AI Image Creator: Your Complete Guide

AI Image Creator: Your Complete Guide

Beginner to Intermediate 10 min October 13, 2024

Learn how to use CreativePixel to create custom images. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of the AI image creation process.

Introduction

This guide will walk you through the process of creating custom images using CreativePixel. You describe what you want, and the AI generates images based on the details you provide.

Step 1: Choose Your Creation Mode

Basic Mode

Quick and easy image creation with basic options.

Advanced Mode

Fine-tuned control over every aspect of your image.

Freeform Mode

Describe your image idea in your own words.


Step 2: Describe Your Image

Image Category and Subcategory

Your first choice sets the overall theme of your image. Here are all the categories and their subcategories:

1. Portrait
  • Headshot: Close-up of face and shoulders
  • Full Body: Shows the entire person
  • Group: Multiple people in one image
  • Pet: For animal portraits
  • Character Design: For fictional or stylized character portraits
2. Landscape
  • Nature: Forests, mountains, lakes, etc.
  • Urban: City scenes and skylines
  • Seascape: Oceans, beaches, and coastal scenes
  • Fantasy: Imaginary or surreal landscapes
  • Aerial: Bird's-eye view of landscapes
3. Still Life
  • Food: Culinary and dining scenes
  • Objects: Arrangements of items
  • Flowers: Floral compositions
  • Product: For showcasing specific items
4. Architecture
  • Exterior: Outside views of buildings
  • Interior: Indoor spaces and rooms
  • Futuristic: Imaginary or advanced architectural designs
  • Historical: Ancient or classic architectural styles
5. Abstract
  • Geometric: Using shapes and patterns
  • Fluid: Flowing, organic forms
  • Minimalist: Simple, stripped-down designs
  • Expressionist: Emotional, non-representational art
6. Conceptual
  • Surreal: Dreamlike, impossible scenarios
  • Metaphorical: Images representing ideas or concepts
  • Symbolic: Using recognizable symbols to convey meaning
  • Futuristic: Forward-looking concepts and ideas
7. Illustration
  • Book Cover: Designs for book jackets
  • Editorial: Images for magazines or articles
  • Children's Book: Whimsical, story-based illustrations
  • Digital Illustration: Computer-generated artistic images
  • Scientific: Explanatory images for academic or scientific purposes
  • Fashion: Clothing and style illustrations
8. Photography
  • Street: Candid urban scenes
  • Documentary: Realistic depictions of events or places
  • Fashion: Style and clothing focused
  • Wildlife: Animals in their natural habitats
  • Macro: Extreme close-up photography
9. Digital Art
  • Concept Art: Illustrative design for films, games, etc.
  • Matte Painting: Realistic scene creation for backgrounds
  • Fantasy: Imaginative, otherworldly digital creations
  • Sci-Fi: Futuristic, technology-focused art
  • Cyberpunk: High-tech, low-life aesthetic
10. Graphic Design
  • Logo: Brand symbols and identities
  • Poster: Large-format designs for walls
  • Branding: Cohesive visual identity elements
  • Social Media: Images optimized for online platforms
  • UI/UX: User interface and experience design
11. Fine Art
  • Painting: Traditional art styles
  • Line Art: Emphasis on outlines and contours
  • Sculpture: 3D art forms
  • Mixed Media: Combining multiple art materials or styles
  • Installation: Large-scale, often interactive artworks

Art Style

This option dramatically changes the visual aesthetic of your image. Here are the main styles available (note that options may vary based on your chosen category):

Photorealistic

Looks like a high-quality photograph

Hyperrealistic

Extremely detailed, beyond normal photography

Oil Painting

Mimics traditional oil paint texture and style

Watercolor

Soft, transparent color washes

Pencil Sketch

Black and white or colored pencil drawing look

Digital Painting

Smooth, computer-generated painting style

Pop Art

Bold colors and popular culture imagery

Impressionist

Emphasis on light and small, visible brushstrokes

Expressionist

Distorted forms to evoke emotions

Anime/Manga

Japanese animation and comic book style

Comic Book

Bold lines and vibrant colors like traditional comics

3D Render

Computer-generated three-dimensional image

Pixel Art

Retro-style graphics made of visible pixels

Vector Art

Clean, scalable graphics with solid colors

Low Poly

3D graphics with a faceted, angular look

Isometric

3D objects presented in a flattened perspective

Minimalist

Simple designs with limited elements

Retro/Vintage

Styles reminiscent of past decades

Bauhaus

Combining arts and crafts with clean lines and geometry

Art Nouveau

Ornate style with flowing lines and natural forms

Art Deco

Glamorous, elegant style with geometrical elements


Mood (Advanced Mode)

