AI Art Generation
turnip uses OpenAI's GPT Image 1.5 - the most advanced image generation model available. Learn how to craft effective prompts and leverage advanced features.
GPT Image 1.5 Overview
GPT Image 1.5 is OpenAI's state-of-the-art image generation model, offering superior instruction following, text rendering, and detailed editing capabilities.
Superior Instruction Following
Precisely follows complex, multi-part prompts with exceptional accuracy.
Text Rendering
Accurately renders text within images - perfect for meme tokens and branded art.
Transparent Backgrounds
Generate images with transparent backgrounds for versatile token artwork.
High Fidelity
Generate stunning details with the highest quality settings.
Prompt Engineering
Crafting effective prompts is key to generating great token artwork. Here are some best practices:
Be Specific and Descriptive
# Less effective "A cat" # More effective "A hyper-realistic 3D render of a fluffy orange tabby cat wearing AR glasses, sitting on a pile of gold coins, cyberpunk neon lighting, detailed fur texture"
Style Keywords
Include style keywords to guide the aesthetic:
3D renderpixel artanime stylephotorealisticwatercoloroil paintingvector artlow polyvaporwavecyberpunkretrominimalistToken-Specific Prompts
For meme tokens and crypto art, consider including:
Mascot characters - Animals, robots, or abstract beings that represent the token
Crypto themes - Gold coins, rockets, diamonds, charts, moons
Bold colors - Vibrant, eye-catching color schemes that stand out
Clean backgrounds - Use --transparent for versatile artwork
Advanced Features
Image Streaming
Watch your image generate in real-time with streaming preview:
$ turnip generate "Epic dragon breathing fire" --streamStreaming generation... Partial 1/3: [████░░░░░░] 33% Partial 2/3: [████████░░] 67% Partial 3/3: [██████████] 100% ✓ Final image saved!
Image Editing (Inpainting)
Edit existing images with prompts:
$ turnip edit ./my-image.png --prompt "Add a golden crown on the cat's head"Multi-Image Reference
Combine multiple reference images:
$ turnip generate "Combine these elements into one artwork" \ --ref ./logo.png \ --ref ./character.png \ --fidelity highCost Optimization
Image generation costs scale with quality and size. Here's a token breakdown:
| Quality | Square | Portrait | Landscape |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 272 tokens | 408 tokens | 400 tokens |
| Medium | 1,056 tokens | 1,584 tokens | 1,568 tokens |
| High | 4,160 tokens | 6,240 tokens | 6,208 tokens |
Cost Tip: Start with low or medium quality to iterate on prompts, then generate final artwork at high quality.
