Artists and designers often struggle with creative block, a state where ideas and inspiration are hard to come by. A solution that leverages artificial intelligence technology to overcome this challenge has been explored by Cherry, an acclaimed German artist and designer primarily known for her exceptional fashion designs.
Cherry began her journey into the world of AI-assisted art out of sheer curiosity. During her exploration, she discovered OpenArt, a platform that allows users to train AI models using examples of their own work. With only 10-20 samples of her designs, Cherry managed to train a model that simulated her unique style within 30 minutes.
The AI model produced hundreds of original designs under Cherry’s distinct style. She found that these AI-generated ideas were indispensable for practising various artistic elements, such as color choice and shading, in her own familiar style. The process also saved her the time typically spent searching for references online.
However, Cherry also noted that while AI has significantly amplified her creativity and productivity, the quality of AI-produced images is not at a level where the generated designs can be sold directly. Frequently, designs have to be redrawn, sometimes from scratch, to achieve the desired end product.
In today’s world, Cherry stands as an innovative artist harnessing AI tools for her work, who also lends her expertise to enhancing the quality and capability of AI models through a collaboration with OpenArt. She uses her experience to improve OpenArt’s product, particularly in its utility to artists.
Though there is a common fear that AI will usurp the role of artists, much like the fear that emerged with the advent of photography, Cherry’s experience underscores that AI augment the artistic process rather than rendering it obsolete.
She has successfully integrated AI into her creative process, using her AI model as a partner of sorts to generate new design ideas while she retains the all-important role of making the final decision about each design. The AI model is not a substitute for, but an extension of her creativity.
OpenArt is championing a future where AI is a proficient tool in producing beautiful and meaningful art, not a replacement for artists. For artists battling creative block or in need of fresh inspiration, the OpenArt platform may provide a practical solution to get those creative juices flowing again. Anyone interested in collaborating with Cherry and leveraging her design expertise can reach out to her at cherrysdesigns@outlook.com.
