why draw when we have AI now... waste of time

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The video taps into a common debate about AI art versus traditional art, offering a thoughtful perspective that resonates with creators and art enthusiasts. The creator's personal touch and the visual of the drawing process add authenticity and engagement.

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The creator argues that drawing is not about replicating reality but about the experience of creation and expressing imagination. They emphasize the value of the artistic process and the satisfaction of bringing an idea to life through personal effort.

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1Critique of AI replacing drawing
2Drawing as a visual language
3The experience of creation

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JUST SAY YOU AREN'T CREATIVE PEOPLE THINK DRAWING IS ABOUT MAKING IT ISN'T THE PICTURE IS THE FINAL RESULT DRAWING IS THE EXPERIENCE OF TAKING THAT ONLY EXISTS IN YOUR IMAGINATION AND MAKING THOUSANDS OF TINY DECISIONS TRUE AND SOMEWHERE IN DECISIONS SOMETHING HAPPENS YOU BECOME COMPLETELY ABSORBED IN THE ACT OF CREATING ARTISTS STILL EXIST BECAUSE WE WANNA PUSH OUR IMAGINATION THROUGH THE PINPOINT OF THE PHYSICAL MEDIUMS WE LOVE WE NEED ANOTHER IT'S BECAUSE THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE WATCHING AN IDEA SLOWLY COME TRUE THROUGH YOUR OWN HANDS GENERATE A PICTURE I WANNA EXPERIENCE IT COMING TO

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JUST SAY YOU AREN'T CREATIVE PEOPLE THINK DRAWING IS ABOUT MAKING IT ISN'T THE PICTURE IS THE FINAL RESULT DRAWING IS THE EXPERIENCE OF TAKING THAT ONLY EXISTS IN YOUR IMAGINATION AND MAKING THOUSANDS OF TINY DECISIONS TRUE AND SOMEWHERE IN DECISIONS SOMETHING HAPPENS YOU BECOME COMPLETELY ABSORBED IN THE ACT OF CREATING ARTISTS STILL EXIST BECAUSE WE WANNA PUSH OUR IMAGINATION THROUGH THE PINPOINT OF THE PHYSICAL MEDIUMS WE LOVE WE NEED ANOTHER IT'S BECAUSE THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE WATCHING AN IDEA SLOWLY COME TRUE THROUGH YOUR OWN HANDS GENERATE A PICTURE I WANNA EXPERIENCE IT COMING TO