How to generate stunning conceptual landscapes

The Conceptual Landscape Painting prompts showcased a range of styles and techniques, from realistic depictions to abstract interpretations. The artists named spanned centuries and genres, each bringing their own unique perspective to the prompt. The resulting artworks are a testament to the power of the landscape as a starting point for exploring complex ideas and themes.

30 text-to-image prompts for creating sunning conceptual landscapes

  1. A surreal mountain landscape with a glowing red sky and a river flowing through it; Fantasy, Surrealism; Oil, Impasto; Dramatic lighting with heavy shadows; Monochromatic with shades of red and orange; by Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, and Zdzislaw Beksinski; Unreal engine 5.
  2. A futuristic cityscape with towering skyscrapers and flying cars; Science Fiction, Cyberpunk; Digital, Photomanipulation; Neon lighting with high contrast; Monochromatic with shades of blue and purple; by Syd Mead, Simon Stålenhag, and Joshua Smith; Unreal engine 5.
  3. A minimalist desert landscape with a single cactus and a bright yellow sun; Minimalism, Abstract; Watercolor, Ink; Harsh sunlight with stark shadows; Monochromatic with shades of yellow and brown; by Agnes Martin, Donald Judd, and Ellsworth Kelly; Unreal engine 5.
  4. A dreamlike forest landscape with surreal creatures and plants; Fantasy, Surrealism; Digital, Painting; Soft, diffused lighting with a misty atmosphere; Monochromatic with shades of green and purple; by Remedios Varo, Hieronymus Bosch, and Leonora Carrington; Unreal engine 5.
  5. A post-apocalyptic wasteland with ruins and debris scattered throughout; Science Fiction, Dystopian; Mixed Media, Collage; Harsh lighting with high contrast; Monochromatic with shades of gray and brown; by Edward Hopper, Anselm Kiefer, and David Wojnarowicz; Unreal engine 5.
  6. A futuristic cityscape featuring towering skyscrapers and flying vehicles; Cyberpunk, Sci-Fi; Digital, Mixed Media; Neon lighting with a heavy contrast between light and shadow; Vibrant and intense with hues of blue and purple; by Syd Mead, Simon Stalenhag, and Masashi Kishimoto; Unreal engine 5
  7. A surrealist landscape featuring an upside-down tree with roots in the sky; Surrealism, Fantasy; Oil on Canvas, Collage; Low-key lighting with soft shadows; Monochromatic with shades of blue; by Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, and Remedios Varo; Unreal engine 5
  8. A post-apocalyptic wasteland with abandoned ruins and overgrown vegetation; Dystopia, Horror; Charcoal, Ink Wash; Harsh and desolate lighting with strong contrasts; Grayscale with pops of red; by H.R. Giger, Hayao Miyazaki, and Zdzislaw Beksinski; Unreal engine 5
  9. A dreamlike seascape featuring a mermaid on a rock in the middle of a stormy ocean; Fantasy, Mythology; Watercolor, Gouache; Soft, diffused lighting with a warm color palette; Monochromatic with shades of green and blue; by John William Waterhouse, Gustave Moreau, and J.W. Godward; Unreal engine 5
  10. An abstract landscape featuring organic shapes and swirling lines; Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism; Acrylic, Spray Paint; High-key lighting with bold contrasts; Monochromatic with shades of red and orange; by Mark Rothko, Ellsworth Kelly, and Agnes Martin; Unreal engine 5
  11. A surrealistic interpretation of an otherworldly forest with giant, twisted trees and glowing mushrooms; Fantasy, Surrealism; Oil, Digital Painting; Low-key lighting with dramatic shadows; Muted colors with pops of neon; by Salvador Dali, Remedios Varo, and Zdzisław Beksiński; Unreal engine 5
  12. An abstract representation of an urban cityscape with towering skyscrapers and chaotic streets; Abstract, Expressionism; Spray Paint, Mixed Media; High-contrast lighting with neon accents; Bold, primary colors with pops of metallics; by Franz Kline, Jackson Pollock, and Jean-Michel Basquiat; Unreal engine 5
  13. An impressionistic depiction of a serene lake surrounded by rolling hills and vibrant wildflowers; Impressionism, Landscape; Watercolor, Pastel; Soft, diffused lighting with warm tones; Cool, natural colors with pops of yellow and orange; by Claude Monet, J.M.W. Turner, and Georgia O’Keeffe; Unreal engine 5
  14. A futuristic interpretation of a city on Mars with towering structures and flying vehicles; Sci-fi, Futurism; Digital Painting, 3D modeling; High-key lighting with neon accents; Cool, metallic colors with pops of bright orange; by Syd Mead, H.R. Giger, and Alex Ross; Unreal engine 5
