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.
PORTFOLIOS
- Illustration Portfolio: Start here for custom illustration and book covers. You can also browse illustrated maps and architectural rendering.
- Fine Art: I offer original paintings and drawings, including my Custom Halftone Series. You will also find mural work here.
- Graphic Design & Motion: View my graphic design portfolio. After that, explore motion design and animated illustrations.
- Maps by application: I create illustrated maps for boat shows, resorts, marinas, real estate, transportation, transit and parking, towns and cities, parks, and wayfinding.
- Additional project types: I also produce cover illustration, vehicle and vinyl wraps, proposal renderings, and street art.
- Illustration methods: My techniques include vector, isometric and axonometric, painting, black and white, GeoData maps, overhead maps, and custom halftones.
- Software portfolios: I work primarily in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp Pro, and Adobe InDesign. For motion projects, I use Premiere Pro and After Effects.
