I saw one artist online who got replaced and is now feeling unsure about her career. If I remember it right her work had been used to train AI and now they don't need her anymore. She felt doubts in her skills and abilities but her followers were quick to mention that she must put a clause in her contract about not using her work for AI training some people even commented that in their country that practice is not allowed.

My drawing today is inspired by this situation, I thought if I create art using my own style and own hands that is my way of supporting fellow creatives regarding the matter I raised. Here is my entry to sketchquest drawing contest 100 percent me and no AI

Here's how I made it

I am using my original characters the ones wearing this bubble like headpiece with horns. Those creatures who love fireworks and partying if you had been following me you are already familiar with these folks. On a colored canvas I started scratching this image I don't have rough draft nor any line drawing to follow I just went with it spontaneously and this is how it looked. My only plan at this point is draw a pair of startled eyes

To achieve that lost vibe I drew a gadget used for navigation and mapped out some small details to keep me going as to how far I would take this. The small mushrooms are new characters I thought I would give them personalities instead of just being mushrooms. Of course the flying rockets would be there and some vegetations two of the things I love drawing for this kind of art

Finally to fill the space I added the house to the left with a circular window at the top left of the canvas. I added a butterfly and a few more mushrooms and vegetations. This is pretty much done I just have to scratch off the remaining areas with no details

I could have scratched off that big circular space around the butterfly but I kept it and made it into a big moon to frame the butterfly. I think that worked for me and I am glad I did not hesitate.