AI Is a Tool. Art Is the Outcome

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There’s a lot of noise lately from people who think AI-generated work isn’t art. That it’s “mass-produced,” “cheap,” or somehow less valid than traditional methods. Let’s clear that up.

Art isn’t defined by the tool. It’s defined by the decisions behind it.

I use AI tools to create watercolor-and collage style designs. The process is slow, technical, and deliberate. I don’t get usable results on the first prompt. I refine. I reject. I adjust. I walk away and come back. That’s not automation it’s work.

The tool doesn’t choose the composition. It doesn’t understand the audience. It doesn’t know the difference between a holiday card for kids and a mid-century invitation for adults. I do.

Calling AI-assisted work “cheap” ignores the reality of how it’s made. It also ignores the fact that many traditional artists use digital brushes, stock elements, and prebuilt templates. The medium doesn’t define the value. The execution does.

If you think AI can’t produce art, you’re not paying attention to the process. You’re reacting to the tool.

I don’t create “stuff.” I design products. I build collections. I teach through example. And I use every tool available to do it well.

If that’s not art, then the definition needs updating.

The  artwork shown in this blog are all of Susang6’s creations using AI tools