Prompt Engineering Tips for Better AI Images
Advanced techniques for crafting prompts that produce consistently stunning AI-generated artwork.
2026-03-15
Level Up Your Prompts
Once you've mastered the basics, these advanced techniques will help you get more consistent, higher-quality results from AI image generators.
The Anatomy of a Great Prompt
A well-structured prompt typically includes:
- Subject — What you want to see
- Style — The artistic approach
- Lighting — How the scene is illuminated
- Composition — Camera angle and framing
- Mood — The emotional tone
Negative Prompts
Many generators support negative prompts — telling the AI what you don't want. Common negative prompts include:
- "blurry, low quality, distorted"
- "extra fingers, extra limbs"
- "watermark, text, signature"
Iteration Workflow
- Start broad, then refine
- Change one variable at a time
- Save your best prompts as templates
- Build a personal prompt library
The admin panel in this portfolio includes AI-powered prompt analysis that can help you understand what makes your best prompts work.