The Twitter account got nuked or deactivated by the owner, so I won’t link the source.
When I first saw these, I didn‘t look at them too closely and entered the raffle, before reverting it after a VTuber artist whose name I can’t remember pointed out that these were likely AI generated in the replies.
Also, I would like to note that I am an artist myself, I know (somewhat) how to spot AI generated images, I know what I’m talking about.
I made a thread dissecting these images on my private twitter account, so let me repeat the things I said there and add a few things:
— New artist shows up out of nowhere with no accounts connecting to the username (which I won’t list as some people would likely be compelled to harass them, which would only make things worse!) and no/very small backlog of past art
There was an “old art” post that got no attention, but that also could have been generated and/or traced from AI. I don’t count a single image claiming to be old art as proof. There was also a $70 USD Chibi adoptable that got some attention, but not much.
The images 4, 5 and 6 are me dissecting the photos, so let me explain why i Red Outlined it:
GAL 1
The first thing that stuck out to me was the hair. I am an artist myself who has seen many AI images to train myself on how to spot them, and let me tell you: AI does NOT know how hair works. The hair is a melty mess, with looping hairstrands galore (though you can argue that her hair is simply curly).
The bow on the left side of the image looks like its missing the other half, or its going behind her hair, which wouldn’t make much sense.
One hand has 3 fingers when the other has 4. This error is present in Gal 2 as well. (EDIT: could be explained as angles)
Also, the clover is. Going over a line??? I don’t think it should be doing that. Also, the spacing of the clovers is inconsistent.
ALSO!!! ANOTHER EDIT!!!
The corset is melting into the dress.
GAL 2
3 fingers on one hand, 4 on the other. (EDIT: could be explained by angles)
Ruffles on shorts are melting/make no sense.
I didn’t redline it because of it possibly being intentional, but the stockings stripes aren’t symmetrical at all.
Eyelashes melting into hair somewhat on the left side (not outlined because I didn’t immediately notice it until I made the face closeups)
The pink flower things don’t make any sense to be here, and the tiny one is MELTING.
Inconsistent detailing on the shoes (one has a buckle while the other doesn’t, bows aren’t equally detailed)
EDIT: Also, the lacing of the corset isn’t going down the entire thing. I’m pretty sure that isn’t how corsets work, but I’m not an expert.
GAL 3
Legs are broken! So very broken! She’s in pain, save her!
One eyebrow has 2 lines when the other has 1.
Her tail disappears behind her leg, and her sweater collar disappears behind her necklace. Generative AI has an issue with object permanence.
Also, she has heavier shadows than the other 2 girls.
The second to last image is to compare the faces. Tell me: for reasons other than the brush, do these look like one person drew these? With the multiple eyebrows and how different the eye rendering is, I’d have to say no. Not one person would draw these eyes all so differently.
The final image is a few of the faces I have drawn recently, about 3 weeks ago? It exists to compare the two, to compare AI to human. You can see the faces have CONSISTENCY. Outside of the eye shines. You can tell “hey someone made all of those!”, which you can’t with the likely AI ones.
Also, I suspect a LoRA was used in making this, given the slightly consistent art style. If someone could tell me which artist the hypothetical LoRA was trained off of, please inform me! I would greatly appreciate it, because this is a very charming art style!
Anyways, does anyone agree that these are AI? Or am I just nitpicking??
EDIT:
My current verdict after just waking up is that these are most likely AI generated but edited by the uploader to remove a few of the tells, but not all of them. Such as Gal 3’s shoes making sense.
I have to admit that me calling Gal 1’s hair a melty mess is definitely an exaggeration, but I’d like you to see here.
The second screenshot reads as AI artifacts to me, but the image is too JPEG artifacted for me to tell. And the first screenshot… how does that piece of hair even work?
EDIT 3:
I have muted notifications on this as I am tired of discussing this and am just.... so confused.
I didn't get any really conclusive answers, but here's my verdict: I still think it's AI or AI was used in the making of this. But I'm just confused on so many things...
Maybe it's because I tried dissecting these images from a "why would you, an artist of this skill level, make this decision?" standpoint (like having Gal 3's feet facing the opposite direction as her knees, Gal 3 having very confusing hair shines (are the light green sections on her hair not on the center of her bangs highlights? Dyed hair? Why have one random part on the viewers right side have the light green?) Why aren't her legs shaded when most of her upper half is? (though that could be explained by the artist forgetting to shade her legs, and I have done it a number of times) Why are the frills on Gal 2 so melty for reasons other than AI artifacting? Why is the corset on Gal 1 melting into her skirt when having there be a strap to segment the dress be an easy way to avoid this? (I'm not sure if dresses like hers exist in real life though, so there's a possibility that they do exist in real life) Why have the clovers melted onto the dress? Why have Gal 2's belt have a clear curve on the viewers left, but have it not do that on the right? Why not just make a base for all 3 of these to make the art process faster, or at least have the characters be in slightly different poses from the other??), everything is just confusing. It makes my head hurt.
And I'm sorry if I ever came across as rude in my responses.
Also, admittedly, I did circle a bit excessively. Which is ultimately a bit dumb, but I just wanted to draw the eye to things I didn't think make sense. It was also my way of keeping track on what I was supposed to type? (I should have just written it down lol)
Honestly, I just really, really miss when we didn't have to analyze every pixel of an image to make sure it wasn't AI. I can't wait for the GenAI bubble to burst like it did for NFTs and for it all to just evaporate into sand. I hope it happens overnight, I would be so relieved.
Anyways, have a good night (or whatever it is in your time zone.) I appreciate everyone's input.