Why as an artist I don't use AI.

Artificial intelligence has become an increasingly popular tool for various applications, including the creation of illustrations. While AI-generated illustrations have their advantages, there are also significant disadvantages to using AI for this purpose.

One major disadvantage is the lack of creativity and originality in the final product. AI-generated illustrations are based on pre-existing patterns and algorithms, meaning they may lack a unique touch of an artist's imagination. This can result in a generic and uninspired outcome, which may not be suitable for certain projects that require a more personalized touch.

Another disadvantage is the limited range of styles and techniques that AI can replicate. While AI algorithms can produce a wide range of styles, they are often limited by the data they have been trained on. This means that AI-generated illustrations may not be able to capture the nuances of certain art styles, such as impressionism or abstract art. This limitation can limit the ability to create illustrations that accurately reflect a particular brand or message.

Maira Pedroni don'uses AI

Furthermore, AI-generated illustrations can sometimes lack the human touch that comes with hand-drawn illustrations. Hand-drawn illustrations are often imbued with emotions, personality, and nuance, which can be difficult to replicate using AI. This can result in illustrations that feel sterile or soulless, lacking the warmth and emotion that can make them more relatable and appealing to audiences.

Another disadvantage is the potential for ethical issues when using AI to generate illustrations. There is a risk of infringing on copyright and intellectual property rights when using AI algorithms to replicate pre-existing illustrations. Additionally, there is a concern that AI-generated illustrations may be used to replace human artists, potentially leading to job losses in the art industry.


Maira Pedroni - Chained Brain painting Macabre surreal art
2009 - "Contain Creativity" Maira Pedroni 

In conclusion, why I don't use AI in my workflow? I don't use AI because I love what I do. I don't want shortcuts to get my work done and I don't want my creativity and uniqueness to be tainted by what many people just define "a new tool". Let's use the brain the best tool we could ever use.