Process-Based Conceptual Painting emphasizes the process of creating the artwork over the final result, allowing artists to explore a deliberate and systematic approach to painting. From realistic landscapes to surreal abstracts, the prompts created showcase the diversity of this style and its potential to challenge traditional notions of art. With modifiers including art genres, styles, mediums, lighting settings, and color settings, the prompts offer a unique opportunity for artists to create stunning works that embody the process of their creation.

30 text-to-image prompts for Process-Based Conceptual Painting

1. An abstract painting of a stormy sea with crashing waves; Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism; In the style of Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Oil, Acrylic, or Encaustic; Dramatic, high-contrast lighting; Monochromatic with shades of blue and gray; by Helen Frankenthaler, Agnes Martin, and Cy Twombly; Unreal engine 5
2. A surreal painting of a bird flying through a forest made of geometric shapes; Surrealism, Geometric Abstraction; In the style of Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Digital, Acrylic; Dappled, diffuse lighting; Vibrant and contrasting colors; by Salvador Dali, Kazimir Malevich, and Wassily Kandinsky; Unreal engine 5
3. A mixed media painting of a cityscape at sunset; Urban, Mixed Media; In the style of Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Watercolor, Ink, and Collage; Warm, golden lighting; Vibrant and bold colors; by Gerhard Richter, Richard Diebenkorn, and David Hockney; Unreal engine 5
4. A portrait of a woman with flowing hair; Portraiture, Figurative; In the style of Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Charcoal, Graphite; Soft, natural lighting; Black and white with subtle shades of gray; by Alice Neel, Jenny Saville, and Chuck Close; Unreal engine 5
5. A painting of a field of sunflowers; Impressionism, Post-Impressionism; In the style of Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Oil, Pastel; Bright, sunny lighting; Vibrant and contrasting colors; by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Edvard Munch; Unreal engine 5
6. A mixed-media abstract piece inspired by a surreal dream featuring a flock of flying fish and a castle made of clouds; Abstract, Surrealism; Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Mixed-media, Collage; Bright, colorful lighting with high contrast; Vibrant and bold color scheme with blue and pink hues; by Salvador Dali, Yayoi Kusama, and Jean-Michel Basquiat; Unreal engine 5
7. A digital portrait of a person made up of geometric shapes and patterns; Digital Art, Abstract; Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Digital Painting, Vector Art; Minimalist, high-contrast lighting; Black and white with pops of bright colors; by Piet Mondrian, Kazimir Malevich, and Ellsworth Kelly; Unreal engine 5
8. An oil painting of a stormy ocean with waves crashing against a rocky shore; Landscape, Realism; Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Oil Painting, Impasto; Dramatic, moody lighting with strong shadows; Cool-toned color palette with blues and greys; by J.M.W. Turner, Ivan Aivazovsky, and Winslow Homer; Unreal engine 5
9. An acrylic painting of a bustling city street scene with people walking and cars zooming by; Urban, Impressionism; Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Acrylic Painting, Impressionistic Brushstrokes; Bright, sunny lighting with warm tones; Colorful with bold brushstrokes and loose composition; by Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, and Edward Hopper; Unreal engine 5
10. A charcoal drawing of a still life arrangement of objects, including a vase of flowers and a bowl of fruit; Still Life, Realism; Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Charcoal Drawing, Blending Techniques; Soft, diffused lighting with subtle shadows; Monochromatic with shades of grey and white; by Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse, and Giorgio Morandi; Unreal engine 5
11. A mixed media collage of a cityscape skyline at night, using various textures and patterns to depict the buildings and lights; Urban, Abstract; Mixed Media, Collage; Neon lighting with contrasting dark shadows; Monochromatic with bright pops of color; by Romare Bearden, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jean-Michel Basquiat; Unreal engine 5
12. An acrylic painting of a tropical rainforest scene, with vibrant foliage and wildlife, and a focus on the abstract shapes and patterns found in nature; Nature, Abstract; Acrylic, Impressionism; Natural lighting with dappled sunlight and shadows; Multicolored with bold, contrasting hues; by Henri Rousseau, Frida Kahlo, and Wassily Kandinsky; Unreal engine 5
13. A digital painting of a futuristic city skyline, emphasizing the use of negative space and geometric shapes to create a sense of depth and perspective; Futuristic, Abstract; Digital Painting, Graphic Design; Neon lighting with dark, moody shadows; Monochromatic with bold, contrasting highlights; by Piet Mondrian, Kazimir Malevich, and Frank Stella; Unreal engine 5
