Welcome to a journey through 2 weeks of Portrait Play
I decided to extend an invitation to those brave enough to put their trust in me to bring their AI essence to life
Rules of the game: They were to drop a selfie and 1 word and then the rest was up to me to translate that into an AI portrait They had no creative say in what I did
I have included parts of my imagination and creative process from their reveals for each image...
The following pages are the results
*image AR have been altered to fit this template
WEEK ONE
PARTICIPANT’S WORDS
SEEKER
IGNITE
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SPACECADET INVEST
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PARTICIPANT’S WORDS
IMAGINE. CREATE. EXPRESS
MY PROCESS
AI has become a powerful partner in allowing me to tap into my imagination so that I can create images that speak and evoke feelings and ideas. Anyone can create something pretty nowadays with the AI imagery tool available, yet I believe in the power of art as a means to share, express, connect to our deepest emotions, connections and truths and then express them with the world. Welcome into my mind, my passion, and I feel luck to also call this my purpose now.
“Art is a way for everyone to move through ideas, emotions, concepts, story’s - the power of AI now allows everyone to connect to the true creative spirit within them and bring those ideas to life - and even better, push past boundaries that have perhaps you did not even know were there” - Sara Chevalier
WEEK ONE
AI Allows us to welcome back the free spirited child like imagination we are all born with - a time when there were no impossibilities, no limits, no boundaries it’s time to let that come back to life
As a seeker, I wander in pursuit of truth, straining to see beyond surface appearances, yearning to lift the curtain that separates mere knowledge from true understanding. Isn't that the heart of our journey? To uncover the truths of our existence, our purpose, our sources of joy and peace
Aren't we all trying to reconnect with the wise sage within us? That inner voice that's always prepared to offer insights, if only we take a moment to ask I've seen Nickola dance with these questions, exploring and breathing life into the answers she finds along the way
Her curiosity, her willingness to explore ideas and emotions, and her ability to live out the lessons she learns never cease to inspire me The picture that springs to mind is that everything we're seeking is already within us, hidden behind a simple veil
Isn't it empowering to recognize that we have the power to draw back that veil letting the light of our truest purest and most
AI isn't reserved for tech whizzes or the up-and-coming generation Women like Debi are embracing the unexplored territories of AI, creating careers that they are passionate about Their creativity, passion, and purpose are reshaping what was once unfamiliar terrain
AI is more than just a tool - it's an exciting opportunity for anyone, regardless of age or experience We're all astronauts now, aren't we?
Now, you might be thinking of the standard image of a space rookie But I see a cadet as a brave explorer, venturing into the unknown, sketching the blueprints of tomorrow That's why our lasers don't shoot bullets, they shine with stars and sparkles. Because in this arena, there are no fights, only joy and celebration.
All it takes is a single word, a single selfie, and of course, the
"AI empowers all of us to turn the unknown into a canvas for innovation and joy, fueled by the limitless power of our imagination."
Have you ever wondered what might happen if we kindled the little sparks within us into a roaring fire? What potential lies dormant, silenced within us?
Just imagine the limitless possibilities, if only we dared to turn these tiny sparks into a wild blaze A blaze that would light our souls, our trust in ourselves, our dreams, our passion, and creativity
We've played it safe for too long, content with just a glimmer of our true desires But what if we dared to dream bigger? What if we didn't settle for just a glimmer?
This image, to me, encapsulates her spirit, her zest, her soul She might seem subdued at first, but her spirit, her aura, her soul they are much more vibrant than what I've captured here
"When we fan the flames within, we ignite a fire that fuels our dreams, creativity, and the very essence of who we are."
Time. It's a funny thing, isn't it? We all get the same 24 hours in a day, the same 365 days in a year. It's the one thing that unites us all. The only difference is how many of those years we get and how we choose to spend them.
At first, when I thought about what it means to invest, my mind immediately went to stocks, savings, and assets The usual suspects But that felt so predictable Investing equals money, right?
And then it hit me Time is everything!
I found myself coming full circle back to the idea of how we invest our time and who we choose to spend it with Are we dedicating our time to the things and people we love? Are we truly present in each passing moment of this relentless ticking clock we call life? Or are we trying to stockpile time, hoping for better days ahead and missing out on the beauty that's already right in front of us?
What's at the heart of it all? Love. Loads of it.
