This is going to be a personal post. About how I started creating AI art, how I was met with hate — even from established artists — and how everything changed. Because today, among my followers are many wonderful creators. Thank you 🖤

The Beginning — Enthusiasm and Vision

I remember the moment I first saw what Midjourney could do. It was like touching magic. Visions I had carried in my head for years could suddenly be brought into the light. It was an incredible feeling.

I was excited. I wanted to share it. I wanted to show the world that AI is not competition for artists — it is a new medium, a new form of expression.

I launched MidjourneyArt.pl. I started publishing. And then it began...

The Wave of Hate — "That's Not Art"

The first comments were brutal. Not from random people — from artists. From people whose skills and experience I respected.

"That's not art."
"You just press a button and the computer does it for you."
"You're stealing work from real artists."
"This is laziness, not creativity."

Those words hurt. Because they came from people in the industry. From those from whom I expected... I don't know — curiosity? Openness? Or at least neutrality?

Instead, I hit a wall. A wall built on the assumption that because I use AI, I am not a "real" creator.

What Hurt Most Was the Rejection from "the Industry"

Don't get me wrong — I wasn't expecting applause. I understood the concerns. AI really does change the market. I understood the uncertainty.

But hate instead of dialogue? Rejection instead of curiosity? That was disappointing.

I remember a comment from one established artist: "Just wait until AI takes what you do. Then you'll understand." Ironically, as an AI creator, I was myself the object of the very same fear that was supposed to teach me empathy.

"Every new medium in history has faced resistance. Photography was going to 'kill' painting. Cinema was going to 'kill' theater. Digital music was going to 'kill' music. None of it died — everything evolved."

Moments of Doubt

There were times when I thought: "Maybe they're right? Maybe this really isn't art?"

I went through a creative crisis. Not from a lack of ideas, but from the constant questioning of my worth as a creator. When you hear every day that "this isn't art," you start to doubt it.

But then I would sit down to create. I would spend hours refining prompts. I analyzed composition. I studied light and color. I iterated dozens, hundreds of times to capture exactly the emotion I wanted to convey.

And then I realized: This is work. This is a creative process. This is art.

✨ Reflection: I learned the most not from praise, but from hate. It forced me to ask myself the hardest questions about my creative work. And because of that, I became better.

The Turning Point — First Allies

The change came gradually. The first creators — true artists with traditional backgrounds — started writing. Not hate. Questions.

"How do you do this?"
"Could you help me get started?"
"This really does require skill..."

These were pivotal moments. People who had initially been skeptical began to understand that AI is a tool, not a cheat.

When Artists Started Experimenting

I saw graphic designers using AI for mockups. Painters seeking inspiration in generated images. Illustrators speeding up their workflow.

It did not replace their work — it complemented it. Just as every new tool has throughout history.

And then I understood: The hate never came from actual knowledge of AI. It came from fear of the unknown.

Today — The Support of My Audience

Looking at my audience today, I see something beautiful. Among them are:

  • Traditional painters who experiment with AI as an additional medium
  • Photographers who understand that framing is not learned by accident
  • Digital designers who know that good composition is a universal language
  • 3D artists who appreciate the possibilities of a new tool
  • Writers and poets who see AI as a partner for visualizing their worlds
  • Everyday people who simply love art

🖤 A sincere thank you to all the creators who gave AI — and me — a chance. Who chose to ask questions instead of hating. Who chose to try to understand instead of rejecting. Your open-mindedness shows what it truly means to be an artist.

What Really Changed?

I think a few things:

1. AI Became Reality

You can no longer pretend it will pass. AI is here and it is staying. Artists who accepted this first now have an advantage — not technological, but mental.

2. People Saw the Value

When works are created that move, inspire, and evoke emotion — it becomes hard to keep claiming "that's not art." Eyes don't lie.

3. Dialogue Replaced Monologue

We stopped shouting at each other and started talking. And it turned out that most fears can be addressed — when both sides listen.

4. The New Generation Has No Prejudice

Young creators don't ask "is AI art?" They ask "how can I use this?" And that is beautiful.

✨ Observation: The greatest enemy of art has never been a new tool. It has always been a closed mind.

What This Taught Me

This journey — from hate to support — taught me several important things:

Hate Says More About the Hater Than About You

Most hate stemmed from fear, not genuine criticism. People were afraid of change. Afraid for their future. That is understandable. But it does not justify aggression.

Your Worth Does Not Depend on Others' Opinions

If you know you are putting your heart into what you do — that is art. Regardless of what anyone says. The definition of art does not belong to gatekeepers.

Patience and Empathy Win

Instead of responding to hate with hate, I responded with education. I showed my process. I explained. And that worked better than any argument.

Your Audience Is Everything

It is easy to give up on your own. But when the people around you believe in what you do — everything becomes possible.

"You cannot control how people react to your art. You can only control whether you keep creating it."

A Message for Other AI Creators

If you are reading this and facing similar hate — I want you to know a few things:

  • You are not alone. Every AI creator has been through the same thing.
  • This will pass. Just as it passed with every new technology in history.
  • Hate does not define your worth. Your work, your intentions, your results — those are what matter.
  • Find your audience. Wherever there are haters, there are also allies.
  • Educate, don't fight. Show your process, explain, inspire. That changes more minds than any argument.

And above all: Create. Don't stop. The world needs your vision.

🖤 To My Audience

If you are reading this and you are part of this change — part of this bridge between tradition and innovation — thank you. Your support, curiosity, and openness are proof that art does not divide. It unites.

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What's Next?

I want to build bridges. Between traditional artists and AI creators. Between skeptics and enthusiasts. Between fear and curiosity.

Because at the end of the day, we are all creators. We are all trying to say something important through art. The medium changes, but that desire — to create, to express, to share — remains constant.

And maybe that is the most beautiful thing of all. That despite all the arguments, all the hate, all the divisions — art always wins.

Summary

I have traveled a long way from those first waves of hate. From moments of doubt to today, where I feel like part of a wonderful community of creators.

This journey taught me that hate is often fear in disguise. That patience and education work better than confrontation. And that true art always finds its way — regardless of medium.

To all AI creators out there: hold on. Things are changing. And they are changing for the better.

To all artists with traditional backgrounds: thank you for your openness. Your support and willingness to understand a new medium show what it truly means to be an artist.

And to everyone — create. Regardless of your tools. Because it is not the tool that makes an artist. It is passion, vision, and heart.

Thank you 🖤