14. A charcoal drawing of a solitary figure standing on a desolate beach at sunset, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow and the texture of the sand and waves; Solitude, Realism; Charcoal, Sketching; Golden hour lighting with warm, glowing hues; Monochromatic with subtle variations in value; by Edward Hopper, Caspar David Friedrich, and Andrew Wyeth; Unreal engine 5
15. An oil painting of a dramatic stormy sky over a rugged mountain range, emphasizing the use of texture and contrast to depict the power and energy of the natural world; Nature, Realism; Oil Painting, Impressionism; Stormy lighting with dramatic contrast between light and dark; Monochromatic with subtle variations in hue and saturation; by J.M.W. Turner, Albert Bierstadt, and Georgia O’Keeffe; Unreal engine 5
16. A charcoal drawing of a stormy sea with a lighthouse in the distance; Realism, Expressionism; Charcoal, Ink; Low key lighting with strong contrasts; Monochromatic with shades of blue and grey; by J.M.W. Turner, Edward Hopper, and Käthe Kollwitz; Unreal engine 5
17. A mixed media painting of a bustling cityscape with towering skyscrapers at night; Urban, Impressionism; Watercolor, Acrylic, Ink; High contrast lighting with strong shadows; Bright and vivid colors with a neon effect; by Edward Hopper, David Hockney, and Leonid Afremov; Unreal engine 5
18. An oil painting of a serene forest in autumn with golden leaves falling to the ground; Nature, Realism; Oil, Brush; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of yellow, orange and brown; by Claude Monet, John Constable, and Gustav Klimt; Unreal engine 5
19. A mixed media painting of a fantastical creature with features of different animals; Fantasy, Surrealism; Watercolor, Ink, Digital; High key lighting with pastel colors; Multi-colored with a dream-like effect; by Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, and Hieronymus Bosch; Unreal engine 5
20. A portrait of a young girl with a sad expression holding a red balloon; Realism, Minimalism; Graphite, Charcoal; Soft, diffused lighting with a shadow over the face; Monochromatic with shades of grey and red; by Edward Hopper, Banksy, and Lucian Freud; Unreal engine 5
21. A large, abstract expressionist painting featuring bold, sweeping brushstrokes in shades of blue and green; Abstract Expressionism, Color Field Painting; in the style of Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Oil on canvas; Bright, natural lighting; Cool, analogous colors; by Jackson Pollock, Helen Frankenthaler, and Mark Rothko; Unreal engine 5
22. An otherworldly landscape featuring floating islands, glowing crystals, and a vibrant sky; Fantasy, Surrealism; in the style of Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Digital painting, 3D modeling; Warm, ethereal lighting; Bold, complementary colors; by Salvador Dali, Yayoi Kusama, and Zdzisław Beksiński; Unreal engine 5
23. A portrait of a musician playing an instrument in a jazz club, with dynamic lines and bold colors; Jazz, Music, Portraiture; in the style of Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Acrylic on canvas; Warm, low-key lighting; Bold, contrasting colors; by Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, and Frida Kahlo; Unreal engine 5
24. A still life of a vase of flowers on a table, with loose brushstrokes and a bright color palette; Impressionism, Post-Impressionism; in the style of Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Oil on canvas; Soft, diffused lighting; Bright, vibrant colors; by Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Pierre Bonnard; Unreal engine 5
25. A street scene in a bustling city at night, with neon lights and reflections; Cityscape, Nightlife; in the style of Process-Based Conceptual Painting; Digital painting; Moody, dramatic lighting; Cool, neon colors; by Edward Hopper, Toulouse-Lautrec, and David Hockney; Unreal engine 5
26. A vibrant abstract representation of the Aurora Borealis over a mountainous landscape; Abstract, Nature; Expressionism, Abstractionism; Oil, Acrylic; Dark, Mysterious lighting; Bright, contrasting colors; by Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and Wassily Kandinsky; Unreal engine 5
27. An ethereal watercolor portrait of a mythical sea creature in its underwater kingdom; Fantasy, Portrait; Surrealism, Expressionism; Watercolor, Ink; Underwater, Oceanic lighting; Blue, Green, and Purple hues; by Salvador Dali, H.R. Giger, and Gustav Klimt; Unreal engine 5
28. An abstract interpretation of a bustling cityscape at night, illuminated by the glow of neon lights; Abstract, Cityscape; Expressionism, Futurism; Oil, Spray Paint; Vibrant, neon lighting; Bold, contrasting colors; by Franz Kline, Keith Haring, and Gerhard Richter; Unreal engine 5
29. A conceptual painting of a woman dancing, capturing the fluidity and grace of her movements; Conceptual, Figurative; Impressionism, Postmodernism; Acrylic, Pastels; Soft, natural lighting; Pale, muted colors; by Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Cindy Sherman; Unreal engine 5
30. An abstract depiction of a galaxy far, far away, with swirling masses of gas and dust forming new stars; Abstract, Space; Abstractionism, Futurism; Oil, Enamel; Cosmic, otherworldly lighting; Bold, contrasting colors; by Kazimir Malevich, Barnett Newman, and Yayoi Kusama; Unreal engine 5