Smeggers
@seagullslapper.bsky.social
💋Senior 3D Artist on Video games 💋
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This is such a misunderstanding of why writers, artists, and designers do research to begin with, which is to find something unexpected, not capture the average or find reference for the default.
And, as always, the biggest misapprehension: We don’t want to NOT do this part. It’s fun to learn shit
And, as always, the biggest misapprehension: We don’t want to NOT do this part. It’s fun to learn shit
Anyone who supports this is an embarrassment. "Instead of typing it out they'll generate their idea"? Are you insane?
Call yourself whatever you want but you aren't creatives, that's for sure.
Call yourself whatever you want but you aren't creatives, that's for sure.
December 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This is such a misunderstanding of why writers, artists, and designers do research to begin with, which is to find something unexpected, not capture the average or find reference for the default.
And, as always, the biggest misapprehension: We don’t want to NOT do this part. It’s fun to learn shit
And, as always, the biggest misapprehension: We don’t want to NOT do this part. It’s fun to learn shit
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One of the most rewarding parts of making any kind of art is the seeking out of reference material, and using it to inform your work.
You take that away, and you take away an incredibly important part of what separates decent art from great art.
You take that away, and you take away an incredibly important part of what separates decent art from great art.
Cmon man maybe you should double check your posts before towing the company line.
December 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
One of the most rewarding parts of making any kind of art is the seeking out of reference material, and using it to inform your work.
You take that away, and you take away an incredibly important part of what separates decent art from great art.
You take that away, and you take away an incredibly important part of what separates decent art from great art.
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“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
December 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
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Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
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Qrp your dark art (more on the way!)
October 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Qrp your dark art (more on the way!)
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“I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing,” as the from SF author Joanna Maciejewska memorably put it, “not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes.” These stories show what happens when it’s the other way around."
Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
Artists are losing work, wages, and hope as bosses and clients embrace AI
Visual artists, illustrators and graphic designers share their stories about how AI is being used to lower wages, degrade work and even replace it altogether, in this installment of AI Killed My Job.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
“I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing,” as the from SF author Joanna Maciejewska memorably put it, “not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes.” These stories show what happens when it’s the other way around."
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The same people who would have an aneurysm over Just Stop Oil throwing paint at the window of a bank, no doubt.
Westbury White Horse checked for any England flag damage
Westbury White Horse checked for any England flag damage
Red fabric which was draped over the "much-loved" landmark has now been removed.
www.bbc.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The same people who would have an aneurysm over Just Stop Oil throwing paint at the window of a bank, no doubt.
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Landlords never fail to be delusional
September 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Landlords never fail to be delusional
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I think hating this Labour government and Starmer and everyone involved in it, is the only good and correct position to have
August 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I think hating this Labour government and Starmer and everyone involved in it, is the only good and correct position to have
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you can avoid loading UI from blend files if you uncheck this in blender settings. this should be the default
July 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
you can avoid loading UI from blend files if you uncheck this in blender settings. this should be the default
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I would rather die than create an account to continue
July 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I would rather die than create an account to continue
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This framing is so interesting to me because Labour literally called me a "flea" that they were happy to "shake off" despite the fact that I was very involved in the party. But I am apparently still supposed to vote for them even after they told me not to do so. Is my vote important or not?
This is why Reform will win (or nearly win).
People on the left hate Starmer/Labour more than they care about the prospect of a Reform led government.
The lessons from the US have not and are not being learned - "it won't happen here" is a view seen far too often.
People on the left hate Starmer/Labour more than they care about the prospect of a Reform led government.
The lessons from the US have not and are not being learned - "it won't happen here" is a view seen far too often.
I have to hand it to the Labour Party, they're undefeated in finding a new way, almost on a daily basis to make me hate them.
July 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
This framing is so interesting to me because Labour literally called me a "flea" that they were happy to "shake off" despite the fact that I was very involved in the party. But I am apparently still supposed to vote for them even after they told me not to do so. Is my vote important or not?
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The Government of the Workers have just proved that they actually are on the side of the Bosses. Labour are absolute traiters to their supporters.
I guess I won't be posting my work *anywhere* anymore.
I guess I won't be posting my work *anywhere* anymore.
ICYMI: An amendment backed by creatives that would ensure AI models obey copyright law has been defeated in parliament as the contentious Data Bill proceeds towards its final stages 👇 #BookSky
Data Bill's AI amendment to enforce copyright law on tech companies defeated in parliament
www.thebookseller.com
May 11, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The Government of the Workers have just proved that they actually are on the side of the Bosses. Labour are absolute traiters to their supporters.
I guess I won't be posting my work *anywhere* anymore.
I guess I won't be posting my work *anywhere* anymore.
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It’s worth repeating that when an anti-austerity movement finally arose organically from the public, these politicians worked hand-in-glove with Britain’s national news outlets to destroy it and hound it as far out of public life as possible. So that they could do this, to everyone you know.
March 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
It’s worth repeating that when an anti-austerity movement finally arose organically from the public, these politicians worked hand-in-glove with Britain’s national news outlets to destroy it and hound it as far out of public life as possible. So that they could do this, to everyone you know.
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oh yea looks almost production ready for me- hey, did we need faces?
March 17, 2025 at 4:56 AM
oh yea looks almost production ready for me- hey, did we need faces?
Rip. Unbelievably inspirational. I remember sitting in Durham library as a teenager and flicking through the half-life 2 art book and knowing I wanted to do this stuff
Viktor Antonov, le directeur artistique sur Half-Life 2 et la franchise Dishonored, est décédé.
L'information a été confirmée par Marc Laidlaw, ex-ead writer chez Valve sur Half-Life.
L'information a été confirmée par Marc Laidlaw, ex-ead writer chez Valve sur Half-Life.
February 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Rip. Unbelievably inspirational. I remember sitting in Durham library as a teenager and flicking through the half-life 2 art book and knowing I wanted to do this stuff
@jaumecoll.bsky.social hello Pingu!!!
February 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
@jaumecoll.bsky.social hello Pingu!!!
Thread of me learning to use Plasticity 🤓
January 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Thread of me learning to use Plasticity 🤓
I hate genAI. It makes my fucking skin crawl with disgust. It cheapens everything it touches and makes me think less of anyone even remotely apologetic towards it
December 10, 2024 at 4:03 PM
I hate genAI. It makes my fucking skin crawl with disgust. It cheapens everything it touches and makes me think less of anyone even remotely apologetic towards it
I start a new job tomorrow after being at my last place for 6 years. I already had a nightmare that I woke up late and missed all my morning meetings 😑
December 8, 2024 at 8:13 PM
I start a new job tomorrow after being at my last place for 6 years. I already had a nightmare that I woke up late and missed all my morning meetings 😑
@repeaterbooks.bsky.social AI slop on the front cover? Sold in the Baltic art gallery. What a slap in the face to artists.
December 1, 2024 at 7:22 PM
@repeaterbooks.bsky.social AI slop on the front cover? Sold in the Baltic art gallery. What a slap in the face to artists.