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A.I. Explore
A.I. Explore: String Art faces of Kumi
• String art image (aka "nail and thread art' of hammered nails into a base to form an outline with thin, brightly colored thread woven around the nails) forming a portrait of a face. Art in the style of Kumi Yamashita. --ar 2:3 The art fad re-popularized by...
Unveiling the Future: ChatGPT’s Newest Features in Generative AI!
For those with a keen eye on the ever-evolving world of Generative AI, there's some exciting news on the horizon! OpenAI, a pioneer in the AI realm, has just rolled out a suite of impressive features for ChatGPT. Whether you're a seasoned AI enthusiast or just dipping...
A.I. Explore: Vintage Medical Label
• vintage medicine bottle label, circa 1900s. yellowed paper. medical. black ink. aged paper. intricate details. graphic design --ar 3:2 --no bottle, glass And if you want some old medicine bottles to accompany your label: • vintage label one might find on a medicine...
A.I. Explore: Lego Mini-Me
Step By Step... On the heels of Barbiefied, I decided to explore the other toy genres of mini-figures and action figures. Next on the list is the LEGO Group. First, we need a reference image (if our goal is to make the toy figure match a real person). This is a photo...
A.I. Explore: Barbie-fied
On Sunday I ran a post on LinkedIn for how to "Barbie-fy" a person in Midjourney, and with such a HIGH response on LinkedIn (and a few questions from those struggling with how to do it themselves) - I ran the prompts again but on a new person... then decided to create...
A.I. Explore: Oppen-Barbie?
In my post on Barbenheimer, Michael Robbins took the post in the comments where I was heading... the reverse! Rather than Barbie in the Manhattan Project, what if Oppenheimer was in Barbie's world. • Macro photo closeup of Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer as...
Barbenheimer
Barbenheimer What if... we truly put Barbie in the Oppenheimer world? Anything is possible with generative AI, and a little #midjourney magic. These were my favorites. My wife loved these (and she is NOT a fan of pink for herself). • Imax theater screen grab of Margot...
Creative Workflows with Generative A.I. ::: Brand Identity
As I take on this creative process, I am figuratively jumping in mid-stream. I want to walk you through the process of how you can engage generative AI into your workflows - without you having to sit through hours of conversation with a client to look over my...
A.I. Explore: Generative AI for Creatives
Think about the things you do as a Creative.What are the MAIN tasks you find yourself involved in on a daily basis? For 23+ years I ran a small branding & marketing agency with non-traditional model (at the time I started it) that had a single point of contact...
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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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