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“This isn’t good enough”, my primary teacher declared, tearing up my painting of a person. "You can do better!" The last words barely registered through my tears. That moment planted a seed of fear that kept me from art for years. But today, I've found a new canvas—one where words are my brushes.

If you've ever struggled to get AI image generators to match your vision, this guide is for you. I'll show you how to transform vague ideas into vivid images, using techniques I've developed through trial and error.

Why Most AI Art Prompts fail (or is highly frustrating) 

Before we dive into how to write perfect prompts, let's look at what usually goes wrong. 

  1. The Vague Prompt

Bad prompt: "A beautiful sunset over mountains"

Result with DALL-E 3

Why it fails: The AI has to guess what "beautiful" means to you.

  1. The Overcrowded Prompt

Bad prompt: A kitchen sink after a family dinner, dishes for a family of four float on dirty water, while a person tries to clean

Result with Leonardo Phoenix

Why it fails: Too many competing elements confuse the AI's priorities.

  1. The Perfect Balance

Good prompt: "A dramatic island sunset, rainy light piercing through storm clouds, 3-meter ocean waves break into volcanic rock of the island shore. Air is full with misty drops of the waves, photographed on medium format film"

Result with FluxFast 1.1

Why it works: Specific details, clear hierarchy, consistent style

Painting with words 

Like any art form, AI image prompting has its fundamentals. Just as painters need to understand color theory and composition, prompt artists need to master the language that AI speaks.

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