Steampunk fairy in a lace dress with clockwork wings at a carnival, holding cotton candy.

Steampunk fairy with butterfly wings in an ornate gear-dress at a carnival, holding pink cotton candy.

Steampunk fairy with ornate butterfly wings holding pink cotton candy at a carnival.

Fairy with butterfly wings in a vintage steampunk gown holding cotton candy at a glowing fairground.

Steampunk fairy in a lace dress with clockwork wings at a carnival

By @justrob · Feb 8, 2026

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evolving my template... over the next few days, i'll be experimenting with removing artist references from the style part of my prompts z-turbo / seedream 4.5 / flux 1.1 pro / Gpt 1.5 low Prompt: Delicate watercolor washes with fine ink linework and warm golden luminosity combined with plein-air realism and rich atmospheric perspective, fused with playful vintage mechanical detailing. The result manifests as a fantastical yet grounded steampunk fairy-tale illustration with soft diffused light, intricate brass textures, and an enchanted storybook warmth throughout. A steampunk fairy with auburn hair in a loose updo, brass goggles perched atop her head, intricate mechanical butterfly wings with gear-lattice veining, wearing a cream Victorian gown cascading with clockwork gears, cogs, and watch faces, holding a fluffy pink cotton candy with a bright, mischievous smile. Scene set at a whimsical steampunk carnival during golden hour, with red-and-white striped tents, a glowing brass carousel, floating hot air balloons drifting through a hazy pastel sky, and ornate gas lanterns casting warm amber light amid soft greenery.

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A whimsical steampunk fairy wearing a lace-up gown and ornate gear-powered wings stands at a carnival with a glowing carousel in the background. The image blends pastel tones, brass gears, and clockwork details to create a magical, retro-futuristic fantasy scene featuring cotton candy, hot air balloons, and festive lights.

A whimsical fantasy illustration of a steampunk fairy in an intricate gear-covered gown and butterfly wings, set against a pastel carnival backdrop. The scene blends magical whimsy with clockwork aesthetics, featuring warm golds, soft pinks, and bright carnival lights to create a dreamy, cinematic mood.

A whimsical fantasy scene featuring a steampunk fairy in an intricate, gear-adorned gown and delicate butterfly wings. She stands at a carnival backdrop with striped tents, glowing lanterns, and colorful hot air balloons, savoring pink cotton candy in a dreamlike, golden-hour atmosphere.

Comments (13)

@faerierealm · Feb 10, 2026
@justrob Sorry I've been out of sorts because of work. We have a huge deadline tomorrow, so just finishing up now and heading to bed. But yes, your steampunk fairy is lovely! All four versions of her. 💖
@justrob · Feb 10, 2026
it plays better in other models. It is still the same process - identify artists, who have attributes I want - write the prompt with artist references, rewrite without references.
@justrob · Feb 10, 2026
@faerierealm - no comment on my steampunk fae?
@Biscuit · Feb 8, 2026
Lovely work! 🥰🩶 Reminds me of a somewhat more dubious fairground ride I created a while back 😅
@faerierealm · Feb 10, 2026
Wow, no artist references... quite the change!
@faerierealm · Feb 10, 2026
@justrob That does make sense. Good luck!