The new work is moving right along, and yesterday while I managed to stitch half the the squares I got through several lengthy podcasts and about 1/2 a recorded book on the Ancient African Kingdoms (from Captivating History) The earliest civilisation we ever heard about on the African continent when we were young was Egypt, but other significant civilisations rose and faded from view on that continent over many centuries before those mighty Egyptians; and it was the same with South America, about which I learned even less. But I digress.
Each motif takes perhaps 3 minutes from start to finish, and this photo makes it clear I don’t do the steps in exactly the same order every time!
The response was “It looks like the image shows the backside of an embroidery project, with thread marks forming abstract, angular shapes. I can create a pattern based on these marks. Do you want a cleaner, symmetrical design or something that preserves the randomness and abstract nature of the stitches? Let me know your preference!”
I responded with “Clean and symmetrical” to which the algorithm said “Got it! I’ll create a clean and symmetrical pattern inspired by these stitch marks. I’ll focus on geometric shapes, possibly using triangles and angular lines while keeping a structured design. Do you prefer a repeating pattern (like a tessellation) or a central, standalone motif?”
I answered “do one of each” and after 3 or 4 minutes, this image appeared –
I am pretty chuffed with this suggestion, and think it could be a really interesting pattern to use some time. Note that the algorithm already knows that I prefer the hand drawn, slightly organic, look rather than dead straight lines … Now, what about that second, standalone image ? After 2 hours it’s still working on it 🙂
Alison, I do love that you have printed your squares on the fabric. I think you are brave to tacklee AI in your creative endeavors. I worked for the IBM Corp for 24 years (I’m retired since 1992) and the thought that computeers will take over the world still lingers!
I love the design that the AI came up with and it would be fun to do something like that, if it was taken as a suggestion and you individualized it from there. Never would have thought to us AI like that….could be lots of fun!