Orobic Oak

The New Renaissance. Digital mixed media (pencil on paper, 3D modelling, AI image synthesis), music composed with LMMS

Embrace the change

Good morning, fam! Let's chase those dreams today.

The deeper meaning behind this work is: I was in Special Ops irl and there is nothing fun about people dying on the battlefield. Trust me, they don't come back. But, while getting heavy into COD i noticed that children are being indoctrinated into a war culture. Have you noticed how people love taking pictures with all their guns. Children imitate adults, and to fit in with their peers, they often exhibit extremely aggressive behavior. At first, it's all fun and games. But have you noticed how it's changed their behavioral patterns. Disrespecting adults, lashing out, and bullying others. If you have played games like COD and Battlefield, i know you know exactly what i mean. It's like a bunch of aggressive rats in a maze constantly trying to find the cheese and killing to do so. Indoctrination of children into these types of lifestyles is extremely disturbing to me. Think of all the mass shootings and school shootings in the last 10 years. That should disturb you as well. My hope is that things will somehow turn around for the better. I love humanity and any life lost is a tragedy, ESPECIALLY young lives. We can do better. ❤️I KNOW WE CAN❤️

BigGAN and Metamorphosis of Everything. The dream of machines doesn’t create monsters — but wonders. My essay about BigGAN and power of interpolation. From my series "AI & Creativity", published 2018. Now in English / Deutsch / 日本語 #GenAI merzmensch.com/f/biggan-and-m…

🎉 How to start in Web3 as an artist 💫 I’ve been asked many times how to start in Web3 as an artist. So here’s my honest advice, based on what I’ve learned along the way. 🌐 Community first Web3 is people, not platforms. Don’t be a lone wolf; you’ll learn faster together. Be kind, be visible, show up daily if you can. Connections are everything here. You’ll need people to learn from, to grow with, and to support you when things get tough. 🤝 🎯 Challenges and sharing Join challenges or create your own. You’ll discover new styles, meet friends, and stay inspired. Share prompts, srefs, and process notes. You gain nothing by hiding; we all grow by learning from each other. 🧰 Tools without burning cash In the beginning, don’t subscribe to everything. Costs explode quickly. Start small: @midjourney is the smartest first investment. Once you have a voice, apply as a partner/tester to explore other tools without fees: @Adobe @runwayml, @Hailuo_AI , @higgsfield_ai , @ideogram_ai and @grok 📣 Show your work Once you find your style, Post regularly on @X. Engage, comment, and celebrate others. Generosity builds genuine reach. Tag artists you admire and credit references clearly. Visibility here is organic, generosity brings growth.🙌 ⏳ Patience and reality Year one you’ll sell little or nothing. It isn’t about quality; collectors have seen many come and go. They back artists who stay, improve, and keep showing up. Love the work. There’s no magic wand; no one becomes Beeple in a few weeks. 🚪 Open calls Apply often. It’s rare that opportunities knock first. Rejection stings, but the day you’re selected the joy is indescribable. 🏛️ Exhibitions Never pay to exhibit (unless you truly want to support a friend). If your art resonates, galleries will invite you, sometimes even pay you. 🪙 Minting your first NFTs Open a Temple wallet on @tezos and mint on @objktcom : simple and low-cost. Avoid Ethereum at the start; gas can hurt. 🛡️ Scam hygiene Common bait: “I love your art, I’ll buy 3 or 4 ETH.” If it sounds too good to be true… it is. Real collectors never ask you to click strange links or rush payments. ⚠️ 👥 Learn from generous builders People like @icreatelife , @LudovicCreator , @umesh_ai , @HBCoop_ , @azed_ai , @techhalla …etc have been here a long time and share freely. Join collectives such as @OneLoveArtDAO , @VAVortex , @LinkedByArt , @23ArtCollective, @theHUGart, @WebbieSocialApp . Watch galleries with open calls like @artcrush, @artandvault, @NoxGallery , @ArtBeesGallery and @SuburbsGallery. 🌱 Final note Web3 is a journey, not a sprint. Be curious, stay kind, and surround yourself with creators who inspire you. You’ll grow, learn, and one day, you’ll help others start their journey too. 🌍 ❤️ If you found this helpful, share it with someone just starting out. And feel free to drop your first artwork below, I’d love to see what you’re creating. 💫 #Web3Art #NFTCommunity #AIArt🎉

Glad to announce, that my works are presented in the group exhibition in S.W.E.N. Gallery, Berlin in collaboration with Gallery Gunther Dietrich, Photo Edition Berlin / AI Edition Berlin. instagram.com/s.w.e.n._berlin

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Using old prompts with Grok is fun

Happy Tezos Tuesday! This is a proof of Exhibition of my painting (Entre Sombras Y Colores) in Gates Hotel Miami that was curated by @OneLoveArtDAO and @creatressart for the ANIMA MUNDI EXHIBITION. I want to say a special thank you for giving me the opportunity 🫶🏾❤️ You can get the link to the painting below 👇🏾

I noticed this too late, thank you Elon

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Resistance Is Futile

@icreatelife But we are catching up!

AI is moving faster than ever

@muriellondon Grok is amazing

Start today. Not tomorrow. 🌍 3 easy first steps: Download Grok or use it in your browser. Try generating one image or one idea with Midjourney or Ideogram. Ask AI to improve one thing in your routine, an email, a schedule, a recipe. Soon, it won’t be “AI life”, just life.

@Merzmensch The story of the photographer winning a prize in an AI art contest is brilliant!

@OakOrobic It was wonderful. We came to conclusion, that we are not RIVALS, but represent different mediums. There were also writers who use AI as art tool. Here is my review including all contributions: medium.com/merzazine/riva…

I think it's better to do AI stuff for fun, rather then force people to accept it as an art form. TBH even I find that "all produced on Hahnemühle metallic paper to amplify their luminous, data-driven aesthetic" irritating