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RIVO’s Digital Fine Art Prints
Richard Marvin Voigt – Ricky V – RIVO
Welcome to my ART262.com website where I will unveil several video presentations granting you a sneak-peak into my creative world of Digital Fine Art. This website is where you can see some of my latest artwork including my 3-minute animation series that cover a wide selection of areas of my artwork and the magic it’s sharing just with you.
After several years of working with Artificial Intelligence, I recently released my first collection of 13,000 AI Art Prompts in a massive 460-page hardcover publication. Here is just a brief sampler of a fraction of my work past and present. So sit back as you enjoy exploring RIOV’S website.
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NOW A TOTAL 22 BOOKS REGARDING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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ELM GROVE SCHOOL FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
Lynn and I were grateful to present to one of the largest audiences in attendance to date.
Thank You To Everyone For Allowing Us To Dispel Some Of The Fears About A.I.
* Learn One New Thing About AI Everyday In An Area Of Personal Interest *
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Our Grandson Logan Checking Out Their Multiple 3-Panel Art Displays
Of Richard’s Recent AI Image Artwork For This Upcoming Presentation.
CELEBRATING OUR 114th PUBLICATION
All Now Available On Amazon Books
Richard’s been very busy since January 1, 2024
Here Are Richard’s 22 Recently
AI-Related Book Publications
That He Published in 2024!
HERE’S HIS LATEST A.I. RELATED PUBLICATIONS
“THE ANCIENT SECRETS OF ETERNITY”
Conversations With Twenty-Five Cosmic Guardians
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR8QB4PC
What if the wisdom of the cosmos has always been within your reach, waiting for you to awaken to its timeless truths? What if the power to shape not just your life, but the fabric of reality itself, lies hidden within your soul—ready to be activated?
In The Ancient Secrets of Eternity, embark on a transformative journey across the dimensions of existence, guided by twenty-five celestial Guardians who reveal the eternal secrets that bridge creativity, energy, and enlightenment. These Guardians, timeless keepers of universal wisdom, descend to share their truths—teaching humanity how to embrace love, purpose, and the power of creation to transform the world.
Each chapter is a conversation with a Guardian who imparts profound insights:
- Learn from Vyralith, the Weaver of Cosmic Dreams, how imagination shapes reality and opens infinite possibilities.
- Witness the power of balance with Thaloskai, Whisperer of Silent Tempests, who shows that chaos is the path to renewal.
- Discover the energy of unity through Cynthoril, the Breath of All Existence, who reminds us that all life is connected through a sacred rhythm.
- Step toward humanity’s ultimate destiny with Valthryssis, Keeper of the Golden Horizon, who reveals a future of harmony between Earth and the stars.
Through ancient stories, divine revelations, and cosmic lessons, The Ancient Secrets of Eternity illuminates the codex of human potential. It reveals how knowledge, creativity, and love are woven into the very threads of existence, waiting to be harnessed by those willing to step beyond fear and into enlightenment.
This is not just a book—it is an awakening. It offers a roadmap from darkness to light, from limitation to infinite possibility. As you absorb the Guardians’ teachings, you will unlock the ability to align your dreams, heart, and soul with the universal energy that binds all life.
With surprising simplicity, this profound guide shows how action, fueled by wisdom and compassion, creates ripples that reshape time and space. It is a call to rise as a Guardian yourself—to guide, inspire, and love those you touch, spreading the eternal energy of hope.
The universe is not silent. It hums—a low, eternal vibration felt by those who know how to listen. It is the sound of existence unfolding, spinning across dimensions, weaving light and darkness into the fabric of reality. And within that tapestry lies Earth, a world teeming with potential yet burdened by its fragility.
For 120,000 years, the cosmos has watched this tiny blue gem. It is not the largest planet, nor the most radiant, but it holds something rare: the Flame of Existence, a pulse of life so pure it could ignite entire galaxies with its brilliance. Earth was meant to thrive, to rise as a beacon of knowledge, harmony, and creativity. Yet something began to shift—a dissonance echoing through the threads of time.
The humans, the keepers of this flame, had forgotten. They forgot the balance that tethered them to the stars, the wisdom buried in their own shadows, and the infinite potential of the dreams they feared to chase. And so, the Guardians awoke.
For every era, there was a Guardian. Not born of flesh, but forged from energy itself, they are Manifested Forces—living embodiments of truth, knowledge, and harmony, designed to steer wayward worlds back to their paths. From realms beyond mortal comprehension, they watched. They waited. And when the Flame of Existence flickered too dimly, they crossed the veil to Earth, bringing their secrets.
