Mermaid AI Rendering
AI's strengths and weaknesses in my workflow
I've been putting Adobe's new AI tools to the test; not as a replacement for my skills, but as a powerful assistant in my workflow.
All of the work in this series starts the same way: with my own pencil sketches. From there, I've been exploring what AI can do, where it falls short, and what it means for professional illustration.
Spoiler alert: It's impressive. It's unpredictable. And it's not ready to take my job.
Curious what I learned? Check out the full case studies and my honest take on the current state of AI in illustration.
PORTFOLIO SELECTIONS
- Custom illustration & covers: Featuring bespoke illustration, book and magazine covers, hand-drawn maps, and building renderings.
- Fine art & murals: Including one-of-a-kind paintings and drawings, the Custom Halftone Series, and large-scale murals.
- Design & motion media: Covering graphic design, plus video and motion and animated illustration.
- Mapping by application: Tailored maps for marine events, hospitality, waterfront, property, transit, municipal, recreation, and navigation needs.
- Additional creative work: Includes editorial covers, vehicle graphics, concept renderings, and public art.
- Mediums & formats: Ranging from digital vector and isometric projection to traditional paint, line art, GIS-based, aerial-style, and halftone.
- Software expertise: Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, InDesign, and Premiere/After Effects for motion.
