AI Image Styles & Examples

Understanding different image styles helps you create exactly what you envision. This guide showcases various styles available in Gemini Photo AI with example prompts and use cases.

Style Categories

1. Realistic/Photorealistic

Produces images that look like real photographs with accurate lighting, textures, and details.

When to Use:

• Product photography
• Professional portraits
• Real estate visualization
• Marketing materials
• Documentary-style imagery

Example Prompts:

A luxury watch on a marble surface, professional product photography, studio lighting, sharp focus, photorealistic

Portrait of a professional woman, natural lighting, soft background, high quality, photorealistic

Modern kitchen interior, architectural photography, bright natural light, detailed, photorealistic

Style Characteristics:

• Accurate lighting and shadows
• Realistic textures and materials
• Natural color reproduction
• Professional composition
• High detail and sharpness

2. Anime/Cartoon

Creates stylized images in anime or cartoon aesthetics with vibrant colors and expressive characters.

When to Use:

• Character design
• Illustrations
• Animated content
• Creative projects
• Gaming assets

Example Prompts:

Cute anime girl with long hair, big expressive eyes, school uniform, vibrant colors, cartoon style

Cartoon character design, friendly robot, bright colors, simple shapes, animated style

Anime landscape, cherry blossoms, soft colors, detailed background, Japanese art style

Style Characteristics:

• Exaggerated features (especially eyes)
• Vibrant, saturated colors
• Clean line art
• Expressive characters
• Stylized proportions

3. 3D Render

Generates computer-generated 3D-style images with clean geometry and professional lighting.

When to Use:

• Product visualization
• Architectural renders
• Game assets
• Technical illustrations
• CGI-style imagery

Example Prompts:

Modern smartphone, 3D render, studio lighting, white background, professional, detailed

Futuristic building, 3D architecture, clean lines, dramatic lighting, cinematic

3D character model, game asset style, detailed textures, professional lighting

Style Characteristics:

• Clean, geometric forms
• Professional lighting setup
• Sharp edges and surfaces
• Material accuracy
• Technical precision

4. Portrait

Specialized for creating human or character portraits with focus on facial features and expression.

When to Use:

• Character portraits
• Avatar creation
• Profile pictures
• Artistic portraits
• Character design

Example Prompts:

Portrait of a person, professional headshot, studio lighting, neutral background, high quality

Character portrait, fantasy style, detailed face, expressive eyes, artistic

Professional portrait, business setting, natural lighting, confident expression

Style Characteristics:

• Focus on facial features
• Expressive eyes and expression
• Professional composition
• Attention to detail
• Various artistic interpretations

5. Watercolor

Creates images with the soft, flowing characteristics of watercolor paintings.

When to Use:

• Artistic illustrations
• Decorative imagery
• Soft, dreamy aesthetics
• Creative projects
• Artistic expression

Example Prompts:

Landscape scene, watercolor painting, soft colors, flowing brushstrokes, artistic

Floral arrangement, watercolor style, pastel colors, delicate details, beautiful

Portrait, watercolor technique, soft edges, artistic interpretation, elegant

Style Characteristics:

• Soft, flowing colors
• Blended edges
• Transparent layers
• Artistic brushstrokes
• Dreamy, ethereal quality

6. Oil Painting

Generates images with the rich texture and depth of traditional oil paintings.

When to Use:

• Fine art reproduction
• Classical aesthetics
• Artistic portraits
• Traditional art styles
• Gallery-worthy imagery

Example Prompts:

Still life composition, oil painting, rich colors, visible brushstrokes, classical art

Portrait, oil painting technique, dramatic lighting, textured surface, artistic

Landscape, oil painting style, vibrant colors, thick paint texture, masterpiece

Style Characteristics:

• Rich, saturated colors
• Visible brushstrokes
• Textured surface
• Depth and dimension
• Classical composition

7. Digital Art

Creates modern digital artwork with clean lines and vibrant colors.

When to Use:

• Digital illustrations
• Concept art
• Modern graphics
• Social media content
• Contemporary art

Example Prompts:

Digital art, futuristic cityscape, neon lights, vibrant colors, detailed, modern

Character design, digital illustration, clean lines, bold colors, professional

Abstract digital art, geometric patterns, gradient colors, modern aesthetic

Style Characteristics:

• Clean, precise lines
• Vibrant, saturated colors
• Modern aesthetic
• High detail
• Digital precision

8. Sketch/Drawing

Produces images that look like hand-drawn sketches or pencil drawings.

When to Use:

• Concept sketches
• Artistic drawings
• Illustration work
• Design ideation
• Rough concepts

Example Prompts:

Architectural sketch, pencil drawing, clean lines, detailed, professional

Character sketch, line art, simple shading, artistic, detailed

Product sketch, technical drawing style, precise lines, professional

Style Characteristics:

• Line-based artwork
• Pencil or pen texture
• Simple shading
• Artistic interpretation
• Concept art feel

9. Abstract Art

Creates non-representational abstract imagery with colors, shapes, and patterns.

When to Use:

• Decorative art
• Background imagery
• Abstract expression
• Modern aesthetics
• Creative exploration

Example Prompts:

Abstract art, flowing colors, geometric shapes, modern, vibrant, artistic

Abstract composition, bold colors, dynamic shapes, contemporary art style

Abstract pattern, gradient colors, organic forms, modern minimalist

Style Characteristics:

• Non-representational
• Focus on color and form
• Dynamic composition
• Artistic interpretation
• Modern aesthetic

Style Comparison Table

Choosing the Right Style

Consider Your Purpose

• Professional Use: Realistic, 3D Render, Portrait
• Creative Projects: Anime, Digital Art, Watercolor
• Artistic Expression: Oil Painting, Abstract, Watercolor
• Quick Concepts: Sketch, Abstract, Digital Art

Match Style to Content

• Products: Realistic or 3D Render
• Characters: Anime, Portrait, or Digital Art
• Landscapes: Realistic, Watercolor, or Oil Painting
• Abstract Concepts: Abstract Art or Digital Art

Style-Specific Tips

For Realistic Images

• Include lighting details
• Specify camera settings or perspective
• Mention "photorealistic" or "professional photography"
• Describe textures and materials

For Anime/Cartoon

• Use "anime style" or "cartoon style"
• Emphasize character features
• Include color preferences
• Mention expressive elements

For 3D Renders

• Specify "3D render" or "CGI"
• Include lighting setup
• Mention materials and textures
• Describe camera angle

For Artistic Styles

• Name the style explicitly (watercolor, oil painting, etc.)
• Include artistic technique terms
• Describe brushstrokes or texture
• Mention color palette preferences

Combining Styles

You can combine style elements in your prompts:

A portrait in watercolor style with anime-inspired eyes, soft colors, artistic

A realistic product with 3D render quality, professional lighting, detailed

Next Steps

• Learn prompt writing techniques
• Explore the prompt gallery
• Try different styles yourself

Experiment with different styles to find what works best for your projects!