The Coolest Thing I've Learned Creating AI Art

 

"Adrift" by Christine Graves via NightCafe Studio

I've been creating AI art for about four years now. I remember one of the very first free AI creation generators: ThisPersonDoesNotExist.com. 

It doesn't exist anymore, but it was very cool. It only created human faces at first, and was anything but perfect. A lot of the images were fairly good, but every once in a while, you'd get an image that would be a little wonky. I got one that showed a teenager in the foreground who looked perfectly normal. The person sitting just off to the side of him, however, had an eyeball in her mouth. Yeah, very creepy.

AI image creation has come a long way since those days, and I'm so glad it has. I enjoy creating the artwork, but then a funny thing happened. I started trying to make...real art. Not just a bunch of images, but I started to look into actual art forms. The image at the top of the page is an "Abstract Oil Painting" made with AI. I'm falling in love with this.

I always wanted to be an artist. The reason I became a writer was that it was the closest thing I could create that "looked pretty". I can't draw, I can't paint, I can't do sculpture, so I write. And now I create AI art.

Here's the strangest part. I've actually learned more about actual art styles since doing this than I ever had. I always thought most "art" was stuffy and boring. I knew I liked some art styles, but I didn't think they were popular. I was wrong.

In the past few years, I've learned how to create AI art prompts that produce some beautiful works of art. Not just cute little pictures or fantasy stuff, but art. And I have come to love it. Let me show you.

As I said, the image above is an abstract oil painting. I love the look and feel of an oil painting, but I really like abstract art. I didn't think I would, but I think it's beautiful. I was shocked at just how broad the "abstract" field is. 

I created a prompt that combined the terms "abstract, fine-lined, shades of charcoal and ghost yellow," and this is what I got:

"Moonlight Vase" by Christine Graves via NightCafe Studio

I would absolutely hang either one of those images on my wall. I just love this charcoal and yellow piece. I think it's just gorgeous. I never would have believed you if you had told me I'd love abstract art at some point in my life.

I've also started learning about some of the masters. No, I haven't tried to copy any of their work. They were called Masters for a reason. I have been working on some images, though, that are of a similar style. I really like some of the pieces from the Renaissance. Anyway, I think they're from the Renaissance. Don't quote me on that. 

"The Archangel Gabriel" by Christine Graves via NightCafe Studio

Now, mind you, this isn't my favorite style, but I still feel a bit nostalgic about it. I remember seeing images like this in a lot of my friends' houses growing up. Like I was being protected while not at home. They still make me feel safe.

My all-time favorite artistic style is Art Deco. I grew up with my grandparents, and that was Grandma's style. That flashy, jazzy feel with the sharp edges and raw beauty. I still get goosebumps from this art style.

"Art Deco Scented" by Christine Graves via NightCafe Studio

That design just screams "High Class". 

I've learned a lot more styles, such as Surrealism, Minimalism, Rococo, and more. I really like Art Nouveau as well. So elegant and stylistic. A beautiful gateway between the 19th and 20th centuries.

As I go along, I'll be working on trying other types of artistic styles. I just heard of one tonight called "Mannerism". Not sure I'll like it, but it's worth trying. I'll let you know how it works out. 

What's your favorite artistic style? If you'd like to see an image in that style, let me know. Of, if you make your own, let me know. I'd love to come and check it out.

Have fun in your process and always find a way to be creative.

Until next time,
Mom Graves!!!