NOTE: These lists are by no means exhaustive!
There’s a discussion about the ethics/legality of using living/contemporary artists, but (right now) you can’t copyright style, and unless you’re trying to copy an artist’s work and sell it, some artist names might give great results.
You can get great results without using an artist’s name though, or pick a more historical option.
Famous Artists
How to use an artist’s name. Here is an example. I typed this prompt into Midjourney:
‘A bridge on a lake in the style of Claude Monet’
This is what it produced:
Surrealism
– Salvador Dali
– René Magritte
– Joan Miró
– Max Ernst
Cubism
– Pablo Picasso
Post-Impressionism
– Vincent van Gogh
– Paul Cézanne
– Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Naive Art
– Frida Kahlo
– Niki de Saint Phalle
Fauvism
– Henri Matisse
Graffiti Art
– Jean-Michel Basquiat
– Keith Haring
Street Art
– Banksy
Expressionism
– Edvard Munch
– Egon Schiele
– Paul Klee
– Francis Bacon
Art Nouveau
– Gustav Klimt
Modernism
– Marc Chagall
– Amedeo Modigliani
– Georgia O’Keeffe
Abstract Art
– Wassily Kandinsky
Impressionism
– Frédéric Bazille
– Mary Cassatt
– Claude Monet
– Edgar Degas
Abstract Expressionism
– Willem de Kooning
– Jackson Pollock
Action Painting
– Jackson Pollock
Colour Field Painting
– Mark Rothko
Neo-Dada
– Robert Rauschenberg
– Jasper Johns
Pop Art
– Roy Lichtenstein
– Claes Oldenburg
– Tom Wesselmann
– Jim Dine
– Ed Ruscha
– David Hockney
– James Rosenquist
– Robert Indiana
– Richard Hamilton
– Andy Warhol
Fluxus
– Yoko Ono
Art Brut
– Jean Dubuffet
Architectural Art
– Daniel Arsham
Invisible Art
– Liu Bolin
Political Art
– Ai Weiwei
Conceptual Art
– Jenny Holzer
Renaissance
– Leonardo da Vinci
– Michelangelo
– Raphael
Baroque
– Rembrandt
– Caravaggio
Dada
– Marcel Duchamp
De Stijl
– Piet Mondrian
Contemporary Art
– Yayoi Kusama
Best Midjourney Prompts for Fashion Design
If you are trying to get a great fashion shot, you can try adding a designer’s name for more style and detail.
– Valentino
– Elie Saab
– Oscar de la Renta
– Carolina Herrera
– Vera Wang
– Marchesa
– Monique Lhuillier
– Alexander McQueen
– Giambattista Valli
– Ralph & Russo
– Gucci
– Dior
– Chanel
– Givenchy
– Versace
– Prada
– Balmain
– Tom Ford
– Michael Kors
– Zac Posen
– Badgley Mischka
– Berta Bridal
– Zuhair Murad
– Jenny Packham
– Temperley London
– Naeem Khan
– Reem Acra
– Romona Keveza
– Lela Rose
– J. Mendel
– Jenny Yoo
– Hayley Paige
– Anne Barge
– Watters
– Justin Alexander
– Maggie Sottero
– Enzoani
– Pronovias
– Amsale
– David’s Bridal
– BHLDN
– Rosa Clará
– Galia Lahav
– YolanCris
– Elie by Elie Saab
– Tadashi Shoji
– Rachel Gilbert
– Alice + Olivia
– BCBG Max Azria
– Nicole Miller
Famous Photographers
Fine Art Photography
– Robert Mapplethorpe
– Diane Arbus
– Ralph Gibson
– Nan Goldin
– Andreas Gursky
Conceptual Photography
– Cindy Sherman
– Jeff Wall
Fashion Photography
– Richard Avedon
– Helmut Newton
– Irving Penn
– Mario Testino
– Annie Leibovitz
Landscape Photography
– Ansel Adams
– Edward Weston
– Alfred Stieglitz
– Thomas Struth
– Paul Strand
– Sebastião Salgado
Street Photography
– Henri Cartier-Bresson
– Robert Frank
– Lee Friedlander
– Brassaï
– Garry Winogrand
– Vivian Maier
Documentary Photography
– Dorothea Lange
– Walker Evans
– Sebastião Salgado
– W. Eugene Smith
Surrealist Photography
– Man Ray
– Jerry Uelsmann
Portrait Photography
– Julia Margaret Cameron
– Yousuf Karsh
– Annie Leibovitz
Anime Illustrators
Founders/Pioneers:
- Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy) – Often called the “God of Manga” for his immense influence.
