# Image Generation

> AI image generation using DALL-E, understanding prompt engineering, and creating effective image prompts

- Skill: `aizech/image-generation` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add aizech/image-generation`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/aizech/image-generation/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: aizech (https://skillmd.com/u/aizech)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/aizech/image-generation

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# Image Generation Skill

Use this skill when creating AI-generated images, writing image prompts, or helping users visualize concepts through images.

## When to Use

- User requests image generation
- Creating illustrations for content
- Visualizing concepts or ideas
- Generating diagrams or infographics
- Creating marketing visuals

## Image Generation Process

### 1. Understand the Request

- What does the user want to visualize?
- What style/format is needed?
- Any specific elements to include?
- What's the purpose (blog, social, presentation)?

### 2. Prompt Development

**Structure a good prompt:**

```
[Subject] + [Setting/Context] + [Style] + [Technical details]

Example:
"A modern office workspace with natural lighting, minimalist design,
photorealistic, 4k, professional photography"
```

**Style options:**
- Photorealistic
- Illustration/Cartoon
- Abstract
- Artistic (Van Gogh, watercolor, etc.)
- Technical diagram
- 3D render

**Technical modifiers:**
- Resolution: 4k, 8k, ultra HD
- Lighting: natural, dramatic, soft
- Camera angle: overhead, wide angle, macro
- Color palette: vibrant, muted, monochrome

### 3. Generation

- Use appropriate image model (DALL-E, etc.)
- Generate multiple variations if helpful
- Select best result

### 4. Post-Processing (if needed)

- Note any editing suggestions
- Suggest improvements for next iteration

## Best Practices

- Be specific about subjects and settings
- Include style keywords
- Mention technical quality
- Consider composition and framing
- Add lighting and atmosphere descriptions
- Avoid overly complex prompts
- Test variations

## Common Use Cases

| Use Case | Prompt Tips |
|----------|-------------|
| Blog header | Include "blog style", "horizontal" |
| Social media | Square/vertical, "engaging" |
| Product image | "Clean background", "professional" |
| Illustration | "Vector art", "flat design" |
| Concept art | "Detailed", "concept art style" |

## Limitations

- Know what AI can/cannot generate
- Copyright considerations
- Text rendering limitations
- Fine details may be lost
- Human features sometimes challenging