Squid15 Text-to-Image Prompt Tips for Better AI Art
The difference between an average and a stunning AI image is usually the prompt. Here are 15 practical tips to get sharper, more intentional results with a text-to-image generator.
Describe subject, style and mood
Name the subject, then the style (photoreal, anime, 3D render, watercolor) and the mood. Vague prompts give vague images.
Add lighting and camera cues
“Golden hour,” “soft studio lighting,” “85mm portrait,” and “wide angle” dramatically change the look. Lighting is often the biggest quality lever.
Use negative prompts
Tell the model what to avoid — “blurry, extra fingers, text, watermark.” Negative prompts clean up common artifacts.
Pick the right model and go 4K
Different engines have different strengths — switch models to match your style, then upscale to 4K for print and detail. Iterate with seeds to lock a look you like.