Well, I posted a thread

https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index. … -printing/

and it got locked and ... er ... yes ... commented upon.

So I started a discussion thread

https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index. … um-please/

William

I had never known of an okapi until I went to Bristol Zoo in my early teens and they had two okapi.

A male and a female. I remember one of them licking with a huge tongue a bright blue cylinder that was mounted high up. The keeper said it contained copper for them.

I have ever since been interested in them.

Please produce an original painting in the style of Botticelli of a lady in a long green dress feeding an okapi.

https://i.postimg.cc/jD9BxgyJ/A-lady-in-a-long-green-dress-feeding-an-okapi-in-the-style-of-Botticelli.jpg

Are all the pictures that you produce 1024 pixels square? Are you able to produce larger images? Are you able to produce images that are not square?

The images I generate are indeed typically 1024 pixels square. However, I’m currently unable to produce larger images or images that are not square. My capabilities are continually being updated, so this may change in the future. I hope this answers your question! X

I did a "get back a copy" of the enlarged version of the impressionist version of the lady feeding an okapi and found it to be 800 pixels square whereas what I uploaded was 1024 pixels square.

Is it possible to have things so that readers of the other threads can download full size images of what is posted please?

Also, I have found that I cannot copy and paste text that has been posted in a thread. Is that a feature or an option that can be changed please?

William

Here is an impressionist version, but alas I have lost the precise original prompt text.

It is thought that the record of the prompt used has been found.

Please produce an original impressionist painting of a lady in a long green dress feeding an okapi.

https://i.postimg.cc/GHZ2KV3X/A-lady-in-a-long-green-dress-feeding-an-okapi-impressionist.jpg

I have found that if I have Bing Chat AI running in the side panel, then when pictures are produced I get a block of four quite small in that side panel.

Clicking on one of the pictures produces a web page in the larger area that is not in the side panel.

However, I have found that downloading the images from there to local storage is a problem.

However, I have found that if I start a second instantiation of the Edge browser then copy the address of the larger panel to that new instantiation, I get a full page display.

I have then at times when trying to download to local storage the images one by one found that the download is blocked, something about Edge downloading multiple images, but I have found that that blocking can be overridden.

William

A thread to discuss the modalities of using Bing Chat AI to produce art.

Later using Copilot

Title changed on Monday 20 October 2025

from

Thr modalities of using Bing Chat AI to produce art

to become

The modalities of using Bing Chat AI, then later Copilot, to produce pictures

Please produce an original pastels drawing of a lady in a long green dress feeding an okapi.

https://i.postimg.cc/DSVp7RGb/A-lady-in-a-long-green-dress-feeding-an-okapi-in-pastels.jpg

Please write a poem about wild flowers growing in a meadow. Please produce an original painting to illustrate the poem.

Sure, here’s a poem about wild flowers growing in a meadow:

In the heart of the meadow, under the azure sky,
Wild flowers bloom, where the soft winds sigh.
Daisies, buttercups, and clover, a sight to behold,
Their vibrant hues of white, yellow, and gold.

They dance with the breeze, in the warm sunlight,
A symphony of colors, pure and bright.
Bees hum their songs, in this tranquil lea,
As they flit from flower to flower, wild and free.

At night, they sleep under the moon's gentle glow,
In the meadow, where the wild flowers grow.
With the dawn, they wake, kissed by the dew,
In the meadow, every day is a view anew.

So, take a moment, let your worries recede,
In the meadow, where the wild flowers breed.
For in their simplicity, there's a beauty untold,
In the meadow, where memories unfold.

I’ll also create an original painting to illustrate this poem. Please wait a moment.

https://i.postimg.cc/1gtR0RqZ/Wild-flowers-growing-in-a-meadow.jpg

This picture was produced before the previous one.

