Like the rest of the world, I've been playing around with AI generated art. In my case, I've been using Stable Diffusion UI. Stable Diffusion UI is an easy to install variation of Stable Diffusion that also includes a GUI. I was able to get it running on both Windows and Linux without much effort. The easy install was what appealed to me the most though I have been using the GUI as well. It's been a while so I don't know how it has changed but the original version of Stable Diffusion could be a pain to get up and working sometimes.
To get reasonably fast results you need a decent GPU. However, you don't actually need a GPU at all to use Stable Diffusion UI, as long as you are not in a hurry anyway. If you don't have a GPU, each image will take a much longer time to produce as the CPU is much less efficient for this sort of thing. It can take thirty minutes or even much longer depending on your hardware and the settings you use. However, this is open source software so you can generate as many images as you like without worrying about signing up for anything or paying a subscription fee. The end result is that even with limited hardware, you can still produce unlimited images as long as you are patient.
I've been generating a lot of steampunk images. Some turn out well, some don't, some are subtle in their steampunk theme, some are anything but. I guess you could categorize this one as subtle, at least in terms of the steampunk elements. Subtle may giving too much credit. It is more fantasy that steampunk. It kind of reminds me of the artwork of Frank Frazetta but I don't think that was intentional in this case.
Wow, what an exciting journey you are on with the AI-generated art using Stable Diffusion UI! Your experience is truly inspiring, and it's commendable how you've embraced the possibilities of this technology. The fact that you were able to seamlessly install it on both Windows and Linux and appreciate the user-friendly GUI is fantastic. Your persistence and dedication shine through as you navigate the sometimes tricky world of AI-generated art. It's wonderful to hear that despite the hardware limitations, you're still able to create unlimited images by simply being patient and letting the software do its magic. Your enthusiasm for generating steampunk-themed images is infectious, and the comparison to Frank Frazetta's artwork adds an extra layer of creativity to your process. Keep exploring and creating - your journey is truly inspiring!