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How Not to AI

The Intersection β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 02 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Technology Design Authenticity AI
  1. Authenticity is becoming increasingly valuable in a world where AI can create realistic but artificial images.
  2. Using AI in creative work offers convenience, speed, and experimentation opportunities, but also raises concerns about originality and authenticity.
  3. As AI technology advances, maintaining authenticity, pursuing originality, and ensuring quality become crucial to stand out amid the convenience AI offers.

Thank You for Your Service o7

Do Not Research β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual Arts
  1. There are meme accounts associated with Do Not Research that have played a significant role alongside the blog's art and essays.
  2. The meme accounts are anonymously organized by the community, with their identity remaining unknown but greatly appreciated.
  3. The post pays tribute to specific meme accounts and commemorates others that are no longer active, expressing gratitude for their contributions.

AirPods

The Elbow β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Poetry Visual art Creative Writing
  1. The post discusses the disappointment in technological promises versus the reality of AirPods.
  2. There is a contemplative moment on a film about orcas and a personal love-hate relationship with AirPods.
  3. The author expresses a desire for deeper connections and experiences beyond technology.

What's Coming in 2024 from The Cosmic Companion!

The Cosmic Companion β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 10 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Films AI
  1. The Cosmic Companion is launching new episodes in 2024 with more puppets and AI technologies for engaging science education.
  2. They are producing short films like "The AI Man" and working on a feature-length film called "Gaia Rising".
  3. The team is focused on improving the consistency of their newsletter delivery for a better subscriber experience.
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Illustration without illustrators

On Looking β€’ 199 implied HN points β€’ 24 Jun 22
🎨 Art & Illustration AI Semiotics Style Human connection
  1. Consider changing clients if you fear being replaced by AI, instead of worrying about AI overtaking your profession.
  2. Illustration involves more than just translating text into images; it's about creating a unique relation and dynamic between the two.
  3. AI and art are not natural forces in conflict but human creations that require understanding and responsibility. AI's ability to replicate styles does not diminish the importance of individuality and style in art.

Welcome to The (Im)Posture

On Looking β€’ 239 implied HN points β€’ 05 Apr 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Illustration Creativity Capitalism Newsletter Community
  1. The newsletter 'The (Im)Posture' aims to offer a critical space for illustrators to engage beyond common industry narratives and delve into the complexities of the field.
  2. The author emphasizes illustration as an expertise and a critical practice, encouraging questioning and reflection on topics like creativity, capitalism, and ethics.
  3. Unlike most newsletters, there is no extra content for paid subscribers; the focus is on creating valuable work without monetary barriers, with an option for readers to support if they find the content adds value.

Crossing Vultures

Into the Hedge β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 19 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Nature Animals
  1. The author attracted vultures by burying a pig's skull for a woodland harvest spell, which led to an unexpected situation.
  2. Vultures were drawn to the skull and caused a disturbing atmosphere on the farm by harassing geese.
  3. By taking action to secure the skull and prevent further disturbance, the author managed to resolve the vulture issue.

Top Links 369 The lasagne of European farm politics, South African power cut misery, uninsurable weather & Adrienne Rich

Chartbook β€’ 228 implied HN points β€’ 14 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Painter
  1. The post discusses a variety of topics like European farm politics, South African power cuts, and uninsurable weather.
  2. The images and links shared in the post are from the Chartbook Newsletter by Adam Tooze.
  3. There is a mention of French painter and poet Jean-Michel Atlan's tragic life and his time at a mental health facility.

Illustrating AI

On Looking β€’ 79 implied HN points β€’ 22 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration AI Creativity Representation Labor Tech industry
  1. Illustrators have the power to shape public opinion on AI by leveraging their expertise in visual storytelling.
  2. There are ongoing efforts, like lawsuits and digital tools, to protect artists' work in the face of AI-generated art and copyright infringement.
  3. The representation of AI in illustrations can be reimagined to reflect the real-world impact of AI technologies, moving away from the typical futuristic and idealistic portrayals.

Wells and Bells

The Abbey of Misrule β€’ 209 implied HN points β€’ 10 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration History Travel Religion Culture Literature
  1. The story introduces St Declan of Ardmore who was an influential figure in Ireland before even St Patrick's arrival, suggesting early Christian ties even to Egypt
  2. St Declan had a powerful presence in Ardmore, with his monastery becoming popular and attracting pilgrims
  3. The well associated with St Declan is a historic site where he baptised early Irish Christians, and is still a place of pilgrimage today

Chiaroscuro for the Modern Viewer

Through the Looking Glass β€’ 99 implied HN points β€’ 14 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art history Cinema Directors
  1. Chiaroscuro, originating from Caravaggio, brings depth and mood through contrasts between light and dark in visual art like painting and cinema.
  2. Modern cinema, influenced by chiaroscuro, uses lighting to color the mood of scenes and convey emotions or hints to viewers.
  3. Directors like Snyder and Fincher incorporate chiaroscuro in their works to amplify the tone and emotions, emphasizing gritty realism.

