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Hi Charles you write every eloquently about this subject and we are clearly on the same page with regards to AI art. I really feel quite sad that literally all the art platforms have decided to go with allowing virtually unfettered amounts of AI images to populate their platforms, it has been quite the "kick in the teeth" to all their long standing patreons that have used their platforms for many years, of course it is not only Artwanted but also the likes of Deviantart, Artstation and any number of other sites. I fear that what is behind this is a need by these websites to bring in more images and "artists" is in order to gain financially from the increased volume rather than the (seemingly holistic) approach they put forward in what they say which is always along the lines of "We want to give All artists a showcase regardless of what materials or mediums they use" whilst totally disregarding the wishes of all the artists that were already on the platform in the first place, whose work WILL eventually be crowded out by the sheer volume of AI art. What many do not realize is just how pervasive this AI is going to get....

Original Post: New Feature: AI Use Disclosure in Your Artwork

ArtWanted is happy to announce a new feature designed to bring more clarity and transparency to the creative process on our platform. Starting today, artists can now indicate whether their artwork was created or assisted with the help of AI tools.

Sensitive Topic Alert

We understand that using AI to create artwork is a sensitive topic. For many traditional artists, AI-generated art raises real concerns about authenticity, recognition, and fairness. These artists have spent years refining their skills, and it’s important their work is respected for the time, effort, and personal expression it represents.

At the same time, we can see that many artists are turning to AI for inspiration, concept generation, or as a new form of artistic expression entirely. ArtWanted welcomes these artists. AI is now built into many of the popular tools artists use (like Adobe Photoshop) and projected to only increase over time.

Our goal is not to take a side, but to foster a space where all creators feel respected and empowered — whether you paint with oils, take photographs, sculpt in pixels, or compose visuals using generative algorithms.

New AI Settings

We have created two new settings for our members to indicate if AI is being used in their ArtWanted portfolio images.

a) AI ARTWORK SETTING – After uploading any artwork that AI was used to create, we ask that you simply check the AI created box on the Edit Image page. It would also be great if you could do this for your past AI artwork on ArtWanted.

After you check this AI setting, a small icon & label will be displayed under your artwork, visible to viewers. We also encourage you to share what tools or process was used for your fans in the image description.

b) AI ARTIST SETTING – If the majority of your art includes AI-generated or AI-assisted artwork, we suggest you check the AI Artist setting in your Portfolio Settings. When you do this, all new uploads will automatically checked as AI-created for you - saving you time.

Why We Added This Setting

As the art world evolves, so do the tools and technologies we use. We’re not here to make judgments about what’s “real art.” ArtWanted supports all artists from around the globe — whether they work with brushes, cameras, clay, code, or prompts. Our goal with this feature is to build trust and provide transparency. It’s a way to help viewers understand the creative journey behind each piece.

In the near future we do expect to update our image search form to allow visitors to search for (or exclude) AI-generated artwork on ArtWanted.

Final Thoughts

We appreciate the passion and feedback from everyone in our community who continues to shape ArtWanted. Whether you’re sharing oil paintings, photo composites, or AI-generated landscapes, we’re grateful you’re creating here — and we’re proud to support your journey. We are now in our 26th year, and we look forward to many more years in the future with everyone.