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How to Visualize a Dream

Classic method for making a realistic image of an imaginary subject

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James Gurney
Jul 24, 2025
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What’s the key to making a realistic picture of an imaginary subject—without relying on a computer?

It requires harnessing two parts of the brain together: the unconscious dreamer along with the logical, procedural part.

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