Sets the emotional tone of the image:

Cheerful

Bright, happy, and uplifting

Mysterious

Dark, enigmatic, and intriguing

Serene

Calm, peaceful, and tranquil

Energetic

Lively, dynamic, and full of movement

Dramatic

Intense, emotional, and powerful

Whimsical

Playful, fanciful, and quirky

Melancholic

Sad, thoughtful, and introspective

Romantic

Loving, passionate, and dreamy

Tense

Anxious, suspenseful, and uneasy

Peaceful

Harmonious, restful, and soothing

Chaotic

Disorderly, confusing, and wild

Nostalgic

Sentimental, reminiscent of the past

Ethereal

Delicate, light, and otherworldly

Ominous

Threatening, foreboding, and sinister

Playful

Fun, lighthearted, and carefree

Somber

Serious, grave, and solemn

Tranquil

Quiet, undisturbed, and relaxed

Vibrant

Bright, lively, and full of energy

Eerie

Strange, unsettling, and supernatural

Dreamlike

Surreal, hazy, and unreal

Powerful

Strong, impactful, and commanding

Vulnerable

Exposed, delicate, and sensitive

Intimate

Close, personal, and private

Epic

Grand, heroic, and awe-inspiring


Color Palette (Advanced Mode)

Determines the overall color scheme:

Vibrant

Bold, bright, saturated colors

Pastel

Soft, light, and subtle hues

Monochromatic

Various shades of a single color

Earth Tones

Browns, greens, and warm neutrals

Neon

Bright, glowing, electric colors

Black and White

No color, only grayscale

Sepia

Reddish-brown monochrome, like old photographs

Cool Tones

Blues, greens, and purples

Warm Tones

Reds, oranges, and yellows

Complementary

Colors opposite each other on the color wheel

Analogous

Colors next to each other on the color wheel

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced on the color wheel

Jewel Tones

Rich, deep colors like emerald, sapphire, ruby

Muted

Subdued, toned-down versions of colors

Vintage

Faded, aged-looking colors

Psychedelic

Intense, clashing, hallucinatory colors


Composition (Advanced Mode)

How elements are arranged in the image:

Rule of Thirds

Main elements placed along imaginary 3x3 grid lines

Centered

Main subject in the middle of the frame

Asymmetrical

Uneven, but balanced arrangement

Diagonal

Main elements follow diagonal lines

Golden Ratio

Elements arranged according to the 1.618:1 ratio

Symmetrical

Mirror-like balance on either side

Leading Lines

Lines that guide the viewer's eye through the image

Frame within a Frame

Using elements to create a frame in the image

Triangular

Main elements form a triangle shape

Radial

Elements arranged in a circular pattern from the center

S-Curve

Main elements follow an S-shaped curve

Minimalist

Very few elements, lots of empty space

Chaotic

Busy, complex arrangement

Layered

Multiple overlapping elements or planes

Panoramic

Very wide horizontal composition

Fisheye

Extremely wide-angle, distorted view


Lighting (Advanced Mode)

Affects the mood and focus of the image:

Natural Daylight

Bright, even illumination

Golden Hour

Warm, soft light just after sunrise or before sunset

Blue Hour

Cool, soft light just before sunrise or after sunset

Sunset/Sunrise

Dramatic, colorful sky lighting

Moonlight

Soft, silvery nighttime illumination

Studio

Controlled, artificial lighting

Dramatic Shadows

High contrast between light and dark areas

Soft Diffused

Gentle, spread-out lighting with minimal shadows

Harsh Contrast

Strong differences between light and dark areas

Backlit

Light coming from behind the subject

Sidelit

Light coming from the side of the subject

Rembrandt

Dramatic lighting with a triangle of light on one cheek

High Key

Bright, minimal shadows, often used for upbeat images

Low Key

Mostly dark tones with some highlight areas

Spotlight

Focused beam of light on specific areas

Ambient

Soft, overall lighting with minimal shadows

Neon

Colorful, artificial light from neon signs

Candlelight

Warm, flickering, intimate lighting

Fire Light

Warm, dynamic lighting as from a fire

Underwater

Distorted, bluish lighting as if submerged


Camera Angle (Advanced Mode)