- Go Nagai (Mazinger Z) – Pioneered the mecha (giant robot) genre.
- Leiji Matsumoto – Known for his space operas like Space Battleship Yamato.
Studio Ghibli:
- Hayao Miyazaki (Studio Ghibli) – Co-founder of Studio Ghibli, known for enchanting films like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.
- Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies) – Co-founder of Studio Ghibli, known for more grounded and emotional stories.
- Goro Miyazaki (From Up on Poppy Hill) – Hayao Miyazaki’s son, director at Studio Ghibli.
Action/Adventure:
- Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball) – Creator of the iconic Dragon Ball franchise.
- Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto) – Action-packed ninja story with a large cast.
- Eiichiro Oda (One Piece) – The world’s best-selling manga with a sprawling pirate adventure.
- Hiromu Arakawa (Fullmetal Alchemist) – A complex story of alchemy and brotherhood.
- Tite Kubo (Bleach) – Stylish action series featuring soul reapers.
- Shuichi Shigeno (Initial D) – High-octane street racing anime.
- Yoshiyuki Tomino (Mobile Suit Gundam) – The father of the Gundam franchise.
- Tetsuro Amino (Macross Plus) – Part of the influential Macross universe.
- Sunao Katabuchi (In This Corner of the World) – Wartime drama with a focus on resilience.
Science Fiction/Fantasy:
- Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) – Groundbreaking cyberpunk masterpiece.
- Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell) – Philosophical sci-fi exploring humanity and technology.
- Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy) – Character designer for the iconic video game series.
- Kentaro Miura (Berserk) – Dark fantasy with intricate detail and mature themes.
- Satoshi Kon (Paprika) – Mind-bending psychological thrillers.
- Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) – Mecha series with deep psychological themes.
- Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex) – Part of the Ghost in the Shell universe with a focus on detective stories.
- Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Neon Genesis Evangelion) – Character designer for Neon Genesis Evangelion.
- Atsushi Nishigori (Kill la Kill) – Action series with a unique visual style and crazy plot twists.
Romance/Slice of Life:
- Rumiko Takahashi (Inuyasha) – Romantic fantasy adventure with memorable characters.
- Naoko Takeuchi (Sailor Moon) – Magical girl classic with enduring popularity.
- Hiromu Arakawa (Fullmetal Alchemist) – Also features a strong emotional core and coming-of-age themes.
- Akitaro Daichi (Fruits Basket) – Heartwarming story with a focus on family dynamics.
- Makoto Shinkai (Your Name) – Beautiful and poignant romantic drama.
Other:
- Takeshi Obata (Death Note) – Striking art style for a suspenseful and strategic story.
- Kunihiko Ikuhara (Revolutionary Girl Utena) – Symbolic and visually stunning series with complex themes.
- Kōji Morimoto (Robot Carnival) – Compilation film featuring various animation styles.
- Hiroyuki Imaishi (Gurren Lagann) – High-energy action series with over-the-top visuals.
- Tatsuya Ishihara (Clannad) – Emotional and tear-jerking drama.
- Masaaki Yuasa (Mind Game) – Wild and surreal animation with a unique style.
- Kenichi Sonoda (Gunsmith Cats) – Action series with a realistic portrayal of firearms.
- Kazuya Tsurumaki (FLCL) – Stylish and bizarre series with a cult following.
- Sayo Yamamoto (Yuri!!! on Ice) – Beautiful and detailed animation in a sports anime.
- Takashi Okazaki (Afro Samurai) – Action series with a distinct Afrofuturistic style.
- Kengo Kaji (Darling in the FranXX) – Mecha series with a focus on relationships.
- Atsuko Ishizuka (No Game No Life) – Lighthearted and comedic series about gaming expertise.
- Junichi Sato (Sailor Moon) – Director for the Sailor Moon anime series.
- Satoshi Saga (Macross Frontier) – Part of the influential Macross universe with a focus on music.
- Keiji Gotoh (Kill la Kill) – Director for the Kill la Kill anime series.
- Hiroyuki Okiura (Jin-Roh) – Gri
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