Or better yet, making my art move. Over the past year, I’ve explored A.I. animation software to animate my creations. After testing several options, I settled on RunwayML. The app was decent and handled existential themes fairly well, complementing my abstract pieces. However, I found animating my art on it challenging, and the unclear pricing structure added unnecessary frustration.

More recently, Midjourney—the A.I. tool I frequently use—launched its own video generator, which I find far superior. It offers more intuitive prompting, reducing the struggle I previously experienced. Plus, having these tools within the same ecosystem makes the workflow much simpler.

What I love about this technology is its ability to animate photographs, especially old ones of loved ones no longer with us. Witnessing someone you care about, captured long before your time, come alive and move within that moment is nothing short of magical. The takeaway, as I mentioned in a previous blog post, is to use these tools and have fun with them. Use them for the amazing experience they are meant to give.

“Art hurts. Art urges voyages - and it is easier to stay at home.” - Gwendolyn Brooks