Pixelthesia

Latent space alchemy. AI imagery, thoughtfully revealed.

A small archive. Pixelthesia ran as a newsletter through the winter of 2024–25, curating generative images for aesthetic contemplation. The site is closed; these are the images that were published on it, kept here so they don’t disappear with the hosting.

Images

A branch of small leaves in gold, green, magenta and violet, beaded with water droplets, against a background of soft multicoloured bokeh. — Rain-jewelled branchSite cover image

A crowded artist’s studio: canvases stacked and hung floor to ceiling in vivid colour, a desk with three monitors, a worn patterned rug, skylight above. — The painter’s roomWelcome to Pixelthesia

A cloaked figure stands beneath red-leaved trees on a hillside, looking across a lake to a castle on a wooded hill, the sun setting behind distant mountains. — Castle at sunsetComing soon

A whimsical silhouette of a cat stands gazing at a vividly colored sunset, where the sun glows in vibrant hues, creating a dreamlike atmosphere reminiscent of modern digital art. — Calm, cat, capCalm, Cat, Cap

A serene landscape showcases rolling hills dotted with vibrant autumn trees, a tranquil lake reflecting nearby mountains, and quaint farmhouses nestled against a backdrop of golden fields. This piece exemplifies a blend of realism and idealization, highlighting the beauty of rural life through rich colors and meticulous detail. — Lake and golden fieldsCalm, Cat, Cap

A charming row of handcrafted snowman figures, intricately crocheted with festive green and white yarn, capture the spirit of winter with their cheerful expressions and cozy scarves. This art piece reflects the playful aesthetic of contemporary handmade crafts, emphasizing warmth and creativity in seasonal decoration. — Crocheted snowmenCalm, Cat, Cap

Moodboards

Working sheets from Moodboards — Adding “Grit”, a post about pushing generated images away from gloss and toward the texture of an ordinary snapshot.

Thumbnails of 18 photographic images in a 5x4 grid on black. Images include shoes, buildings, sunflowers, and more. They're bright and sort of abstract. — Source photographsMoodboards — Adding “Grit”

Thumbnails of four photographic images in a 2x2 grid on black. Sort of casual snapshots, not very artful. There's a red bench in a messy hallway, a schlumpy man walking down a sidewalk from the back, a man sitting on the porch outside a rough-looking house, and a woman in an unfinished room, looking at the camera, wearing something like period theater clothes. — Synthetic snapshots, first passMoodboards — Adding “Grit”

Thumbnails of three photographic images in a 2x2 grid on black. A man at the seaside picking up a white human skull, a statue of a woman in what looks like a rural area near the coast, she's wearing a red dress, and a street photo of two non-descript bearded men. — Synthetic snapshots, second passMoodboards — Adding “Grit”

Thumbnails of four AI-generated images in a 2x2 grid on black. A shiny, multicolored statue of a puffy cartoon man; a fanciful, colorful bird; a cool guy with sunglasses and a bushy beard, in a pink patchwork cap and felt jacket, with orange pants; a fantasy bird king who is wearing some clothes and sitting as if he were human. — With the grit addedMoodboards — Adding “Grit”