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AI Drawing and Art Style Prompts
Prompts for hand-drawn looks and art styles, from simple line art to oil paint.
Style words have a huge effect on an AI image. The same subject can look like a quick pencil note, a child’s crayon drawing or an oil painting, depending on a few words. Pick a style below, then keep its style words and change the subject.
Drawing Styles
Pencil, ink, crayon and simple cute drawings.
Painted and Traditional Styles
Looks with roots in painting and folk traditions. Treat them as inspiration, and learn about the real traditions they come from.
Modern and Surreal Styles
Abstract, photorealistic and futuristic ideas.
Words That Change the Style
| Style | Words to use | Words to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Line art | thin black line, one continuous stroke, white background | shading, gradient, detailed background |
| Pencil | graphite, cross-hatching, paper grain | glossy, neon, 3D render |
| Crayon | wax strokes, uneven lines, layered colour | sharp edges, photorealistic |
| Oil paint | visible brushwork, thick paint, canvas texture | flat vector, clean lines |
| Hyperrealism | natural skin texture, soft daylight, realistic lens | cartoon, stylised, illustration |
If a result looks too polished, remove words such as “8K” or “ultra detailed”. They can pull a hand-drawn style towards a digital render.
Common Questions
How do I make AI art look hand-drawn?
Name the tool and the surface, such as “soft pencil on textured paper”, and ask for small imperfections such as uneven lines.
How can I keep one style across several images?
Keep the same style words in every prompt and change only the subject. Save the wording that worked best.
Is it okay to name a living artist in a prompt?
Describing the look in your own words is the more respectful option. It also avoids problems if you use the image commercially.
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