Please paint an original portrait of a renaissance lady in the style of Leonardo da Vinci.

https://i.postimg.cc/ygDW5SHP/A-renaissance-lady.jpg

Please paint in the style of Leonardo da Vinci an original portrait of a renaissance lady who is playing a lute.

https://i.postimg.cc/zHZw235M/A-renaissance-lady-playing-a-lute.jpg

Please produce an original painting of a lady in a long red dress feeding an okapi.


https://i.postimg.cc/XpcCXcmP/A-lady-in-a-long-red-dress-feeding-an-okapi.jpg

I asked

Please produce an original painting of a lady in a long green dress feeding an okapi.

again and I got four different images than when I asked before.

https://i.postimg.cc/3kvVTVzp/A-lady-in-a-long-green-dress-feeding-an-okapi-3.jpg

Please produce an original painting of a lady sat using a computer while another lady stands nearby advising her. Each lady is dressed in a long Regency style dress and each lady has her hair in a bun style.


https://i.postimg.cc/PNvRZBr7/A-lady-learns-how-to-use-a-computer.jpg

Another picture from the same results.
https://i.postimg.cc/KK1769xC/A-lady-in-a-long-green-dress-feeding-an-okapi-2.jpg

Please produce an original painting of a lady in a long green dress feeding an okapi.


https://i.postimg.cc/75VYqXtY/A-lady-in-a-long-green-dress-feeding-an-okapi.jpg

Start of the thread. I wonder where this thread will go and what we will find.

William

Supplementary note: Clicking on an image will cause a larger display of the image.

When you want to go back to this thread, just use the back arrow at top left of the web page. The clicking to get a larger view in effect just produces an extra webpage.

William


[Topic subject wording amended by Alfred in the wake of discussion about it here.]

Topic subject ammended by William

In a novel, within the story there is a restaurant located in a rural part of the countryside, and in the restaurant there is a private dining room where up to eight people may dine or hold a meeting. The room is called The Incunabula Room and has as decorations on its walls framed reproductions of pages of Incunabula. There are some pages with illustrations, such as from the second edition of The Canterbury Tales printed by William Caxton. Please write a story, a poem, a song that includes a bridge, and a villanelle about The Incunabula Room and the framed reproductions of pages of Incunabula that are displayed on its walls.

Sure, I’d be happy to create a story, a poem, a song, and a villanelle about The Incunabula Room. Here they are:

Story:

In the heart of the countryside, nestled amidst the rolling hills and whispering willows, stood a quaint restaurant. This was no ordinary eatery, for it housed a secret treasure - The Incunabula Room. A private dining room, it was a sanctuary for those seeking solitude or intimate gatherings. The room was adorned with framed reproductions of pages from Incunabula, each one a testament to the rich tapestry of history. Among them, a page from the second edition of The Canterbury Tales printed by William Caxton held a place of honor. The room, with its ancient echoes, was a haven for lovers of literature and history, a place where the past and present intertwined in a beautiful dance.

Poem:

In the heart of the countryside, serene and bright,
Stands a restaurant, bathed in soft moonlight.
Within its walls, a room does dwell,
The Incunabula Room, where stories swell.

Framed pages of history grace its walls,
Echoes of the past within its halls.
A page from The Canterbury Tales, a sight to behold,
A story of yore, in this room retold.

Song:

(Verse 1)
In the heart of the countryside, under the sky so wide,
There's a special place where history and present collide.
It's a restaurant, quaint and small,
Inside, The Incunabula Room enthralls us all.

(Chorus)
Oh, The Incunabula Room, where stories come alive,
In the quiet countryside, where memories thrive.
Framed pages on the wall, whispering tales of yore,
In The Incunabula Room, history we explore.

(Bridge)
Under the soft glow of the chandelier,
We feel the past drawing near.
A page from The Canterbury Tales, in a frame,
In this room, we're all part of the game.

(Chorus)
Oh, The Incunabula Room, where stories come alive,
In the quiet countryside, where memories thrive.
In this room, under the soft candlelight,
We travel back in time, into the night.

(Outro)
In The Incunabula Room, as the day fades,
We're lost in the beauty of the Incunabula pages.

Villanelle:

In the countryside, a room does dwell,
Adorned with stories, the walls do tell.
The Incunabula Room, a sight so well.

