Artists

prepares sketches, scale drawings or colour schemes

AI tools like Adobe Firefly or Stable Diffusion can rapidly generate sketch variations and colour palette options, accelerating the planning phase while the artist makes final creative decisions.

conceives and develops ideas and ways of working for artistic composition

AI tools like Midjourney or Adobe Firefly can generate concept variations and mood boards to inspire or refine an artist's creative direction, but the core conceptual vision remains human-driven.

liaises with writers and publishers to produce book illustrations

AI image generation tools like Midjourney can produce rapid concept visuals for discussion with publishers, while the final illustration style and execution remains the artist's domain.

markets and sells finished work directly to customers

AI tools like Canva, ChatGPT, and social media AI features can help artists create marketing content, write product descriptions, and optimise listings on platforms like Etsy or Instagram.

approaches managers of galleries and exhibitions in order to get finished work displayed

ChatGPT or Claude can help draft professional pitch emails and artist statements, and AI tools can identify relevant galleries and exhibitions to approach, saving research time.

produces works on commission basis for clients

Claude or ChatGPT can help artists draft commission briefs, manage client communications, and clarify creative requirements, reducing administrative burden while the creative work remains human.

selects appropriate materials, medium and method

AI can suggest material combinations or techniques based on desired outcomes, but the tactile knowledge and experiential judgment of a professional artist is difficult to replicate.

uses artistic skills to restore damaged artworks

AI imaging tools can assist in analysing damage and suggesting restoration approaches, but the physical restoration work requires expert human hands and deep art historical knowledge.

builds up composition into finished work by carving, sculpting, etching, painting, engraving, drawing, etc.

Physical execution of carving, sculpting, painting, and engraving requires human dexterity and craft skill that AI cannot replicate, though AI can provide reference imagery or technique guidance.