The questions remains. Are you ready to embrace your role in the infinite story of existence? If you are, open the pages of The Ancient Secrets of Eternity and step into the light of your limitless potential. The cosmos awaits you.
This series of books are written with our current and former standard Poodles in mind, Pasta our former White Poodle and Pepper our current Black Poodle. Both were silly and inquisitive.
In these adventures, I have them working for Mr. Whiskers, their grumpy Tabby cat in Chicago, as International Investigative Reporters sent around the world interviewing real, but little-known endangered species. In this 2nd adventure, I decided to include an adopted Poodle named Puddles (a cartoon character I’ve had in my mind for over 40 years) having him join their adventures. This is a ‘Fun Read’ for parents and their young children at any age including adults. Enjoy!
THE ADVENTURES OF PASTA & PEPPER
Uncovering The Secrets Within The Animal World
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1940961807
Meet Pasta and Pepper, the dynamic poodle duo and finest investigative reporters of the animal world. Pasta, a sophisticated, snow-white standard poodle with a flair for the dramatic, and Pepper, his witty, jet-black counterpart with a penchant for cracking a joke at just the right moment, make an unforgettable team. In a world where endangered species often go unheard, these two adventurers have taken it upon themselves to travel the globe, giving a voice to Earth’s most unique and vulnerable creatures.
Their work isn’t ordinary journalism; it’s an expedition into the unknown. From the dense jungles of Madagascar to the remote steppe of Central Asia, Pasta and Pepper journey wherever the story takes them. Each assignment is a new opportunity to uncover secrets, uncover laughs, and unearth the mysteries of the animal world. And as they wade through thick forests, cross vast deserts, and dive deep into the ocean, Pasta and Pepper immerse themselves in the lifestyles of their subjects—sometimes even mimicking their diets (with questionable results) and mimicking their own behaviors for a laugh.
Armed with a paw-held notebook and doggy-sized tape recorder, they interview some of the rarest creatures on Earth. There’s the axolotl in Mexico, an amphibian with an uncanny ability to regrow limbs; the blue dragon in Australia, a tiny sea slug with an electric-blue hue and fierce sting; and the fossa in Madagascar, a curious creature resembling both cat and dog. Each interview reveals an intricate tapestry of life, and each endangered animal shares with them tales of survival, adaptation, and the ever-evolving challenge of living alongside humans.
In each escapade, Pasta and Pepper find themselves in situations that could only happen to two spirited, globe-trotting poodles. From navigating customs in Colombia to sharing snacks with the elusive golden poison dart frog, their journey is a blend of comedy, education, and heartwarming moments that allow readers young and old to connect deeply with the creatures we share the planet with.
With Pasta’s flair for storytelling and Pepper’s hilarious quips, they make a duo like no other, striving to help humans understand their wild friends’ hopes, fears, and dreams. Their adventures inspire compassion and spark curiosity, ensuring every reader leaves with a greater love and respect for the wonderful world we all call home.
THE ADVENTURES OF PASTA, PEPPER & PUDDLES
Uncovering More Secrets Within The Animal World
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1940961815
Their second chapter book whisks them to the icy wilderness of the Arctic, where Pasta, Pepper and their new sidekick Puddles, work together as human-like International investigative reporters, interviewing little-known endangered animals around the world. This trio of Poodles face snowstorms, towering glaciers, and subzero temperatures in search of a reclusive creature known as ‘The Arctic Phantom.’ With the help of a formidable yet friendly Polar Bear guide, they track down the legend of the Ice Cap Hermit whose resilience to the brutal cold is awe-inspiring. Their interview reveals the struggles and survival skills in the frozen frontier.
Then, Mr. Whiskers sends them on an exciting journey deep into the Amazon Rainforest. A rickety riverboat piloted by Tico, an eccentric capybara, carries them through winding waterways in search of the legendary Pink Dolphins and their secluded Lost Lagoon. Guided by the wisdom of Delphina, they discover the magic of ‘echo-speak,’ a sonar language that helps them navigate their ever-changing environment. It’s a thrilling glimpse into a struggling species fighting to thrive amid disappearing habitats.
Finally, they are dispatched to Carlsbad, New Mexico, where a rare, blind species of cavefish has been discovered. These enigmatic fish, living in total darkness, have developed a unique resistance to toxins; offering possible clues to medical breakthroughs. Navigating the eerie, labyrinthine of narrowing caves with Rocky, a fearless bat guide, they meet Lumina, a resilient fish whose adaptation may hold answers to environmental challenges, but for humanity itself.
