How to build a visual OS for AI art (and why you desperately need to)

Let’s face it: most AI-generated images still scream "fake news" at first glance. Off lighting. Smudged textures. Vibes over clarity. And don’t get us started on the ones that look like something out of Area 51.

The fix? Stop trying to create a "style." Start building a visual operating system.

This isn’t about one great image—it’s about making dozens of them that look like they came from the same shoot, with the same mood, lighting logic, and aesthetic vocabulary. You’re not just an AI artist. You’re a director of photography now. Welcome to your new job title.

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Say cheese(burger): Film camera prompts that totally change the vibe

Did you know that simply adding "shot with a [insert film camera]" to your AI art prompt can totally change the look and feel of your image?

Whether you're aiming for crisp realism, soft vintage tones, or gritty lo-fi vibes, the type of film camera you reference in your prompt tells the AI what kind of texture, lighting, and color profile to mimic.

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Prompt like a local: How language and slang change your AI art results

If you’ve ever tried generating AI art in London and thought, “Wait, why does this look like Brooklyn?” — you’re not alone.

It turns out, the words you use in your prompt matter a lot. But not just the subject—the language, regional slang, and cultural context you use can completely change how an image is interpreted by the model.

Because most AI art tools have been trained heavily on English-language internet data (with a Western tilt), even subtle differences in phrasing or location can shift the vibe from NYC to Tokyo in a sentence.

Let’s break it down with a simple example…

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Featured AI artist: Stéphane Tranquillin

From painting and photography to motion design and now AI filmmaking, Stéphane’s creative journey is a masterclass in evolution. What started as casual experimentation with early AI art tools quickly became a full-fledged artistic pursuit—one that merges cutting-edge tech with timeless storytelling instincts. In this interview, Stéphane shares how he got started with AI, how he refined his prompting style, and why filmmaking continues to be his ultimate creative playground.

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MidJourney V7 guide - Advanced prompt engineering in Midjourney

We’ve played around with basic prompts like "an astronaut drinking bubble tea on Mars" — but what happens when you’re ready to level up and unlock next-level control over your visuals in Midjourney? Version 7 introduces some seriously powerful parameters, and I’m breaking them all down here in the nerdiest, most useful way possible.

And yes, I’m sticking with my trusty astronaut theme so you can see the differences clearly. ✨🧑‍🚀

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Astronaut academy: 10 advanced MidJourney tricks to launch your prompts into orbit

So, you've nailed the basics of prompting. You've made some pretty sweet space explorers and dreamy astronaut scenes. But now you're ready for liftoff into more advanced territory. Whether you’re aiming for cinematic lighting, multiple subject variations, or true prompt sorcery—these tips will push your MidJourney art into a whole new galaxy.

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Featured AI artist: Sabina Podjed

I first connected with Sabina through her AI artwork—bold, inventive, and full of personality. What stood out even more was her enthusiasm for learning and sharing her process with others. She’s not just experimenting with AI art; she’s actively helping shape the conversation around it. I asked her to share more about how she got started, where she draws inspiration, and where she sees this ever-evolving medium taking her next.

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Featured AI artist: Mohamad Dadmand

When I first came across Mohamad’s work, I was struck by how seamlessly he blends classical inspiration with futuristic concepts. As someone who’s deeply immersed in AI art myself, I’m always curious about how other artists get started and refine their approach. So I sat down with Mohamad to learn more about his creative journey—how he went from casually exploring AI tools to building deeply intentional, emotionally rich visual narratives.

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OpenAI: Paint me like one of your French neural nets

Let’s be honest: AI image generation used to be a little… cursed. Sure, it was fun. You’d type in something like “astronaut walking on the moon in the style of Van Gogh,” and then hold your breath while the machine spit out a blurry nightmare with seven fingers and no soul. But now? DALL·E 3 entered the chat like, “Alright, I’ve had 150,000 shots of espresso. Let’s rally!!”

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Featured AI artist: Joshua Bodnar

Meet Joshua, a passionate creator at the intersection of art and technology. With a background in digital art and a deep curiosity for all things AI, he’s been experimenting with tools and platforms that push creative boundaries. From building GPTs and sticker shops to diving into AI music and video production, Joshua is carving out his own path in the world of generative art. 2.0 AI generators to exploring themes of artificial consciousness, quantum mechanics, and cosmology, this journey into AI art is more than just generating images—it’s about shaping an ever-evolving creative process.

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