Work which is not complete by nature and usually serves it purpose of showing thought or rough creative thinking.
Save the date(s) The Art of Politics is back for its 5th year, September 26, 2025. More information available.
Nestled in the Factory Arts District in the Schweitzer Gallery, 1125 Brookside Avenue, 60 posters will be on display and up for an auction to support non-profit organizations. Music (DJ Rusty Redenbacher), beer, wine, and Shapiro’s deli desserts.
Wether you like art or an artist, this is always an interesting show. It’s not too late to participate, email lars@timberjackgoods.com
Last year, I completed a full study and art project exploring AI-driven image creation for magic cards. ChatGPT helped generate most of the card content, and although I did quite a bit of editing, it was a truly eye-opening experience. Since then, I hadn’t spent much time experimenting with AI — until yesterday. I clicked on an ad offering free AI-generated videos to boost product sales, so I gave it a shot. I was genuinely impressed with the results! Check out the video below. There are plenty of companies offering similar services now, but this one allowed me to create my first video completely free. Videos aren’t available on this account for some reason? So you will need to head over to my Facebook! page.
LAST CARD: This is the last card to be added to this page. The amount of writing and development time was considerable in this project – each card was a mini project.
OVERALL: This card was one of the cards printed on metal and contained a QR code. The name Eisheth Zenunium came from an internet search of top popular demon names. This card is from a parallel set of directional series called ‘Jerry Directionals’. This set was similar to UX directionals but the signage was my name instead of UX.
(NEW) AI IMAGERY: This image is one of the top images due to the great composition. Unlike other card images, there is a lot of fire to show the extent and power of the wizard mage. Anytime a figure is emersed in fire without burning, there is a good understanding of the blowback that might be coming your way. The book of Jerry is hot! I needed to photoshop the QR code on the Jerry book. I was pleased that the QR codes work when reversed out of imagery. My only nit is the armor shine is rather white considering the amount of flame surrounding the figure but the white highlights do bring more focus to the figure.
OVERALL: This card is from a set of directional series called ‘UX Directionals’. Where the main figure is holding signage.
(NEW) AI IMAGERY: This image was chosen for the overall dark elements. The typical iconic knight is shrouded in darkness and dark metal armor. The figure is facing away from us showing their backside. The silhouette wonderfully depicts the sharp outlines of the armor. Armor highlights hint of a well lit canopy. The background is odd being it has some indoor/outdoor elements. There is a hint of a fire light in the lower right corner and warm highlights on the lower-right area of the knight. The signage design appears custom made for the armor. The UX font and color are the color-cool elements in the composition making it stand out amongst the overall gloomy composition.
OVERALL: The name Lamia came from an internet search of top popular demon names. This card is from a parallel set of directional series called ‘Jerry Directionals’. This set was similar to UX directionals but the signage was my name instead of UX.
(NEW) AI IMAGERY: Overall great composition with a lot of subtle work going on. The figure and the sign compete for attention in this layout. The AI created the Jerry Sign really huge, more like a billboard. The font for Jerry was crazy and odd. Its seems to have created each letter separately – look at the two R’s. The structure of the sign is very dark yet Flintstone in design. The color-choice of red for the lettering makes Jerry really stand out. The background is outside and lighter than the other dark forest imagery created by AI. The figure has no armor but appears to have razor sharp Demi-gaunts. The figures hair is swooping not sure if it’s wind or scary magical hair that will kill me. The figure is also holding large dagger which is cropped out.
OVERALL: This card is from the UX Design series called ‘UX Directionals’.
(NEW) AI IMAGERY: This composition made it to the ‘print round’ due to the fact that the figure is a traditional white Paladin. The figure is iconic and makes for a solid fantasy position in imagery. Great traditional image to hand out as a business card. The light and shiny armor with gold trim work well for executive security for high government officials. The sign is bright with black UX lettering. The background is placed inside a castle or church. The shadowing is great and cuts the paladin down the middle.
OVERALL: This card is from the UX Design series called ‘UX Directionals’. The name came from the top 10 female demon names. One of the spicier versions. Impractical female-battle-armor. I didn’t note this earlier, but the ‘leave behind’ series also is differentiated by my logo where magic ‘faction’ watermark resides on normal Magic cards. My logo on a green background is on the back (see image below).
(NEW) AI IMAGERY: The AI prompt was a ‘dark paladin surrounded by flames’. The UX sign is more of a metal-type of sign held by the figure. I like how the sign’s UX appears to be cut out and you can see flames showing through the lettering. The flames are well-created and add a sinister and magical fire damage ability of the figure. There are hand issues, but overall the composition was deemed good and usable.
OVERALL: This card is from the UX Design series called ‘UX Directionals’. Based on the image, this card had two versions based on QR code location. These were created to show the focus of UX by having a fantasy character hold a UX sign. I didn’t note this earlier, but the ‘leave behind’ series also is differentiated by my logo where magic ‘faction’ watermark resides on normal Magic cards. My logo on a green background is on the back (see image below).
(NEW) AI IMAGERY: Double card variants! I really liked both of the layouts and ended up printed both. The signage in both versions produced by the AI is really interesting. This AI produced imagery giving the figure two sign objects. I added a QR code the the tablet. The overall composition is remarkable in how all the objects float well in the given small space. I needed a QR space and the extra ‘signage object’ worked well. Even with the distorted QR code, it still works. Most notable is the highlights on the figure suggesting there is a good amount of moonlight off-scene. The ‘fashionable armor’ while impractical for close combat, does have an interesting construction from a compositional viewpoint. As for armor engineering in medieval skirmishes we may want something better however, I’m assuming if you were wearing this armor, you’d have some mystical advantage which would stop most opponents from getting very close.
OVERALL: This card was 1 of 2 which were printed on ‘metal’ instead of paper. While this card was designed for the handout series, it was not intended to be given away, instead the potential meetup would scan the QR code. This card is from the UX Design series called ‘UX Directionals’. These were created to show the focus of UX by having a fantasy character hold a UX sign. I didn’t note this earlier, but the ‘leave behind’ series also is differentiated by my logo where magic ‘faction’ watermark resides on normal Magic cards. My logo on a green background is on the back (see image below).
(NEW) AI IMAGERY: This image conveys the sour and desperate methods in which looking for a job is such a horrible process. The grim corpse-like figure holding up the link to their resume or website peddling his want for employment on the street. What a pathetic existence this poor fellow must have in his life. When will he hear back from any anyone? The sunken frowning face depicts the pain and sorrow associated with rejection in a process that offers no reasons for the situation he is now a part of.
JVS 