How to create art with artificial intelligence

Create anything you can imagine by following this step-by-step guide on how to create AI-generated art.

Create something amazing with AI.
Generative AI gives everyone the power to create beautiful images. Experienced and budding artists can use AI to find ideas, try new creative directions, or turn a dream into an image. The best way to learn how to create art with AI is to get your hands dirty. Check out the tips below for strategies on how to generate better images faster.

What is AI generated art?
Any image created on a computer using an artificial intelligence model qualifies as AI-generated art. Generative AI uses large data sets and complex algorithms to create images from text commands. A simple command like “cat curled up in a beam of sunlight” can generate a beautiful work of art in seconds, and you can use this technology to create everything from Afrofuturistic album covers to invitations to spiritual retreats.

What is the best AI art generator?
Which AI art generator is right for you depends on your specific needs, but Adobe Firefly has an advantage for creative people. You can use Firefly as a standalone web application to generate images and add or remove content through Generative Fill. Firefly is also integrated with other Adobe Creative Cloud apps so you can easily use it alongside other precision tools in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Another advantage is that the first Firefly model was developed for commercial use. Trained on thousands of Adobe Stock images, openly licensed content, and public domain content whose copyright has expired, Firefly gives you the freedom to use your AI art in whatever project you want.

Adobe does not train Firefly with personal content from Adobe Creative Cloud customers. Additionally, as part of its commitment to supporting the creative community, Adobe has developed a payment system for Stock contributors.

Bring your AI art to other applications.
Use other Adobe Creative Cloud apps to enhance your creations made with an AI generator. To get started, you can open an AI-generated image in Adobe Express and add text or animated elements. Then it's easy to share it on social media, insert it into marketing materials, or print it for physical distribution.

Your AI-generated image could be just the beginning of a larger project. Open it in Adobe Photoshop to combine it with another image and create a composition. Use Photoshop brushes to paint new elements, or get more help from AI with Generative Fill. You can even use the image as the background of an animation.

Regardless of the purpose of your art, knowing how to use an AI art generator is just another skill in your creative toolkit. Use it to save time, try new artistic directions, and have fun.