I’ve been working on an intro piece to AI image generation for all of 2025 now. This piece is taking me a long time, because life got really messy this year.
I’m tempted to escape for a bit. And what better way to do that than to generate a bunch of otter images in different styles, just to see what we can do!
So without further ado, I introduce you to the members of the Otterly Proper Tea Collective. They will walk us through a random selection of art styles with their little tea drinking and adorable cuteness.
As we all know, otters are very social creatures. If you want to see an otter smile, comment on this post with the style of your favorite image!
Prompt: “A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads.”
Photorealistic
Prompt: “A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads, wildlife photography, shot with Canon 1DX Mark III, 200mm telephoto lens, perfect focus, natural lighting, detailed fur texture, water droplets on whiskers, reflections in the water, National Geographic documentary style”
Watercolor
Prompt: “A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads, dreamy watercolor illustration, loose brushwork, bleeding colors, soft edges, translucent washes, splashes of bright color, white paper showing through, Beatrix Potter-inspired whimsical quality”
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Neon Art
Prompt: “A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads, vibrant neon art, electric blues and pinks, glowing outlines against black water, cyberpunk aesthetic, digital art, retrowave style, bold contrasts, glowing ripple effects in water”
Steampunk
A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads, steampunk aesthetic, brass goggles and tiny top hats, mechanical lily pads with visible gears, copper teapots emitting steam, Victorian-era attire, sepia-toned color palette, brass fixtures, leather accessories, clockwork details in background, industrial revolution inspired
Lunarpunk
Prompt: “A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads, lunarpunk aesthetic, ethereal silvery color palette, bioluminescent patterns on otters' fur, crystal teacups containing glowing liquid, transparent lily pads with cosmic patterns, Earth visible in night sky above, gentle blue ambient light, mystical atmosphere, flowing organic technology”
Minimalist
Prompt: “A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads, minimalist illustration, negative space, simplified shapes, limited color palette of 3-4 colors, clean lines, Japanese-inspired elegance, zen-like composition, essential details only”
Studio Ghibli
A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads, Studio Ghibli animation style, charming character design, painterly backgrounds, soft pastel colors, attention to small nature details, magical whimsical atmosphere, Hayao Miyazaki inspired
Claymation
Prompt: “A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads, claymation style, visible texture in figures, slightly imperfect forms, warm lighting, shallow depth of field, stop-motion aesthetic, Aardman Animation influence, handcrafted charm”
Comic Book
Prompt: “A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads, vintage comic book style, bold outlines, Ben-Day dot patterns, saturated primary colors, action lines, speech bubbles with otter chatter, panel-like composition, Sunday funny pages aesthetic”
Medieval Manuscript
Prompt: “A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads, illuminated manuscript style, gold leaf accents, ornate borders, flat perspective, rich jewel tones, decorative patterns, slightly disproportionate figures, aged parchment texture”
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Retro Game Pixel Art
Prompt: “A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads, 16-bit pixel art style, limited color palette, visible square pixels, isometric perspective, animated water sprites, nostalgic video game UI elements, inspired by 90s adventure games”
Focusing on A Time of Day
Prompt: “A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads, golden sunset lighting, long shadows, warm orange glow on fur, sparkling reflections on water surface, silhouetted trees in background, tranquil evening atmosphere”
Focusing on Weather
Prompt: “A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads during a gentle spring rain, droplets creating circles on water surface, wet shiny fur, small colorful umbrellas, misty atmosphere, refreshing rainy day palette”
Focusing on The Season
Prompt: “A group of otters having a tea party on floating lily pads in autumn, fallen maple leaves scattered across water, warm amber and russet color scheme, slight morning fog, cozy atmosphere, seasonal wildflowers”
The possibilities are endless! Starting from one base prompt, we can showcase the same concept in a number of different ways. The real fun begins when there’s interplay between style and story - but that’s for next time.
I hope you enjoyed this presentation of the Otterly Proper Tea Collective.
This is wonderful. The watercolour one belongs in a kid’s bedroom. Excited to see the AI image post, especially after seeing your advice on Lily’s cactus piece.
This is wonderful. The watercolour one belongs in a kid’s bedroom. Excited to see the AI image post, especially after seeing your advice on Lily’s cactus piece.
This is such a vibe - love it!