105 AI Art Prompts Using a Reference Image
AI art allows you to transform a single reference image into limitless creative variations. Using “use reference image” in your prompts ensures that the identity, face, or subject remains consistent while experimenting with different artistic, cinematic, futuristic, or fantasy styles.
This master collection contains 105 detailed AI art prompts you can directly copy-paste into MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, DALL·E, or any AI image generator. Every prompt now uses “use reference image” for perfect consistency.
📸 Photography & Realism Prompts
- 1. Ultra-realistic studio portrait of **use reference image**, captured with an 85mm DSLR lens, softbox diffused lighting, hyper-detailed skin texture, high contrast clarity, professional photography style.
- 2. Natural candid street photo of **use reference image**, shallow depth of field, blurred urban background, cinematic tones, bokeh lights behind, casual realism.
- 3. Black-and-white editorial portrait of **use reference image**, high contrast, dramatic lighting, sharp textures, vintage Leica camera feel, Vogue magazine style.
- 4. Moody cinematic portrait of **use reference image**, Rembrandt lighting with shadows across face, high detail, dramatic storytelling mood.
- 5. Vintage Polaroid photograph of **use reference image**, warm faded colors, subtle film grain, slightly overexposed edges, retro aesthetic.
- 6. Golden hour portrait of **use reference image**, glowing sun rays behind, soft rim light on hair, warm skin tones, dreamy cinematic feel.
- 7. HDR hyper-detailed close-up of **use reference image**, every pore and texture visible, razor-sharp focus, photorealistic realism.
- 8. Rainy street night photo of **use reference image**, neon reflections on wet ground, umbrella overhead, cinematic cyber-noir mood.
- 9. Fashion photoshoot of **use reference image**, vibrant colorful backdrop, studio strobe lighting, editorial glam look.
- 10. Low-key dramatic portrait of **use reference image**, single spotlight, deep shadows, high mood intensity.
- 11. Dreamy pastel-toned portrait of **use reference image**, soft glowing light, matte finish, film grain.
- 12. Editorial magazine cover photo of **use reference image**, bold typography placement, stylish fashion look, dramatic pose.
- 13. Neon-lit night city portrait of **use reference image**, glowing bokeh lights behind, cinematic Blade Runner mood.
- 14. Rustic countryside portrait of **use reference image**, natural sunlight, old farmhouse background, earthy warm tones.
- 15. Paparazzi flash photo of **use reference image**, harsh light, candid pose, urban celebrity vibe.
🎨 Artistic & Painting Prompts
- 16. Renaissance oil painting of **use reference image**, dramatic brushstrokes, Caravaggio lighting, historical artistic masterpiece.
- 17. Impressionist style painting of **use reference image**, soft pastel brush strokes, Monet-inspired dreamlike quality.
- 18. Abstract colorful art portrait of **use reference image**, swirling bold brush strokes, chaotic modern art style.
- 19. Hyper-realistic digital painting of **use reference image**, flawless details, cinematic glow, artstation trending.
- 20. Charcoal sketch of **use reference image**, rich shading, monochrome realism, traditional drawing style.
- 21. Watercolor painting of **use reference image**, soft flowing colors, bleeding edges, pastel mood.
- 22. Pencil sketch portrait of **use reference image**, highly detailed line art, classic graphite shading.
- 23. Comic book pop art portrait of **use reference image**, bold ink outlines, halftone dots, vivid color palette.
- 24. Graffiti mural art of **use reference image**, vibrant spray paint textures on urban brick wall.
- 25. Japanese sumi-e ink wash portrait of **use reference image**, black brush strokes, minimalist Zen style.
- 26. Futuristic glitch art portrait of **use reference image**, neon distortions, fragmented digital pixels.
- 27. Fantasy RPG style illustration of **use reference image**, armor, medieval background, epic mood.
- 28. 3D Pixar animation style portrait of **use reference image**, big expressive eyes, stylized cartoon design.
