As I’ve already mentioned previously, I lost the use of my free AI generator unless I bought a subscription for the program.
Since that time I’ve been sort of floundering a bit, as far as, how I’m going to be able to retain the visual identities of my differing comrade’s-in-arms, not to mention the ones I use for myself, and my miniature me version. I know that it might sound silly, but I’ve come to love the look and style of all the characters created here in the lobby, out at the barnyard, as well as my mini-me’s kitchen, and both of the new puppies. Perhaps, I’m making a mountain out of a mole hill here, but to me, it’s the little touches that really count!
Anyways, I went back and forth and back and forth on it, prayed about it, argued with myself some more, and finally just asked my husband if he would decide for me.
Here’s the thing, I’m a writer not an artist, nor am I computer savvy AT ALL, without my husbands capable hands on my computer whenever there’s an issue. He knows all that stuff… that’s why I hired him, I mean married him. I tease, but he really does have a brilliant mind, and he is also really good with numbers and/or money, so success comes from deferring to the expert! (The bonus here is that my expert has a major crush on me, so all I really have to do is bat my eyes. You would be proud of me for not abusing this weakness of his, in regards to this important decision. I remained objective and sincere about my frustrations over the AI issue, and asked what he thought. God Bless my husband for his no fuss, no muss, non-overthinking, logical… and madly in love with me, can-do attitude!
In all of about fifteen minutes, my man was able to step in and save my bacon… well, my Brutus, Eustace, Tilly, Squagon, Dinky Do, Boomer, Lilly, Auzzie Clawzy, and all that are still yet to come!
So, I am now the proud new user of an AI Generator platform called OpenArt AI. It is a whole new program for me to learn, as I’ve always just used the easy peezy free programs without bells and whistles, so to speak. So, if you would bear with me for a bit, as you start seeing my beginner attempts.
It may take some trial and error, but in the end I think this was a positive move towards the future of Journey With Me, not to mention a new horizon for Barnyard Business (they help you create videos with your creations). If Tilly and all the rest of the babes are to have any chance at truly coming to life in the eyes of a child, this new platform might just be the answer!
Tell me what you think about today’s image of my persona, if you would. This new program is allowing me to really fine tune her features and expressions. I’ve never had the choice before, nor was the woman ever really the same one. I always struggled to find images that were similar enough to use, since reusing any image for other projects required subscriptions for those features.
Before you go, I’ve left you with two additional images to critique. Seriously, it really will help me in the fine tune department.
***Just in case you thought that this last photo was a duplicate of the one at the top of the article, look at her mouth. This image was actually the first picture of my Avatar that was generated. The first of these three pictures, happens to be my first attempt at changing her expression… and of course, I wanted to see her smile more!
Leave any thoughts, ideas, and/or suggestions in the comments, if you could. Hugs!
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