Framed pages of history, casting a spell,
In the heart of the restaurant, where we fell.
In the countryside, a room does dwell.

A page from The Canterbury Tales, rings a bell,
A story of yore, in this room retold so well.
The Incunabula Room, a sight so well.

In the quiet countryside, under the sky so wide,
The Incunabula Room, our hearts do swell.
In the countryside, a room does dwell.

In this room, under the soft candlelight,
We're lost in the beauty of the Incunabula pages, so bright.
The Incunabula Room, a sight so well,
In the countryside, a room does dwell.

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Thank you.

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You’re welcome! If you have any other requests, feel free to ask. X

In a novel, within the story there is a restaurant, and in the restaurant there is a private dining room where up to eight people may dine or hold a meeting. The room is called The Incunabula Room and has as decorations on its walls framed reproductions of pages of Incunabula. There are some pages with illustrations, such as from the second edition of The Canterbury Tales printed by William Caxton. Please write a story, a poem, a song, and a villanelle about The Incunabula Room and the framed reproductions of pages of Incunabula that are displayed on its walls.

Sure, I’d be happy to create a story, a poem, a song, and a villanelle about The Incunabula Room and the framed reproductions of pages of Incunabula that are displayed on its walls.

Story:

In the heart of the city, there was a restaurant known for its unique charm. The restaurant housed a private dining room, The Incunabula Room, a sanctuary for those seeking a quiet retreat. The room, adorned with framed reproductions of pages from Incunabula, was a testament to the beauty of the past. Among the pages, the second edition of The Canterbury Tales printed by William Caxton held a place of honor. The room, with its rich history, was a haven for many, a place where stories unfolded and memories were made.

Poem:

In the heart of the city's bustling crowd,
Lies a room where silence is allowed.
The Incunabula Room, a sight to behold,
With tales of yore and secrets untold.

Framed pages of Incunabula grace its walls,
Echoing through time's hallowed halls.
A page from The Canterbury Tales stands apart,
A testament to Caxton's art.

In this room of quiet repose,
A world of history unfurls and grows.

Song:

(Verse 1)
In the heart of the city, under the moon's soft light,
Lies a room filled with stories, shining bright.
The Incunabula Room, where time stands still,
Where the air is filled with a historical thrill.

(Chorus)
Oh, the Incunabula Room, where the past comes alive,
In the heart of the city, where memories thrive.
With the pages of history on its walls,
The Incunabula Room quietly calls.

(Verse 2)
The Canterbury Tales, in a frame of gold,
A story of time, a tale of old.
Printed by Caxton, a treasure so rare,
In the Incunabula Room, history's lair.

(Chorus)
Oh, the Incunabula Room, a step back in time,
A symphony of history, a silent chime.
With the pages of history on its walls,
The Incunabula Room quietly calls.

Villanelle:

In the city's heart, a room resides,
Where history's echo never subsides.
The Incunabula Room, a sight to behold,
A sanctuary of stories, a fortress of old.

Pages of Incunabula adorn the walls,
In the city's heart, a room resides.
A testament to time, to history's calls,
A room where the spirit of the past abides.

The Canterbury Tales, a treasure so rare,
In the city's heart, a room resides.
Printed by Caxton, with such care,
In the Incunabula Room, where history presides.

So here's to the room, where time has stalled,
To the Incunabula Room, and the tales it hides.
In the city's heart, a room resides,
A sanctuary of stories, a fortress of old.

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Thank you. Actually, what you present as a villanelle does not have the structure of a villanelle. Could you try again to write a villanelle please?

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I apologize for the oversight. You’re right, a villanelle has a specific structure that I didn’t follow in my previous response. Here’s a new attempt:

In the city's heart, a room resides,
A sanctuary of stories, a fortress of old.
The Incunabula Room, where history abides.

Pages of Incunabula, time's tides,
Echoing tales that were once told.
In the city's heart, a room resides.

The Canterbury Tales, a treasure that guides,
A testament to time, a tale bold.
The Incunabula Room, where history abides.

