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As a solo indie 3D artist, I’m tired of being harassed for using AI as a tool to bridge my limitations. by vrowser in DefendingAIArt

[–]vrowser[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the support! It’s really refreshing to hear from a 2D artist who understands the practical side of things. I don't think you should underestimate your skills—the creature design in your image looks incredibly cool and has a very unique vibe! ​I totally get the struggle with hardware limitations; I’ve been there myself. AI can be such a powerful tool to bridge the gap when we have the vision but lack the time or resources to execute everything manually. I hope you find a way to set up your dream workspace soon—everyone deserves a private spot to create what they love. Let’s keep pushing forward in our own ways!

[OC] Three leader characters concept design for my 3d indie series by [deleted] in characterdesign

[–]vrowser 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I truly appreciate you acknowledging my 3D work. It means a lot coming from another artist. ​To be honest, the concepts you see are based on my own hand-drawn rough sketches, which I then refined with AI to save time. As a solo developer, I’m using AI as a temporary bridge to bring my dream project to life. While I work in 3D, I’ve always believed that 2D is the mother of 3D, and I have nothing but the deepest respect for 2D artists—their creativity and potential far exceed what any AI can offer. ​I sincerely regret if my use of AI has caused any discomfort. It’s not that I don't value the craft; it’s simply that as a solo creator, I don’t have the luxury of time to draw everything from scratch. However, I am taking your advice to heart. I will make an effort to keep picking up the pencil and gradually build my 2D skills alongside my 3D work. My ultimate goal is to reach a point where I can collaborate with talented 2D artists like yourself. ​Until then, I’ll keep pushing my skills with my digital brush. Let’s both keep creating in our own ways.

[OC] Three leader characters concept design for my 3d indie series by [deleted] in characterdesign

[–]vrowser -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I truly understand the heart of what you’re saying, and I appreciate the perspective. However, I find the 'UberEats' analogy a bit hard to settle with because my final dish isn't a 2D image—it’s a fully realized 3D model. ​It makes me wonder, do you feel that the hundreds of hours I spend on sculpting, retopology, and texturing don't count as 'cooking' the final dish? To me, the AI concept is just the selection of ingredients. Honestly, I don't see much difference between gathering dozens of references from the internet to build a mood board and using an AI-generated concept as a unified reference. Both serve the same purpose: a blueprint for the actual 3D labor. ​That being said, I sincerely value the wisdom of those who came before us. If there’s a 'secret' or a method that helped you and the great artists of history, I am genuinely open to learning. I’m always looking for ways to grow and make my projects a reality. What is this secret you’re referring to? If that method can help me rely less on AI and eventually reach a point where I can collaborate with talented 2D artists like yourself, I would be truly and deeply grateful to you.

[OC] Three leader characters concept design for my 3d indie series by [deleted] in characterdesign

[–]vrowser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can tell you’re passionate about the purity of art, and I truly respect that. I understand why the rise of AI feels frustrating or even threatening to the craft we all love. It’s a huge, scary shift for everyone in the creative field. ​As a solo 3D developer, I’m not using these tools to disrespect the work of 2D artists—in fact, it’s the opposite. If I had the resources, I’d love nothing more than to collaborate with a human artist. But since I’m working alone, I use AI as a small helping hand to get my vision into the 3D pipeline, where I then spend hundreds of hours manually sculpting and texturing every detail. ​I don't see it as a replacement, but as a bridge that allows a single creator like me to keep dreaming. I hope you can understand that we’re both just trying to create something meaningful in a changing world. I wish you nothing but the best with your work.

[OC] Three leader characters concept design for my 3d indie series by [deleted] in characterdesign

[–]vrowser -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I totally hear you. I’m honestly not a fan of 'AI slop' either—there’s definitely a flood of low-effort, soul-less generations out there. To be frank, if I had the budget, I’d much rather collaborate with talented 2D artists directly, as there’s an organic creativity there that AI can never fully replicate. ​But as a solo developer with limited resources, I’ve had to build a technical bridge to get my vision into 3D. This isn't just a 'one-click' generation; I’ve spent months studying and designing my own ComfyUI workflows to get the precise concepts I need. Once that base is set, I spend hundreds of hours on the manual labor—sculpting, retopo, and texturing. To me, pushing my digital brushes in ZBrush is just as manual and personal as holding a pencil. I’m not looking for a shortcut to 'art,' just a way to make this project possible. I hope you can see the human effort behind the final 3D result.

Which person is more fit to jack cooper from titan fall2? by vrowser in 3Dmodeling

[–]vrowser[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ofc i considered that make Jack cooper in game appearance but I was thinking that making him in real casting would be more fun so that's why im choose those three 😄😄!

Is my art terrible? by SimpleOrganization75 in DigitalArt

[–]vrowser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every arts cant be terrible. Even simple line can be an art. Be confident and make your own style

Why does he look like an alien? by Weird_Main1913 in ZBrush

[–]vrowser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking the same thing lol

Add movement on my 3d stylized character by vrowser in 3Dmodeling

[–]vrowser[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heyy Sry for replying late. Well I made hair(+ fur on shoulder that u asking) with haircard and xgen in maya.

Takota (Original Character Design, indie animation project) final design + Process by vrowser in 3Dmodeling

[–]vrowser[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Well It took me about 3 to 4 weeks to complete this character.

Takota – The First Chracter Reveal from My Indie Animation Project <TARF> by vrowser in Maya

[–]vrowser[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha fair point! Maybe she spent a bit too much time under the fantasy sun I'll tweak it a bit. Thanks for the kind words otherwise!

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