OldFeller
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Art, anything goes...
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@OldFeller
I enjoyed those, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbour Totoro, and a few others.
Babs2u
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When I was taking art classes in Providence in the 70s there was a woman who built horses from material found in creeks. I was about to show you her unique work but suddenly I have forgotten her name. Maybe later
PeppermintPatty
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That’s very cool Babs2u. Thanks for finding it.
Kaila
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Fantastic !!!!
Kaila
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Wow!
That can’t be real! Right?
@Pepper After reading your post and responding to it, I decided to ask AI about it. This is the response I received.
Why it looks real
1. Natural imperfections
The wood grain, bark texture, and the uneven ground all show the kind of chaotic detail AI still struggles to reproduce consistently.
2. Lighting is coherent
The shadows on the stump, the person, and the chainsaw all match the cloudy outdoor lighting. AI often slips up with shadow direction or intensity.
3. The person looks naturally integrated
Their posture, clothing folds, and the way their boots interact with the ground look physically correct. AI tends to produce odd limb geometry or mismatched contact points.
4. The carving itself is plausible
Chainsaw carving is a real craft, and the rose design matches the kind of work skilled chainsaw artists produce. The chainsaw on the ground reinforces that context in a way AI rarely nails without weird artifacts.
5. Background realism
The trees, sky, and depth of field look like a real rural landscape rather than the slightly “mushy” or over‑stylized backgrounds AI often generates.
Why it looks real
1. Natural imperfections
The wood grain, bark texture, and the uneven ground all show the kind of chaotic detail AI still struggles to reproduce consistently.
2. Lighting is coherent
The shadows on the stump, the person, and the chainsaw all match the cloudy outdoor lighting. AI often slips up with shadow direction or intensity.
3. The person looks naturally integrated
Their posture, clothing folds, and the way their boots interact with the ground look physically correct. AI tends to produce odd limb geometry or mismatched contact points.
4. The carving itself is plausible
Chainsaw carving is a real craft, and the rose design matches the kind of work skilled chainsaw artists produce. The chainsaw on the ground reinforces that context in a way AI rarely nails without weird artifacts.
5. Background realism
The trees, sky, and depth of field look like a real rural landscape rather than the slightly “mushy” or over‑stylized backgrounds AI often generates.