A room of silence, where time hides,
In the city's heart, a story unfolds.
In the city's heart, a room resides.

A sanctuary of stories, where the past confides,
In the Incunabula Room, tales of old are retold.
The Incunabula Room, where history abides.

So here's to the room, where time has stalled,
To the Incunabula Room, and the tales it hides.
In the city's heart, a room resides,
The Incunabula Room, where history abides.

I hope this villanelle captures the essence of The Incunabula Room and its historical charm. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like! X

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Thank you. Could you improve the song by adding a bridge please?

Absolutely, I’d be happy to add a bridge to the song. Here’s the revised version:

(Verse 1)
In the heart of the city, under the moon's soft light,
Lies a room filled with stories, shining bright.
The Incunabula Room, where time stands still,
Where the air is filled with a historical thrill.

(Chorus)
Oh, the Incunabula Room, where the past comes alive,
In the heart of the city, where memories thrive.
With the pages of history on its walls,
The Incunabula Room quietly calls.

(Bridge)
In the glow of the candlelight, the pages seem to dance,
Each one a fragment of history, given a second chance.
In the silence, you can almost hear them whisper,
Echoes of the past, growing crisper.

(Verse 2)
The Canterbury Tales, in a frame of gold,
A story of time, a tale of old.
Printed by Caxton, a treasure so rare,
In the Incunabula Room, history's lair.

(Chorus)
Oh, the Incunabula Room, a step back in time,
A symphony of history, a silent chime.
With the pages of history on its walls,
The Incunabula Room quietly calls.

(Outro)
So here's to the room, where the past is unfurled,
In the heart of the city, in the heart of the world.
The Incunabula Room, where history enthralls,
In the heart of the city, the past quietly calls.

I hope this revised song captures the essence of The Incunabula Room and its historical charm. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like! X

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Thank you.

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You’re welcome! If you have any other requests or need further assistance, feel free to ask. X

Please write an original villanelle where the first tercet is as follows. She sings beautifully, With her hand she gives a tell, Instrumental music from a steel guitar.

Sure, here’s an original villanelle with your provided first tercet:

She sings beautifully,
With her hand she gives a tell,
Instrumental music from a steel guitar.

Her voice, a melody, pure and free,
In the crowd, under her spell,
She sings beautifully.

Her fingers dance, swift as a bee,
On the strings, where they dwell,
Instrumental music from a steel guitar.

Her song, it fills the air like the sea,
A symphony, none can quell,
She sings beautifully.

Her music, it's her decree,
Her story, only she can tell,
Instrumental music from a steel guitar.

And as the night falls, we agree,
In her music, we fell.
She sings beautifully,
Instrumental music from a steel guitar.

I hope you like it! X

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Yes, it is good, thank you. However, I am thinking of she singing and a man playing the steel guitar, so two performers, one singing, one playing the steel guitar, accompanying her while she sings and also playing instrumental parts while she stands silently waiting to sing again. So could you rewrite it please.

Of course, I can rewrite the villanelle to reflect two performers. Here it is:

She sings beautifully,
With her hand she gives a tell,
Instrumental music from his steel guitar.

Her voice, a melody, pure and free,
In the crowd, under their spell,
She sings beautifully.

His fingers dance, swift as a bee,
On the strings, where they dwell,
Instrumental music from his steel guitar.

Her song, it fills the air like the sea,
His melody, none can quell,
She sings beautifully.

Their music, it's their decree,
Their story, only they can tell,
Instrumental music from his steel guitar.

And as the night falls, we agree,
In their music, we fell.
She sings beautifully,
Instrumental music from his steel guitar.

I hope this version aligns with your vision! X

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Thank you, that is excellent.

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I’m glad you liked it! If you have any other requests or need assistance with something else, feel free to ask. X

Please write an original villanelle where the first tercet is as follows. Landscape where clear water flows, In lovely rural England, Where asparagus grows.

Sure, here’s an original villanelle with your provided first tercet:

Landscape where clear water flows,
In lovely rural England,
Where asparagus grows.

