Okay then. Just gives outline of how I use Photoshop and AI as a tool for traditional art.

A1 bambu

I originally had a enderr 3 v3

I will say I learned how to replace virtually every part and how to make custom parts to fix design flaws

But no. I would not recommend it.

I got the A1 bambu. It just works.

You can also use it with AMS. Which is a 4 color multicolor system (optional).

Has wifi. No need to deal with getting cards and card readers and all that. There is also an app that you can monitor your print from. With video.

If you are printing a bunch of parts and one messes up, you can cancel that specific part and the rest of the print will continue.

This kind of thing is really awesome actually.

The slicer software is user friendly. (The software you use to prepare the print file,).

It has this whole thing where you can create projects with multiple plates. Didn’t know how awesome this was until I started using it. It’s so convenient.

The replacement parts are cheap. So far I haven’t needed any but I bought a few nozzles and a fan when I ordered mine just in case. Since I figured all printers were like my ender and needed things replaced regularly.

Honestly can’t say enough good things.

If you broke. The A1 mini is about $200.

It’s just as good as the A1. Same features just smaller print bed.

I bought one for my nephew and niece. They are kids and have learned how to use it.

No way could they use the ender without my help on every print.

Cause it seems to always have some problem.

Here is how you can verify what I have said. Go to reddit r/ender3v3 and r/bambulab

See which one has constant posts about big problems.

The only thing it can do is regurgitate.

I think it has some value. I’ve been enjoying political deep fakes. Like that one of trump sucking musk toes.

I also think AI has some value for artist to use as a tool. Not to fully create pieces but to help.

If it’s used in that way it’s more ethical. . For instance, if I’m working on a painting, I often start with a real photograph. (My own or free to use reference image from a source giving permission).

I put it in Photoshop and use filters to increase edge contrast. Then I create a sketch over it. I print the sketch to scale and then transfer it to my canvas or paper. Or use it to make digital painting.

Another thing I do is use filters in Photoshop (the cutout one) to help me better able to see blocks of color changes. Because human perception makes it difficult for us to actually perceive these.

I then reference that image during the painting process.

Now that’s not using AI. But I am using software. Ai can be used similarly though.

With a specific AI you can apply a painting style of one image to another. This was actually the first free AI type art. It was called deep dream or something like that. About 5 years ago. The website is still up but doesn’t offer this anymore. But I found one that does.

So yeah you upload two images. A photo you took. And a painting you made. And set the percentage of change.

And it can help you plan a painting by making a version that will have your painting style applied. It’s actually kinda awesome.

But as you can imagine you could upload someone else’s photograph. And someone else’s art piece.

Stealing their style.

I still think this specific AI tool has the most value for artist to use.

Should we start a Kickstarter or a GoFundMe,?