This collection of 30 prompts showcases the power of art to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainability. From vibrant abstracts to realistic depictions of the natural world, these prompts explore a range of themes, including climate change, pollution, and deforestation. Artists are encouraged to experiment with different styles, mediums, and techniques to convey their concerns and inspire viewers to take action towards environmental protection and conservation. The prompts are inspired by the works of famous artists such as Frida Kahlo, Banksy, and Ansel Adams, and seek to encourage artists to follow in their footsteps in using their talent to advocate for a better world. With these prompts, artists can use their creativity to inspire change and contribute to the global conversation on environmental activism.

30 text-to-image prompts for creating inspiring eco-activism paintings

1. A realistic oil painting of a dying coral reef due to climate change; Environmental destruction, Climate change; Realism, Impressionism; Oil paint, Mixed media; Underwater lighting, low contrast; Monochromatic with shades of blue and green; by David Hockney, Zaria Forman, and Alexis Rockman; Unreal engine 5
2. An abstract painting of a polluted river with plastic debris and oil spills; Pollution, Water crisis; Abstract Expressionism, Pop art; Acrylic, Collage; Harsh, direct lighting; Monochromatic with shades of gray and black; by Anselm Kiefer, Claes Oldenburg, and Hannah Höch; Unreal engine 5
3. A mixed media painting of a city skyline in the midst of a smog-filled atmosphere; Air pollution, Urbanization; Realism, Surrealism; Mixed media, Digital art; Muted, atmospheric lighting; Monochromatic with shades of gray and brown; by Edward Burtynsky, Banksy, and Michael Kenna; Unreal engine 5
4. A series of impressionist paintings of different animals affected by deforestation; Deforestation, Habitat loss; Impressionism, Realism; Watercolor, Gouache; Natural lighting, Bright and colorful; Monochromatic with shades of green and brown; by John James Audubon, Henri Rousseau, and Franz Marc; Unreal engine 5
5. A surrealistic painting of a post-apocalyptic world where nature reclaims the abandoned cities; Nature, Apocalyptic; Surrealism, Pop art; Oil paint, Digital art; Muted, eerie lighting; Monochromatic with shades of green and gray; by Salvador Dali, Edward Hopper, and Yves Tanguy; Unreal engine 5
6. A dramatic painting of a melting glacier, with dark blues and purples representing the ice melting into the sea; Environmental crisis; Abstract expressionism, Realism; Oil on canvas, mixed media; Soft, natural light; Cool, icy blues and purples with hints of bright white; by Anselm Kiefer, Edward Burtynsky, and Zaria Forman; Unreal engine 5
7. An abstract painting depicting the impact of pollution on marine life, with bold brushstrokes of blues, greens, and grays; Ocean pollution; Abstract expressionism, Color field; Acrylic, mixed media; Bright, natural light; Bold colors with dark, ominous undertones; by Mark Rothko, Helen Frankenthaler, and Jackson Pollock; Unreal engine 5
8. A portrait of a majestic elephant with a background of smog and pollution, emphasizing the importance of wildlife conservation; Conservation; Realism, Impressionism; Watercolor, Gouache; Soft, diffused lighting; Earthy colors with a pop of blue; by David Shepherd, John Banovich, and Mary Whyte; Unreal engine 5
9. A powerful painting of a forest fire, using bold brushstrokes and vivid reds, oranges, and yellows to convey the destructive power of wildfires; Forest fires; Impressionism, Expressionism; Oil on canvas, mixed media; Warm, intense lighting; Vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows with smoky grays and blacks; by J.M.W. Turner, Claude Monet, and Georgia O’Keeffe; Unreal engine 5
10. A surreal painting of a city submerged in water, representing the effects of rising sea levels due to climate change, with muted blues, grays, and greens; Climate change; Surrealism, Abstract expressionism; Watercolor, mixed media; Dim, moody lighting; Muted blues, grays, and greens with hints of brighter colors; by Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, and Joan Miro; Unreal engine 5
11. A mixed media painting of a coral reef in danger due to ocean acidification; Environmental activism, Surrealism; Watercolor, Ink; Underwater, illuminated by natural light; Bright and contrasting with pops of neon; by Salvador Dali, Banksy, and Yayoi Kusama; Unreal engine 5
12. A realistic oil painting of a polluted river in an industrial area; Environmental conservation, Realism; Oil on canvas, Palette knife; Dimly lit, with artificial light sources; Cool-toned with muted colors; by Edward Hopper, Ansel Adams, and Thomas Cole; Unreal engine 5
13. A post-apocalyptic cityscape in which nature is slowly reclaiming abandoned buildings and infrastructure; Environmental restoration, Futurism; Digital painting, 3D modeling; Dystopian, with neon lighting accents; Muted with pops of green and brown; by Syd Mead, Edward Burtynsky, and HR Giger; Unreal engine 5
