Idk what I'm doing I'm autistic ADHD s grown adult desperately trying to save art. Esp in these rural towns. I think I'm being unnecessary surveillanced but bc according to my background I look like a significant criminal. But it was American war on banks and drugs and the teenage white girls affected by a pill mill in a tiny Missouri town potosi Missouri

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https://share.google/aimode/VBoxVLDc5X5zeU4K6Pitch: Artiste — The Open-Source Creative Platform
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Headline: Democratizing creativity, one zine at a time.
The problem
Creative expression is being monetized and locked behind paywalls. The tools that empower independent artists and makers often come with prohibitive subscription fees or restrictive usage rights. Meanwhile, inspiration is everywhere—from old books scanned by Google to personal photos—but artists lack a single, seamless platform to capture, transform, and publish these ideas freely. We need an alternative to the corporate graphic design monopoly, one that returns creative power to the people.
The solution: Artiste
Artiste is a completely free, open-source creative platform designed for artists, zine makers, and anyone who wants to create without restriction. Our app is a direct answer to the pay-to-play model of design software, offering a powerful alternative to Canva that puts artistic freedom first.
Key features of Artiste include:
Integrated OTC scanner: Use your phone's camera to scan and digitize any physical object, photo, or Over-The-Counter (OTC) text. The app’s AI will automatically recognize and crop the subject, making it instantly available in your digital workspace.
Zine templates: Forget complex layouts. Our "Zine Mode" provides a variety of easy-to-use, customizable templates specifically for creating zines, comics, and artist books. Simply drop in your art and text to produce a professional-looking publication.
Royalty-free library: Access a curated library of high-quality, open-license graphics and assets. No more worrying about usage rights or hidden fees—all resources are free for artistic or commercial use. We believe creativity thrives in a shareable, open ecosystem.
Text-to-graphic conversion: Type or paste any text, and our proprietary AI will generate stylized, one-of-a-kind graphics based on the input. It's an artistic reimagining of found content, much like how artists have always repurposed public domain media.
The Artiste philosophy
This isn't about getting mad at Google for scanning old books. It's about recognizing the cultural goldmine that has been unlocked and building tools to make it accessible to everyone. The internet has digitized the world's knowledge and imagery, and now it's time for artists to use it. Artiste exists to harness that potential and serve the community.
The community and business model
As a free and open-source project, our success isn't measured in quarterly revenue, but in creative output. Our business model is our community.
Growing the ecosystem: We will foster a vibrant community of contributors who will add new templates, features, and assets, ensuring the platform evolves based on the needs of its users.
Donations and support: We will offer options for users to support the project through optional donations and merchandise.
Partnerships: We will seek partnerships with open-source organizations and foundations who believe in our mission to provide free creative tools for all.
The call to action
Join us in building Artiste and liberating creativity. We are asking for your support to help us finalize the initial beta version and build the community that will sustain this project for years to come. Let's make a platform where every artist can bring their vision to life, one OTC scan and one zine at a time.
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