
"Why Time Served Doesn't Matter in the Art World: A Surprising Perspective"
As artists, we often hear people compare the creative process to being in prison. The idea is that becoming a skilled artist takes a long time and requires a lot of hard work and dedication – much like serving a sentence. But the truth is, art is not about how much time you've spent practicing. It's about your ability to convey emotion and tell a story through your work.

"3 Tips for Practicing Ethical AI in Your Business"
From self-driving cars not recognizing pedestrians to Facebook selling user data, it's easy to see why some people might be hesitant to fully embrace AI. But just because there have been a few instances of AI gone wrong doesn't mean we should write it off completely. In fact, AI and deep learning have the potential to do a lot of good for businesses and individuals. That's why it's so important for companies to practice Ethical AI as they incorporate it into their products and services.

"Adobe Stock's Forecast for Creative Trends in 2023: Finding Authenticity and Inspiration"
"Get ready for a wild ride through the world of visual culture with the latest creative trends forecast from Adobe Stock. From psychedelic moods to whimsical animals and influencers, these trends are sure to inspire and engage your audience in 2023."

"Discover the Secret Weapon for Deleting Your Midjourney Images on Discord!"
Are you tired of scrolling through endless images of your favorite art in the Midjourney bot's conversation window? There is a simple solution to help you declutter and streamline your chats – the red X emoji. Find out how to use this handy tool to keep your chats organized and easily navigable.

“Adobe Stock Now Accepting Generative AI Content: Here's How to Get Yours Included”
Adobe Stock is committed to supporting creators through the creative evolution of generative AI. Follow these guidelines to have your generative AI content accepted on Adobe Stock.

"Tips for Creating Stunning Images that Will Sell Like Hotcakes on Adobe Stock"
Adobe Stock is a great platform for artists to showcase and sell their work. To maximize your chances of success on Adobe Stock, it's important to create images that are high quality, visually appealing, and in demand by potential buyers. Here are some tips and guidelines to help you create images that will sell well on Adobe Stock.
"5 Powerful Computer Builds for Creatives: Which One is Right for You?"
"As a creative, having a powerful computer is crucial to getting the job done. But with so many options out there, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which build is right for you. That's where we come in. We've scoured the internet and put together five different computer builds for creatives, ranging from budget options to more expensive setups."

"Writing the Perfect Landscape AI Art Prompt for Midjourney: A Comprehensive Guide"
"In this blog, we explore how to write the perfect A.I. art prompt for Midjourney. We provide tips on creating a experience that will inspire creative and daring art, and we offer an example prompt that incorporates a futuristic theme and encourages artistic experimentation."

"Unleashing Your Inner Artist: How to Find Inspiration for Photography"
Are you a photographer struggling to find inspiration for your next masterpiece? Look no further! In this blog, we'll provide tips and tricks for unlocking your creative potential and finding inspiration in the world around you. From challenging yourself with new techniques to studying the greats, we've got you covered. Click here to learn more.

“How to Choose Your First Camera: A Beginner's Guide”
Looking to get into photography but don't know where to start? Our guide will help you choose the best camera for your needs, from popular brands to must-have lenses and accessories.

"How to Write the Perfect A.I. Art Prompt for Midjourney"
"In this blog, we explore how to write the perfect A.I. art prompt for Midjourney. We provide tips on creating a experience that will inspire creative and daring art, and we offer an example prompt that incorporates a futuristic theme and encourages artistic experimentation."

Fairy Fashion Show - Using A.I. and Photography Together - Astra Studios
The images you see here were created using MidJourney, my camera, and photoshop. The goal was to create fairy fantasy art, but I wanted to try and see how I could further blend AI into my workflow. These pieces are Frankenstein’d from numerous amounts of both real photos and AI image generations.
You could do something similar by combining your works in photoshop.
Without further ado, check out these awesome images!

A.I. Prompt Craft - How to Make a Gothic Rose with Ventablack Color Tones - Astra Studios
So you want to make a Gothic Rose?
No problem, I will happily show you the exact prompt I used to create this incredible bleeding rose. But first, let me try and also explain how I was able to use some basic guidelines to create a really cool piece of art. My hopes are that through these tutorials, you will also learn to create incredible works of art by structuring your prompts correctly.
Today, we have a simple one. I am choosing specific prompts in each PromptCraft lesson in order to teach you some fundamental skills. Wax on, wax off if you will.

A.I. Prompt Craft - How to Make a Portal to Another Realm in MidJourney - Astra Studios
So you want to make a Portal?
No problem, I will happily show you the exact prompt I used to create this incredible portrait to another dimension. But first, let me try and also explain how I was able to use some basic guidelines to create a really cool piece of art. My hopes are that through these tutorials, you will also learn to create incredible works of art by structuring your prompts correctly.
Today, we have a simple one.

Color Prompting - Establishing Artistic Identity Through Color Theory
A starters guide to using color theory with any A.I. art generator. How to develop a personal style and tools to help you create more consistent and powerful imagery.

How It’s Made: Poison Ivy Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Cosplay - Astra Studios
This image is a hybrid between traditional studio photography and machine generated artificial intelligence art (A.I. Art).What that means is I told the machine I wanted a wondering fantasy path in the woods with a certain aesthetic and the machine drew me one. The technology is incredible, but not without its own limitations.

How It’s Made: AI Art Composite - Portrait - Vampire Queen - Indianapolis, Indiana
The Goal
I’m really fascinated with what this technology brings to the table. This will be my fourth blog now on the subject, and in this blog I want to take a more in depth look at how we actually created this image, and how we can start to use this technology to speed up the creative process.

How It’s Made: AI Art Composite - Portrait - Cyberpunk - Indianapolis, Indiana
I noticed that getting any form of a anatomically correct image from Mid Journey is nearly impossible. It can be done; but even then it seems to use the same face for every prompt. Not much originality there.
My artistic soul is spurred by boredom, I crave new adventures and experiences. So of course I wanted to see if I could use a Mid Journey portrait with a real human face. (My Wife!)

Taming a Monster: How to use AI Art and Mid Journey to Create Composites - Creative Photography - BradleyMichael.co
How We Did It.
We started with multiple images. The goal was to make conscious decisions and generate something that would fit the aesthetic of what I wanted to create. My goal for this composite was to place my subject Arianna into a city high rise window, with a cyberpunk city in the background. This project took about 10-15 minutes to complete in photoshop. longer to generate the images.

Death of the Artist: Is AI Responsible? - - How it works, and what it means - BradleyMichael.co
The Rift:
I think universally we can all see how beautiful these images are.
But it seems some are excited about the future of this technology, and some are terrified.
I’ve heard many say that real artists spent years honing and perfecting their craft, and that to use a tool like AI is a mockery of their hard work.