Andy Corah's interview

Andy Corah is simply @andy_corah on X. Andy's art has consistently impressed me from the beginning, particularly with his ability to fuse patterns and colors in a uniquely beautiful and instantly recognizable style. He creates awe-inspiring cityscapes, natural landscapes of beauty, and portrays mysterious and splendid feminine figures. I am honored and grateful to have him join us for this interview, which is short, to the point, and insightful.

Let’s discover him together.

Embrace the quiet growth in your journey – from rocky beginnings to resilient triumphs. Success is a silent symphony, composed with the whispers of lessons learned.

Without getting too personal, can you tell us a bit about yourself?:

I'm a senior marketing data manager with over 20 years of computer programming experience as a data engineer in the corporate industry.

Could you please tell us which country you live in?:

England

What led you to begin working with AI imagery?:

I'm a computer programmer who works with AI models for coding. I also have many personal projects I never seem to finish. One is developing VR environments in Unity and wanting to understand how AI models can create code and build VR environments using natural speech. One thing led to another, and I ended up creating things from my imagination using the early SD (Stable Diffusion) models.

What AI tools do you use?:

There are too many to mention, but I create my AI art locally using Python, ComfyUI, or Automatic1111.

What inspires you?:

I'm very experimental, I like music, and I love all types of art. The point of AI is to be a tool to inspire you to create something original or used as a tool to support creativity, whatever you do.

My avant-garde AI artwork, where minimalism dances with fantastical shapes in a vibrant palette. Imagine an abstract art character flowing, as though they could defy gravity and expectation.

(One of @revelinai’s favorite images by Andy Corah)

In which other medium, if any, do you practice art?:

I draw a little, I do a lot in VR.

Would you consider AI-generated art true art?:

I think anything that is used to express yourself can be classed as art. Are your classed as a musician when you use electronic instruments?

Please share one or a few of your favorite images with us.:

I’ll share one.

Andy Corah’s favorite image

In earthy tones, a whimsical dance,

Where surreal shapes find their chance

Do you title your AI-generated art? If you do, what inspires you to come up with these titles?:

I'm dyslexic, and my English is poor, but I'm a good developer and I'm paid to think outside the box. So, I make a poor attempt at poetry. I use the prompts, which can be massive at times, to create a line of poetry.

When do you tend to be the most productive, and do you work in long sessions or short bursts?:

I have a day job, so mostly in the evening.

Soft whispers of teal, and marigold's gleam,

A symphony of colors, in a mystical stream

What type of prompts do you prefer: text or AI-generated descriptions through fed images?:

I wish I could say they are planned, it would make my life easier, but they are very last minute. My prompts are natural speech and can be very long. This gives me interesting results; as opposed to short keyword prompts, you can add emotion and try to confuse the model a little.

When prompting with text, do you write simple text-based prompts or complex ones?:

Complex, as a dyslexic, I love trying to create something you feel the need to touch.

Do you think text-based prompts should be shared within the AI art community?:

I don't share mine, as mine are all run locally; sometimes they are personal, and my English is embarrassing. Would you let people read your diary? Anyway, the image tells the story and people create their version.

What is the most unconventional method you have used to create an image?:

All the images I generate locally are PNG files, and the prompts are embedded. I can be as creative as I want with my code.

How many images you have generated using AI technology?:

60k to 100k, I don't know, two SSD drives.

My artistic odyssey with my Oil Painting, unveiling an abstract muse in the act of creation. Immersed in transcendent realm, as vibrant cosmic colours blend seamlessly in celebration of a surreal world.

Please share your X (Twitter) handle with us.:

@andy_corah

Tell us a bit about your X handle and X username.:

It's my name.

How many X followers do you currently have?:

1K

How many X accounts do you currently follow?:

550

How long have you been on X (Twitter)?:

Two years, but only started sharing over the last few months. All my AI art was just filling up hard drives and they were never seeing the light of day.

In nature's tale, silhouettes dance,

Vibrant hues and textures entrance

Is there any other online platform where we can view all of your previous work apart from X?:

I have an unloved website connected to my X account. It's got a lot of old sd1.4 and sd1.5 images and looks like a lot of effort to sort out.

In this world of cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), are you currently selling your digital art on any platform? If so, which platform are you using?:

I'm not selling anything at the moment; I’m working on my presence. It’s okay to have a shop, but you need an audience. I have tried on Opensea and Rarible, but I find the blockchains generate the hype, and you end up chasing a couple of dollars.

Are you selling tangible AI-generated artwork, such as high-quality prints like Giclée prints?:

I have an unloved Redbubble account.

Could you suggest some AI artists you like that we could follow?:

Couldn't name one, the 500 odds I follow are unique in their way. Like I said, I like all types of music, the same for art, writers, and poets.

Is there anything else you would like to add or share with the AI community?:

Be the unique you; don't be afraid to try something new. If you have a successful prompt, don't be afraid to throw it away and write a new one. Prompt engineering is the future in all industries.