Artificial Intelligence has entered society and has begun a new era that has affected creatives around the world. Companies have utilized tools from AI for finances, creativity, security and much more. As a new artist it can feel as though it is a waste of time to continue a career. The market value of AI is increasing below is the estimated market size up to the year 2033. (www.artsmart.ai)

So what does this mean for artist around the world? It means they will have to adapt to the growing market, possibly using AI in their creative process or create a niche product/service that AI cannot reproduce.

I know some people will say “I will not use AI!!” which if you fall into this category there is nothing wrong with that but let’s talk about the following scenarios.

You are hired to create a mural.

The company has offered a robot powered by AI that can help sand and coat the first layer before painting and possibly cover large areas while you work on the details. Will you deny the use of the robot or paint all those areas yourself? The robot will save time while your work on the details. I can see artist utilizing the abilities of AI in this scenario.

You are hired to create a landscape painting. The family requested to include deceased members of their family the scene is in a sci-fi atmosphere.

This job is local and has some emotional attachment to family members. As an artist myself I would not feel comfortable using AI to assist in the creation of this piece. I was hired to create a piece for the knowledge and skill that I possess.

After looking into these scenarios and the whole outlook on how AI is entering our world there is a conclusion I have come to realize. AI is for business and will never replace the value of a real human creative. No matter how great AI will be in the future it still is retrieving information from humans who had the skill and knowledge. The more digital art becomes mainstream the increase in value for traditional art becomes. I compare this to how cars entered the market. Now almost everyone has some sort of transportation vehicle. Horses have become a luxory to own and enjoy.

AI has possibility become mainstream but traditional art created by a humans with the knowledge and skill may become a luxory to have and enjoy.

Whichever way it goes creativity is always derived from human intelligence.