I often get asked about my thoughts on AI and whether I use it in creating my artwork. The answer is a yes! I absolutely embrace it and use it when I need to. AI has been a game changer for me, making me a faster creative and more effective creative. Honestly, it's so much fun! I’m a bit surprised that more writers aren't diving into tools like Midjourney and Firefly. It truly is a dream for wordsmiths!
When it comes to ethics, let me address that too. I always make sure to cite any and all tools that I use when I publish my digital illustrations. My approach typically combines manipulated or recreated images with my own hand-drawn input and prompts, and then reworked and redone or used as reference as they are recreated in other digital tools. That way, the final artwork genuinely represents my personal style and becomes a unique creation.
Now, I understand some of the frustrations surrounding AI, particularly with those who use it unethically. That is a valid concern and a conversation that needs to be had. I also empathize with analog artists who might be hesitant about this technology. Still, I firmly believe that AI can enhance one’s craft while maintaining authenticity.
What I find puzzling, though, is when digital artists voice objections to AI. It seems a bit hypocritical because digital art has been evolving in that direction for years! The tools and scripts we've always used have incorporated automation, and this AI advancement is simply the next exciting step in that progression. Getting worked up about it now feels a bit like sour grapes.
In the end, AI is here to stay, and I encourage everyone to embrace it to some degree. By understanding its workings and leveraging its capabilities, you can transform it into a powerful tool that propels your creative journey forward.
Detective Del Spooner: Human beings have dreams. Even dogs have dreams, but not you, you are just a machine. An imitation of life. Can a robot write a symphony? Can a robot turn a... canvas into a beautiful masterpiece? Sonny: Can you? - I, ROBOT