Hey everyone, I’ve been sketching life models for a while, but recently I tried one of those AI tools that can generate nude figures. I was blown away by how accurate the anatomy looked. It got me wondering—are artists starting to rely on AI for reference more than real models? I feel a bit guilty thinking that way, but it’s also exciting to see how fast this technology is improving. Anyone else experimented with this?
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Yeah, I’ve tried it a bit myself. I’ve been using a site called drawnude to generate reference poses for practice. It’s actually kind of a game-changer for me because I can quickly explore poses I’d never be able to set up in a studio. I still do traditional life drawing, but combining both approaches really speeds up learning anatomy. Just make sure to treat the AI images like references, not finished artwork—you’ll still need your own touch.
Lately, I’ve noticed that AI tools for creating all kinds of visual content are getting insanely good. Even simple things like background generation or character design can now be done in minutes. It’s cool because it lets people experiment faster, test ideas, and create visuals without spending hours on basic sketches, which makes the creative process feel way more flexible.