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The Artist And AI

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Artificial Intelligence – AI – has quickly wormed it’s way into the world of creatives. In particular, artists and writers are feeling the pinch in a vast number of ways. The artist and AI are involved in a conundrum of human versus machine that is so tangled, the tendrils run wide and deep and are effecting the creative world in ways I don’t think were even considered back when AI was still just a concept.

First and foremost is the blatant theft of copyrighted works that are being used to “train” these AI programs without the artist (or author) even having knowledge that their work is being referenced, gobbled up and regurgitated back out again by these platforms. Without knowledge of it happening, artists certainly haven’t given permission to the Artificial Intelligence program or it’s handlers to use their images or writing. There is no consent.

So I am going to say right now, before writing anything else: Dear AI programs, owners, handlers and any other title given to those humans working directly with creating a particular AI, I do NOT give you permission to use any of my artwork or designs in your Artificial Intelligence training, learning or creation of a final image after a user enters prompts into the program. I have NEVER given anyone permission to use my art in this way, I consider it a blatant theft of my copyright and I hereby request that you locate, identify and REMOVE any such images that belong to me from your AI. I DO NOT GIVE YOU PERMISSION. YOU DO NOT HAVE MY CONSENT.

Your Own Personalized Coloring Book: A Once In A Blue Moon Opportunity

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Your Own Personalized Coloring Book: A Once In A Blue Moon Opportunity

This is your once in a blue moon opportunity to commission a personalized hand drawn artist’s coloring book created with love and care just for you.

A personalized designer coloring book, hand drawn by Vikki exclusively for you, is an outstanding opportunity for the discerning gift giver or philanthropist. The ultimate in exclusivity and luxury, the personalized coloring book is a unique way to Continue reading →

New Throw Blankets At Redbubble

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New Throw Blankets At Redbubble

Redbubble has introduced a slew of new products in 2019 and among my favorites would have to be the new throw blankets. I love them. With allover full color printing and three sizes to choose from, these unique throw blankets make super cuddly gifts and are the perfect way to add a pop of fun to almost any room.

Inspired by the new throw blankets, I updated the monogram and decorative letter designs in my Redbubble Shop and created Continue reading →

Coloring For Adults – The Classy Lady’s Coloring Book

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The Classy Lady's Coloring Book

A Coloring Book For Adults

My adventure into self publishing a coloring book for adults is now a month old. I am as proud of The Classy Lady’s Coloring Book today as I was when I first conceived the notion in early January and completed the project in February, ready to publish. Continue reading →

#twitterartexhibit postcard in progress

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This is my postcard in progress as my entry for the Third Twitter Art Exhibit.

I woke up very excited this morning! Couldn’t wait to get back to it.

I am not used to painting in such a small scale. When working with my preferred medium, acrylic paint, my favorite canvas size is 16″ x 20″ or 11″ x 14″. Sizing down to 6 inches by 4 1/2 is a learning experience.

Oddly enough, I am enjoying this scaled down paper canvas with my tiny brush. Which just goes to prove that moving out of one’s comfort level can often be a moment to embrace.

I so desperately want this to be good. So it will sell. But not for me. This one is to help someone else. All money raised during the exhibition will go to Art Division, a nonprofit (501)(c)3 organization dedicated to training and supporting underserved youth (18-25) in L.A.’s Rampart District. I want this little postcard to be good enough to raise money to fund Art Division. I NEED this little postcard to grab someone’s heart so together we can perhaps heal a young artist’s soul.

If you haven’t heard about The Twitter Art Exhibit yet, check out the official website http://twitterartexhibit.org/                                                                 Art+Talk Interview with #TwitterArtExhibit founder David Sandum

 

Godspeed Thomas Kinkade Mr Happy Art

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Thomas Kinkade, the prolific painter of bucolic and idealized scenes who estimated that his mass-produced works hung in one out of 20 American homes, died on Friday at his home in Los Gatos, Calif. He was 54.

Though often disdained by the fine art establishment, Mr. Kinkade built a decorative art empire by creating sentimental paintings that were, for the most part, relatively inexpensive and resonated with the desires of homeowners who did not ordinarily buy art. He sold his work directly, through his own franchise galleries or on cable television home shopping networks, and eventually online.

His works were reproduced in books and on posters, canvas prints, hand-signed lithographs and collector’s plates. He likened himself to Norman Rockwell and Walt Disney, insofar as all three “really like to make people happy,” he once said. Many of Mr. Kinkade’s paintings captured scenes from Disney.

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