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In this insightful interview, AI Artist Dan Cooper explain how, for him, AI serves as a collaborative sidekick that takes care of the "heavy lifting" allowing him to focus on creativity.
Learn more about his journey, process (he is sharing some prompt tips too!) and vision for the future of AI art.
My creative background? Well, I used sketch a lot of character designs when I was growing up. Photoshop and photography soon followed, allowing me to learn how to edit images. Then my interest in music took over so it ended up leaving those in the side line.
As for AI, I got interested when I realized it could do all the heavy lifting while I sip my coffee.
It’s like having a sidekick who thinks it’s the real artist but often just creates chaos.
It can be a challenge. I’ll often have to go back and trace my steps to get the outcome I was looking for.
But if I’m just playing then these diversions can create some of the happiest mistakes.
Simple tips that I have found useful so far have been to be clear and consistent about your colour pallets. I often stick to triad colour schemes that compliment each other, and it gives just enough variation without being too complex.
If using Midjourney, I personally find that if you keep your stylize down low, you maintain a bit of creative freedom, and receive a prompt that is more true to what you have requested.
Learn a bit about lighting/light direction, and play with different options to find your favourite results.
Once you’ve chosen an interesting theme, all of these basics should help guide your results.
AI challenges traditional notions of creativity by making us question if art is really art if a machine did most of the work.
It’s like a digital identity crisis for artists.
Yes I do think it is really art. It’s a form of expression, just a new way of doing things.
Balancing AI’s technical prowess with my artistic intuition is just allowing the process to play out. If you really have an idea of what you want, you can get it with the right commands.
AI-generated art is like that one person at the party who shows up with a fog machine and steals the spotlight.
AI it’s a bit of a disruptor, but who doesn’t love a bit of chaos?
To keep up with AI’s relentless march, I just keep up with the community.
Everyone’s out to help each other out. No one is too precious and the ideas are so plentiful that you can’t help being dragged into it.
AI is already making leaps and bounds and it’s been great to see it used across multiple discipline’s. I think it will essentially push people to be more creative with their techniques.
I’ll liken it to the introduction of computer software for music production, where you had all sorts of people using unconventional practices to make amazing music from the comfort of their own homes. I see this as a similar moment and could now usher in a sort of modern renaissance for digital art, and I’m excited to see how it proceeds.
Generative AI can be unpredictable, so be prepared for unexpected results. Sometimes the best creations come from happy accidents.
Take the time to understand the technical aspects of the AI tools you’re using. The more you know, the better you can harness its power to serve your creative vision.
While AI can be a powerful tool, remember that your unique perspective and personal touch are what make your art truly special. Use AI to enhance, not replace, your creativity.
Thank you very much, Dan, for generously sharing your time and your insightful responses. Can’t wait for the ongoing flow of your creations!
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