The following Interview was conducted through “Ask me a question” feature on Instagram. Due to the nature of their work, the Artist preferred to be kept anonymous. Based out of Mexico, they work on a regular schedule of uploading fan art created through generative AI and have been actively engaging with their practice for over a year. After attempts to contact them through direct messaging and comments, the Artist agreed to host a public Q&A. The questions were open to all of their followers, as such a few fun trivia is also part of this transcript.
Questions and Answers are transcribed without alteration. [original screenshots available]
Some questions have been omitted due to their nature.
Are you a boy?
I’m a boy. In fact this is too close to what I really look like. Even the haircut.
How old are you?
20 something.
What is your sexuality?
I don’t like using labels, I feel like they limit me. That makes sense?
What is your favourite food?
Sandwiches, Tacos de carnitas, Chilaquiles verdes
Favourite Anime?
MHA
Your favourite TV show?
Friends, How I met your mother, Glee
How did you get the passion for generating AI art?
I was on X, and I found several users uploading material. I started practicing on bing and one thing led to another.
Which site do you use to create your work?
I started with bing and mid journey. Now I am using Tensor.AI
Have you always been drawn to art?
Since I was a child, I have loved all kinds of artistic manifestations, from poorly done graffiti to a plate of food. I think it’s because I always look at the beauty in life.
Why did you choose AI art as a medium?
I was curious because I missed the bus on digital art. This was a way to create images I liked and share my ideas with others.
What do you think is the future of get AI in the art world?
It will be extremely regulated by agencies, but I also believe that it will give rise to a new artistic genre, a new form of expression.
How hard/easy is it to use tensor? Was it difficult to learn?
Super intuitive and easy to use.
Please tell us about your personal journey as an artist?
I don’t consider myself an artist, I’m more of an amateur, and in any case, although I know how to draw fairly well, I’m more of a pencil and paper sketch guy.
Do you think current criticism of AI art are valid or is this the future?
Of course they are valid, when I help SMEs many times they prefer to create a logo with AI, instead of an original one, but I also understand that this is here to stay and we just react to manoeuvre and know how to use them to our benefit.
How do you get your promos looking so good?
Try to be as specific as possible and use more that two LoRa