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All of our images are registered as original oil paintings
in the U.S. Copyright Office-Library of Congress,
under the authorship of artist Bertha Cuéllar Aguilar.
Original Artwork vs. Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration with human intelligence are set to profoundly transform the way we live, unlocking new avenues for economic growth and innovation. Yet AI also presents significant challenges, particularly when it comes to creative disciplines.
In the realm of images and paintings, AI systems claim to generate “unique” works by piecing together fragments of existing illustrations scraped from the internet, producing new images in a matter of seconds. Unfortunately, AI companies market this process as effortless “magic,” portraying human creativity as a slow, tedious hassle. For a fee, they promise unlimited so-called “originals” at the click of a button. But it is critical to remember that AI-generated images require no artistic skill; anyone with a few dollars can produce countless images instantly. Selling an AI-generated image is, in effect, like selling sand by the bucket on a beach—its value is inherently questionable.
More importantly, AI diminishes engagement and poses a profound challenge to human ingenuity and inspiration. Supporting art that stems from an individual’s talent is essential to preserving creativity and craftsmanship. One practical way to do this is by checking for copyright protection: AI-generated images cannot be registered, as they lack true intellectual property—they are not the product of a human creativity.
Traditional Art vs. Digital Art
Paintings have served as a medium of expression throughout human history, yet over the past forty years, digital technologies have increasingly entered the arts. Traditional art relies on physical materials—oil paints, acrylics, watercolors, canvases, and brushes—while digital art depends on hardware and software. This difference gives traditional art a unique sensory dimension: it can be touched, smelled, and physically manipulated during the creative process, fostering a deep connection between the artist and the work.
Traditional artists create strokes that are inherently distinctive and unrepeatable, shaped by subtle variations in color mixing and hand movement. Digital art, in contrast, offers uniform strokes and copy-and-paste tools, which can reduce the sense of originality. Likewise, digital pieces are built with editable layers that can be modified or undone at will, whereas traditional art consists of permanent layers that require the artist to adapt, problem-solve, and respond to the medium in real time.
Ultimately, traditional art cannot be perfectly replicated. Its uniqueness, imperfections, and tangible presence are what give it lasting value—qualities that digital art, no matter how sophisticated, cannot fully reproduce.
Francisco “Paco” Díaz Cuéllar
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