craig Mullins, and James Gurney; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  27. An ultra-detailed image of an otherworldly forest with glowing, bioluminescent flora and fauna; Fantasy, Sci-fi; Impressionism, Surrealism; Acrylic painting, Matte painting; Ethereal, moody lighting with neon accents; Monochromatic with neon greens and purples; by Chris Ryniak, Simon Stålenhag, and Kilian Eng; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  28. An ultra-detailed image of a mystical underwater kingdom with a giant octopus guarding the entrance; Fantasy, Surrealism; Impressionism, Pointillism; Watercolor, Digital painting; Bioluminescent blue-green lighting; Cool, calming blue-green color palette with pops of bright coral; by Esao Andrews, James Gurney, and Zdzislaw Beksinski; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  29. An ultra-detailed image of an enchanted forest with a towering treehouse and a majestic unicorn grazing nearby; Fantasy, Surrealism; Realism, Romanticism; Oil painting, Acrylic painting; Soft, ethereal lighting with dappled sunlight filtering through the trees; Muted, earthy color palette with pops of bright flowers; by Rob Gonsalves, Thomas Kinkade, and Stephanie Pui-Mun Law; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5
  30. An ultra-detailed image of an otherworldly landscape with floating mountains and a glowing crystal cave; Fantasy, Science Fiction; Impressionism, Expressionism; Digital painting, Matte painting; Mysterious, ambient lighting with aurora borealis; Monochromatic with iridescent accents; by Michael Kutsche, Simon Stålenhag, and Syd Mead; surrealism intricate Unreal engine 5