My Experience with GenAI

This is a chronicle of the journey started on July 8, 2022, when I tried Midjourney for the first time and I knew that the way we create, visualize, and tell stories was entering a new era. And I wanted to be part of it.

THIS IS NOT A PORTFOLIO

It’s not a collection of polished, perfect works. It’s a space for experimentation, exploration, and growth. Periods that are not thoroughly documented are those when I was fully immersed in AI-driven projects that consumed me completely—training on the job (what better way to experiment?).

July 8, 2022: The Beginning of Everything

My Midjourney Birthday

From that moment on, I immersed myself in exploring and studying AI tools, testing their limits, and pushing my creative boundaries. Here, I collect my experiments, discoveries, and the evolution of my work with AI-driven visuals. It’s a space where I document not just what I create, but how my approach and understanding of these tools continue to evolve.

July – August, 2022

The very first generations, filled with magic.

September, 2022

Experimenting with Midjourney, Photoshop and some Face Animation apps on mobile.

September 06, 2022
September 14, 2022
October 3rd, 2022

Goth, goth, goth.

Goth

September, 2022

Novecento – An AI-Illustrated Theatrical Masterpiece

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September, 2022

I translated the Midjourney V3 official guide in Italian.

Guida Midjourney
Midjourney V3 Italian Guide

December, 2022

Punk mini band project / stop motion style

April, 2023

2137AD Khalapadma
2137AD – Okunevo
2137AD – Taranis

Okunevo Colony – Characters Design

2137AD - Okunevo's Character study
212137AD – Okunevo’s Character Design
2137AD - Okunevo's Character Design
2137AD – Okunevo’s Character Design
2137AD - Okunevo's Character Design
2137AD – Okunevo’s Character Design
2137AD - Okunevo's Character Design
2137AD – Okunevo’s Character Design

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June, 2023

Midjourney / D-ID

July, 2023

You may not know this,

but my nickname—Miss Shelley, which appears from time to time—has everything to do with her, with Mary, writer and wife of Percy Bysshe Shelley.

For years, I’ve been collecting different editions of her most famous novel, first published in 1818: Frankenstein – The Modern Prometheus.

And how could I not connect this literary masterpiece to the present moment?

The story of Frankenstein is an invitation to reflect on the moral implications of our actions when we create new beings, new scenarios, and new lives—while striving to make them, especially our own, last longer.

This desire to emulate a creator has echoed through history, from the myth of Prometheus to today, where it feels more relevant than ever.

November, 2023

November, 2023

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Timberland DOOH

March, 2024

April, 2024

Tools: Midjourney / Luma AI

April, 2024

November, 2024

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Lyrael

December, 2024

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Dear Dad, by Secret Level

February, 2024

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Chinese New Year | L'anno del Serpente

February, 2024

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Crafting a Story in a Single Frame

Coming from photography and a love for literature and storytelling, every time I create an image—whether it’s a photo, an illustration, or made with traditional techniques—I always strive to give it a narrative. Even when static, an image can tell a story if it contains all the right elements and if they are placed correctly.

Another essential aspect for me, before moving on to animation, is attention to detail. Even when I used to photograph, I would remove any distracting elements during editing to enhance the narrative. Now, with AI-generated images, this need has become even stronger.

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