Leaving PixAI

Sorry if this is not clear to read, my English sucks sometimes This was not a hard decision to make. At my core, I am an artist. I have been drawing before I could even talk. And, as an artist who strives for improvement every day — one challenge after another, I do not see it fit for me to continue using AI anymore. Since 2023, I have used PixAI’s generation features as a crutch for my work and feeling guilty all the while. In being too lazy to search for references; in wanting a shortcut to figure out how I want things to look, I cheated and I stole. I stole from fellow artists, designers, and creatives alike because I’d rather spend hours neglecting the effort needed to improve. Those I stole from were vigilant in their pursuit of knowledge and skill, and, as a creative, I feel inclined to do the same. At some point, it became less about taking shortcuts with my own work. It became an obsession. I was gratified with instant results and pretty drawings that I simply didn’t have the time or skill to make myself (yet). I had moments of satisfaction, but I don’t feel happy using AI. I don’t value any of my generations, and I stand to learn nothing by using it. I truly believe that the joy and value derived from making art is the effort that went into getting to a certain point. I had developed a greater sense of empathy for other artists and myself in the past few months. I was inspired by the work of others, and began to feel joy in making my own artwork again. In doing so, I realized that my work has meaning, and isn’t just a commodity for others to do with as they please. If my works were to be stolen and used for AI, I wouldn’t feel honored or respected at all. Back then, in a period of constant self-hatred, I would have felt otherwise. Now, I recognize the value (and indisputable quality and soul) of work made by your fellow man. To those of you who didn’t really care to read the rest, this part may matter to you. After I post this, all of my LoRAs and generations will be deleted. I do not want to endorse the usage of AI image generation, and want myself to have nothing to do with it any further. If you are upset about that, I don’t care. Spend your time and money learning to draw or commissioning an artist. I know most who come across this will continue using PixAI and many other AI tools throughout their daily lives. Though that bothers me, there’s nothing I can really do except watch. I hope many of you look back on your time here and think “Is this worth anything?” I asked myself the same question and now I’m leaving. I appreciate the support I received on here, though. It just tells me that you guys crave a sense of community in creating things, and I think that’s lovely. I don’t agree with what you all do, but I wish you all the best regardless. - Tangokko TL;DR - I’m quitting PixAI and all my LoRAs and generations will be deleted