Long Prompt or Short Prompt for AI Image Generation?

Crafting AI prompts is an art of balance. Long prompts offer detailed images but can overwhelm AI, while short prompts provide clarity but may lack depth. Experiment with prompt variations to find what best suits your creative goals, and embrace the diverse outcomes of AI-generated art. Exploring platforms like Nightcafe, Tengra.ai, and StarryAI, we draw inspiration from artists like de Kooning, Klimt, and Schiele.

Published on Sep 30, 2024

Crafting AI prompts is an art of balance. Long prompts provide detailed images but can overwhelm AI, while short prompts offer clarity but may lack depth. Experiment with variations to find what suits your creative goals and embrace the diverse outcomes of AI-generated art.

एआई प्रॉम्प्ट बनाना संतुलन की कला है। लंबे प्रॉम्प्ट विस्तृत छवियाँ प्रदान करते हैं लेकिन एआई को भ्रमित कर सकते हैं, जबकि छोटे प्रॉम्प्ट स्पष्टता देते हैं लेकिन गहराई की कमी हो सकती है। नाइटकैफे, तेंग्रा.एआई और स्टार्रीएआई जैसे प्लेटफार्मों का अन्वेषण करते हुए, हम डी कूनिंग, क्लिम्ट और शिले जैसे कलाकारों से प्रेरणा लेते हैं। अपने रचनात्मक लक्ष्यों के अनुरूप प्रॉम्प्ट विविधताओं के साथ प्रयोग करें और एआई-जनित कला के विविध परिणामों को अपनाएं।

Original Image by user “mormookie“ at NightCafe Studio

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Introduction

AI image generators have opened up a world of creative possibilities, allowing anyone to turn their ideas into visuals. But getting the perfect image requires crafting the right prompt, which isn’t always easy. This blog post explores the differences between long, detailed prompts and short, keyword-based prompts. We’ll look at how platforms like Nightcafe, Tengra.ai, StarryAI, and Grok handle these different approaches, and we’ll draw inspiration from famous artists like Willem de Kooning, Gustav Klimt, and Egon Schiele.

Portrait of an Indian Woman with floral background
Image: tengr.ai

Pros and Cons of Long vs. Short Prompts

Original prompt by user “mormookie“ at NightCafe Studio

Long, exhaustive prompts, like the one above do offer a rich tapestry of details that can guide an AI in creating complex, layered images. These prompts allow for specificity, ensuring that every element is meticulously considered. However, they can also overwhelm the AI, leading to unexpected results or triggering safety flags, as seen in StarryAI’s initial response.

Vibrant, expressive, beautiful female face with prominent features, adorned with bold, red lips, amidst undulating, turquoise-hued big waves in the background, executed in a heavily textured, impasto painting style with varied tactile surfaces: rough, smooth, and bumpy, showcasing visible brushstrokes and scratched, oil paint ridges on canvas, evoking the aesthetic of Willem de Kooning’s Abstract Expressionism and the color palette of Gustav Klimt’s Golden Period, with a sense of dynamic movement reminiscent of Egon Schiele’s emotive portraiture.

Portrait of an Indian Woman with floral background
Image: StarryAI

Short version of the prompt

Conversely, shorter, keyword-driven prompts focus on essential elements, providing clarity and simplicity. This approach minimizes the risk of misinterpretation but might lack the depth and nuance needed for a more intricate image.

Vibrant, expressive 35-year-old (your preferred geography/ethnicity) face with prominent features, bold red lips, amidst ochre and turquoise waves, in an impasto style with tactile surfaces, evoking de Kooning’s abstraction, Klimt’s palette, and Schiele’s movement.

Prompt Variations

  1. “35-year-old South Indian woman with red lips, in an impasto style with ochre and turquoise waves.”

  2. “Dusky female portrait in abstract expressionism, bold colors, textured brushstrokes.”

  3. “Expressive South Indian face, Klimt-inspired colors, de Kooning’s dynamic movement.”

Image: Grok

Artist Inspirations

  • Willem de Kooning: Known for his Abstract Expressionist works, de Kooning’s art is characterized by dynamic brushstrokes and emotive abstractions. More about Willem de Kooning

  • Gustav Klimt: Celebrated for his Golden Period, Klimt’s work is distinguished by ornate patterns and rich color palettes. More about Gustav Klimt

  • Egon Schiele: Renowned for his expressive portraiture, Schiele’s art is marked by raw emotion and distinctive lines. More about Egon Schiele

Conclusion

Crafting prompts for AI image generation is a delicate balance between detail and simplicity. While long prompts offer depth, they may require adjustments for safety and clarity. Short prompts provide focus but may need more context for complexity. Experiment with both styles to discover what works best for your creative vision. We encourage you to try out variations of your own prompts and explore the unique results each platform can offer.

Summary (English): Crafting AI prompts is an art of balance. Long prompts offer detailed images but can overwhelm AI, while short prompts provide clarity but may lack depth. Experiment with prompt variations to find what best suits your creative goals, and embrace the diverse outcomes of AI-generated art. Exploring platforms like Nightcafe, Tengra.ai, and StarryAI, we draw inspiration from artists like de Kooning, Klimt, and Schiele.

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This blog is created and maintained by Amar Vyas, and features AI-generated images for his upcoming book, Art with AI: How to create awesome images using AI tools.