#grit

Mechanic with Grease Under Fingernails

• Model: AIVision

• Size: 2688 X 1512 (4.06 MP)

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  • Prompt: Mechanic with Grease Under Fingernails: A rugged male portrait, framed tight to show grit, oil-stained fingers partially covering his chin, grease visible under his nails, the entire image carved in sharp pigment blocks. Primary Artist: Chuck Close. Enhancement Artist: Dorothea Lange. Emotional Impact: Working-class dignity. Additional Elements: Blue jumpsuit just visible in grid fragments.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape_wide

Moving forward with grit and resilience

• Model: AIVision

• Size: 2958 X 1690 (5.00 MP)

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  • Prompt: Determined Climber: A figure showing determination, muscles tensed, face set with a resolute expression, pushing through the difficult climb. Thorn-Covered Path: The path is densely covered with sharp thorns and brambles, creating a hazardous and painful barrier to the climber’s progress. Challenging Ascent: The climb is steep and arduous, a true test of physical and mental strength. Torn Clothing: The climber’s clothes are torn and ragged, evidence of the struggle and the harshness of the thorny path. Grit and Resilience: Every aspect of the climber’s demeanor exudes grit and resilience, showing the inner strength required to overcome challenges. Rays of Hope: At the end of the pathway, beams of soft light penetrate the thorns, hinting at the end goal and providing motivation. Blossoming Light Flowers: The destination is a breathtaking scene of flowers that seem to emit a gentle light, symbolizing the beauty and reward of overcoming challenges. Final Destination: The climber’s goal, a serene and beautiful clearing that contrasts starkly with the harshness of the thorny path. Painful Progress: Visible marks and scratches on the climber’s skin, showcasing the painful progress and the cost of the journey. Resolute Expression: A face marked with the sweat and dirt of the climb, yet illuminated by an expression of unwavering determination. Blood and Sweat: Indications of the physical toll of the climb, with blood from thorn scratches and sweat from the exertion. Symbolic Struggle: The journey through the thorns represents life's struggles and the persistence needed to overcome them. Journey's End Reward: The climber's effort culminates in a place of peace and beauty, a metaphor for the rewards of enduring life’s challenges. Bright Clearing: The clearing is bathed in a warm, inviting light, providing a stark contrast to the dark, oppressive path of thorns.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 5
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Scars, dirt, and a hardened will

• Model: AIVision

• Size: 2958 X 1690 (5.00 MP)

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  • Prompt: Rugged Terrain: The setting is a vast, merciless desert. Jagged rocks and resilient cacti dominate the landscape, reflecting a place where life exists on the edge. The ground is uneven and harsh, littered with the remnants of past struggles – perhaps bones or remnants of abandoned endeavors. Stormy Skies: Above, the sky is a tumultuous mix of dark, heavy clouds and aggressive wind patterns, suggesting an impending, fierce storm. Lightning might streak across the sky, adding a sense of impending danger. Solitary Survivor: In this daunting landscape, a lone figure stands defiantly. Clad in tattered garments, they show signs of enduring many battles – scars, dirt, and a hardened look of resilience. Their stance is one of defiance, facing the elements with unyielding determination. Moment of Intervention: Amid the brewing storm, a single, sharp ray of sunlight pierces through the clouds, focused directly on the figure. This ray is intense and almost surreal in contrast to the surrounding gloom, suggesting a miraculous moment of divine intervention or a sudden glimmer of hope. Contrasting Elements: Play with the contrast between the severity of the landscape and the boldness of the light. The ground around the figure could be slightly illuminated by this ray, creating a small oasis of warmth in the midst of the desert’s hostility. Expression of Grit and Hope: The figure's expression is one of gritty determination mixed with a hint of awe or wonder at the ray of light, capturing a moment of unexpected solace in a relentless environment. Dynamic and Gritty Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere should be charged with a sense of danger and survival, enhanced by the dynamic interplay of light and dark, showcasing the harsh reality of the landscape and the daring hope embodied by the solitary figure.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 5
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Walking the path towards the higher self

• Model: AIVision

• Size: 2958 X 1690 (5.00 MP)

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  • Prompt: In the depths of the human psyche, where shadows linger and truths lie hidden, envision a journey of profound introspection guided by the wisdom of Jordan Peterson, the insights of Carl Jung, and the timeless teachings of Romans chapter 7 in the Bible. Picture a solitary figure standing at the threshold of the unconscious, their soul laid bare before the forces of chaos and order that dwell within. With courage born of self-awareness and determination, they embark on a quest to confront the inner demons that haunt their psyche. As they delve deeper into the labyrinthine depths of the unconscious, they encounter the echoes of ancient archetypes and primordial forces that shape the human experience. Like Jungian explorers charting the uncharted territories of the collective unconscious, they navigate the intricate web of symbols and motifs that lie hidden beneath the surface of consciousness. Along the way, they grapple with the paradoxes and contradictions of human nature, wrestling with the shadowy aspects of themselves that threaten to consume their soul. Like the apostle Paul in Romans chapter 7, they cry out in anguish, longing to be freed from the bondage of their own sinful nature. Yet, amidst the darkness, there is a glimmer of hope – a guiding light that leads them towards redemption and transformation. Drawing upon the teachings of Jordan Peterson and the timeless wisdom of the Bible, they embrace the path of self-discovery and self-mastery, confronting their inner demons with courage and resilience. As they emerge from the depths of the unconscious, they are reborn – not as slaves to their base instincts, but as masters of their own destiny. With a newfound sense of clarity and purpose, they stride confidently into the light, embodying the eternal truths of courage, resilience, and redemption that have guided humanity since the dawn of time.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 5
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Cyberpunk Frida

• Model: AIVision

• Size: 1792 X 1024 (1.84 MP)

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  • Prompt: Long shot, detailed digital painting of Frida Kahlo in rags in a cyberpunk setting.
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: landscape

Grit and Glory

• Model: Artistic

• Size: 1016 X 1016 (1.03 MP)

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  • Prompt: marvel's gaming meets grunge, detailed character, dynamic light and shadow, mid-angle, on worn paper digital art, by Carne Griffiths and Wadim Kashin, dynamic expressions, by Squal92i
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: portrait

Majestic horses

• Model: Artistic

• Size: 864 X 640 (0.55 MP)

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  • Prompt: same image but with Jean-Baptiste Monge style, watercolor, ink. Picturesque and colourful.
  • Using base image: Yes (Effect strength - 60%)
  • Base image resolution: Default
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0

lit city skyline

• Model: Fusion*

• Size: 768 X 768 (0.59 MP)

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  • Prompt: Sci-fi noir style. A sunset-lit city skyline seen through a rainy window; anonymous man brooding in the foreground; by Frank Miller, Osamu Tezuka, Katsuhiro Otomo, Geof Darrow, Kōhei Horikoshi, moody, shadows, grit
  • Upscale & Enhance: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: square