14. An abstract painting representing the impact of climate change on sea levels; Environmental activism, Abstract Expressionism; Acrylic, Mixed media; Bright, with bold contrasting colors; Cool-toned with blue and green shades; by Jackson Pollock, Wassily Kandinsky, and Mark Rothko; Unreal engine 5
15. A series of portraits depicting indigenous people and their relationship with the natural world; Environmental conservation, Portraiture; Oil on canvas, Glazing; Natural lighting, with highlights and shadows; Earthy tones with bright pops of color; by Frida Kahlo, George Catlin, and Howard Terpning; Unreal engine 5
16. An oil painting of a coral reef bleached by climate change, with a school of fish swimming through the damaged ecosystem; Environmental Awareness, Marine Life; Realism, Impressionism; Oil paint, Acrylic; Bright and contrasty lighting; Blue and orange color scheme; by John Dyer, Wyland, and Tiffany Bozic; Unreal engine 5
17. A mixed media piece featuring a city skyline with smokestacks emitting toxic fumes, overlaid with vibrant green foliage and wildlife that has adapted to city living; Urban Ecology, Pollution; Abstract Expressionism, Street Art; Spray paint, Collage; High-contrast and moody lighting; Black, white, and neon color scheme; by Blu, Banksy, and Ai Weiwei; Unreal engine 5
18. A digital illustration of a woman carrying a reusable grocery bag while walking through a sea of plastic waste on the beach; Plastic Pollution, Environmentalism; Minimalism, Pop Art; Digital art, Vector illustration; Soft and natural lighting; Pastel color palette; by Shepard Fairey, Jenny Holzer, and Mary Iverson; Unreal engine 5
19. A watercolor landscape of a forest fire, with charred trees and wildlife fleeing the flames; Wildfire Prevention, Forest Conservation; Realism, Impressionism; Watercolor, Ink; Warm and fiery lighting; Earthy color palette with pops of red and orange; by Ansel Adams, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Darren Waterston; Unreal engine 5
20. An acrylic painting of a wind farm at sunset, with turbines spinning against a vibrant orange sky; Renewable Energy, Sustainability; Realism, Post-Impressionism; Acrylic, Palette knife; Soft and diffuse lighting; Warm and cool color palette with pops of yellow and blue; by David Hockney, Vincent van Gogh, and Albert Bierstadt; Unreal engine 5
21. A surrealistic depiction of a city skyline gradually transforming into a forest; Surrealism; Oil on canvas; Dim, hazy lighting; Vibrant greens, grays, and blues; by Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, and Remedios Varo; Unreal Engine 5
22. A realistic oil painting of a humpback whale swimming in a sea of plastic waste; Realism; Oil on canvas; Bright, natural lighting; Shades of blue and gray with scattered plastic debris; by Wyland, Robert Wyland, and Brian Skerry; Unreal Engine 5
23. A mixed media collage featuring the effects of deforestation on wildlife habitats; Mixed media; Collage; Natural, bright lighting; Earth tones with pops of vibrant green; by Mark Dion, Alexis Rockman, and Edward Burtynsky; Unreal Engine 5
24. An abstract painting of melting glaciers and rising sea levels; Abstract Expressionism; Acrylic on canvas; Soft, diffused lighting; Cool blues and grays with accents of bright orange; by Jackson Pollock, Helen Frankenthaler, and Willem de Kooning; Unreal Engine 5
25. A pop art-inspired painting of a polluted beach scene with discarded plastic bottles and containers; Pop Art; Spray paint and acrylic on canvas; Bright, vivid lighting; Bold colors with emphasis on yellows and blues; by Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, and Andy Warhol; Unreal Engine 5
26. An oil painting of a coral reef in danger of dying due to ocean acidification; Environmental conservation, Climate change; Realism, Impressionism; Oil paint, Charcoal; Bright and clear lighting; Vibrant blues, oranges, and yellows; by David Hockney, Winslow Homer, and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye; Unreal engine 5
27. A mixed media painting of a city skyline with industrial smokestacks releasing pollution into the air; Pollution, Urbanization; Abstract, Expressionism; Acrylic, Collage; Dim and smoggy lighting; Monochromatic with shades of grey and black; by Diego Rivera, Kara Walker, and Barbara Kruger; Unreal engine 5
28. A watercolor painting of a forest affected by deforestation, with animals fleeing their habitats; Deforestation, Wildlife conservation; Realism, Watercolor; Watercolor, Pencil; Soft and natural lighting; Green and brown shades with pops of bright colors; by John James Audubon, Beatrix Potter, and Andrew Wyeth; Unreal engine 5
29. An acrylic painting of a farmer’s market with locally grown produce and reusable bags; Sustainable living, Agriculture; Impressionism, Pop art; Acrylic, Spray paint; Bright and natural lighting; Colorful and bold with contrasting hues; by Frida Kahlo, Wayne Thiebaud, and Banksy; Unreal engine 5
30. A mixed media painting of a beach littered with plastic waste and marine animals trapped in it; Ocean pollution, Marine conservation; Surrealism, Abstract expressionism; Oil paint, found objects; Muted and gloomy lighting; Blue and grey shades with contrasting bright colors; by Yayoi Kusama, René Magritte, and Mark Bradford; Unreal engine 5