I used to roll my eyes at the old adage that love conquers all. But as I evolve and allow myself to truly feel, I'm beginning to see the truth in those words. What does love mean to us? For many, it's a yearning for affection from others, a desire to be cherished, perhaps even a need to earn it. Oh, what a perilous path this can be.
With this portrait, my aim was to reveal the beauty of selflove, the joy in doing what you love, the freedom in being true to oneself, just as we are...and the power in recognizing and loving that person.
"Self-love is the most profound love of all, where we find the courage to be exactly who we are and celebrate it."
WEEK TWO
“The world is your playground, be brave enough to take the ride”
Today, I find myself absolutely captivated by the concept of 'light'. As a functional medicine nutritionist, the first inclination is to interpret this word for Magda was in the context of health and weight, leaning towards the idea of physical lightness But I digress
I find myself drawn to a more symbolic interpretation of light – a beacon of inner strength, a symbol of connectedness and trust An illuminating force that shines from within once we shed the unnecessary burdens of trying to mold ourselves into someone we're not
It's this inner flame, this unwavering conviction, that allows others to find their way It's reminiscent of a lighthouse guiding lost ships back to the shore
When I think of Magda, I see her as this beacon She shines radiantly, illuminating the world around her simply by being her authentic self Her light, her essence, shines through unabashedly. It's a beautiful sight to behold.
"True
brilliance lies in the ability to let our essence shine, lighting the way for others with unwavering inner light."
This image of Freedom, it's about the courage to truly be ourselves, isn't it? To take the dreams and desires living inside us, and daring to let them out into the world. It's about being brave enough to guard those dreams, to let them take flight. Freedom, it can be a lonely path at times, don't you think? But as I've tried to express through her gaze... it also brings this deep, serene peace when we finally trust ourselves enough to spread our wings and fly. Isn't that worth the journey towards freedom?
"The essence of freedom is found in daring to manifest our inner visions, and in the quiet strength that comes from trusting ourselves to take flight."
Does joy need to be chased, found or unlocked? Some might think so, often postponing their happiness until the right person, place or moment comes along
But what if I told you that joy is right here, right now, inside each of us? It's not bound by our circumstances, it's simply waiting for us to choose it...
For this piece, I wanted to capture the essence of pure, unadulterated joy I wanted to give form to the exhilaration of play, the freedom of being yourself, and the magic of letting your inner light shine
Can you picture anything more joyful than a carefree frolic through a meadow bathed in sunlight, wildflowers brushing against your legs, laughter echoing through the air, and the feeling of life coursing through your veins? That's the joy I'm talking about. That's the joy that's within us all
"The essence of freedom is found in daring to manifest our inner visions, and in the quiet strength that comes from trusting ourselves to take flight."
"Authentic" - a term so often tossed around, yet its true essence remains elusive, doesn't it? It's as genuine as it gets, according to the Oxford Dictionary, anyway. But what does it mean to you, to me?
That's a question that digs deep, touching the very core of our individual existence. It's a riddle that each of us can only solve for ourselves, as we journey through life and self-discovery.
So, how am I to capture such an abstract concept for someone as uniquely genuine and vibrant as she is? For a woman who embodies authenticity, whose love and life radiate with a dazzling realness?
I can only attempt to mirror her essence - reflect her true self back at her, just as she is. A living portrait of her radiant authenticity.
"Authenticity is a reflection of our deepest truth, a journey only we can define, embracing our genuine selves in all their beauty."
In this piece, I let myself go on a journey. Elisa's chosen word was "Sunny", and while I did create an image that danced with light and sunshine, I felt compelled to merge her word, her essence, and her passion for cats. The result? An encounter with the Egyptian lioness warrior goddess of the sun, Bastet. As Ra's daughter, the Sun God himself, she journeyed across the sky by his side during the day. When night fell, she transformed into a feline, safeguarding Ra as he rested. She was thus known as the Goddess of the rising sun
Originally, she was depicted as half lioness, half woman But, would a lioness-human hybrid make for a pleasing portrait? I thought not. Instead, I decided on a more elegant approach: Elisa, sitting serenely beside her lioness counterpart, with the dawn breaking behind them...
"In
this journey of discovery, I united the essence of the sun with the fierce grace of a lioness, embodying strength and light."
UNTIL NEXT TIME
Stay tuned for the next episode covering weeks 3 & 4 which are being produced now
If you would love to connect for your own portrait, or for your digital marketing and branding needs I would be honoured to connect.
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