Using today’s Midjourney prompt we are going to create some beautiful mythical creatures.
Mythical creatures in art
Mythical creatures have been a popular subject in art throughout history, appearing in various forms such as paintings, sculptures, illustrations, and even contemporary digital art. Here are a few examples of how mythical creatures have been depicted in art:
Renaissance Art: During the Renaissance period, mythical creatures were often depicted in religious or allegorical artworks. Paintings such as "The Garden of Earthly Delights" by Hieronymus Bosch feature a variety of fantastical creatures, including hybrid beings, demons, and monstrous figures.
Greek and Roman Sculpture: Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures often depicted mythical creatures as part of their mythological narratives. Examples include the sculpture of Medusa, a monstrous creature with snakes for hair, and the winged horse Pegasus.
Japanese Ukiyo-e Prints: Ukiyo-e, a traditional Japanese art form, often featured mythical creatures such as dragons, phoenixes, and yokai (supernatural creatures). Artists like Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Kuniyoshi depicted these creatures in vibrant and intricate woodblock prints.
Medieval Manuscripts: Illuminated manuscripts from the Middle Ages often contained intricate illustrations of mythical creatures. The Book of Kells, for example, features intricate artwork with creatures like dragons, griffins, and sea serpents woven into the decorative motifs.
Fantasy Art: In modern times, artists specializing in fantasy art have created countless depictions of mythical creatures. Artists like Brian Froud and Alan Lee have created fantastical worlds populated with unique creatures, while contemporary artists like Jasmine Becket-Griffith have developed their distinct style featuring whimsical creatures.
Concept Art: Mythical creatures often make appearances in concept art for films, video games, and other forms of entertainment. Concept artists bring these creatures to life by designing their appearance, anatomy, and characteristics. For example, the concept art for movies like "Pan's Labyrinth" and "The Lord of the Rings" showcases a range of mythical creatures with intricate details.
Digital Art: With advancements in technology, digital artists have embraced the realm of mythical creatures. Using digital tools and software, artists create stunning and imaginative depictions of dragons, unicorns, and other creatures, often incorporating elements of fantasy, science fiction, and surrealism.
Example Images
Here is what we are going to create….
Midjourney Prompt
So here is the prompt I used:
Base Prompt
an illustration of a [COLOR PALETTE][SUBJECT], in the style of eerie dreamscapes, avian-themed, luminescent installations, storybook illustrations, light black and silver, golden age illustrations, eerily realistic
/settings: Version 5.2 and Stylize Med.
So for the example images…
green dragon
blue golem
griffin
leprechaun
phoenix with long flowing wings
What Next?
As always, make the prompt your own and try a little tweak or two.
golden woman with long flowing gown
phoenix with long flowing wings —weird 3000
Wow, this is stunning!!!!