Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a buzzword in all segments of the world for years and the art world is far from immune. “AI art” refers to artworks that have been generated with the use of machine learning algorithms. These algorithms are trained on large datasets of images to create new artworks based on specific prompts. As an artist, it's natural to have concerns about the use of copyrighted material by AI programs to generate new art. Although AI-generated music is protected by copyright laws, there are currently no such laws in place for AI art. Its important to understand this concern and see where the roots of the “No AI art” fears come from.
I think however, it's important to look at the topic objectively and push past impulsive fear that may arise. In the end, I feel, that AI art is a new medium, much like photography and digital art.
Creating in the Pandemic: My unexpected link to Van Gogh
I went down the well of the life of Vincent Van Gogh and discovered something about myself and how we as artists face disillusion.
As some of you know, back in March, I completed a painting called "Last Walk to the wheatfield" which was inspired by the last days of Vincent Van Gogh. This was my 2nd, built from the ground up, painting that was personally inspired. The painting before this was the one based on a nightmare I had when I was 10. I named that painting "Omen" and there is a blog here about it if you are so inclined. The process of that painting as invigorating, personal, and made me want to make more personal works.
This image has been left to live in my brain for almost 40 years. Now it is here for you to see… for better or worse.
I grew up on a farm. Mostly cows and horses but on occasion their were chickens, ducks, the odd pig or goat, but between animals, a garden, the majority of the houses food came from the farm. This translates into all the work associated with running a farm. Anyone who also grew up on a farm gets it.
