In a previous blog post, the use of different styles and prompts in AI art image generation was discussed to achieve a wide range of creative effects. This article introduces 30 non-living modern artists whose work can be used as inspiration for your own AI art. These artists represent a range of styles and techniques, and by trying out their names in AI art generators, new creative avenues can be explored and digital art can be taken to the next level. Whether you’re a fan of abstract expressionism, surrealism, or any other style, inspiration can be found in this list.
Here are AI-generated artworks based around the same core prompt (“old man with a pipe”) mixed with different artist names and artistic styles/schools. You can try them in one of the AI Image generators.
Abstract Expressionism:
Abstract expressionism is a painting style characterized by gestural, expressive brushwork, and non-representational forms.
- Jackson Pollock (1912-1956)
- Willem de Kooning (1904-1997)
- Mark Rothko (1903-1970)
- Vasily Kandinsky (1866-1944)
Surrealism:
Surrealism is a style of art characterized by dreamlike, irrational, and sometimes disturbing imagery and distorted perspectives.
- Salvador Dali (1904-1989)
- Max Ernst (1891-1976)
- Rene Magritte (1898-1967)
Cubism:
Cubism is a style of art characterized by geometric shapes and fragmented forms, often focusing on the interplay of light and shadow.
- Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
- Georges Braque (1882-1963)
- Juan Gris (1887-1927)
Fauvism:
Fauvism is a style of art characterized by colorful, expressive paintings and bold, vibrant colors.
- Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
- Andre Derain (1880-1954)
- Raoul Dufy (1877-1953)
Realism:
Realism is a style of art characterized by accurate, detailed representations of the world, often focusing on everyday life and ordinary people.
- Edward Hopper (1882-1967)
- Grant Wood (1891-1942)
- George Bellows (1882-1925)
Expressionism:
Expressionism is a style of art characterized by using bold, expressive lines and exaggerated, emotional content in artworks.
- Egon Schiele (1890-1918)
- Edvard Munch (1863-1944)
- Emil Nolde (1867-1956)
Russian Avant-Garde:
The Russian avant-garde was a movement of artists, writers, and intellectuals in Russia from the early 20th century who sought to push the boundaries of traditional art and culture through innovation and experimentation.
- Kazimir Malevich (1879-1935)
- Aleksandr Rodchenko (1891-1956)
- El Lissitzky (1890-1941)
Modern American Artists:
Various styles and movements, including European modernism, regionalism, and the Harlem Renaissance, influenced modern American artists of the early 20th century.
- Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986)
- Edward Weston (1886-1958)
- Charles Demuth (1883-1935)
- Marsden Hartley (1877-1943)
- Stuart Davis (1892-1964)
- Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000)
- Romare Bearden (1911-1988)
- Charles White (1918-1979)
Whether you’re an artist looking for new sources of inspiration or a designer looking to push the boundaries of digital art, these 30 non-living modern artists are sure to have something for you. From the bold brushstrokes of abstract expressionism to the dreamlike imagery of surrealism, there’s a wide range of styles and techniques represented here. So why wait? Start exploring the world of AI art today and see where your creativity takes you!