- 29. Paper cut-out art version of **use reference image**, layered textures, collage aesthetic.
- 30. 1980s synthwave neon style portrait of **use reference image**, glowing grid, vaporwave background.
🎬 Cinematic & Movie Poster Prompts
- 31. Film noir style portrait of **use reference image**, cigarette smoke, fedora hat, dramatic shadows.
- 32. Bollywood movie poster of **use reference image**, vibrant colors, cinematic typography, dramatic flair.
- 33. Hollywood cinematic close-up of **use reference image**, anamorphic lens flares, ultra-HD clarity.
- 34. Cyberpunk city portrait of **use reference image**, neon glow, holograms in background, futuristic vibe.
- 35. Sci-fi astronaut version of **use reference image**, cosmic nebula backdrop, glowing helmet visor reflection.
- 36. Medieval knight version of **use reference image**, detailed armor, castle in background.
- 37. Horror movie poster of **use reference image**, eerie lighting, shadowy background, sinister glow.
- 38. Thriller poster of **use reference image**, red emergency light glow, intense eyes, dramatic typography.
- 39. Romantic candlelight portrait of **use reference image**, warm glowing ambience, intimate setting.
- 40. Superhero comic style portrait of **use reference image**, bold costume, glowing aura, epic pose.
- 41. Samurai epic style portrait of **use reference image**, traditional armor, Japanese temple background.
- 42. 1940s mafia gangster version of **use reference image**, pinstripe suit, smoky speakeasy atmosphere.
- 43. Post-apocalyptic wasteland version of **use reference image**, dust, broken city, survival gear.
- 44. Steampunk Victorian portrait of **use reference image**, gears, brass goggles, mechanical design.
- 45. Anime cinematic wide-shot portrait of **use reference image**, glowing eyes, fantasy background.
🌍 Cultural & Traditional Prompts
- 46. Traditional Indian attire portrait of **use reference image**, royal sherwani, golden embroidery, cultural backdrop.
- 47. Japanese kimono portrait of **use reference image**, cherry blossom background, serene atmosphere.
- 48. Arabian desert style portrait of **use reference image**, keffiyeh scarf, sand dunes, golden sunset.
- 49. African tribal painted portrait of **use reference image**, symbolic patterns, earthy tones.
- 50. Native American ceremonial portrait of **use reference image**, feathered headdress, natural forest.
- 51. Día de los Muertos skull-painted portrait of **use reference image**, Mexican cultural celebration.
- 52. Medieval European knight portrait of **use reference image**, gothic cathedral backdrop.
- 53. Ancient Chinese emperor portrait of **use reference image**, dragon robe, golden throne.
- 54. Hawaiian tropical beach portrait of **use reference image**, floral shirt, sunset waves.
- 55. Greek philosopher statue version of **use reference image**, marble sculpture, ancient temple setting.
- 56. Viking warrior portrait of **use reference image**, fur cloak, axe, snowy landscape.
- 57. Egyptian pharaoh portrait of **use reference image**, golden crown, pyramid background.
- 58. Mayan temple portrait of **use reference image**, ancient ruins, stone carvings.
- 59. Wild West cowboy version of **use reference image**, desert, revolver, rustic saloon.
- 60. Russian czar royal portrait of **use reference image**, golden robes, palace background.
🤖 Futuristic & Sci-Fi Prompts
- 61. Cyberpunk hacker portrait of **use reference image**, holographic screens, neon city.
- 62. Futuristic android portrait of **use reference image**, glowing cybernetic implants.
- 63. Holographic projection version of **use reference image**, glowing glitch edges.
- 64. Astronaut space suit version of **use reference image**, Earth reflection in visor.
- 65. AI-generated futuristic avatar of **use reference image**, glowing patterns, digital aura.
- 66. Tron-inspired neon armor portrait of **use reference image**, glowing blue lines.
- 67. Alien futuristic landscape portrait of **use reference image**, cosmic sky behind.
