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Thank you!

06.03.2026 15:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just wonderful

06.03.2026 14:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Wooden sculpture of an anthro with a sailors hat and outfit

Wooden sculpture of an anthro with a sailors hat and outfit

Wooden sculpture of an anthro with a sailors hat and outfit

Wooden sculpture of an anthro with a sailors hat and outfit

O captain, my captain

06.03.2026 10:30 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

I never know what my pictures will look like

06.03.2026 14:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
If an artist isn't able to visualise their ideas on paper (or on the screen) without the use of genAI, they are not an artist.

I know some artists who aren't capable of visualising things in their head, yet they can still create stunning art. I know others who brainstorm their ideas and compositions with literal scribbles and stick figures, only to end up with a beautifully rendered piece.

There is absolutely no excuse for a self-respecting artist to use genAI at any point during their process.

If an artist isn't able to visualise their ideas on paper (or on the screen) without the use of genAI, they are not an artist. I know some artists who aren't capable of visualising things in their head, yet they can still create stunning art. I know others who brainstorm their ideas and compositions with literal scribbles and stick figures, only to end up with a beautifully rendered piece. There is absolutely no excuse for a self-respecting artist to use genAI at any point during their process.

Someone over on Instagram saying that genAI is bad for art, but can still be used by artists who have trouble visualising their ideas.

I had to reply.

06.03.2026 09:46 πŸ‘ 540 πŸ” 112 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 9

I think I’ll throw my record on too.

06.03.2026 14:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Water colour and ink.drseing showing an old fashioned family gathered by a huge fireplace where an old man is telling a story. The gigantic figure of a ghostly knight looks in the dark shadows behind the group

Water colour and ink.drseing showing an old fashioned family gathered by a huge fireplace where an old man is telling a story. The gigantic figure of a ghostly knight looks in the dark shadows behind the group

The Ghost Story by Alfred Bestall, 1930 #PhantomsFriday

06.03.2026 09:30 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Digital painting, the flying tugboat β€˜Skateraw’

Digital painting, the flying tugboat β€˜Skateraw’

06.03.2026 08:59 πŸ‘ 642 πŸ” 91 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2
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Moebius

06.03.2026 12:21 πŸ‘ 80 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Treasure Digger (1925) by Louis Moe, Norwegian painter and illustrator #PhantomsFriday

06.03.2026 12:32 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sidney H. Sime (1865-1941) #PhantomsFriday

06.03.2026 12:41 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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From the Davenport Times 1896 #PhantomsFriday #ghosts #hauntings

06.03.2026 12:38 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Sarah Kerrigan / Starcraft illustration by Jon Foster.

06.03.2026 13:08 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning!

06.03.2026 13:40 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good advice.

🎨Drazen Kozjan
#PhantomsFriday #morbidmarch

06.03.2026 02:26 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Chamisa, an author and illustrator with a few picture books under my belt and a middle grade graphic novel in progress πŸ˜€

I'd love to work with you on picture books, early readers and graphic novels! I'm rep'd by @painted-words.bsky.social

www.chamisakellogg.com

05.03.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Through the ice.

06.03.2026 00:05 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Charles Addams’ quite brilliant cover for July 17th 1954’s The New Yorker.

05.03.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 96 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New LEGO set for our times

05.03.2026 12:50 πŸ‘ 401 πŸ” 110 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 9

Exactly!

05.03.2026 21:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

05.03.2026 21:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Drawing of an Angel looking down at a human. His name is Dow.

Drawing of an Angel looking down at a human. His name is Dow.

⭐️ Greetings. I’m Angels PunkyHeart, and here I stand, to tell you the tale of ATLAS .

🦴 READ ATLAS ⬇️
atlas-stories-of-angels-and-demons.thecomicseries.com

✨ #oc #art #illustration✨

13.11.2025 13:32 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Thank you!

05.03.2026 19:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I drew some rocks.

05.03.2026 18:54 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Charlie.

05.03.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 69 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Very cool!!

05.03.2026 14:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Portrait of an long haired elf woman in a blue robe poised to draw her sword. Her pointed ear is red at the tip. There are red triangles at her neck, red under her eyes and red circle on her forehead

Portrait of an long haired elf woman in a blue robe poised to draw her sword. Her pointed ear is red at the tip. There are red triangles at her neck, red under her eyes and red circle on her forehead

Ready #art

05.03.2026 14:25 πŸ‘ 81 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Glenn Gela’s β€˜Dance of the Rain Deer’ plays with light and shadow to create a dramatic moment that’s contrasted by a beautiful flurry of rainbow raindrops! This artwork is currently on show at @quirkyfox.bsky.social as part of the gallery’s group show β€˜Bubblegum Dystopia’.
#art #beautifulbizarre

05.03.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s really cool John! What a great idea.

05.03.2026 14:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely! I need more of this !

05.03.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0