Oil PaintingLeonardoImage · 16:9

Clipper in the Storm AI image prompt

A dramatic maritime oil painting of a tall sailing ship battling towering waves under a breaking sky, made for nautical art lovers and prints.

The prompt

72 words · 469 characters

Dramatic romantic-era maritime oil painting of a three-masted clipper ship heeling hard through towering green-grey waves in a storm, sails straining, spray exploding over the bow, a ray of golden light breaking through dark churning clouds and illuminating the sea foam, tiny sailors on deck, loose confident brushwork in the waves with fine detail on the rigging, rich teal, slate and gold palette, canvas texture, heroic and turbulent mood, masterpiece, best quality

Negative prompt

modern boats, flat water, digital look, text, signature, watermark

Paste the prompt in the main box and the negatives in Leonardo's negative prompt field, then choose the matching aspect ratio.

Remix this prompt

Swap the subject or one layer at a time. The prompt above updates as you go.

Want full control over camera, aspect ratio, seed and negatives? Open this idea in the Prompt Studio.

Tips to get more from it

  • Mention 'light breaking through clouds' to create a clear focal point.
  • Calm the sea and add a sunset for a peaceful companion piece.
  • Specify 'canvas texture' to keep it from looking like a 3D render.

How to use this prompt

  1. Pick your AI model in the format tabs so the syntax matches the app you use.
  2. Optional: change the subject or swap a layer in the remix panel to make it yours.
  3. Copy the prompt (and the negative prompt, if your app has a field for it) and paste it in.
  4. Generate 2–4 variations, keep the best, then refine one detail at a time.

New to Leonardo? Read the Leonardo prompt guide or browse the prompt keyword glossary.

Questions about this prompt

Which AI model is this oil painting prompt written for?

It was written and tested for Leonardo, but the format buttons above rewrite it for Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, DALL·E, Flux, Ideogram and Leonardo, so you can paste it into the tool you already use.

Can I change the aspect ratio or style?

Yes. The prompt is set for 16:9, which suits this composition. In Midjourney change the --ar value; in other apps pick the size in settings. Use the remix panel to swap the style, lighting, camera or mood without rewriting the whole prompt.

Is this prompt free to use for commercial work?

The prompt text is free to copy, edit and use. Whether you can sell the image depends on the terms of the AI model that generates it, so check your plan on that platform before using results commercially.

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