9 copy-and-paste templates

AI art prompt cheat sheet for text-to-image examples

Copy a template, replace the bracketed placeholders, and keep the structural clauses that control framing, light, material, and format. This is the fastest way to turn a text-to-image prompt example into your own reusable recipe.

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Subject and framing

Decide what the image is about and how it is cropped before you describe any styling.

Product hero

Ecommerce hero image with clean negative space for later text.
Prompt template

Photorealistic ecommerce hero image of [PRODUCT] on a pale limestone plinth, three-quarter view, soft side light, precise contact shadow, subtle reflection, premium campaign photography, landscape composition with negative space on the left, no text, logo, or watermark.

Replace bracketed words with your subject Open in Imagine

Professional headshot

Profile and business portraits with believable skin texture.
Prompt template

Professional editorial headshot of [SUBJECT] with a calm direct gaze, chest-up crop, [GARMENT] over a plain white crew-neck shirt, warm gray seamless studio background, soft directional window light from camera left with subtle fill, natural skin texture, realistic 85mm photography, restrained retouching, no text, logo, or watermark.

Replace bracketed words with your subject Open in Imagine

Editorial couples portrait

Natural lifestyle photos of two people.
Prompt template

Natural editorial couples portrait of two adults walking beside a quiet coastal path, comfortable candid connection, coordinated neutral clothing, late-afternoon side light, soft sea haze, realistic lifestyle photography, horizontal composition with breathing room, no text, logo, or watermark.

Replace bracketed words with your subject Open in Imagine

Light and material

Name the light direction and the surface quality; vague mood words rarely survive generation.

Soft studio light

Beauty, skincare, and clean product shots.
Prompt template

Soft diffused studio lighting from a large overhead source, gentle fill from camera right, even highlight rolloff, subtle contact shadow, matte surfaces with a faint sheen, neutral color temperature, no harsh specular hotspots, no text, logo, or watermark.

Replace bracketed words with your subject Open in Imagine

Dramatic rim light

Posters, thumbnails, and dark hero images.
Prompt template

Dramatic rim light separating the subject from a deep charcoal background, high contrast, cool key with a warm accent edge, controlled falloff into shadow, cinematic color grading, sharp detail on the subject edge, no text, logo, or watermark.

Replace bracketed words with your subject Open in Imagine

Tactile editorial still life

Aesthetic social visuals and lifestyle interiors.
Prompt template

Tactile editorial still life of [OBJECT] on a warm limestone table, folded linen and one olive branch as restrained props, soft morning light, visible material texture, square composition with clean negative space for a caption, no rendered words, logo, or watermark.

Replace bracketed words with your subject Open in Imagine

Art direction and format

Lock the medium, palette, and output shape so results stay consistent across a set.

Children book illustration

Storybook and friendly explainer visuals.
Prompt template

Children's picture-book illustration of [SCENE], warm gouache texture, simple expressive shapes, amber and moss green palette, cozy pools of lamplight, landscape spread with space for story text, no text, logo, or watermark.

Replace bracketed words with your subject Open in Imagine

Event poster

Poster artwork with reserved typography zones.
Prompt template

Contemporary event poster artwork for [EVENT], one abstract chrome sculpture surrounded by oversized modular shapes in banana yellow, cobalt blue, coral, and black, dramatic central composition, subtle paper grain, Swiss-inspired hierarchy, clear empty zones at the top and bottom for later typography, no words, letters, numbers, logos, or watermark.

Replace bracketed words with your subject Open in Imagine

Aesthetic Instagram visual

Square social posts with caption space.
Prompt template

Aesthetic Instagram launch visual for [BRAND], handmade [OBJECT] on a warm textured surface, restrained props, soft daylight, tactile editorial still life, square composition with clean negative space, no rendered words, logo, or watermark.

Replace bracketed words with your subject Open in Imagine

FAQ

How do I use an AI art prompt cheat sheet?

Copy a prompt, replace the bracketed placeholders with your own subject and product, and keep the structural clauses that describe framing, light, material, and format. Change one decision at a time and compare each result.

What makes a text-to-image prompt example reliable?

A reliable text-to-image prompt example separates creative decisions: it names the subject, the crop, the light behavior, the material or palette, and the intended use. That makes it easy to reuse the structure while swapping only the subject.

Can I reuse these prompt templates commercially?

Yes. The prompt text is a reusable structure. Replace the placeholder subject with content you have the rights to use, and review each generated result before publishing.