Changes the viewer's perspective:

Eye Level

Standard view, as if looking straight at the subject

Bird's Eye View

Looking down from high above

Worm's Eye View

Looking up from ground level

Dutch Angle

Camera tilted for a disorienting effect

Over-the-Shoulder

As if looking from behind a person

Close-Up

Tightly framed view of a subject

Extreme Close-Up

Very detailed view of a small area

Wide Shot

Expansive view of a large area

Establishing Shot

Shows the full context of a scene

Macro

Extreme close-up of very small subjects

Tilt-Shift

Selective focus to make scenes look miniature

Aerial

View from high above, but angled (not straight down)

Low Angle

Looking up at the subject from below

High Angle

Looking down at the subject from above

POV (Point of View)

As if seeing through someone's eyes

Profile

Side view of a subject

3/4 View

Angled between front and side view


Time Period (Advanced Mode)

Sets the historical or futuristic context:

Prehistoric

Before written history

Ancient Civilizations

Early complex societies (e.g., Egypt, Greece, Rome)

Classical Antiquity

Greco-Roman period

Medieval

European Middle Ages

Renaissance

14th-17th century revival of classical learning

Baroque

17th-18th century ornate and dramatic style

Industrial Revolution

Late 18th to 19th century

Victorian Era

Mid to late 19th century

Art Nouveau

Late 19th to early 20th century decorative style

Roaring Twenties

1920s

Mid-Century Modern

1940s-1960s

Contemporary

Current era

Retro-Futurism

Past visions of the future

Near Future

Slightly advanced from present day

Distant Future

Far advanced technology and society

Post-Apocalyptic

After a global catastrophe


Image Quality (Advanced Mode)

Affects the level of detail and overall look:

High Detail

Very clear and sharp image

8K Resolution

Extremely high resolution

Photorealistic

Indistinguishable from a photograph

Cinematic

Movie-like quality and framing

Studio Quality

Professional, polished look

Award-Winning

Exceptional, standout quality

Magazine Cover

Stylized for publication

Ultra HD

Very high definition

Hyperrealistic

Extremely detailed, beyond normal photography

Professional

High-quality, refined look

Textured

Emphasis on surface details

Smooth

Clean, without visible texture

Sharp Focus

Everything clearly defined

Soft Focus

Slightly blurred for a dreamy effect

HDR

Wide range of tones from dark to light

RAW

Unprocessed, true-to-life look

Film Grain

Slight graininess like traditional film

Digital Noise

Slight graininess in digital images



Step 3: Choose Your Image Settings

Aspect Ratio (Image Shape):

1:1 (Square)

Perfect for Instagram posts

16:9 (Widescreen)

Ideal for desktop wallpapers or YouTube thumbnails

21:9 (Panoramic)

Extra wide for landscape photography

2:3 (Portrait)

Good for book covers or phone wallpapers

3:2 (Landscape)

Common for professional photography

4:5 (Portrait)

Fits Instagram perfectly when cropped

5:4 (Landscape)

Traditional photo print ratio

9:16 (Tall Portrait)

Perfect for Instagram Stories or TikTok

9:21 (Vertical Panoramic)

Extreme vertical for unique compositions

Number of Images:

Choose 1-4 images. More images give you more options but use more credits.


Step 4: Generate Your Image

Generate Image:

Click "Generate Image" to start the AI process


What Happens Next

  1. Waiting Time: The AI will work for a short while. A loading symbol will appear.
  2. View Your Creation: Your image(s) will appear on screen once ready.
  3. Image Options:
    • Download: Save the image to your device
    • Visual Muse: Use this image to inspire new creations
    • Reimagine: Create a similar but different version
    • Shuffle: Generate new images with the same description
    • Upscale: Increase the resolution and clarity

Tips for Great Results

Pro Tips

  • Be specific in your descriptions
  • Experiment with different combinations
  • Use references for style inspiration
  • Combine contrasts for unique images
  • Iterate using reimagine and shuffle options

Important Notes

Remember

  • Each image costs 1 credit
  • AI results may sometimes be unexpected
  • Practice improves your prompt crafting skills

Remember, every option you choose influences the final image. Don't be afraid to experiment and have fun creating!

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