I’m saving this so I can circle back to dive into those links on art and AI. I don’t like the direction that AI is taking, either, and appreciate hearing different perspectives from different people.
On a slightly tangential note, I’m currently reading an ARC of We Are All Ghosts In The Forest by Lorraine Wilson that imagines a world after the internet collapses. I’m just 4 chapters in, and it’s pretty interesting so far. I don’t think it’s related to AI really, but that link you shared about the Internet turning into a wasteland made me think about this book that imagines the world after the Internet this way: “When the internet collapsed, it took the world with it, leaving its digital ghosts behind”
I love your blue skyscraper with Posca pen highlights! Posca pens are very versatile; they perform well with many mediums. And in a just society, all people have the right to speak their mind. We are all glad that you do. Happy Spring!
Excellent point-there are many things humans can do that machines can’t- responding empathically in the moment without preprogrammed responses being one of the main things!
Certain obligations to a sunny day: My quotable mother used to say, "Don't waste a beach day!" She would stick her nose out the door and sniff for fog. "Kids, I'm driving your father to work, so we can have the car. Get your bathing suits, we're leaving when we I get back. Make some sandwiches."
I'm not that worried about AI. Could it duplicate the Soul of the artist? The Soul of my mother?
I don't use pens in my paintings very much because my other mediums (gouaches, and watercolors) seem more attractive in my eyes (Plus the fact that i don't go out much). And if a day comes when artists are forced to use AI to be called artists, i either hope i'll be dead by then or i hope that i'm OK to be called an old-school artist (tbh, i prefer the second one. Why? Because in some ways I REALLY AM old-school).
I love your addition of color, and just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful look into sketchbook workshop the other day - I’m sitting at my coffee shop now about to warm up with some sneaky sketches 💗
Bookmarking this to come back and read all the AI links later. My Luddite parts come out when the conversation turns to AI 😆 I need some nuance.
Great video and sketch Nishant! Loved the addition of color. Curious if you have a gadget to hold your phone as you draw or do you just hold it with one hand? Thanks for the links on AI---such a hot topic atm.
So here is a different perspective on ai art. Apparently a potential positive impact of ai art is that it may increase the diversity of the gaming market because it will allow small creators to show proof of concept without massive overheads of designers. Which does make me wonder, is AI art maybe not art? But something else all together?
Hmm, that is interesting!!! I do believe that A. I. can be taken too far. I ABSOLUTELY think that everything about it isn't wonderful and I honestly can't get into some forms of painting online. It simply does not give the feeling of a brush being in my hand. I also get VERY annoyed when thinking of the fact that A. I. can write a book for someone. In my mind, A. I. can't and will never replace a writer. At the same time, I do not think that some of the things A. I. offers are bad. Mainly due to the fact that I would not have the ability to work for myself if it were not for A. I. I can not drive so I also can't get to many jobs that may be offered. That limits me and that limits many others as well. When I was younger the thought of a job wasn't even there. Today however, with A. I. the thought that I can gain clients based on my years of working is available. The idea that I can set myself free and have the ability to pay for the freedom of choice that alot of people already have is only available to me due to A. I. At the same time, those who know how to create technical issues in order to stop my gaining that freedom are also sadly out there. That would be the reason for my not charging here. The only site that hasn't caused me as many technical issues is my main site. I still have the hope that one day those technical issues will end and I will be able to have the same choices as everyone. The same freedom as everyone...in my eyes...the chance to have that freedom is due to A. I. In my eyes there are bad things about it but there are good too and it helping those like myself is a very good thing.
I never thought of using Posca paint pens for that. Very cool. Was the blue paint that you were spreading with a brush in the video also from a Posca marker?
It’s easy to see how folks can believe the “dead internet theory.” Google is nearly unusable as a search engine and our social platforms are cluttered with ads. Maybe in its slow death, we can relearn the things screens take from us. For example, I can’t wait to focus on something longer for than 3 minutes!
I love your results of using Poscas with a water brush!
I’m saving this so I can circle back to dive into those links on art and AI. I don’t like the direction that AI is taking, either, and appreciate hearing different perspectives from different people.
