Tutorial
How to create digital art through artificial intelligence ?
Below you can check out a simple step-by-step approach to creating your own digital artwork using free artificial intelligence tools.
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1. Choose an AI-generated image platform or website.
Most of them only require you to create an account and offer a limited number of free creations. Some popular free options include:
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Midjourney (Many people consider this to produce the best results. You need a Discord account to use it): Access here
BlueWillow (also on Discord): Access here
Microsoft Bing: Access here
Lexica: Access here
Dall-E: Access here
Stable Diffusion: Access here
Playground: Access here
Nightcafe: Access here
2. Type in your prompt.
Most AI platforms operate with a prompt, which is a text command (phrase or word) that you use to guide the creation of the image. For example, if you type in "pollinating bee", the algorithm will try to create an image that evokes this concept. We recommend using English words. After typing in your prompt, the platform will use a machine learning algorithm to generate an image. Depending on the platform, you may be able to adjust some parameters such as colors, shapes, and other features.
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3. Explore variations.
Many platforms allow you to create automatic variations based on one of the generated results, or recreate it in a higher resolution. Explore different variations and prompts to achieve the desired result.
4. Save the image when you are satisfied with your result, and submit it to our contest.
Creating images generated by AI can be a fun and creative activity, but it can also be challenging. You can experiment with different platforms and prompts to find the right combination for you. Don't be afraid to be creative, abstract, and nonsensical.
Good luck!
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