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.
How did you get started with AI?
I’m going to answer this in the context of AI art, though I’m a massive AI guy far beyond just art. I’ve always been into art—especially digital art, like hand-drawn digital pieces. When I was around 16, I built a website to host and showcase my work. But when AI came out, I really connected with it. I started creating hundreds of custom GPTs, launched a sticker shop called Decal Dispo, and a couple of other projects (including a coloring book shop on Amazon). From there, I got into AI music and video production—@AudiaBeats on YouTube—and now I’ve developed even more AI tools for all kinds of art forms. I use them interchangeably to create all sorts of cool stuff (you can check out some of my tools on LinkedIn).
What was the initial process like for you?
Well, I started with making bots for image generation using DALL·E 3, then moved on to Midjourney. I’ve used almost all the major image and video generators extensively at this point.
How did you refine your technique?
Better training data for the tools, better tools themselves, and lots and lots of trial and error. I also developed a technique to convert a visual prompt into an exact mathematical representation, so a machine algorithm can interpret it more easily.
What’s next for you in the realm of AI art?
Well, now that Riffusion is a thing, I’d like to eventually evolve my Audia Beats brand into a professional AI production studio.
