Become a painter with AI

Even if you’ve never taken an official art class, you can still learn how to paint at home. Find out how generative AI teaches painting to beginners.

Discover painting styles

There are many types of painting styles out there—think impressionism, cubism, and others. As a beginner, you might find it easier to focus on one style at first. Learn about different painting styles with AI prompts like these:

• What’s the easiest painting style for beginners?
• What are some of the most popular painting styles, and what do they look like?
• What’s the difference between abstract art and realism?
• Show me examples of famous expressionist art. As a beginning painter, what should I notice about this style?

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Play with mediums

Before buying paint supplies, you should decide what type of paint you’d like to use. Examples of paint mediums include watercolor, oil, and acrylic paint. Try these AI prompts to research different types of paint and find the right medium for you:

• What type of paint is the easiest for beginners to use?
• What’s the difference between acrylic paint and oil paint?
• What paint medium is the most affordable?
• I’m a beginning painter, and I want to try cubist style. Which paint medium do you recommend and why?

Try painting techniques

Make your vision a reality on canvas with the right techniques. Ask a generative AI tool for info and guidance on any technique or for a list of techniques to try. Enter prompts like these to start learning:

• What are easy painting techniques for beginners? Make a list.
• What is stippling, and how do artists do it?
• How should a beginner try underpainting for the first time?
• How do I create a splatter effect with acrylic paints?

Get tips on mixing colors

Color mixing is important for artists since it allows them to create new colors without having to buy extra paint. Mixing your own paint is also a fun way to add unique hues to your work. Ask AI for tips on how to mix colors with these prompts:

• What essential paint colors should I buy to mix and create a variety of colors?
• What colors do I need to mix to make brown paint?
• I have blue acrylic paint, but it’s too bright. How should I mix the paint to tone it down?
• Provide instructions on how to make warm white paint.

Work from exercises

If you need direction or want to find new ways to hone your skills, painting exercises could be for you. Improve your craft and try new things with prompts like these:

• What is an easy painting exercise that will take one hour or less?
• Create a seven-day schedule with a new, beginner-friendly painting exercise each day.
• Find a painting exercise that will help me improve my shading skills.
• I want to get better at using different types of paintbrushes. Give me fan brush painting exercises.

Make AI your painting coach

Starting a new hobby on your own may feel intimidating. Try these AI painting prompts when you need a little guidance, encouragement, or inspiration:

• What are common mistakes that beginners make when learning how to paint?
• Where do I find inspiration on what to paint?
• How many hours per week should I spend painting if I want to get better at it?
• How do I stop comparing my work to other painters?

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