Alright, so I have a silly idea here if anyone wants to play (you don't even need photoshop, as there are free options!).
Here's the gist:
- Someone (anyone) takes a picture, generates an AI image or links a free-to-use stock photo
- Everybody uses an art program (see below) to either distort it, make it intentionally silly, or do whatever they want with it
- Nobody wins or loses, we just have a good time making art together and posting it here
All art programs will work, and if you don't have one, GIMP is free (and works on windows, linux, and mac). There are plenty of cheap ones on Steam (under $30-ish), and I'm always full of recommendations if you need help getting started on the cheap I linked a bunch below for easy program-hunting!
Here are a few free / cheaper options for things like PS that don't require a subscription:
- Photopea (basically just Photoshop in a browser) [100% Free]
- GIMP (as mentioned above, it's totally free, just a little janky) [100% Free]
- Affinity Photo
- Artipic
- Pixeluvo
- Paintshop
- Krita (for those who want to draw, trace, etc) [100% Free]
- Clip Studio ''
- OpenCanvas ''
- Blender (for 3D work, sculpting, etc) [100% Free]
- Processing (if you like building your own scripts) [100% Free]
- Python's Imaging Library (same as above) [100% Free]
- TouchDesigner (definitely more for the programmers here!) [Free tier with 1080p exports]
Still not convinced? Here's what you can gain (while supplies last):
- An open, miniature art community right here
- Daily challenges with your art, design or programming skills (level up!)
- Hopefully some good laughs along the way
- Encouragement to keep making awesome art!
And since I've been making lists today, here are some great resources for free-to-use images:
- Unsplash
- Pexels
- Pixabay
- Your own camera!
And, of course, to plant the seed, I will put something random here for us to start with (but feel free to bring your own!):
Hope to see your awesome creations!
Here's the gist:
- Someone (anyone) takes a picture, generates an AI image or links a free-to-use stock photo
- Everybody uses an art program (see below) to either distort it, make it intentionally silly, or do whatever they want with it
- Nobody wins or loses, we just have a good time making art together and posting it here
All art programs will work, and if you don't have one, GIMP is free (and works on windows, linux, and mac). There are plenty of cheap ones on Steam (under $30-ish), and I
Here are a few free / cheaper options for things like PS that don't require a subscription:
- Photopea (basically just Photoshop in a browser) [100% Free]
- GIMP (as mentioned above, it's totally free, just a little janky) [100% Free]
- Affinity Photo
- Artipic
- Pixeluvo
- Paintshop
- Krita (for those who want to draw, trace, etc) [100% Free]
- Clip Studio ''
- OpenCanvas ''
- Blender (for 3D work, sculpting, etc) [100% Free]
- Processing (if you like building your own scripts) [100% Free]
- Python's Imaging Library (same as above) [100% Free]
- TouchDesigner (definitely more for the programmers here!) [Free tier with 1080p exports]
Still not convinced? Here's what you can gain (while supplies last):
- An open, miniature art community right here
- Daily challenges with your art, design or programming skills (level up!)
- Hopefully some good laughs along the way
- Encouragement to keep making awesome art!
And since I've been making lists today, here are some great resources for free-to-use images:
- Unsplash
- Pexels
- Pixabay
- Your own camera!
And, of course, to plant the seed, I will put something random here for us to start with (but feel free to bring your own!):
Hope to see your awesome creations!
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