u/Funny_Ad6609

I used to draw constantly as a teen and my OCs were a huge part of that. As an adult, finding the time (or energy) to actually sit down and draw has gotten really hard, even though these characters still feel very real to me. I've created a whole universe and yes, I'm obsessed.

I started using AI to generate images of them instead, and it's been nice being able to see them again even when I can't draw as well. Curious if anyone else does this, and if so, where do you post that kind of thing? A lot of art subs either doesn't allow it or people get weird about it especially on Instagram since its technically 'AI Art'.

Also I wish people engaged more with the actual characters and stories instead of writing it off the second they see "AI." Some of these characters I've had for over a decade. The AI's just how I'm visualizing them right now, not the point.

If you're in a similar spot, would love to hear what's worked for you. And maybe we can start a community of our OCs through AI.

I used to draw constantly as a teen and my OCs were a huge part of that. As an adult, finding the time (or energy) to actually sit down and draw has gotten really hard, even though these characters still feel very real to me. I've created a whole universe and yes, I'm obsessed.

I started using AI to generate images of them instead, and it's been nice being able to see them again even when I can't draw as well. Curious if anyone else does this, and if so, where do you post that kind of thing? A lot of art subs either doesn't allow it or people get weird about it especially on Instagram since its technically 'AI Art'.

Also I wish people engaged more with the actual characters and stories instead of writing it off the second they see "AI." Some of these characters I've had for over a decade. The AI's just how I'm visualizing them right now, not the point.

If you're in a similar spot, would love to hear what's worked for you.

And maybe we can start a community of our OCs through AI.

I used to draw constantly as a teen and my OCs were a huge part of that. As an adult, finding the time (or energy) to actually sit down and draw has gotten really hard, even though these characters still feel very real to me. I've created a whole universe and yes, I'm obsessed.

I started using AI to generate images of them instead, and it's been nice being able to see them again even when I can't draw as well. Curious if anyone else does this, and if so, where do you post that kind of thing? A lot of art subs either doesn't allow it or people get weird about it especially on Instagram since its technically 'AI Art'.

Also I wish people engaged more with the actual characters and stories instead of writing it off the second they see "AI." Some of these characters I've had for over a decade. The AI's just how I'm visualizing them right now, not the point.

If you're in a similar spot, would love to hear what's worked for you.

And maybe we can start a community of our OCs through AI.