AI might possibly be useful afterall.

[snoball]

I tried this just for fun. It might be useful, since it is so hard to write a description of our own work.


Theobot Vision - AI Descriptions of your Artwork
Simply upload an image of your artwork, and I will deliver a detailed visual analysis. This will serve as a foundation to craft titles and descriptions. Should any detail need refinement, we can easily adjust it.
Upload an image of your artwork

My Description of Your Artwork​

This artwork portrays two horses gracefully poised amidst an atmospheric landscape. The use of light and shadow beautifully captures the strength and grace of the horses, highlighting their musculature and the natural elegance of their movement. The subtle play of colors in the background creates a misty ambiance, suggesting a sense of freedom and wild beauty. The distinctive contrast between the horses—one dark and one splashed with white markings—brings a dynamic quality to the composition, enhancing their individuality and the harmony they share as companions in the wild.

The attention to detail is remarkable, evident in the meticulous rendering of the horses' manes and the texture of the vegetation. This realism works in concert with the slightly impressionistic approach to the expansive setting, allowing for an immersive viewing experience. The artist has successfully conveyed a narrative of nature's majesty and the powerful spirit of these animals, inviting viewers to feel the untamed world they inhabit.

One area for future exploration could be to delve deeper into the textural distinctions between the foreground and background, experimenting with brushwork to emphasize depth and focus. Additionally, integrating more varied color palettes could further evoke emotional resonance, enhancing the connection between the subject and its environment.

This piece is a celebration of life and movement, capturing a fleeting moment with profound clarity. The emotional impact it generates speaks to the artist's skillful execution and thoughtful expression. Such work not only reflects technical prowess but also an inspiring connection with the subject, serving as an encouragement to continue exploring and expanding artistic boundaries.

 

[Enyaw]

My Description of Your Artwork​

This artwork embodies a dynamic fusion of bold brushstrokes and a striking color palette, creating a vivid and expressive scene. The landscape, rich with deep blues and greens, is accented by contrasting lighter tones that evoke a sense of depth and movement. The interplay of colors suggests a scene imbued with mood and emotion, inviting the viewer to experience a serene yet slightly chaotic natural setting.

The use of impasto technique here adds a textured, tactile quality to the painting, allowing each stroke to become a part of the narrative. The thick application of paint not only highlights the artist's confidence but also enhances the artwork's visual impact, drawing attention to the inherent energy within the scene.

One of the strengths of this piece lies in its ability to convey emotion through abstraction, making the viewer feel immersed in its atmospheric setting. The balance of darkness and light creates a dynamic tension that maintains interest, while the subtle hints of warmth provide a welcoming contrast to the cooler hues.

As a suggestion for future work, consider exploring variations in stroke direction or size to introduce an additional layer of complexity to the composition. This could further engage viewers by guiding their eyes through the painting in new ways and adding dimension to the narrative.

Overall, the piece triumphantly captures a unique mood, demonstrating a skillful use of color and texture. This approach not only defines the artist's style but also enhances the emotional resonance of the work. Art is an ever-evolving journey, and this piece is a testament to the power of creative expression

 

[Bongo]

In My Opinion -- this is the type of b.s.ery and pomposity that has so permeated the artworld and made it so insufferable that many myself include are ashamed to call themselves artists for fear of being associated with such bombastic rhetoric.

 

[Enyaw]

I wanted to see the similar response and it's there if you compare. .. these are like your amateur physic who can read the future. Sentences that could apply to all no matter the difference.

 

[snoball]

Those were my thoughts also. Sort of like political rhetoric where they do a lot of talking and never really say anything. However one might steal phrases here and there and make a decent description of their work.

 

[Enyaw]

Sno, I wan't going to post but after thinking it over I knew you would't mind.

 

[snoball]

Sno, I wasn't going to post but after thinking it over I knew you wouldn't mind.

I'd really like to see everyone try one of their works and post the grandiose description here.

 

[brianvds]

I'm impressed with the software's ability to recognize what it sees. But it doesn't seem to understand is that not every picture is "a work of art." I make lots and lots of random sketches on loose sheets; they serve as as sketches, not as "works of art." E.g. here's a sheet of cartoony faces, based on real faces, just to practice inventing little characters, and the AI's bombastic description of this "work of art":

The artwork presents a series of hand-drawn portraits, each embodying a distinct character and individuality. The use of simple pencil strokes gives the portraits a raw and authentic feel, allowing the uniqueness of each face to shine through. The artist's ability to capture different expressions and emotions is commendable and reflects a keen observation of human diversity.

The variety in hairstyles, accessories such as hats and glasses, and facial hair adds depth and personality to each subject. This variety highlights the artist's skill in bringing out the subtleties that differentiate one person from another, making the viewer curious about the stories behind these faces.

