Tim Burton, the acclaimed film director, has captivated us for decades with his dark, surreal films full of eccentric characters. His gothic worlds, macabre stories and unique aesthetics have made Burton an icon of alternative cinema.

Now, with the help of Midjourney, the AI-powered image creation tool, you have the opportunity to explore Tim Burton's creative mind and bring your own interpretations of his fantastical worlds to life.

Iconic characters

Edward Scissorhands

A young man with scissor hands looking for his place in the world.

Edward Scissor Hands (Johnny Depp) Titiular Edward (Johnny Depp), he's a very long scissor-handed art-kid from the nearby gothic castle whose arrival breathes exciting new life into the otherwise monotonous suburb. He's an outsider. A freak. His black costume and deathly white pale skin color suggest he's goth, messy, gothic hair, and blank, emotionless expression. Cinematic, epic realism, 8K, highly detailed, super detail, fill body shot, wide shot, sharp focus, film grain, movie camera

Edward Scissorhands starring Johnny Depp,Super cute blind box effect,Full body , 3D, C4D, high definition rendering, smile, movie lighting, ceramic texture, soft reflection, high definition texture, Pixar style, simple and slightly red background, White gold tone, full color, backlight, sparkling gold, magazine award winning works, high end feeling, 5D4 100mm 2.8F delicate image quality, 4k — style raw — stylize 1000

Funko Pop Edward Scissorhands, extreme detail , tim burton

Beetlejuice

A mischievous and prankster ghost looking for fun at all costs.

internet celebrity Beetlejuice dressed up as Beetlejuice from the movie Beetlejuice (1988), screenshot, film

2d Vector design of Beetlejuice from BeetleJuice — stylize 250

Master tilt-shift low angle shot: Large Diorama with Beetlejuice sitting on a large tombstone, skulls bones on the ground, heroic manic expression, cinematic volumetric light, lumen shadows, cold and warm color balance, cinematic color grade — style raw — s 50

Jack Skellington

Halloween Town's Pumpkin King who dreams of Christmas

Jack Skellington in real life, cinematic dark light, photorealistic, real photo, high detailed

1995 edgy goth music video screenshot in an EXTREME nightclub, Raven's favourite band is Type O Negative, humanoid Kraken, DCAU Nightmare Before Christmas with Batman as Jack Skellington

a nightmare before Christmas characters Jack skellington and Sally in Positano, Italy / madly in love

Memorable Scenes

Alice in Wonderland with blonde hair in her blue dress encounters the Cheshire Cat ,blue eyes, an enigmatic cat grin, strange, colorful, highly detailed: 8k resolution photorealistic masterpiece: by Aaron Horkey and Jeremy Mann: intricately detailed, professional photography, natural lighting, volumetric lighting maximalist photoillustration: by marton bobzert: 8k resolution concept art intricately detailed, complex elegant expansive fantastical

A river of chocolate flowing through a room full of sweets and treats, willie wonka, tim burton, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Sweeney Todd: A barber with a sharp knife in his hand, ready to shave his next customer, cinematic scene

“Alice” from Alice in Wonderland, walking through Wonderland — ar 3:2 — style raw — stylize 250

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Tim burton's Willy Wonka, Johnny Depp, in his eccentric costume and top hat, surrounded by the factory's colorful characters and candy, cinematic scene

tea party Alice in wonderland, in the forest, the Mad Hatter is sitting next to Alice and he is drinking tea peacefully, Alice in her classic blue dress looking surprised, the white rabbit looking a bit crazy, kettles and pots and cups flying all over the place, confetti all over the scene , night — stylize 750 — ar 16:9

Common recurring elements

• Black and white stripes contrasting with vibrant colors.
• Large, expressive eyes that convey deep emotions.
• Spirals and curvilinear shapes that give dynamism to the scenes.

Tim Burton dark art style of the doll drawing realistic black and white ,creating a striking visual effect — stylize 250

the animated artist logo's over, in the style of figuratively textured, black and white line work, bold posters, timeless artistry, festive atmosphere, alex hirsch, realistic and naturalistic textures — stylize 750

Aerial View 16mm grain, vhs grain, film photo, very grainy, motion blur, Edward Scissorhands is standing near a tall tower with a blonde girl looking out the window at him

the music band cartoon characters in various costumes, in the style of film noir influence, trompe-l'œil illusionistic detail, structured chaos, i can't believe how beautiful this is, monochromatic works, punctuated caricature, arabesque — stylize 200

Photo of The Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland . sat on a throne . wearing long dark red leather opera gloves and boots. an intricate opulent dress, with hearts and brocade. she is contemptuous and irritated looking, she projects power and confidence. her makeup is simple lead white face with Smokey eyes. No silly makeup. in the background heart playing cards fly through the air. Over-the-top procedural maximalism — style raw

Tim Burton, a visionary artist who has redefined fantastic cinema with his unique and inimitable style. His eccentric characters, macabre stories and dark atmospheres have created a visual universe that has captivated audiences for decades.

Midjourney offers you the opportunity to become a Burton collaborator, bringing to life your own interpretations of his fantastic worlds. Experiment with these prompts, explore your creativity and join the community of artists reimagining Tim Burton's universe through AI.