The Prompt Artists

• DOI: 10.1145/3591196.3593515
• Publication Date: 2023-06-18T16:17:26Z
• Authors: Minsuk Chang; Stefania Druga; Alexander J. Fian...; Pedro Vergani; Chinmay Kulkarni; Carrie J Cai; Michael Terry
• Keywords: Image editing; Expression (computer science); Value (mathematics)

This paper examines the art practices, artwork, and motivations of prolific users latest generation text-to-image models. Through interviews, observations, a user survey, we present sampling artistic styles describe developed community practice around generative AI. We find that: 1) artists hold text prompt resulting image can be considered collectively as form expression (prompts art), 2) templates with "slots" for others to fill in their own words) are create styles. discover that value placed by this on unique outputs leads seeking specialized vocabulary produce distinctive pieces (e.g., reading architectural blogs phrases images). also some use "glitches" model turned into right. From these findings, outline specific implications design regarding future prompting editing options.