To further enhance this collection, experimenting with shading techniques could add more dimension. Perhaps deepening the contrast or adding minimalistic backgrounds could enhance the mood and setting for each character, providing more context or narrative.

Overall, this work lovingly embraces the complexity of human expression. As the artist continues to develop their style, exploring more intricate line work or introducing subtle colors might open new avenues for creativity. Keep pushing the boundaries of expression, as the world of portraiture offers infinite possibilities to explore and capture.

 

[TK H-H]

I wasn't comfortable putting my own artwork into an AI tool. So I uploaded a photo of a cob of corn instead.
It made me giggle.

 

[OliveOyl]

I uploaded my last two paintings. The bot-thing used stylistic words like “pop,” “fantasy,” and “futurism” which is how I’d probably label them too. It said in the first painting that I was “perhaps commenting on societal perceptions” and in the second painting that I was “imparting a message of focus and resilience.” Both true. So to me, that was the BOT being a bit of an impressive smarty pants.

However…I think that when it simply describes WHAT IT SEES and uses descriptive words like “bold” or “bright” or whatever, it’s just stating the obvious. Why parrot that back to us?? And…I bet if you took a crayon and scribbled a circle inside of a square, you’d still get plenty of “complimentary” words fed back to you. Maybe it knows we artists need and like flattery, whether it’s sincere or not. Hub and I both laughed and said, “Geez, it makes it seem I should be in MOMA.” So…yuck! Maybe take out the unnecessary flowery descriptions and cloying ass-pats if you want to be my BOT boyfriend.

The ironic thing for me though, is because I use photos SO much I’ve recently started “borrowing” AI-generated images, including in the two paintings I uploaded. Long before AI infiltrated our lives, I tended to believe that art (or at least 95% of it) isn’t very unique anyway. I think ideas and imagery feed off what came before, and it happens over and over again like making a copy of a copy of a copy, and it’s been this way since the beginning of human mark-making.

But still…it was fun to do, and I like reading what it says about everyone else’s work.
So thanks, Sno.
(I enjoy a silly diversion.)

 

[Bongo]

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I'm impressed with the software's ability to recognize what it sees. But it doesn't seem to understand is that not every picture is "a work of art." I make lots and lots of random sketches on loose sheets; they serve as as sketches, not as "works of art." E.g. here's a sheet of cartoony faces, based on real faces, just to practice inventing little characters, and the AI's bombastic description of this "work of art":

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The artwork presents a series of hand-drawn portraits, each embodying a distinct character and individuality. The use of simple pencil strokes gives the portraits a raw and authentic feel, allowing the uniqueness of each face to shine through. The artist's ability to capture different expressions and emotions is commendable and reflects a keen observation of human diversity.

The variety in hairstyles, accessories such as hats and glasses, and facial hair adds depth and personality to each subject. This variety highlights the artist's skill in bringing out the subtleties that differentiate one person from another, making the viewer curious about the stories behind these faces.

To further enhance this collection, experimenting with shading techniques could add more dimension. Perhaps deepening the contrast or adding minimalistic backgrounds could enhance the mood and setting for each character, providing more context or narrative.

Overall, this work lovingly embraces the complexity of human expression. As the artist continues to develop their style, exploring more intricate line work or introducing subtle colors might open new avenues for creativity. Keep pushing the boundaries of expression, as the world of portraiture offers infinite possibilities to explore and capture.

Brian, I gotta say this was a pretty good description of the work... no diving off the deep-end with talk of the emotional meaning etc.
I didn't find any fault with it - except for the suggestions to use more shading, contrast, backgrounds, intricate line work, and subtle colors. Couldn't just appreciate it for what it is instead made suggestions on how to overwork it, so as to look like something it's not intended to be.

I love these sketches, I can't imagine how more line work and subtle color would enhance them.

 

[Bartc]

I tried it on a few pieces. It delivered a rough description of each piece in rather plain terms, but used hyperbolic wording none-the-less. Then it proceeded to give artistic advice! A bit presumptuous if you ask me.

Figured I'd see if training this kind of AI on the web (as most seem to be) and all its hateful and dubious content would yield a common flaw in AI. So I tried it with three different classic Nazi anti-Semitic images. In every case it politely declined to give any description. So something in the programming seems on a cursory level to reject hateful imagery, or at least has a way to recognize some of it. If that's true, it's a little encouraging to me.

I have found to my surprise on a few tests of AI programs that insofar as wording goes it is hit or miss, but can yield some interesting lines. Not usually my style, but still, I can see how it would pass discovery. I tried a couple on creating imagery from words and it failed me every time. This one, creating words from imagery is at least something different.

But would I use it? Nope.

Look, let's face it, each new bit of technology used to create art has its upside and its downside. Did photography put artists out of business? Some, yes, particularly in portraiture or landscape or commercial illustration. But it also opened the door for millions to create artistic images, even if they knew nothing about technique. Composition, well, that's another story. That still seems to take a human in most cases.