On a slightly tangential note, I’m currently reading an ARC of We Are All Ghosts In The Forest by Lorraine Wilson that imagines a world after the internet collapses. I’m just 4 chapters in, and it’s pretty interesting so far. I don’t think it’s related to AI really, but that link you shared about the Internet turning into a wasteland made me think about this book that imagines the world after the Internet this way: “When the internet collapsed, it took the world with it, leaving its digital ghosts behind”
I have just been dipping my toes in the fine Posca pens, mostly for highlights.
I love your blue skyscraper with Posca pen highlights! Posca pens are very versatile; they perform well with many mediums. And in a just society, all people have the right to speak their mind. We are all glad that you do. Happy Spring!
Excellent point-there are many things humans can do that machines can’t- responding empathically in the moment without preprogrammed responses being one of the main things!
I love your voice! The video is magical...
Certain obligations to a sunny day: My quotable mother used to say, "Don't waste a beach day!" She would stick her nose out the door and sniff for fog. "Kids, I'm driving your father to work, so we can have the car. Get your bathing suits, we're leaving when we I get back. Make some sandwiches."
I'm not that worried about AI. Could it duplicate the Soul of the artist? The Soul of my mother?
I don't use pens in my paintings very much because my other mediums (gouaches, and watercolors) seem more attractive in my eyes (Plus the fact that i don't go out much). And if a day comes when artists are forced to use AI to be called artists, i either hope i'll be dead by then or i hope that i'm OK to be called an old-school artist (tbh, i prefer the second one. Why? Because in some ways I REALLY AM old-school).
I too have been trying to figure out how to use my colors. Love the way you have used your Poscas!
Also yes so true, we need more mystery and wonder in our world.
I love your addition of color, and just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful look into sketchbook workshop the other day - I’m sitting at my coffee shop now about to warm up with some sneaky sketches 💗
Bookmarking this to come back and read all the AI links later. My Luddite parts come out when the conversation turns to AI 😆 I need some nuance.
Great video and sketch Nishant! Loved the addition of color. Curious if you have a gadget to hold your phone as you draw or do you just hold it with one hand? Thanks for the links on AI---such a hot topic atm.
I really was surprised when I saw color on the page-whoa! And I like it! I like the balance you achieved with what you left as black as well.
So here is a different perspective on ai art. Apparently a potential positive impact of ai art is that it may increase the diversity of the gaming market because it will allow small creators to show proof of concept without massive overheads of designers. Which does make me wonder, is AI art maybe not art? But something else all together?
Hmm, that is interesting!!! I do believe that A. I. can be taken too far. I ABSOLUTELY think that everything about it isn't wonderful and I honestly can't get into some forms of painting online. It simply does not give the feeling of a brush being in my hand. I also get VERY annoyed when thinking of the fact that A. I. can write a book for someone. In my mind, A. I. can't and will never replace a writer. At the same time, I do not think that some of the things A. I. offers are bad. Mainly due to the fact that I would not have the ability to work for myself if it were not for A. I. I can not drive so I also can't get to many jobs that may be offered. That limits me and that limits many others as well. When I was younger the thought of a job wasn't even there. Today however, with A. I. the thought that I can gain clients based on my years of working is available. The idea that I can set myself free and have the ability to pay for the freedom of choice that alot of people already have is only available to me due to A. I. At the same time, those who know how to create technical issues in order to stop my gaining that freedom are also sadly out there. That would be the reason for my not charging here. The only site that hasn't caused me as many technical issues is my main site. I still have the hope that one day those technical issues will end and I will be able to have the same choices as everyone. The same freedom as everyone...in my eyes...the chance to have that freedom is due to A. I. In my eyes there are bad things about it but there are good too and it helping those like myself is a very good thing.
Wow, truly love what you’ve done with colors! Brilliant!
I never thought of using Posca paint pens for that. Very cool. Was the blue paint that you were spreading with a brush in the video also from a Posca marker?
Excellent artwork and excellent observations about AI, Nishant!
It’s easy to see how folks can believe the “dead internet theory.” Google is nearly unusable as a search engine and our social platforms are cluttered with ads. Maybe in its slow death, we can relearn the things screens take from us. For example, I can’t wait to focus on something longer for than 3 minutes!
I love your results of using Poscas with a water brush!