My Excitement with AI Generated Images

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Phase 1: The Honeymoon Stage
• Phase 2: The Creative Genius Delusion
• Phase 3: The “Oh… Everyone’s Doing It” Realization
• Phase 4: AI Overload
• Phase 5: The AI Breakup
• Phase 6: Back to Basics
• What Did I Learn?

Introduction

You know that rush of excitement when you discover a new tool that makes your life so much easier? That was me when I first stumbled upon AI-generated images. It was February 2023, and I was wide-eyed, ready to disrupt my GatherIn blog, YouTube channel, and the world with the power of algorithms. The future was here, and I was riding the wave—until I wasn’t. Let me walk you through my wild journey with AI-generated images, a journey that went from “Wow!” to “Meh!” faster than I could say “MidJourney.”

Phase 1: The Honeymoon Stage

It was love at first sight.

I had visions of saving money, skipping the whole “waiting for freelancers” game, and having my blog posts and YouTube thumbnails look like they were crafted by some digital Picasso. I was grinning ear to ear. I felt like I had discovered a secret weapon, like I had a personal assistant who could read my mind and turn my abstract thoughts into visual masterpieces. No more Fiverr? Sign me up Midjourney!

Phase 2: The Creative Genius Delusion

As my confidence grew, so did my delusions of grandeur.

My YouTube thumbnails were “chef’s kiss.” My blog? Visually stunning. I imagined people gasping in awe as they scrolled through my posts, wondering how I got these mind-blowing images that were surely the work of some artistic deity. Every time I generated an image, I felt like I’d struck gold.

“Look at this one! It’s like the Mona Lisa but with AI!” I probably said out loud to nobody. In my head, I was untouchable, an innovator on the cutting edge of content creation.

Phase 3: The “Oh… Everyone’s Doing It” Realization

Then it happened. The bubble burst.

Like when your favorite indie band suddenly becomes mainstream, AI-generated images became… well, everywhere. My unique secret weapon had been outed. You couldn’t throw a digital rock without hitting a post on LinkedIn or Instagram plastered with AI-generated graphics. My once mind-blowing blog thumbnails? Just another drop in an endless sea of AI creations.

I started to feel less like a creative genius and more like I’d joined the masses. Everyone was creating AI art, and suddenly, my unique edge started to dull. I was one of them. I needed something new to stay ahead of the game.

Phase 4: AI Overload

As I scrolled through my feeds, I noticed something. AI-generated images were flooding the internet.

I had seen it all. The same “creative” interpretations of random phrases, the never-ending parade of vaguely familiar surrealism. What was once magical had become mundane. Every corner of the internet was being bombarded with AI-created visuals, and not just from bloggers like me—oh no, this was on LinkedIn, Facebook, even email newsletters. Every digital space was saturated with those slick, often too-perfect images.

It was like going to a party where everyone was wearing the exact same outfit. Sure, it was cool at first, but now it’s just uncomfortable.

Phase 5: The AI Breakup

I’d had enough. It wasn’t them, it was me.

The excitement had faded, and I felt stuck creatively. I knew I had to do something, so I made the big decision: I canceled my AI image subscription. Yep, I gave up the tool that had once thrilled me. AI-generated images had lost their magic, and I needed a fresh start.

Phase 6: Back to Basics

With my digital romance with AI over, I found myself in the arms of an old friend: Canva.

I never thought I’d be so happy to return to Canva’s simple drag-and-drop design, but here I was. It was like moving back to your hometown after trying to make it in the big city. I had gone full circle, and to be honest, it felt pretty good. Minimalist designs, clean lines, and, most importantly, no more AI overload.

What Did I Learn?

You know, there’s a lesson in all of this. Sometimes, it’s not about chasing the newest shiny tool. Sometimes, it’s about sticking with what works for you. AI-generated images? Cool for a while, but at the end of the day, creativity is about more than just cranking out visuals with a fancy tool. It’s about having fun, exploring ideas, and putting your own spin on things. And let’s be honest—if everyone’s doing the same thing, how unique are we, really?

Would I go back to AI-generated images? Maybe. But for now, I’m happy in my little Canva corner of the internet. It’s not flashy, but it’s home.

In Short: I got super excited about AI-generated images, thought I was a creative genius, then realized everyone else was doing the same thing. Now, I’m back to Canva and loving the simplicity. Sometimes less is more.