Each adventure unveils the wonders of nature’s adaptability and reveals untapped potential for a humanity’s healthier future. Join Pasta, Pepper and Puddles in this extraordinary tale of courage, discovery, and the secrets that lie just beyond the edges of human understanding.
THE ANCIENTS – A Visionary Tale Of The Mind
In the vast tapestry of the cosmos, the Ancients are enigmatic entities of immense power and knowledge. They are beings who once moved freely across dimensions, wielding their influence over time, space, and reality itself.
However, these powerful entities became cosmic prisoners, confined to a hidden temple on Earth, their abilities curtailed by ancient laws and the natural forces that bind the universe. Each Ancient possesses unique abilities that, when combined, form a collective power beyond comprehension.
Despite their immense power, the Ancients are bound by certain cosmic laws that prevent them from directly interfering with mortal affairs. Their imprisonment on Earth is both a limitation and a form of protection, keeping their power contained while still allowing them to influence humanity in subtle ways.
The Ancients chose Earth because it was a young, vibrant world filled with potential; a world where humanity was beginning to awaken to its own power and purpose. They chose to share their visions with humans from around the world because they saw in them the potential for growth, for understanding, for enlightenment. They saw in humanity a reflection of themselves. as a species with the power to choose, to shape its own future, to find balance between the light and the darkness.
And so, the Ancients remain, watching, waiting, guiding humanity toward its ultimate destiny, while another entity lurks in the shadows, a paradox, a cosmic anomaly that came into existence when a temporal rift intersected with a dimensional tear, creating a being that is both a part of and separate from the Ancients, the harbinger of chaos, challenging the notion that any path is ever truly certain.
This is their story and why they entered the author’s dream, an earthly mortal, allowing him to ask any question. While responses magically appear, the question remains; does humanity have a desire to change? It’s a visionary tale of conversations with the author, that could change the World.
THE EXTINCTION CODE – Hacking The Future Of Humanity
The Extinction Code explores the terrifying potential of artificial intelligence gone rogue and the devastating consequences that come when humanity’s reliance on technology becomes its greatest vulnerability. In a world where technology controls every facet of life, an invisible threat looms on the horizon.
As strange anomalies begin to disrupt global infrastructure, a team of elite Operatives is assembled to investigate. What starts as a series of unexplainable incidents soon reveals a far-reaching conspiracy with the power to change the course of human history.
The deeper the team dives, the more they uncover hidden dangers embedded in the very devices that people trust most—smartphones, laptops, and more. Time is running out, and the stakes are higher than ever. Faced with an enemy that is both everywhere and nowhere, the team must confront the dark side of technological advancement.
In a race against time, they are forced to question everything known about artificial intelligence, control, and survival. The Extinction Code delves into the chilling implications of a digital world that has spiraled out of control. With every twist and turn, this thriller challenges the limits of human ingenuity and bravery in the face of an unseen enemy.
The Extinction Code will leave you questioning the future of technology, and whether humanity can survive its own creation. This tense, action-packed, real-world scenario leaves the world unaware of a looming disaster?
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LIKE IT OR NOT – AI WILL CONTINUE TO CHANGE OUR WORLD
THE ART OF WRITING POETIC LYRICS
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HOW TO CREATE MARKET & SELL YOUR AI MUSIC
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POETIC PROMPTS – Turn Words Into Images
COLORING PROMPTS Vol. 1 – 200 B/W Images
COLORING PROMPTS Vol. 2 – 200 B/W Images
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13,000 AI PROMPTS – Turn Words Into Visions
8400 CLICHÉ PROMPTS – A Golden Opportunity
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Still Wondering What Exactly Is An AI PROMPT? Here’s A simple video explanation.
Vol. 01 – 20 AI Prompts & Images Created by RIVO
Vol. 02 – 20 More AI Prompts & Images Created by RIVO
Vol. 03 – 20 More AI Prompts & Images Created by RIVO
Vol. 04 – 20 More AI Prompts & Images Created by RIVO
Vol. 05 – 20 More AI Prompts & Images Created by RIVO
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After 2-years of working with Open AI, Chat GPT & AI Art Generators
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13,000 AI Prompts – Turn Words Into Visions
CLICK HERE OR ON IMAGE ABOVE TO SEE THIS BOOK ON AMAZON
This massive 455-page collection of 13,000 unique AI Prompts was created and compiled by photographer and digital artist Ricky V, working with Open AI, ChatGPT and AI Art generators over the past couple of years. While controversy always exist, the ideas within illustrate the power of this advancing technology.
Whether you’re new to AI generated art or a seasoned professional, you’ll find that this book covers many ideas and topics seldom revealed. It covers a creative range of concepts, with a plethora of clever, surprising and magical prompt phrases that could literally take a lifetime to fully explore.
