I admit, I was reluctant to start using AI for the longest time.

Probably this was partly due to solidarity with artists who were deeply concerned about it. And rightfully so.

If you’re using AI to copy someone else’s work then that’s a jerk thing to do. Especially if you’re twisting their work Making it seem like the artist is saying things that they would never agree with or support.

But, I’m starting to think it’s more like a chainsaw.

A chainsaw can be used for good and ill means.

Where I started using it…

well, I should start and talk about how I make pictures. You see, I usually look through Adobe stock photos to find something that is exactly what I’m looking for or at least kind of close, but that hasn’t always worked and I’ve spent more than a few hours, a futility searching for something. Many, many hours.

But sometimes I just can’t find what I need..

So I decided to try AI. And it actually worked. You see I needed a butler that had a Tux, and looks like an older gentleman. But I couldn’t find anything on Adobe stock. In desperation I tried the AI and it worked.

That I needed a pair of legs sticking out that looks like they were from a police officer, to be sticking out of the mouth of a monster. Again, couldn’t find it in Adobe stock.

And here’s the final product.

~Uncle Walter

Experimenting With AI, Part 1