But most important of all is that I actually enjoyed sitting down and spending time with making marks on the paper with my markers. This time I used real watercolor paper which allowed dissolving the stabilo pens far more easily than with the mixed media paper I had used before. It is called "Aquapad" and belong to the Clairfontaine line.
Actually there are two ways of creating AI versions of your traditional art - with some AI Generators you can upload your scanned painting and then write a prompt like "create a digital painting using this image
There is however a second way to do it, by using imageprompt.org first. Go on this website and upload your painting, drawing, sketch or whatsoever. I uploaded the image on the left. It is a scan of a mixedmedia painting I did a long time ago.
The prompt I got was:
"An abstract acrylic painting of a stylized mask, centered in the frame. The mask features a symmetrical design with a cream-colored face, framed by vibrant red and pink elements. Large, curved green horns adorned with yellow accents extend upwards from the top. Black almond-shaped eyes are set above a stylized nose. The lower face is green with a large red oval shape for the mouth. Details include a small diamond shape on the forehead and the mouth, as well as red spots on the face. The overall color palette is bold and contrasting, with greens, reds, yellows, and pinks dominating. The background is a mottled mix of dark brown and olive green, providing a textured backdrop. The painting style is flat and graphic, with thick brushstrokes, evoking a tribal or folk art aesthetic. The lighting is even, with no discernible shadows, highlighting the geometric forms."
Now you can copy the prompt and head over to your favorite AI Art Generator. I am using various AI platforms and in this case selected piclumen.com. You can see the result on the left.
The days are still short, and it is nice to sit inside and do a puzzle. Now this one here is really hard to do because of low number of colors - several shades of blue and a lot of red and white puzzle pieces! So if you are looking for a puzzle challenge or know someone who loves more complicated puzzles - this is the one for you!
So I wish you all
Happy New Year! May it bring you Joy. Creativity, Love and Health!
May your home be filled with golden light, To chase away the chill of night.
May every gift and every word, Be the sweetest things you’ve ever heard!
I did the design for this mug a loong time ago. I used Inkscape for it, an open source alternative to adobe illustrator. There are some designs in my Zazzle shop I am still proud of - and this is one of it. You can look at it and think of a story - an old and experienced mushroom telling a younger one about the important part mushrooms play in the forest, for example.
