AI Art Magazine Weekly Newsletter #17

Where Art and Technology Converge

Author

Paul Watson
October 26, 2023

Hello AI Art Enthusiast,

The AI Art Newsletter is back with its weekly rendezvous, merging tech wonders with artistic flair. Your quest for knowledge invigorates our content.

Shining the spotlight on Digital Art Trends in this weeks feature, we look at current trends and what’s hot. Your insights and questions are a click away at [email protected].

Drawing inspiration from 'origami' this week. Plus, fresh off the press, AI art news and updates.

Together, let's push the boundaries of what art and AI can achieve. To a week filled with inspiration!

The AI Art Newsletter Team

Marcella Mendes,
Newsletter Editor
AIArtMagazine.org

Generative Platform News from Last Week

  • New Upscaler update.

    • Creators now have options for upscalers. You can keep the default 1MP upscaler or choose 2x or 4x.

    • Initial release earlier in the week was a little week so they have been tweaked to produce sharper images.

    • 4x currently takes around 1-2 mins.

  • Initial release of the website has been released into beta.

    • Try it here

    • This release is focused on searching, browsing and viewing images

    • Future releases will add collections and image creation.

  • DALL-E3 is now available in ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise.

Prompt Ideas

This week’s prompt idea is to use the style ‘Origami’. Origami is an exquisite and ancient artistic style that originates from Japan, characterized by the meticulous folding of paper to create intricate sculptures and designs without the use of cuts or adhesive. This art form requires precision, patience, and a deep understanding of geometry and symmetry. Origami artists transform a simple sheet of paper into a three-dimensional masterpiece, imbuing it with grace and elegance. The beauty of origami lies in its ability to turn ordinary materials into extraordinary creations, from delicate animals to complex geometric patterns. This art form not only showcases the artist's skill but also reflects the Japanese aesthetic principles of simplicity, balance, and harmony. Origami's enduring appeal lies in its capacity to captivate both the eye and the mind, offering a serene and meditative experience as one unfolds the secrets hidden within a single piece of paper. Try using it in your prompts to generate some interesting effects.
Remember to send us your results (to [email protected]) and the the best image as judged by the editorial staff will feature in next weeks newsletter.

Edge of Evolution. Digital Art Trends.

I. Understanding the Digital Art Renaissance

Defining Digital Art: A Primer

Let's kick this off with the basics—so, what exactly is digital art? Well, at its core, digital art is an artistic work or practice that uses digital technology as an essential part of the creative or presentation process. It's anything designed, tweaked, or modified digitally, witnessing style and function hanging out together, fostering an air of creative innovation.

The Emergence of Digital Artistry: A Brief History

Painting with ones and zeros instead of brushes and paints made its major league debut in the late 20th century. When we fast-forward through the evolution of old-school computer graphics, digital design, and the internet revolution, we land in the early 2000s, as digital artistry began picking up steam. Since then, it's been a gnarly ride on the tech express—full-speed ahead into electrifying territories that artists of yore could only dream of!

Constituents of Digital Art: Styles and Mediums

There's a lot to the digital art scene. It's like walking into the world's biggest buffet—endless choices and something for everyone. Pixel art, digital painting, fractal art, photo-painting, and 3D models—it’s like in the very moment when Dorothy enters the Technicolor world of Oz; it’s that wild and amazing!

II. The Prevalence of 3D Digital Art

Introduction to 3D Art: A Crucial Player

Buckle up, 'cause we're about to hit three dimensions! 3D art plunges you into a whole new world—one where art isn't just observed but immersed in. It's like an expertly brewed espresso shot; packs a huge punch in a small package.

Other AI Related News

YouTube Music now let you change playlist art with AI

YouTube Music will now let users change the artwork for playlists using text-to-image AI art generation.

Leonardo Alchemy V2 and New Custom SDXL Models.

Leonardo has just announced the release of Alchemy 2 which brings an unprecedented level of detail and control for creators according to it’s developer.

NightCafe Creator

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