this post was submitted on 08 Jan 2025
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[–] [email protected] 65 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Being good at prompting AI to generate art is like being good at using a search engine to find a specific picture.

~~Search engine~~ AI artists!

[–] [email protected] 40 points 2 months ago

It's a lot like commissioning something from an artist. You have to describe what you want, with the style, details and mood you want to see, then maybe go back and forth a few times until it's just right. Doing that well is a skill, so are things like art direction. But replacing the humans executing on the direction with a machine doesn't suddenly make the directing human an artist.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

AI-generated art is an incredible tool for art design. I used to spend countless hours sifting through Google images, trying to piece together mood boards or find references for very specific concepts. Now, with AI, I can quickly generate visuals that capture the exact mood, style, or design I'm aiming for, saving both time and effort.

However, I view AI art as a starting point, not the final product. Once I’ve developed a clear visual direction, I hand these concepts over to a skilled artist to bring the idea to life with depth, creativity, and a human touch that AI simply can’t replicate. AI streamlines the creative process, but it doesn’t replace the artistry and nuance that only human creators can deliver.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

You’re being facetious but searching is a skill too. A simple skill but still a skill.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Nobody said it wasn't a skill, just that it isn't the same thing as creating art. You know, the thing that artists do.