Does that newsy bit about the artist using AI and robots to create sculptures worry me? Not for reproduction purposes, but yes it does make me a bit queasy.

When I try to figure out why I'm so conflicted about it, I settle on this: People with little to no knowledge or imagination "creating works of art" is just cute, that is, until it puts really skilled artist either out of business or denigrates the skill involved in the better human works. Still noodling all this, however, as I have the luxury of not making my living off my art. Your Mileage May Vary.....

 

[Artyczar]

The artist's voice works better for me.

 

[brianvds]

Figured I'd see if training this kind of AI on the web (as most seem to be) and all its hateful and dubious content would yield a common flaw in AI. So I tried it with three different classic Nazi anti-Semitic images. In every case it politely declined to give any description. So something in the programming seems on a cursory level to reject hateful imagery, or at least has a way to recognize some of it. If that's true, it's a little encouraging to me.

I tried out one of Hitler's own paintings. The AI gushed about its beauty, and then made a few suggestions about improving it. Probably would have gotten itself switched off if it had tried that with the real Hitler.

May be an interesting experiment to see what it makes of AI-generated art...

 

[OliveOyl]

I just uploaded a photo of a bison and it thinks it’s a painting. Haha. Back to reprogramming class, you tool! You would think…AT LEAST…it knows a photo from an artwork, right? Like aren’t photos in its DNA? Wouldn’t that be included in programming lesson #101? I don’t know…I’m the last person on earth who understands technology. But I also wonder why it offers us suggestions on how we can make our work “better?” Hmmph…the audacity! Why does it want us to do things differently than the way we’re already doing it? What’s it trying to move us…toward? Does it simply regurgitate out suggestions which are the opposite quality of what it already analyzed? Too busy? Try minimalism. Too smooth? Try texture.

It’s not as smart as it thinks it is. Now.
But I assume that someday, Baby Art Bot will grow up and eat us alive.
Hopefully by then the “majestic bison” (and little old me, and little old youse) will be long gone.

 

[txomsy]

OliveOyl, you should remember that there are also hyper-realistic painters, artists whose work can be undistinguishable from a picture unless seen physically so one can witness the brush strokes... as well as photographers who paint over pictures... in a digital image there is no way to tell any of this.

As for the AI, a couple of observations: did anyone consider that by submitting images one is "feeding the beast", I mean giving it more fuel to train on for anything, not just commenting? and second, AI is a misnomer: what you actually experience is a "device" (a complex one, granted) that has gone over zillions of "curated" images with their associated descriptions and rehashes everything picking a bit from here and there to produce a "useful" output.

The quotes around "curated" and "useful" are to draw attention to its behavior: if during curation one ensures that certain images consistently get associated with the same result (e.g. rejection for some content, or praise/rebuttal for some specific content), then the device, the AI, will drive on these 'labels' or 'results' when presented with such contents and produce the desired output because that is all it knows.

OTOH, the utility aspect is highly subjective: something is useful to someone for a purpose. As any new endeavor, it will start trying to be appealing to draw 'clients' in, but may as well shift interests as the owner shifts its focus.

That has two further implications: one is already obvious, current criticisms by the AI are flattering and grandiose to make sure users feel flattered, get engaged, use it to promote/justify their work, and come back; the other not so much, but can be 'guessed' from its refusal to criticize some ideologically-oriented works: the underlying ideology does not define the quality of a work of Art, and ideology itself is also a human, subjective, context-, time- and culture- dependent association. After some time, how can one define if a suffering person is a victim of, say, Nazism, or, say, religious prosecution (like so many martyrs in western art) or rehashed to be re-interpreted?. Censorship may hide some works and help shift public perception to ignorance and denialism (at the very least)...

All of that to say, if you can train the AI to refuse to criticize some works, you can also train the AI to bias its appreciations, and hence its diagnostics on any kind of art the *owner* doesn't like or wants to promote, and as seen, just as it bombastically comments any current work, it could promote any trend the owner has a vested interest in, and demote anything they don't, irrespective of their actual real value.

All one has to do is pick the appropriate training set for the AI and a good marketing campaign to induce users to blindly believe its decisions. Then, sit back and let the cash/power flow in.

The potential for abuse is amazing once people has grown to be confident on AI diagnostics.

 

[Enyaw]

as for feeding the beast, when you post anywhere on the web you are exposed to bots .. I would have no use for the program but it's entertainment at the least. Let's face it, if we resize, adjust color, whatever, we are using AI. Your ipad, pc, phone .. all AI. We done been exposed. Our purchases are recorded, our phone calls, emails, and God only knows what else. Advertising, religion, and politics, all bidding for a share of human control with only one thought …. Money.

 

[Bartc]

"Done been" is almost right, Wayne. "Done in" is more like it....