Collaborative art journey 27 - Finding friends frozen in time and mind
Hello! It's another glorious day in this endless dream, and I have this very special image for you. Created in collaboration with @everlove for https://steemit.com/collaborativeartjourney/@everlove/invitation-collaborative-art-journey-frozen-in-time-no-27-this-is-your-invitation-to-collaborate-whatever-your-expression-bring
I used Google's deep dream generator to transform the original image. This system recreates an image based on the "style" of another using a deep learning AI mind. You can repeat the process with any number of styles and each time you delve deeper into the AI mind, finding new and amazing structures within the image.
Everlove's image was processed over 50 times with different styles each time, including default styles and my own paintings, a process that takes 2-3 hours, and is thus classified as a "rare dream." Here is the final result:
This is a step about half way through, when we first start to see familiar constructs emerge in the dream. This little guy truly is trapped in time and mind, but he looks happy enough about it.
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Another intermediate stage (using softer, smoother styles) so you can see how the image warps over time. Our little buddy has lost his charisma, but he gets it back by the end. He's also started gaining some friends at this point, who come out in droves by the time we get to the final image.
And here is a bonus for making it to the bottom, faithful reader. Here I used the deep style generator to morph everlove's image with another rare dream of one of my own paintings (original colors preserved).
Happy dreaming :)
I'm super stoked to have you in this collaboration @dreamien. You've not only given this a truly valient effort, but you've also turned out something that is really interesting and deserves some real discovery! I'm so glad you've showed us a few steps of the process, as it's great to see how the transformation took place, especially since it is so evolved from the original. I especially love that you included one of your own paintings which really seems to compliment this collaborative work. What a blessing to have you here. Thank you for the gift!!!
Your work is a powerful testament to your screen name! LOVE IT!
Aw, thanks very much. Was feeling a little bummed today about not getting more exposure, but it's only a matter of time with how I've been working at it. Thanks for the kind words and the opportunity! Great ideas keep em coming!
Consistency is really key. You can go back and see that when I started this initiative I had hardly any rewards at all. I would suggest, if you haven't already, check out the art done by other artists in this initiative (and others as well), visit their blogs, comment on their posts and their entries. Once they get to know you and recognize you are a contributing part of the community, you will definitely benefit. It takes building your own following with patience and persistence. Be the supporter, and you will receive support!! So grateful you have shared with me.
That's great advice, thank you. I've been thinking about what I can do to support the community, I did power up for that reason
Give us something that moves us and find others who move you. Together we are powerful, and though we are alone, it is simultaneously true that we are not. Glad to have you here. Steem On @dreamien.
I'm super stoked to have you in this collaboration @dreamien. You've not only given this a truly valient effort, but you've also turned out something that is really interesting and deserves some real discovery! I'm so glad you've showed us a few steps of the process, as it's great to see how the transformation took place, especially since it is so evolved from the original. I especially love that you included one of your own paintings which really seems to compliment this collaborative work. What a blessing to have you here. Thank you for the gift!!!
Your work is a powerful testament to your screen name! LOVE IT!