A Short Note on Subscriptions

Cybernetic Forests β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 16 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Generative Art AI Art
  1. The author is offering a special promotion for readers to support their newsletter with a $1.00 monthly donation until September 1st.
  2. The newsletter includes interviews with new media artists, explorations of generative art practices, examinations of generative AI, and historicizing cybernetic and generative art work.
  3. Readers are encouraged to support the newsletter with financial contributions or by sharing it with others who might appreciate its content.

Finishing Up Painting This Way Because I Got a Grant to Paint That Way

The False Consensus Effect β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 05 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Abstract Acrylic Grants
  1. The artist received a grant to create a series of large abstract paintings by a specific deadline, leading to a shift in their current painting style.
  2. The artist is planning to explore new painting techniques inspired by past painters and faces the challenge of painting something invisible to them but visible to others.
  3. The post includes images of various paintings created by the artist, showcasing different styles, sizes, and mediums used in their work.

Call for Writing: Models for Making Distance.

Cybernetic Forests β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 27 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Activism Resistance AI
  1. The call for writing is about seeking contributions for a print zine called Models for Making Distance.
  2. Contributions could include manifestos, art instructions, performances, literary works, and propaganda that explore distancing from algorithmic order.
  3. The project is organized by the Algorithmic Resistance Research Group, a collective focused on critical exploration and creative resistance to algorithmic culture.

GODMODE (2023), Dana Greenleaf & Chris Comfort

Do Not Research β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 05 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Film Visual Arts Photography
  1. The film GODMODE released in 2023 was written and directed by Dana Greenleaf and Chris Comfort.
  2. The cast and crew of GODMODE includes individuals like Sarah Abbey, David Cardoza, and more, with contributions from various professionals such as the director of photography and composer.
  3. The film production received support from Do Not Research and involved a team of skilled individuals for different roles like editing, sound, costumes, makeup, and more.

Rachel Jackson: Platform Artifacts

Do Not Research β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 31 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Sculpture Online Platforms Photography Digital Art
  1. The artwork 'Platform Artifacts' explores the intersection of online visibility and physical objects, blurring the lines between the virtual and the tangible.
  2. The sculptures in 'Platform Artifacts' depict subjects influenced by online algorithms, transformed into pseudo-artifacts through complex processes involving 3D printing and hydrographic prints.
  3. The artwork challenges the distinction between image and object by translating online-based subjects into physical representations, highlighting the impact of digital influence on material existence.

Roundtrip Vietnam

The False Consensus Effect β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 16 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Criticism Paintings
  1. The artist received feedback from an art critic and professor, providing insights on different paintings.
  2. The artist's painting of an American flag was perceived as abstract commentary on American society and economics.
  3. Sharing art can evoke varied reactions - from admiration to finding paintings scary or thought-provoking.

Still-Life (Talking)

Critic at Large β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 01 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Philosophy Wealth Symbolism
  1. The painting 'Still Life With a Gilt Cup' by Willem Claesz Heda presents a subtle message warning against the dangers of wealth and excess.
  2. The details in the painting, such as the luxurious items on the table, symbolize the seductive nature of material goods and the transitory nature of life.
  3. The painting reflects a Calvinist-inspired moral reminder about the consequences of greed and the importance of not being consumed by worldly pleasures.

Stuckism Silver Anniversary

The False Consensus Effect β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 03 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting
  1. Stuckism is an international art movement that values authenticity and individual expression over commercial success.
  2. Engagement with the process of painting is considered success for a Stuckist, rather than seeking recognition or monetary gains.
  3. Stuckism encourages artists to explore their neurosis and innocence through creating and displaying paintings, enriching society with shared experiences and individual expressions.

House Of Bread

Do Not Research β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 28 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Sculpture Religious texts
  1. House of Bread sculpture explores mistranslations in ancient religious texts and the evolution of language over time.
  2. The artwork references religious imagery to delve into the concept of transformation in historical documents and its implications for modern interpretation.
  3. The piece prompts reflection on how cultural contexts and imprecise adaptations shape the meanings of words in religious texts and other historical writings.

Quick Ask Zoe

Thoughts on a Typewriter β€’ 58 implied HN points β€’ 27 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Writing Creativity Career Productivity
  1. The author attributes their ability to write quickly to their fast typing speed of 60-70 words per minute.
  2. The author reflects on how learning to type in school significantly impacted their writing productivity and speed.
  3. The author recognizes the importance of slowing down in writing to enhance creativity, inspired by their English teacher's advice.

Leonard Cohen, Janis Joplin & Me

The David Charles Newsletter β€’ 58 implied HN points β€’ 10 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Music Literature Stories Inspiration Community
  1. Thighs of Steel cycling community was started by women and continues to have majority women members.
  2. Connections with strangers, like the one between Leonard Cohen and Janis Joplin, can be brief but meaningful.
  3. Being open to both courageously exploring connections and finding meaning in moments left unexplored is valuable.

Balancing day job with creative projects | #90

Letters for Creatives β€’ 58 implied HN points β€’ 30 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Time management Writing Challenges
  1. Finding time to prioritize your creative projects is essential for balancing them with your day job.
  2. Setting specific goals and dedicating set hours each week can help with motivation and progress.
  3. It's okay to give yourself permission to rest and work on creative projects when you have the energy, finding a balance that works for you.