Another astronaut demo: 10 AI art prompt styles

You’ve probably typed something like “astronaut floating in space” into your favorite AI art tool a dozen times—and gotten a dozen variations of the same silver-suited space guy in a starry void. But what if you could use that same idea and completely transform the style of the output?

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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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AI art evolution: How to go from “meh” to “wow” with just a few tweaks

We’ve all done it. You type in a simple AI prompt like “Sea turtle in the water” and hit generate, expecting something majestic. Instead, you get a weird, blurry turtle that looks like it was assembled by a committee of confused algorithms. Meanwhile, some AI wizard out there is crafting prompts so detailed that their sea turtle looks like it belongs in an underwater sci-fi movie poster. What’s their secret? Better prompting.

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Who owns your AI art? TLDR: Not you!

Artificial intelligence is shaking up the creative world, generating stunning artwork, music, and even written content at the click of a button. But as AI-generated works flood the internet, a major legal question looms: Who actually owns AI-generated content, and can you profit from it?

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Featured AI artist: Crypto_$_Crazy

For many, AI is just a tool—but for artists like Crypto_$_Crazy, it’s a collaborative force, amplifying creative visions in ways never before possible. From experimenting with Web 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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Featured AI artist: Israel Ayliffe

Israel Ayliffe is a Visual Content Designer and AI Prompt Architect based in Atlanta, Georgia. As the Co-Founder of The Curiosity Co-Op, he specializes in transforming curiosity about AI into compelling visual storytelling.

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