Okay, so today I messed around with something called “Chelsea Astrid.” Honestly, I’d never heard of it before, but I was in the mood to try something new, and it popped up in my feed. It sounded kind of artsy, so I figured, why not?
First, I needed to figure out what it even was. Turns out, it is some kind of generative art.
I started by gathering some info. I did a quick search and found some examples, trying to get a feel for the aesthetic. I wanted to see what other people were creating, and the range of possibilities.
My Experiment Begins
I opened up a blank canvas, basically. I started inputting information like colors and positions. Playing with basic shapes was my first step. I went for a simple circle at first, just to get a handle on things.
Then, I experimented with different color combinations. I’m a big fan of blues and greens, so I played around with those for a while. I added some gradients, and even tried some contrasting colors to see if I could make something pop.
Next, I focused on the arrangement. I moved the circle around, I try to make it into any shape. I added some more basic shapes, like squares and triangles, and played with their sizes and positions. It was like building with digital blocks, kind of relaxing, actually.
- Experimenting with Overlap: I started making the shapes overlap, seeing how the colors interacted. This was where things got a little more interesting. I discovered some cool effects by layering translucent shapes on top of each other.
- Adding Some Randomness: I didn’t want it to look too perfect, so I introduced some random elements. I tweaked some settings that seemed to control the chaos factor, and it gave the whole thing a more organic, less rigid feel.
Wrapping It Up
Finally I was happy with the result so I saved my practice result, and shared it to some of my friends. It’s not a masterpiece or anything, but it was a fun way to spend an hour.
I might mess around with “Chelsea Astrid” again sometime. There’s probably a lot more to it than I discovered today, but this was a good start. If you’re looking for a chill, creative outlet, you might want to give it a shot!
