Without a doubt, artificial intelligence is becoming more and more present in our days and it has come to stay. Many people, including myself, have been scared at some point or at least surprised by its potential in practically any sphere of life.

Art does not escape the influence of AI, and it is perhaps there where we can find the most divided and distant opinions. Many artists claim that AI comes with a loss of the authenticity of creation itself and personal expression as the pinnacle of creativity, not to mention the risk of being replaced in the workplace. Another extremely controversial aspect has been the ethical problems behind the data with which these AIs have been created, often without the consent of the authors of the works. To this, we can add that its access is quite unequal, increasing an already existing gap in the artistic field.

But not everything is negative. We can find several artists who see AI as one more tool for the development and improvement of skills, shortening times and expanding capabilities. From my personal point of view, I like to explore the different possibilities and combine as many tools as I have at hand, because I love experimenting with the creative process and an AI will not deprive me of this.

Today I want to do a little experiment: I will use 3 free AIs to create images and I will try to create, using a prompt generated by AI, 5 famous paintings without mentioning that they are inspired by existing works or their names. Let's see how similar they turn out. Will you join me?

The AIs used will be Microsoft's Copilot, MuryouAi, and Leonardo.Ai. The chosen works are:

Work Prompt Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci A woman with a serene and enigmatic expression sits with her hands crossed, wearing a dark dress with pleats and a subtle veil. The background shows a landscape with a winding road and distant hills, under a slightly cloudy sky. The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci Jesus and his twelve apostles are seated at a long table in a large room, with Jesus in the center and the apostles grouped in threes, showing various expressions of surprise and conversation, under soft lighting that highlights their faces and clothing. Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh A vibrant, swirling night sky with bright stars and a crescent moon, in the foreground, there is a dark cypress and the silhouette of a village with rooftops and a church, with a palette of deep blue colors and swirls of yellow and white. The Scream by Edvard Munch A central human figure with an expression of anguish and hands on the face is on a bridge, with a background of reddish and turbulent sky, full of vibrant and contrasting colors, while two distant figures are in the background of the bridge. The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo God's hand extends to touch the hand of a man reclining on the ground, creating an almost electric contact, with God surrounded by angels and a floating robe, while the man is naked, symbolizing the creation of man, all on a background that mixes soft tones and vivid colors. Copilot MuryouAi Leonardo.Ai

After seeing the results from each AI, I can draw several conclusions. The first is that my favorite, and the one I find with the best results, is Microsoft's Copilot. It not only offers images more faithful to my description and the expected result but also adds a more artistic and unique touch that sets it apart from typical generated images. The worst results were obtained with Leonardo.IA, which even generated meaningless images, such as in the case of The Last Supper. Undoubtedly, the days of abstract shapes and nonsensical hands are over. AI still has a way to go and may lack the spark that human creativity provides. It might achieve it in a short time, or maybe it never will.

Even so, we must respect human artists and consider them because they will never be replaced. Their work and learning time are invaluable. Thanks to their work, directly or indirectly, the AI for image generation is at this astonishing point. So, I ask you to always support traditional artists and respect their work.

Copilot MuryouAi Leonardo.Ai

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I’m Ernesto, a Cuban passionate about art and writing. Always learning, always growing. Excited to share and learn more every day! I write about art, drawing, video games, nature, and review the things I like. My goal is to inspire and connect with others through my creative journey.