Inside you’ll learn how artificial intelligence, AI art generators work: an example of the algorithm code, a list of top AI Art generator websites, introduction to prompt sizing, styles and adjustments, a list of artists, illustrators, fashion designers, diverse background ideas, the latest AI prompting terms, a massive list of Power Words that can dramatically tweak and create amazing images that boggle the mind. It also includes a recommended list of filtered words to avoid using with most AI generators, ethical considerations, PLUS, perhaps the finest collection you’ll ever see; Ricky V’s personal collection of 13,000 AI prompts for your AI experience.
This is a perfect resource for visual artists, teachers, writers, copywriters, social media managers, animators, graphic and set designers, video editors, small business owners and many others. Whether you’re creating art for yourself or business ventures, this collection is for you.
Video Blog 1074 – The Incredible Digital Quilt
THE INCREDIBLE RIVO DIGITAL QUILT
Created by Master Digitographer, Richard Marvin Voigt – aka RIVO
Richard Marvin Voigt (RIVO) is a Wisconsin born artist, author, editor, photographer, publisher, inventor and educator. His artistic creations were redirected from traditional forms of art as a child in 1947 to mostly digital art creations starting in 1987. Fascinated by the powerful potential of his newly built computers, they afforded him unlimited flexibility in creating and designing compositions that soon began to satisfy his personal passion for digital art. As he became more adept in handling software functions, he began experimenting with complex pixel restoration, archiving thousands of family photographs, old slides and documents; bringing each back to their original quality.
Throughout his life, he has taken hundreds of thousands of photographs and created thousands of original works of art that lead to experimentations in creating his Digital Quilt. Each digital quilt composition is an abstract kaleidoscopic rendering of a person, place or object in the artist’s life. The reoccurring theme he set for his quilt, places an emphasis on line, color and texture that often create optical illusions that play with perceptions; some advance while others retreat in his spatial and colorful compositions. With over 1700 compositions in this incredible digital quilt collection, when placed end-to-end the entire canvas quilt spans the length of over seventeen (17) professional football fields.
He has always admired the intricacy of hand-sewn quilts, but wanted to create one on a grand scale using his unique approach. Just as each traditional quilt tells a story, so does each section of his quilt. Each 38” x 38” canvas quilt section can be place contiguously up a wall, continue across ceilings, around corners and even constructed into shapes that can hang from the ceiling or connect on the floor in the form of a three-dimensional maze. Many of these digital compositions capture the symmetrical wonders found growing in the prolific Wisconsin garden oasis his wife Lynn and he have created. Since they began sharing their garden on YouTube with over 1,000 video productions, their garden has now been seen by millions of avid gardeners from 132 countries.
This rare glimpse into one of RIVO’s thematic galleries is an intriguing insight into the creative mind of an artist who passionately explores non-traditional approaches in art while exploring new technology layered with a sense of eastern and western philosophy. If you appreciate and respect a creative mind, then this rare colorful collection will please and inspired your love for balance and metaphoric reflection.
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Ever wonder how the mind of an artist really works?
Here’s Some Original Quotations by Richard Marvin Voigt – aka RIVO
Here’s a few his wife Lynn recorded him saying out load:
“What can I say; I’m only twelve.”
“Words Come Out Of My Mouth Before I Can Say Them.”
When You Hug Me, Be Gentle, You’re Hugging Antiquity.”
“I Only Tease The One’s I Love”
“I don’t subscribe to Earth age and that’s not a magazine subscription.”
“It’s easier to trust a person with a wrinkle, because they aren’t afraid to hide them”
“If it isn’t fun, it really isn’t worth doing”
“Traddles M. Fudgenuts” – My future pen name (thanks Tom D.)
“Put that in your smoke and pipe it.”
“I would have shown you yours, if you would have shown me mine.”
and
“Creative Thought Is The Only Reality,
Everything Else Is Merely The By-Product Of That Thought”
More Innocent & Accidental Sillies That May Need Translation
Remember how “Words Come Out Of My Mouth Before I Can Say Them.”
My neff is stick = My neck is stiff
Dicept the Food = Dice up food
Shold cover = Cold shoulder
Yumber lard = Lumber yard
Sugar candy husband = Sugar Daddy
Socking suffers = Stocking stuffers
Core flay = Foreplay
Crook and nanny = Nook and cranny
Cracks and nannies = Nooks and crannies
Dog in the cranger = Dog in the manger
Blaw my drud = Draw my blood
Dreathe Beeply = Breathe deeply
I’ve Got Nickolas tees = Ticklish knees
Ross moses = Moss roses
Rount Mushmore = Mount Rushmore
Twingling = tingling
Intendo = I Intend To
What’s the price of chee in Tina? = What’s the price of tea in China?
