Midjourney Official Prompt Picks: Visual Art

Visual art prompts work best when you separate subject, style, and lighting. Layer Midjourney keywords (medium, lens mood) on top of a clear Midjourney prompt (who/what/where) for gallery-style results.

Prompt structure

Layer	What to write	Example Midjourney keywords
Subject	One clear scene	portrait, still life, cityscape
Style	Movement or look	baroque, minimalist, editorial photography
Light	Direction & mood	rim light, soft diffused light, chiaroscuro
Output	Aspect & strength	--ar 3:4, --s 150

Ready-to-use templates

1. Classical portrait
   museum-quality portrait, oil painting texture, dramatic chiaroscuro, subtle canvas grain, neutral background --ar 3:4 --s 180

2. Contemporary installation
   large-scale sculptural installation in a white gallery, soft spotlight, minimal composition, high-end art photography --ar 16:9

3. Surreal still life
   surreal still life with floating objects, pastel palette, studio lighting, clean backdrop --ar 4:5

Use cases

• Covers & posters: prefer --ar 2:3 or 3:4, add museum lighting, fine art print.
• Social headers: --ar 16:9, add bold composition, high contrast.
• Series work: keep 2–3 core Midjourney keywords stable and only swap the subject line.

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