  15. A minimalist depiction of a misty forest with sparse trees and a winding path; Minimalism, Landscape; Ink, Charcoal; Soft, natural lighting with cool tones; Black and white with pops of green; by Agnes Martin, Yayoi Kusama, and Hiroshi Sugimoto; Unreal engine 5
  16. A futuristic cityscape with towering skyscrapers and flying cars; Science Fiction, Cyberpunk; Abstract, Minimalism; Digital painting, 3D modeling; Neon lights, Reflections on wet surfaces; Dark and vibrant colors with a focus on blue and purple; by Syd Mead, Simon Stålenhag, and Paul Chadeisson; Unreal engine 5
  17. An otherworldly landscape of a planet with multiple moons in the sky; Science Fiction, Fantasy; Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism; Oil painting, Digital painting; Multiple light sources casting shadows; Cool colors with a focus on green and blue; by H.R. Giger, Zdzisław Beksiński, and Alex Ross; Unreal engine 5
  18. A city engulfed in a thick fog with only the tops of skyscrapers visible; Film Noir, Mystery; Realism, Impressionism; Oil painting, Charcoal drawing; Low-key lighting, Limited color palette with shades of gray; by Edward Hopper, Giorgio de Chirico, and René Magritte; Unreal engine 5
  19. A vast desert landscape with sand dunes and a setting sun casting long shadows; Western, Adventure; Realism, Romanticism; Acrylic painting, Photography; Warm colors with a focus on orange and yellow; Natural lighting, Golden hour; by Frederic Remington, Ansel Adams, and Albert Bierstadt; Unreal engine 5
  20. A dense forest with vibrant fall colors and a winding river running through it; Nature, Landscape; Impressionism, Expressionism; Watercolor painting, Oil painting; Soft lighting, Bright and bold colors with a focus on red and yellow; by Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky, and Vincent van Gogh; Unreal engine 5
  21. A surrealistic painting of a futuristic cityscape; Science Fiction, Surrealism; Digital Painting, Mixed Media; Neon Lighting; Vibrant and Bold Colors; by Salvador Dali, H.R. Giger, and Syd Mead; Unreal engine 5
  22. A highly-detailed drawing of a mountain range with a supernatural twist; Horror, Realism; Pencil, Ink; Stark, Harsh Lighting; Black and White with touches of red; by Caspar David Friedrich, Hokusai, and Edward Gorey; Unreal engine 5
  23. A dreamlike landscape painting of an underwater world; Fantasy, Surrealism; Oil Painting, Acrylic; Soft, Diffused Lighting; Pastel Color Palette; by Remedios Varo, Max Ernst, and Leonora Carrington; Unreal engine 5
  24. A minimalist yet evocative portrait of a solitary tree in a field; Minimalism, Realism; Charcoal, Graphite; Natural Lighting; Black and White with touches of Green; by Giorgio Morandi, Agnes Martin, and Andrew Wyeth; Unreal engine 5
  25. A vibrant, abstract interpretation of a desert landscape at sunset; Abstract, Expressionism; Acrylic, Oil Painting; Warm, Fading Lighting; Bold and Contrasting Colors; by Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, and Georgia O’Keeffe; Unreal engine 5
  26. A surreal abstract landscape with floating islands and twisted trees; Abstract, Surrealism; Oil, Charcoal; Dark, dramatic lighting; Monochromatic with shades of blue; by Salvador Dali, Yves Tanguy, and Zdzislaw Beksinski; Unreal engine 5
  27. An ethereal landscape of a forest bathed in moonlight with a misty atmosphere; Fantasy, Impressionism; Digital, Oil; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of blue and green; by Caspar David Friedrich, Albert Bierstadt, and J.M.W. Turner; Unreal engine 5
  28. A futuristic cityscape that combines elements of nature and technology; Sci-Fi, Surrealism; Digital, Watercolor; Neon, bright lighting; Vibrant and bold colors; by Syd Mead, Hiroshi Nagai, and Justin Cherry; Unreal engine 5
  29. A dreamlike landscape of a desert oasis with vibrant colors and a surreal atmosphere; Fantasy, Surrealism; Acrylic, Oil; Warm, golden lighting; Monochromatic with shades of orange and pink; by Max Ernst, Rene Magritte, and Leonora Carrington; Unreal engine 5
  30. An abstract expressionist landscape with bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors, depicting a sense of energy and movement; Abstract, Expressionism; Acrylic, Oil; Bright and bold lighting; Colorful with shades of red and yellow; by Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and Helen Frankenthaler; Unreal engine 5