Artistic Superpowers

Three short years ago, after navigating the wild jungles of the art and illustration world for over thirty fruitful years, I stumbled upon Midjourney. Then, as if by magic, Stable Diffusion crossed my path. And just when I thought I had seen it all, I learned how to whip up my own custom diffusion models. This wasn't just a curveball; it was a whole new game.

Starting from the neurons up, my approach to illustration, my process of digesting visuals, and the way I conjure up my creations were flipped on their head. It was as unexpected as finding out your toaster can predict the weather. Yet, from the get-go, my reaction was less "Oh no" and more "Oh wow".

So, welcome to this newsletter, a side dish to my main course of my 'image crafting experiment'. Initially, I thought this would be a casual fling with these shiny new 'AI' gizmos. A little dabbling, a touch of tinkering. Little did I know, I'd fall right down the rabbit hole, completely mesmerized by the endless possibilities. I've gone from casual user to devout enthusiast, clinging to each new imaging tool like a koala to a eucalyptus tree. Yes, I'm hooked, line, and sinker. These tools have become my paintbrush, my pencil, my magic wand.

Armed with a treasure trove of experiences from my three-decade-long art odyssey, the classical techniques honed in art school, and my autodidact digital wizardry, I now stand ready. Ready to conjure up any image, in any style, with any ambiance I desire. Swiftly. Efficiently.

It's like being bitten by a radioactive artist and waking up with superpowers.

This is where I will be announcing exciting new print drops, future book news, discussing new developments with AI, as well as offering tips and pointers for all levels of experience and artistic ability. Follow along, and enjoy the meandering pace of my odd experiment with all things image crafting.

Most of the action happens on Instagram:

It's going to be a fun ride.