My Rules for AI Creations
I may regularly update rules. A flexible system allows changes. As the technology moves fast, along with our understanding of AI and its influence, I will revisit and update my rules to reflect my current use of AI Art Creation.
What are my rules when creating AI Art? It’s not an easy answer, as I shared in my First AI Post. I revise my ideas with each update or pitfall in the news. I favor transparency, including sharing which tools I use to create and tinker with art and images. I do see many individual approaches to making and sharing AI images. I do have rules for my images. And I find it interesting to compare what people consider for creating and distributing images. Without arguing the merits, I thought it would be interesting to see how I create my images.
I do not reference other artists or their aesthetic in prompts. I don’t say “in the style of Studio Ghibli,” for example.
I use a licensed product, Adobe Firefly- their views on their software is here
I do not copy/paste other people’s prompts. I may be inspired by images, but I do not prowl for well-phrased prompts
I believe in transparency and share my process on each post, including tools that I used for the final version
I rarely, if ever, include IP (Intellectual Property) characters. I would love to play with Princess Leia Rebel Recruitment posters- maybe one day they will commission one, but for now, I do not have the trademark or copyrights to include her in my prompts.
Avoid cultural misrepresentation or appropriation. I willl not use prompts that rely on aesthetics that belong to other communities.
Lean into representatrion. As often as it’s appropiate, I bring many ideas to my prompts to share diverse communities in my images. Everyone deserves representation.
I am willing to learn. I engage with communities that discuss the ongoing ethics of AI art. As movement becomes more widely available, our sense of “real” is precarious. I am involved in ongoing research about how to use AI with responsiblity. I hope that is possible for me.
I do not blur the line between real and imagined. I don’t want photos that become questionable truth. My art looks like art (with a possibly rare photo clearly marked). I am not interested in rewriting past or present with a prompt like photograph of deep sea squid, looks real, from remote vehicle. I like to make stuff up. But not rewrite reality, if that makes sense.
AI is such a great distraction for days that I feel malaise, fatigue, and anxiety. Developing and tweaking prompts and art is so good for my mental health. So I hope to be one of the people that can be artistic, transparent, and joyful. Everything is a process. And I’m sure I will revise my guidelines as technology improves and opportunities arise. For now, for me, it’s play, and self-expression, and inspiration. I hope sharing my inner compass gives you insight into my process. Let’s make stuff!
For me, AI art allows me to share my unique perspective as a disabled artists and advocating for inclusion. I appreciate AI tools to express creativity and experiences as a content creator..
Thank you for being supportive as I explore and learn. I work hard on prompts, and I will share what I discover with you. You are a gem 💎 Lenka
