aceandskylark

Hi, I saw on your insta that you are opposed to AI created images.  Just curious, as someone (myself) who cannot draw very well, what do you find would be a better alternative to AI creation...I have asked artists if they would be interested in helping me put my characters to page in image form, but I've gotten declined.  Anyway, just curious from one enthusiast to another.  :)

Marc_Morrell

Hello, I’m sorry, this question may have been directed at me but it wasn’t connected to our other conversation so I’m only just seeing it now. 
          	  
          	  I feel you — if you don’t have artist friends I imagine  it can be hard getting one to volunteer. There are art groups where you may be able to entice someone to help you out, but the traditional way is, of course, to commission an artist. This doesn’t mean you have to pay big bucks. There are artists just starting out who might be looking for exposure. There are many on Wattpad with art books who are taking sign ups with payment coming in the form of reviews, votes, or reads on their written works. This might be perfect for you if you can find someone who isn’t completely booked. Or, if you really want professional art or a cover, you can invest in paying a professional artist. You get what you pay for in most cases after all. 
          	  
          	  This goes exactly to my point about ai. With computers offering free, passible (if not perfect) art, it’s the artists who get hurt. Their clients are people who can’t create or don’t know good art and those are the precise people who A) are easily duped into accepting substandard AI art, and B) might have been willing to patronize an artist otherwise.
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aceandskylark

Hi, I saw on your insta that you are opposed to AI created images.  Just curious, as someone (myself) who cannot draw very well, what do you find would be a better alternative to AI creation...I have asked artists if they would be interested in helping me put my characters to page in image form, but I've gotten declined.  Anyway, just curious from one enthusiast to another.  :)

Marc_Morrell

Hello, I’m sorry, this question may have been directed at me but it wasn’t connected to our other conversation so I’m only just seeing it now. 
            
            I feel you — if you don’t have artist friends I imagine  it can be hard getting one to volunteer. There are art groups where you may be able to entice someone to help you out, but the traditional way is, of course, to commission an artist. This doesn’t mean you have to pay big bucks. There are artists just starting out who might be looking for exposure. There are many on Wattpad with art books who are taking sign ups with payment coming in the form of reviews, votes, or reads on their written works. This might be perfect for you if you can find someone who isn’t completely booked. Or, if you really want professional art or a cover, you can invest in paying a professional artist. You get what you pay for in most cases after all. 
            
            This goes exactly to my point about ai. With computers offering free, passible (if not perfect) art, it’s the artists who get hurt. Their clients are people who can’t create or don’t know good art and those are the precise people who A) are easily duped into accepting substandard AI art, and B) might have been willing to patronize an artist otherwise.
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aceandskylark

@Marc_Morrell your story is immersive and engaging and you have an enchanting mastery of the English language! Your characters are deep and surprisingly mysterious. A good use of natural humor, elements of real life. I don't read here often, as my main interest is writing other than my physical books (which I treasure!), but I am going to keep reading when I can because you've spawned a winner! Thanks for sharing the world, as seen through your mind's eye, where these fantastical things come to life! Hoping for your continued success... you've worked hard

Marc_Morrell

Hi, thanks for the follow, and for adding my books to your list :) 
          If you get a chance to read my books, please let me know what you think! :D

Marc_Morrell

@aceandskylark Awesome! :D I hope you enjoy the rest too!
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aceandskylark

@Marc_Morrell yes, most definitely I think I'll finish out at least this one, and likely the others!! Thanks!
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Marc_Morrell

@aceandskylark Thank you so much! :D 
            I'm so glad you took the time to read, and am flattered you wrote this very comprehensive response.
             
            I'm giving you a shout out on IG :>  Do you think you'll read the rest of the story?
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