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A.I. Explore

Book Review • by Chad Lauffer The following is a copy-paste from Chad's review of my book, that Chad shared on LinkedIn. Chad’s post Midjourney: Back to Basics • Beginner's Guide 📖✨...

A.I. Explore: From Photo to Pixar Styled Illustration using gen-AI

The slides have all the information. A quick 'How To' in Midjourney, from your phone. Enjoy! Brian Sykes

A.I. Explore: Pixar Favorite Pets Movie Poster

The (3) Human Element Sunday Challenge I launch a new one each Sunday - but the challenge remains open all week!The Past 2 challenges were:(1) Photo in Sr. Roger Deakins Style...

A.I. Explore: The Creative Pro Synthesis

Harmonizing Gen-AI with Human Ingenuity (ie - the Human Element) Embark on a transformative journey with A.I. Lab • LEVEL 1, a meticulously crafted course designed for Creative Professionals ready...

A.I. Explore: Military Glamping?

A whole conversation ensued this morning with my friend Ai Astronaut Steve 👨‍🚀 regarding his post (https://lnkd.in/dJnbADp7) of a luxurious bedroom with a Koi Pond at the foot...

A.I. Explore: Unleashing Nostalgia in Gen-AI

Take a trip back in time with these vibrant, retro-infused creations crafted meticulously in Midjourney. By breathing life into the prompt:• vintage (subject) magazine and newspaper clippings, circa...
The Futur Interview : How To Leverage A.I Art Tools For Success

The Futur Interview : How To Leverage A.I Art Tools For Success

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MCyY7WCl0M Let's explore the creative potential of these new A.I tools! Award-winning designer Chris Do engages in an insightful discussion with Brian Sykes, A.I Tools Expert, about groundbreaking AI capabilities for art and design....

A.I. Explore: The Unsung Hero for Creatives

A.I. Explore: The Unsung Hero for Creatives

The traditional mockup process is draining and restrictive.The Generative-AI workflow is a game-changing creative powerhouse.I've witnessed its transformative potential firsthand. Want to see how? Generative-AI in Resource Image Creation for Mockups In the realm of...

A.I. Explore: Prompt Fundamentals (v5)

A.I. Explore: Prompt Fundamentals (v5)

I just realized this weekend that the PRINT version of "A.I. Explore: Prompt Fundamentals" (v5) had not been produced! I promised Wren H. Peak 🦚 that I would get it up on Lulu and ready for purchase. If anyone else wants to order a printed coy for yourself -...

A.I. Explore: Assyria & The Marduck Prophecy

A.I. Explore: Assyria & The Marduck Prophecy

Is the traditional way of exploring history - outdated?Integrating Gen-AI in historical study brings the ancient alive like never before.I've experienced this transformation firsthand. Want to see how? I love history.I saw an article in an email from National...

Midjourney Prompt Collection: Volume 1

Midjourney Prompt Collection: Volume 1

Delve deep into the world of generative A.I. with my meticulously curated Midjourney Prompt Collection. With over 130+ carefully designed prompts accompanied by stunning images, this volume is an invaluable resource for both beginners and seasoned A.I. enthusiasts...

A.I. Explore: Bauhaus Toy from Dessau

A.I. Explore: Bauhaus Toy from Dessau

Ever seen a toy that's not just for play, but a catalyst for creativity?Bauhaus toys from Dessau: the epitome of art meets function.The power of precision captured in prompt. Intrigued? The essence of the Bauhaus lies in its promotion of simplicity, functionality, and...

Unlocking the Creative Future: Join the A.I. Explore Community

Unlocking the Creative Future: Join the A.I. Explore Community

Traditional tools leaving Creatives in the past, as gen-AI changes the game.Join the A.I. Explore Community, where Creative Pros can change the future.I've been at the forefront of this evolution. Want a front-row seat? Introduction: Navigating the vast universe of...

A.I. Explore: Inspired Prompting – Ghost Rider?

A.I. Explore: Inspired Prompting – Ghost Rider?