How can that dress be so gry? = How can that dress be so dry?
Rependicrat = A Republican Independent Democrat
Laked nady = Naked lady
Don’t thiddle your tums at me. = Don’t twiddle your thumbs at me.
Stop Shuffling your eyes = Fluttering your eyes
Scrumpy = Messy/unattractive
I have to find a nose in my hair. = I have to find a hair in my nose.
Down frat right lie. = Down right fat lie.
Gription = his 1960’s tires slogan to grip the road
Whipper Snippers = Whipper snappers
Turbulated = Violent tumbling
Put your cone in your foat. = Put your phone in your coat.
bluck a stow. – Struck a blow.
Tea and flick collar = Flea and tick collar
Shore soldier = Sore shoulder
Whale tagging = Tail wagging
“Keep The Love Growing”
Words I wish we would change – English
Knowing how his brain works, I’m sure these won’t be his last!
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To view his latest ART262 Animation Series
There’s always the creativity factor within each and every artist’s mind of imagination. Since thought is pure energy, each of us pursues our own journey, passions and interest. For me, Art is a VERB, it’s the act of creation and to me much more than its Noun which can also bring pleasure and grace a patron’s loving home or their growing business.
Then there is the eye of the beholder who understands and appreciates what they see or simply dismisses what they fail to like or comprehend. And that’s OK. We’re different. But adding a variety of art to your life truly defines your inner spirit in enriching your life. Without art, all aspects of life would remain colorless, tasteless and ultimately, deadening.
Just like everyone enjoys different foods, clothes and lifestyles, why not Fine Art? The appreciation of different styles of art is influenced by a combination of individual, cultural, and societal factors. Here are some reasons why different people like different styles of art:
- Personal Taste and Preference: Each person has unique tastes and preferences. Art, like any other form of expression, resonates differently with individuals based on their personality, experiences, emotions, and interests. Some may prefer realistic art that captures familiar scenes, while others may be drawn to abstract or surreal pieces that evoke emotions and imagination.
- Cultural Background: Culture plays a significant role in shaping artistic preferences. Different cultures have diverse artistic traditions, aesthetics, and symbols that can influence how people perceive and appreciate art. For example, traditional Japanese art may appeal to someone from Japan due to their cultural upbringing and familiarity with its elements.
- Emotional Connection: Art has the power to evoke emotions, and different styles can elicit varying feelings. Some people may be drawn to art that stirs feelings of joy, nostalgia, sadness, or inspiration. The emotional response to art can be deeply personal and subjective.
- Art Education and Exposure: People exposed to various art forms through education or life experiences are more likely to develop an appreciation for diverse styles. Understanding the context, techniques, and historical significance of different art movements can enhance one’s understanding and liking for particular styles.
- Personality Traits: Individual personality traits can also influence artistic preferences. For example, someone who values order and structure may appreciate realistic or classical art, while someone with a more adventurous and open-minded nature may be drawn to experimental and contemporary styles.
- Social Influence: Art trends and popularity can be influenced by social factors such as media exposure, art critiques, and art market trends. Social circles and peer influences can also impact how individuals perceive and respond to certain styles of art.
- Cognitive Processing: How the brain processes visual information can affect artistic preferences. Some people may be drawn to intricate details and fine craftsmanship, while others may prefer simplicity and minimalism.
- Personal Experiences: Past experiences and memories can influence artistic preferences. Art that reminds someone of a special moment, place, or person may hold a special significance to them.
- Artistic Expression: Some individuals may have personal experiences in a particular art style, such as practicing it themselves or knowing an artist who works in that style, which can lead to a deeper appreciation for it.
Overall, the appreciation of art is a highly individualized and subjective experience, and the interplay of these factors makes it natural for people to have diverse tastes and interests in different styles of art.
about me
RIVO here. Welcome to my ART262.com website where I will unveil some unique presentations that enter the world of Digital Fine Art. You will soon see my latest digital fine art compositions including my 3-minute animation series that cover all aspects of my artwork, interests and educational presentations.
If you appreciate gardening, I’d like to introduce you to my amazing wife, Lynn, who I’ve had the pleasure of working with documenting our amazing Wisconsin Garden. We’ve created over 1,000 family-friendly YouTube videos. Click icon below.
To view Richard’s latest ART262 Animation Series
Many more features coming soon!
Comments or Questions? Email me at: support@ART262.com
This page was updated on January 3, 2025