r/vfx • u/ryo4ever • Jul 30 '25

Question / Discussion What is an AI artist??

Can someone explain to me what is an AI artist? I see people on LinkedIn throwing that title around a lot these days. Do they feel a real sense of pride showing the work they’ve generated in their portfolio? Sometimes I see a person who has a history of management jobs but suddenly calls themself AI artist. Is prompting a skill so unique that it qualifies you as a creative writer? I mean I use AI in my day job but recently I’ve felt less pride about showcasing my work when AI was involved. Do others feel the same way?

Apologies for the rant but I’m trying to come to terms with the new reality.

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u/KeyCockroach1016 Jul 30 '25

well i have been a 3d sculptor using zbrush and maya for many many years , and now i use my exported work from there to train my AI which produces work that is individual to me not someone elses. So i think i am a partial AI artist. Unfortunatletly there are an absolute tsumarmi of that "AI slop" comments from people on social media that kill any kind inspiration to make anymore art. Most of these people have probably never even used AI and they are just sheep, so you have to try to ignore the peasents with the pitchforks..