- 68. Anime mecha pilot portrait of **use reference image**, cockpit interior, glowing HUD.
- 69. Virtual reality headset version of **use reference image**, sci-fi interface around.
- 70. Bioluminescent cyber tattoos across **use reference image**, glowing neon.
- 71. Matrix-inspired green code rain portrait of **use reference image**.
- 72. Spaceship cockpit pilot portrait of **use reference image**, galaxy outside window.
- 73. Dystopian soldier armor portrait of **use reference image**, futuristic war zone.
- 74. Alien jungle explorer portrait of **use reference image**, glowing plants.
- 75. Interstellar traveler version of **use reference image**, cosmic dust backdrop.
🧙 Fantasy & Mythical Prompts
- 76. Elf warrior portrait of **use reference image**, pointed ears, glowing forest.
- 77. Wizard sorcerer portrait of **use reference image**, glowing staff, spell circles.
- 78. Zeus god portrait of **use reference image**, lightning bolts, Greek temple.
- 79. Gothic vampire portrait of **use reference image**, castle background, red moon.
- 80. Werewolf transformation version of **use reference image**, glowing yellow eyes.
- 81. Angel portrait of **use reference image**, glowing white wings, divine aura.
- 82. Demon portrait of **use reference image**, horns, fiery background.
- 83. Dragon rider fantasy version of **use reference image**, epic flying scene.
- 84. Enchanted knight portrait of **use reference image**, magical glowing armor.
- 85. Sorcerer portrait of **use reference image**, runes glowing in air.
- 86. Druid forest portrait of **use reference image**, surrounded by animals.
- 87. Phoenix fire silhouette portrait of **use reference image**, glowing flames.
- 88. Dark lord shadow portrait of **use reference image**, dark smoke aura.
- 89. Fairy tale portrait of **use reference image**, glowing enchanted forest.
- 90. Norse Odin god version of **use reference image**, raven and spear.
🎨 Surreal, Experimental & Creative Prompts
- 91. Double exposure portrait of **use reference image** blended with city skyline.
- 92. Half human, half android portrait of **use reference image**, sci-fi cybernetic split.
- 93. Surreal melting face version of **use reference image**, Salvador Dali style.
- 94. Minimalist line art portrait of **use reference image**, continuous stroke.
- 95. Fragmented glass shard version of **use reference image**, surreal effect.
- 96. 3D wireframe model portrait of **use reference image**, blueprint aesthetic.
- 97. Holographic prism rainbow portrait of **use reference image**.
- 98. Thermal infrared camera style portrait of **use reference image**.
- 99. Augmented reality glitch portrait of **use reference image**, neon distortions.
- 100. Smoke emerging portrait of **use reference image**, surreal mist effect.
- 101. Neon light streak silhouette portrait of **use reference image**.
- 102. Shadow silhouette with glowing outline portrait of **use reference image**.
- 103. Pixelated retro 8-bit portrait of **use reference image**, old video game style.
- 104. Typography art portrait of **use reference image**, words forming the face, abstract.
- 105. Optical illusion warped portrait of **use reference image**, surreal distortion, Escher-inspired.
💡 Tips for Using These Prompts
These tips remain in a standard list format as they are informational and not part of the 'prompt window' display.
- Always use
“use reference image”in place of your actual reference to maintain face consistency. - Adjust lighting, lens type, mood, and style keywords to match your artistic vision.
- Combine multiple prompts for hybrid effects (e.g., cyberpunk + renaissance painting).
- Experiment with AI engines — MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, DALL·E, and Leonardo.ai all interpret prompts differently.
- Use aspect ratio and quality parameters (
--ar 16:9 --v 5 --q 2) in MidJourney for best results.
📥 Downloadable AI Prompt Library
You can also export these 105 prompts as a TXT, CSV, or DOCX file to keep a permanent library for your AI projects. This ensures you always have access to high-quality reference prompts for your creative workflow.
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