Creating AI-generated images has become a cherished hobby for me—a blend of escape and exploration. It’s a way to step out of the routines of everyday life and enter a realm where surreal, lost, or fantastical imagery can come alive. These images, while far from extraordinary, are personal experiments that embody ideas and concepts rather than aiming for perfection.
I don’t consider myself an “artist” in the way some AI enthusiasts have started to in recent years. For me, AI is a tool, a creative assistant that helps bring my ideas to life—ideas I wouldn’t have the skills or means to fully realize in the real world. AI takes those abstract notions and gives them form, but the ideas themselves are always human.
In many ways, I see parallels between AI and ghostwriters in the literary world. Ghostwriters and creative teams have long worked behind the scenes for famous authors, shaping ideas and crafting narratives. AI simply simplifies and democratizes this process, making it less expensive and more accessible to the everyday creator. Just as a ghostwriter isn’t the origin of the idea but rather the tool to bring it to fruition, AI gives body to human concepts, providing structure to imagination.
AI image creation is not without its flaws. The technology is still in its infancy, and the imperfections are often glaring. Yet, I find beauty in those flaws. They serve as a reminder that this is a tool still evolving—a collaborator in the early stages of its potential. My prompts are far from complex, often cobbled together from different ideas or inspirations, but they serve the purpose of capturing a concept or emotion.
Looking ahead, I’m excited about the possibilities. As the technology matures, the images will undoubtedly become more refined, and the creative boundaries will expand. For now, the work I produce is a snapshot of this early era, imperfect but full of potential.
This journey isn’t about claiming expertise or artistry; it’s about exploration. AI is a partner that allows me to play with ideas, test concepts, and unlock creativity in ways I never thought possible. It’s not about replacing the human touch—it’s about amplifying it.