My friend Bill Snebold had a FIRE infused post a couple of days ago with a WILD term to add to your prompting. (Go see his post at https://lnkd.in/gXVA4b5e) "extreme immolation" - to kill or destroy especially by fire. So, I had to go apply some fire to...

Thought Leadership

A.I. Explore: From Photo to Pixar Styled Illustration using gen-AI

The slides have all the information. A quick 'How To' in Midjourney, from your phone. Enjoy! Brian Sykes

A.I. Explore: Pixar Favorite Pets Movie Poster

The (3) Human Element Sunday Challenge I launch a new one each Sunday - but the challenge remains open all week!The Past 2 challenges were:(1) Photo in Sr. Roger Deakins Style...

A.I. Explore: The Creative Pro Synthesis

Harmonizing Gen-AI with Human Ingenuity (ie - the Human Element) Embark on a transformative journey with A.I. Lab • LEVEL 1, a meticulously crafted course designed for Creative Professionals ready...

A.I. Explore: Unleashing Nostalgia in Gen-AI

Take a trip back in time with these vibrant, retro-infused creations crafted meticulously in Midjourney. By breathing life into the prompt:• vintage (subject) magazine and newspaper clippings, circa...

A.I. Explore: Unleash the Full Spectrum of Gen-AI with Over 20 FREE Resources!

Discover the treasure trove of A.I. knowledge and creativity! Dive deep into a collection of over 20 FREE resources specially curated for enthusiasts like you at A.I. Explore. 🌐Unlock the...

A.I. Explore: Observe, Process, Reflect – GPT-4 Can Do More

My new friend Roger Monteiro did a recent post on LinkedIn, that read: These are the three screens that compose the triptych Synthetic Desires, which were exhibited at the Carrousel du...
A.I. Explore: Prompt Fundamentals (v5)

A.I. Explore: Prompt Fundamentals (v5)

I just realized this weekend that the PRINT version of "A.I. Explore: Prompt Fundamentals" (v5) had not been produced! I promised Wren H. Peak 🦚 that I would get it up on Lulu and ready for purchase. If anyone else wants to order a printed coy for yourself -...

A.I. Explore: Assyria & The Marduck Prophecy

A.I. Explore: Assyria & The Marduck Prophecy

Is the traditional way of exploring history - outdated?Integrating Gen-AI in historical study brings the ancient alive like never before.I've experienced this transformation firsthand. Want to see how? I love history.I saw an article in an email from National...

Midjourney Prompt Collection: Volume 1

Midjourney Prompt Collection: Volume 1

Delve deep into the world of generative A.I. with my meticulously curated Midjourney Prompt Collection. With over 130+ carefully designed prompts accompanied by stunning images, this volume is an invaluable resource for both beginners and seasoned A.I. enthusiasts...

Unlocking the Creative Future: Join the A.I. Explore Community

Unlocking the Creative Future: Join the A.I. Explore Community

Traditional tools leaving Creatives in the past, as gen-AI changes the game.Join the A.I. Explore Community, where Creative Pros can change the future.I've been at the forefront of this evolution. Want a front-row seat? Introduction: Navigating the vast universe of...

A.I. Explore: Moloko Ice Cream

A.I. Explore: Moloko Ice Cream

How about.... Moloko Ice Cream in a PT Barnum influenced poster, overlaid on an ad with minimal copy. Solving problems CREATIVELY is the fun we Creative Pros get to do. Having tools like Midjourney + Photoshop beta at the ready, makes this game - next level enjoyable....

A.I. Explore: AI-Driven Comic-Factory

A.I. Explore: AI-Driven Comic-Factory

Traditional comic-making is time-consuming.Comic-Factory AI is making this artistry accessible, easy and fun.I'm hooked. Curious how it works? Enter the Future of Comic Creation: AI-Driven Comic Factory Ever imagined an era where comic creation is a fusion of human...

A.I. Explore: Composing Elements

A.I. Explore: Composing Elements

A.I. Explore: The free DAILY lesson & prompts of Brian Sykes :::A.I. Explore: Composing Elements I had a concept and decided to create the elements in Midjourney, and compose them in Photoshop. Several years ago I was walking at the North Carolina Zoo,...

