Making The Ugly Beautiful ft. Lola Viscera // Civitai Creator Sessions

Introduction

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Overview

In this week's session, we are joined by Lola Viscera. Lola is an artist with a unique focus on horror-themed and grotesque visual art, incorporating elements like tentacles and anatomical features. We dive into her journey, inspirations, tools, and processes in making AI art.

Meet Lola Viscera

Lola introduces herself, discussing her background as an artist with over ten years of professional experience in various industries, including branding and photography. A recent transition into working with AI art has engrossed her for the last two years, tracing back to disco diffusion days.

Artistic Niche

Lola’s niche explores the realms of biology, nature, and mutants. She is fascinated by textures, wetness, stickiness, and horror elements, which she intricately weaves into her work using AI tools. Her work often walks a fine line on social media due to its explicit nature.

Tools & Techniques

Lola primarily works on a Mac, using a variety of AI tools including:

Runway
Luma
MidJourney
Arcana (currently in alpha) These tools allow her to generate, transform, and enhance images, ultimately crafting her macabre yet captivating art pieces.

Arcana Breakdown: Arcana offers a suite of tools where Lola can transform images generated in MidJourney. She utilizes Arcana to add more flesh, texture, and detail to her creations, giving her art a unique visual appeal.

Creation Process

Lola walks us through her process of taking a simple image and transforming it into a detailed artwork using Arcana and other tools. She emphasizes how this journey becomes therapeutic, turning off overthinking and allowing her creative side to flourish.

Inspiration & Background

Lola has always been drawn to the grotesque since childhood, finding beauty in the anatomy and biological structures of creatures. This fascination naturally evolved into her current work, strongly influenced by concept artists like Carlos Huante and Feng Zhu, who masterfully blend anatomy with imagination.

Addressing Criticism & Maintaining Motivation

Lola discusses the mixed reactions to her work. While receiving hundreds of positive comments, she sometimes has to deal with negative feedback which she has learned to navigate. She underscores the importance of having a supportive network and staying true to one’s artistic vision.

Future Aspirations

Lola aims to integrate more 3D work into her portfolio, ultimately making her creatures move and exist within games and films. She explores various platforms and tools to enhance this ambition, reflecting her excitement for the evolving possibilities within AI art.

Personal Advice

For newcomers in the AI art realm, Lola advises focusing on why they are sharing their work. Whether it’s for personal enjoyment or professional growth, understanding one's purpose will guide them through challenges and feedback.

Conclusion

Lola Viscera continues to push the boundaries of generative AI art, turning her unique fascination with horror and biology into compelling visual narratives. Follow her journey on Instagram at @lola.vis and @lolita.artwork to experience the best of both her dark and light artistic expressions.

Keywords

Civitai Creator Sessions
Lola Viscera
Generative AI Art
Horror Themed Art
Disco Diffusion
Arcana
Runway
Therapeutic Creation
Grotesque Beauty
3D Integration

FAQ

Q1: What tools does Lola Viscera use for her generative AI art? A1: Lola uses a variety of tools including Runway, Luma, MidJourney, and Arcana. Arcana is particularly notable for its ability to transform and enhance images.

Q2: How does Lola find inspiration for her grotesque-themed art? A2: Lola's fascination with biology and nature from childhood influences her work. Artists like Carlos Huante and Feng Zhu also inspire her with their intricate anatomical designs.

Q3: How does Lola handle negative feedback on her work? A3: Lola emphasizes the importance of maintaining a supportive network and focusing on one's artistic vision. While negative comments can be challenging, she has learned to navigate them without losing motivation.

Q4: Are there any future projects Lola is excited about? A4: Lola aims to create 3D characters that can be animated, which would allow her art to be integrated into games and films.

Q5: Where can I follow Lola Viscera’s work? A5: You can follow Lola on Instagram at @lola.vis for her grotesque-themed art and @lolita.artwork for her landscape and interior designs.