How to Credit AI Tools in Your Art

Overview

Spendilly celebrates the innovative use of AI tools as part of the creative process. However, transparency is key. When using AI tools like MidJourney, DALL·E, or Stable Diffusion, artists are expected to clearly credit their use and highlight their own creative input.

Best Practices for Crediting AI Tools

• Name the Tool: Clearly mention the AI tool used (e.g., MidJourney, DALL·E, Stable Diffusion).
• Describe Your Role: Share how you guided, refined, and finalized the piece.
• Focus on Intentionality: Emphasize that the AI tool was used as an artistic aid, while you as the artist directed the vision.

Examples of Clear AI Credits

1. Digital Art Example

“This artwork was created using MidJourney to generate the base composition. I then refined the details, enhanced the lighting, and added textures using Procreate to align with my original concept.”

2. Print-on-Demand Product

“Inspired by my love of celestial themes, I used DALL·E to explore different layouts. The final design was refined with hand-drawn elements and printed on organic cotton tote bags.”

3. Photography with AI Enhancement

“This piece combines photography and AI tools (Stable Diffusion) to reimagine the textures and color palette. My original photograph served as the base inspiration.”

4. Art Prints

“This art print was generated using AI-assisted tools to expand on my hand-drawn sketches. Final refinements, coloring, and composition were completed in Photoshop.”

Where to Credit AI Tools

Be transparent but unobtrusive. Include AI credits in the following places:

• Product Descriptions: Add a simple credit line in the description.
• Artist Statements: Share details about your process on your artist profile.
• Artwork Listings: Use labels like “AI-Assisted” in tags or metadata for clarity.

Phrasing Suggestions

To keep your credit professional and positive, focus on collaboration:

• “AI-assisted design refined through [your medium].”
• “Created with the help of [AI tool], guided by my artistic vision.”
• “A collaborative piece where I directed the process using [AI tool] and added personal refinements.”
• “Inspired by my concept and enhanced using AI tools like [AI name].”

Why Proper Credit Matters

• Builds Trust: Buyers appreciate honesty and transparency.
• Protects Integrity: Differentiates human-directed AI art from fully automated content.
• Educates Buyers: Helps buyers understand that AI is a tool, not a replacement for human creativity.

Spendilly Recommended Credit Line:

“Created with the help of [AI Tool Name], refined and finalized by the artist to align with their creative vision.”

“AI tools may generate the canvas, but the artist provides the soul.” – Spendilly