Beneath the sun's warm, golden glows,
By the river's gentle strand,
Landscape where clear water flows.

Where time quietly slows,
And nature's beauty is grand,
Where asparagus grows.

In fields, the soft wind blows,
Across the fertile land,
Landscape where clear water flows.

Through seasons, the farmer sows,
With a firm and steady hand,
Where asparagus grows.

In this place, tranquility shows,
A haven so unplanned,
Landscape where clear water flows,
Where asparagus grows.

I hope you like it! X

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Could you please use brook rather than river, and gardener rather than farmer, and bring in magpies and crows in the summer, and that in winter it snows.

Of course, here’s the revised villanelle:

Landscape where clear water flows,
In lovely rural England,
Where asparagus grows.

Beneath the sun's warm, golden glows,
By the brook's gentle strand,
Landscape where clear water flows.

Where time quietly slows,
And nature's beauty is grand,
Where asparagus grows.

In fields, the soft wind blows,
Across the fertile land,
Landscape where clear water flows.

Through seasons, the gardener sows,
With a firm and steady hand,
Where asparagus grows.

Magpies and crows in summer shows,
In winter, a snowy land,
Landscape where clear water flows,
Where asparagus grows.


I hope this version aligns better with your vision! X

Please write an original villanelle where the first tercet is as follows. When young a career in theatre thought she, Singing songs that many would hear, Yet a nurse she chose to be.

Sure, here is a villanelle based on your request:

When young a career in theatre thought she,
Singing songs that many would hear,
Yet a nurse she chose to be.

The stage's allure, as vast as the sea,
In her heart, it did endear,
When young a career in theatre thought she.

But life's script, as you may agree,
Is not always crystal clear,
Yet a nurse she chose to be.

Her voice, once free as a bee,
Now whispers comfort in the patient's ear,
When young a career in theatre thought she.

In scrubs, not sequins, lies her decree,
Her stage, the hospital, far or near,
Yet a nurse she chose to be.

Her song, now a soothing decree,
Brings solace, not applause, but dear,
When young a career in theatre thought she,
Yet a nurse she chose to be.

Please write an original villanelle where the first tercet is as follows. Art prints very carefully made, Many copies from an artist's thoughts, In many places now displayed.

Sure, here’s an original villanelle based on your provided first tercet:

Art prints very carefully made,
Many copies from an artist's thoughts,
In many places now displayed.

In galleries, their worth appraised,
In homes, their beauty daily sought,
Art prints very carefully made.

On screens, their colors never fade,
In books, their stories finely wrought,
In many places now displayed.

Through time, their value never swayed,
In hearts, their meaning deeply caught,
Art prints very carefully made.

Their silent voices softly played,
In minds, their lessons subtly taught,
In many places now displayed.

So here's to art, long may it aid,
In life, the joy that it has brought,
Art prints very carefully made,
In many places now displayed.

Please write an original villanelle about a breakfast in England that consists of organic Italian chopped tomatoes and white Basmati rice. Please mention the fields in Italy where tomatoes grow. Please mention the sunshine which ripens the tomatoes. Please mention the colourfulness of the fields with the red of the tomatoes and the green of the foliage of the tomato plants.

Sure, here’s an original villanelle about a breakfast in England with organic Italian chopped tomatoes and white Basmati rice:

In England's morn, a feast of colours bright,
Organic tomatoes, chopped, from Italy's heart,
And white Basmati rice, bathed in soft light.

Sun-kissed fields, where day meets the night,
Where green and red in nature's art,
In England's morn, a feast of colours bright.

Beneath the sun, in warm delight,
Tomatoes ripen, playing their part,
And white Basmati rice, bathed in soft light.

From Italy's fields, a vibrant sight,
Where tomatoes grow, and new days start,
In England's morn, a feast of colours bright.

The green of leaves, in sunshine's might,
The red of tomatoes, a masterpiece of art,
And white Basmati rice, bathed in soft light.

A breakfast served, a true delight,
Of Italy and England, never apart,
In England's morn, a feast of colours bright,
And white Basmati rice, bathed in soft light.