Transforming from “Who Needs AI Pictures?” into “Holy Cow, Vanguard Has Utilized My Art!”

flatindostudio
3 min readJun 21, 2024

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Listen, I’m not gonna lie. I used to be one of those people who thought AI art was a novelty — like a digital Etch-A-Sketch that could make some pretty cool, abstract stuff. Suddenly it dawned on me, “Wait, can I actually get paid for this?”

I initially thought, “It will be very easy!” but it turned out to be very difficult. I had to learn the ropes, and I must say it was quite a roller coaster.`

Screenshot that showing my AI image used on vanguard UK website take from my laptop

Here’s vanguard UK full link :

Mission: Find the Perfect Image for a Big-Shot Website

You know how those fancy corporate websites look all sleek and sophisticated? That’s what I was going for. I spent what felt like forever scouring investment company websites, trying to figure out their “vibe.” (Think: polished, professional, and not a single pixel out of place!)

Attaining skill in that mass of artificial intelligence that causes the traffic on Sepulveda grade.

Man, this has to do with the prompt. The prompts would make a robot artist salivate! What you need is total clarity about what you desire; this includes everything, such as colours and textures. So instead of just typing “office building” into the search bar, I ended up with “stylish modern offices that overlook downtown, immersed in the early sun rays.” Guess what happened then? The results were fantastic.

The price is right, but don’t be afraid to ask for more!

So, I came up with a pricing system. I figured, “Low price, medium price, high price, just like those fancy coffee shops!” My “low price” was a steal, my “medium price” was pretty reasonable, and my “high price” was a little bit extra (because, hey, these images were amazing!).

The Time to Be Bold, Baby! (And by bold, I mean super-awkward.)

Now, you know those “contact us” forms that usually get buried in a corner of a website? I was not afraid to hit that button. I found emails, LinkedIn profiles, everything! I even reached out to a marketing manager at Vanguard. It was kind of like reaching out to a celebrity. (I even practiced what I was going to say in the mirror.)

It Worked! (And then it got even more amazing.)

To my surprise, they responded! Not only did they respond, but they actually bought one of my AI images! Suddenly, I was a real-life digital artist, and my tiny little AI doodle was front and centre on a big-time investment website. Talk about a “pinch me” moment!

Keep shining, my friend (and don’t be shy about it).

That’s right! My success, however, didn’t end there. Other people have used my technical assistance with AI art, including registering a mark in the said sector. I do post the art on top social sites and discuss the achievements I have made in order to gain popularity in the field. Thus, we can say that it is right to give it a try. However, don’t forget to remain innovative, keep concentration, and avoid shying off some hustle! And for any advice or motivating stuff, don’t hesitate to let me be your guiding star! 😉

Resources :

365 days plan selling ai images : https://www.motionelements.com/product/32520083-365-days-plan-and-roadmap-guide-for-selling-images-with-ai

12 months plan sell ai images : https://www.motionelements.com/product/32723148-12-month-idea-plan-for-professional-microstocker

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