The Persistent Echo: Remembering My Dad…

The Persistent Echo: Remembering My Dad…

I received word this morning - that my dad had passed. Thinking on him and life in general today. This isn't just another tribute. It's raw, real, and about a dad who was as much a mess as he was a mentor. We had our highs, our lows, and a ton of in-betweens. Click...

A.I. Explore: gen-AI images + Adobe Aero

A.I. Explore: gen-AI images + Adobe Aero

Who-da-thunk!?.... That was fun. Now your turn.Brian Sykes In order to get THIS copy of the Adobe Aero player to see this render in action for yourself - scan this QR code, then download and install. This is the IMAGE that triggers the Adobe Aero is the visual - "The...

Featured A.I. Artist + Tools

The Futur Interview : How To Leverage A.I Art Tools For Success

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MCyY7WCl0M Let's explore the creative potential of these new A.I tools! Award-winning designer Chris Do engages in an insightful discussion with Brian Sykes, A.I...

Featured A.I. Artist: Amr Tahtawi

What's your name and how would you describe your work in generative AI? Amr Tahtawi and I use AI as a tool for visual storytelling to help brands promote themselves How did you first become...

Featured A.I. Artist: Manuela Sissa

What's your name and how would you describe your work in generative AI? My name is Manuela Sissa, but everyone calls me Six. 😀 My work in generative AI is a journey that has two paths. One...

Featured A.I. Artist: Tridib Ghosh

What's your name and how would you describe your work in generative AI? Hi I am Tridib Ghosh, I am an Artist, Design Thinker and a UX UI evangelist. I use Generative AI partly to explore newer...

Featured A.I. Artist: Stefano Baldassari

What's your name and how would you describe your work in generative AI? My name is Stefano and I engage and curate on socials the AI/CC daily themes. I am also into an AI generated #film3 project...

Featured A.I. Artist: Guido Callegari

What's your name and how would you describe your work in generative AI? Guido. My work was influenced by every new innovation, video, audio, images i want to explore a lot of tool for make my...

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Books & Publications

A.I. Explore digital & print-on-demand resources.

Books & Publications

Since September 1, 2022 – I began teaching a daily lesson on LinkedIn that I called “A.I. Explore:”, and from the things I learned and shared, I began compiling them into resources for those wanting to learn generative AI (particularly text-to-image platforms like Midjourney, Dall-E and Stable Diffusion). These are some of those resources available as both Digital and Physical books.

A.I. Explore:

Prompt Fundamentals

Embark on an insightful journey through generative AI art with ‘A.I. Explore: Prompt Fundamentals.’ This invaluable resource will empower you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively prompt across various text-to-image platforms. 3rd edition! Covers Midjourney V5

• Over 600 copies sold

A.I. Explore:

Collaborations, Book 1

This book launches my A.I. Explore: Collaborations series that was started as an idea: the creation of compilation books written together with other A.I. creators, where each A.I. Explorer provides one lesson on a topic where they are competent. Covers Midjourney V4.

A.I. Explore:

Collaborations, Book 2

This book continues the Collaboration series with 9 more AI creatives in conjunction with 1 lesson from me (Brian Sykes) to continue digging into the world of gernerative AI as a  modern creative. 10 lessons that move you forward in the world of Midjourney. Covers Midjourney V4 & V5.

A.I. Explore:

Snack Sized Prompts and $5 Words

A comprehensive reference guide for A.I. creatives looking to enhance their text2art prompts. Inspired by my passion for vocabulary, this book dives deep into the impact of select words on prompt results. 336-pg treasure! Covers Midjourney V4 and V5.

A.I. Explore:

Tips, Tricks & Rules to Break

Continuing my popular A.I. Explore series with 10 lessons on mastering A.I. text2img generators like Midjourney, Dall-E, and Stable Diffusion (with a special emphasis is placed on Midjourney). Covers Midjourney V.4

A.I. Explore:

Prompt Fundamentals 2nd Edition

This book is the updated original of Prompt Fundamentals. It was revised and released in November 2022 with Midjourney V4 prompting.

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