Style Reference Library
Browse curated art styles and keywords for AI image generation
Impressionism
Loose brushwork emphasizing light and color
impressionist, impressionism, loose brushwork, light play, Monet style
Art Nouveau
Organic curves and decorative elements
art nouveau, organic curves, decorative, alphonse mucha style
Art Deco
Geometric patterns and glamorous 1920s aesthetic
art deco, geometric, 1920s style, glamorous, symmetrical
Surrealism
Dreamlike, impossible imagery
surrealist, surrealism, dreamlike, salvador dali style, impossible
Cubism
Fragmented geometric perspectives
cubist, cubism, geometric shapes, picasso style, fragmented
Pop Art
Bold colors and commercial imagery
pop art, bold colors, andy warhol style, comic book, ben-day dots
Baroque
Dramatic lighting and ornate details
baroque, dramatic, ornate, rich colors, caravaggio style
Renaissance
Classical harmony and realistic proportions
renaissance, classical, leonardo da vinci style, realistic, harmonious
Minimalism
Simple, clean, essential elements only
minimalist, minimal, simple, clean, sparse
Expressionism
Emotional distortion and bold colors
expressionist, expressionism, emotional, distorted, edvard munch style
Concept Art
Professional game and film design art
concept art, digital painting, game art, artstation
Matte Painting
Cinematic environment backgrounds
matte painting, digital matte, environment art, epic landscape
Character Design
Character development and turnarounds
character design, character concept, character sheet, full body
Low Poly
Geometric 3D with visible polygons
low poly, low polygon, geometric 3d, faceted
Voxel Art
3D pixel-like blocky style
voxel art, voxels, 3d pixel art, blocky
Isometric
45-degree perspective view
isometric, isometric view, pixel art isometric, game asset
Flat Design
Clean 2D vector illustration
flat design, flat illustration, 2d, vector style, simple shapes
Glassmorphism
Frosted glass UI aesthetic
glassmorphism, glass effect, frosted glass, transparent, ui design
Portrait Photography
Professional portrait shots
portrait photography, professional portrait, studio portrait, headshot
Street Photography
Candid urban documentation
street photography, candid, urban, documentary style
Fashion Photography
High-end fashion editorial style
fashion photography, editorial, vogue style, high fashion
Product Photography
Clean commercial product shots
product photography, commercial, advertising, clean background
Macro Photography
Extreme close-up detail shots
macro photography, extreme close-up, detailed, microscopic
HDR Photography
Enhanced dynamic range
HDR, high dynamic range, vibrant, detailed shadows and highlights
Film Noir
Dramatic black and white shadows
film noir, black and white, high contrast, dramatic shadows, 1940s
Cinematic
Movie-like visual quality
cinematic, movie still, film grain, anamorphic, widescreen
Anime
Japanese animation style
anime, anime style, japanese animation, manga
Manga
Japanese comic book style
manga, manga style, black and white manga, screentones
Chibi
Cute big-head small-body style
chibi, chibi style, cute, big head, small body, kawaii
Watercolor
Soft watercolor paint effects
watercolor, watercolor painting, soft edges, color bleeding
Oil Painting
Traditional oil paint texture
oil painting, oil on canvas, visible brushstrokes, rich texture
Pencil Sketch
Hand-drawn pencil artwork
pencil sketch, pencil drawing, graphite, hand-drawn, sketch
Ink Wash
Traditional Asian ink painting
ink wash, sumi-e, japanese ink, brush painting
Comic Book
Western comic book aesthetic
comic book style, comic art, marvel style, bold lines, action
Children's Book
Whimsical storybook style
children's book illustration, storybook, whimsical, colorful, friendly
Vintage Poster
Retro advertising aesthetic
vintage poster, retro poster, 1950s, advertising art
Octane Render
High-quality 3D rendering
octane render, 3d render, raytracing, photorealistic 3d
Unreal Engine
Game engine quality render
unreal engine 5, UE5, game engine render, real-time 3d
Blender
Blender 3D software style
blender 3d, blender render, cycles render, 3d modeling
Clay Render
Matte clay material look
clay render, 3d clay, matte material, sculptural
Wireframe
Visible 3D mesh structure
wireframe, 3d wireframe, mesh, technical 3d
Cyberpunk
Neon-lit dystopian future
cyberpunk, neon, futuristic, dystopian, blade runner style
Steampunk
Victorian-era mechanical fantasy
steampunk, victorian, brass, gears, steam-powered
Vaporwave
Retro 80s digital aesthetic
vaporwave, 80s aesthetic, retro, pink and blue, glitch
Cottagecore
Cozy rural countryside aesthetic
cottagecore, pastoral, cozy, rustic, countryside, nature
Dark Fantasy
Gothic grim fantasy
dark fantasy, gothic, ominous, dark souls style, grim
Solarpunk
Eco-friendly optimistic future
solarpunk, sustainable future, green technology, utopian
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What is the Style Reference Library?
This library contains curated art styles, movements, and aesthetic keywords organized by category. Each entry includes descriptive keywords that work well with AI image generators like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E.
Use these style references to quickly find the right keywords for your desired aesthetic. Click any style card to copy its keywords directly to your clipboard.
Style Categories
Art Movements
Classical art movements like Impressionism, Art Nouveau, Surrealism, and Renaissance.
Digital Art
Modern digital styles like concept art, low poly, isometric, and flat design.
Photography
Photography styles including portrait, street, fashion, macro, and cinematic.
Illustration
Traditional illustration styles like anime, watercolor, oil painting, and comic book.
3D & Rendering
3D render styles like Octane, Unreal Engine, Blender, and clay render.
Aesthetics
Visual aesthetics like cyberpunk, steampunk, vaporwave, cottagecore, and solarpunk.
Pro Tip: Combine Styles
Mix styles from different categories for unique results. Try combining an art movement with an aesthetic, like "art nouveau, cyberpunk" or "impressionism, solarpunk" for interesting fusions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all AI generators understand these styles?
Most popular styles work across Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E. However, some specific artist names or render engines may work better in certain platforms.
Should I use all keywords at once?
Not necessarily. Start with the style name and add more keywords if needed. Sometimes just "impressionism" is enough, other times you may want the full descriptor set.
Can I use artist names?
Some AI generators support artist style references like "Monet style" or "Greg Rutkowski style." However, policies around artist names vary by platform and may change.
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