SILA’s Position on AI Generated Art
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a means of producing fully rendered artwork through the use of unauthorized data collection without respect to artists’ rights is a very real danger to the livelihoods of artists everywhere. The artists’ copyright is their best protection against abuse. Our belief is that both artists and the creative industry need to strengthen their protections against such abuse. We do not at this time intend to promote AI generated artwork. Additionally our annual competition Illustration West will not accept nor make space for AI as a category until protections for artists’ rights are built into its adoption and usage. The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles seeks to uphold high standards of professionalism and ethical practice in support for our members.
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This brash and mildly maturing illustrator with a flair for the wild, wicked and woolly has been entertaining Daddy-o Designers, Art Wranglers and Hi-Fi Art Directors since 1986. His book "A BRUSH WITH DEPTH" (www.frontenachouse.com) showcases numerous Good, Bad and Uber-Ugly images, many which have been recognized by illustration annuals including American Illustration, Applied Arts, Communication Arts, Society of Illustrators NY, SILA, and most recently Lurzer’s Archive 200 Best Illustrators...
News & Events
March SILA Sketch Lounge
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7pm – 9pm PT Relax, sketch, fix yourself a drink, and toss it around with other illustrators on Zoom. To get the Zoom link (will be sent an hour before the event starts): RSVP info@si-la.org
The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles presents Blue Rooster Art Supplies at WonderCon 2023 in booth #1603
WONDERCON 2023 - BOOTH 1603 A nicely curated selection of Blue Rooster art supplies are available for purchase. Discover how joining The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles might further your creative endeavors.
Interview With ILW61 Judge Orlando Arocena
Our eighth and final Illustration West 61 interview is with Orlando Arocena. Communications and Branding Committee member Chad Ewanic, conducted the interview with Orlando. 1.) How do you personally define ILLUSTRATION and why do you think you’ve gravitated toward it?...
Current Courses
Writing Longform Comics: Graphic Novels & Series With Jim Higgins April 13 – June 1 ~ 5pm – 8pm PT $450.00
Instead of focusing on doing a short comics story like in the Making Comics class, this eight-week class focuses on writing a detailed outline for a graphic novel, a miniseries, or the first story arc of an ongoing series. Any subject matter, any genre, even...
Jim Higgins ~ Making Comics: A Class for Writers and Artists April 17 to July 10, 5pm – 8pm PT~ $495.00
Learn the most important aspect of writing — how to structure a story as it relates to the medium of comics and graphic novels. In this workshop, writers and cartoonists learn the essential knowledge needed to write a story with interesting characters, real emotion,...