by Greta Hammen
The top image was AI generated on Adobe’s Firefly and looks more like Mary, the mother of Jesus, than of Marilyn Monroe. The second image was AI generated on Craiyon.com and I am pleased with the results. It looks like Marilyn Monroe, but her pose looks like Mona Lisa, the red lips and gold gown with shawl add to the overall effect. On both of these sites, I asked for Marilyn Monroe in the style of Mona Lisa.
I changed the Craiyon.com image into a pop art version and that has a cool, Andy Warhol look. To achieve this image, I used the phrase, Marilyn Monroe in the style of Pop Art. I believe that creating art this way is a threat to artists because it takes time and talent to create original art on canvas. If the masses continue to produce and print art in this manner, it will diminish the livelihood of many.
I agree with your thoughts on AI art. While it can be fun to see what AI creates, it is ultimately harmful. I wonder if there are any ways to use these tools to benefit artists, although I’m not sure how just yet.