The DÉBORAH Interview

A conversation with AI Artist DÉBORAH, aka @DVORAHFR on X

INTERVIEW CONDUCTED ON OCTOBER 9, 2024

ALL IMAGES BY DÉBORAH ARE GENERATED USING A MULTITUDE OF AI TOOLS, TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST HERE

In the expansive realm of AI art, Déborah stands out as a truly dynamic creator—a French artist with a captivating vision and a remarkable following of over 70,000 on X. Known for her boundless creativity and talent for seamlessly blending fashion, storytelling, and innovation, Déborah’s work spans the full spectrum of fantasy, contemporary settings, and futuristic scenarios. Her pieces often feature stunning models, primarily beautiful women, elegantly posed in breathtaking environments, adorned with meticulously crafted fashion.

Déborah’s artistic repertoire is as diverse as it is stylish; she is a woman of style, a true connoisseur of fashion; her creations often including an eclectic mix of themes such as haute couture, cowboys, space exploration, and rockets, with occasional appearances by knights, children, or simply serene landscapes. What’s not to love?

Yet Déborah’s artistry transcends aesthetics. She deeply cares about humanity’s trajectory and is outspoken about her hope for a better future for our species. Her admiration for Elon Musk—particularly his SpaceX venture and the dream of reaching Mars—reflects her optimism and forward-thinking mindset. This passion for progress weaves seamlessly into her art as she constantly pushes the boundaries of AI tools to explore uncharted creative territories.

Recently, Déborah has been diving into AI animation, crafting delightful and surprising daily videos that showcase her evolving mastery. Whether it's a flowing dress made of water or a fiery ensemble, she loves taking on complex technical challenges that can take months to perfect. The result? Mesmerizing short films that feel like glimpses into a dream.

Always curious and always experimenting, Déborah is a trailblazer in the AI art community, blending her love for fashion, innovation, and storytelling into creations that inspire and astonish. It’s an honor to feature her in this interview and to explore the creative mind behind the magic.

Let’s discover Déborah together.

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Without getting too personal, can you tell us a bit about yourself?:

I’m French and have a scientific background with a doctorate in biological and medical engineering.

Could you please tell us which country you live in?:

I live in France.

What led you to begin working with AI imagery?:

I can't stay without learning something.

What AI tools do you use?:

It’s a long list:

I use Midjourney, Grok, Mystic V2, Leonardo, Sezam, Kling AI, Luma AI, Hailuo, HAiper, Pixverse, Pika, Freepik. I hope I didn’t forget any.

What inspires you?:

I would say everything. Life in general, my life, events in the world, things I see, new techniques...

I'll never give up!

(One of @revelinai’s favorite images by Déborah)

In which other medium, if any, do you practice art?:

I do, and I practice many crafts, such as embroidery, silk painting, and sewing.

Would you consider AI-generated art true art?:

It’s a broad question: I don't think it's the tool that makes the art but the one who uses these tools. After all, I use a paintbrush to repaint the walls of my house, but I'm not Michelangelo!

Please share one or a few of your favorite images with us.:

Here are some of my favorite images:

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Do you title your AI-generated art? If you do, what inspires you to come up with these titles?:

Rarely, but I sometimes like to put quotes with my images. Sometimes, it's the quotes that inspire an image in me, and sometimes it's just the opposite.

When do you tend to be the most productive, and do you work in long sessions or short bursts?:

I’m always working!

I have three types of projects going on at all times:

  • The one I can do immediately.

  • A project that takes a lot of time to complete and which I work on a little every day (now, most often, it is a video).

  • The technical challenge project. I am always looking to innovate, so I always have some technical challenges in my head that I can't bring to fruition. It can take me months to get there, and then I integrate it into an image or video (for example, the water dress, the fire dress, etc.).

A beautiful sand dress, by Déborah

What type of prompts do you prefer: text or AI-generated descriptions through fed images?:

Text alone or text + an image.

When prompting with text, do you write simple text-based prompts or complex ones?:

Text-based, always.

Do you think text-based prompts should be shared within the AI art community?:

It depends. Sometimes, yes, but not always.

What is the most unconventional method you have used to create an image?:

I sometimes use the “describe” feature to understand how an image was created. I dissect the prompt in order to be able to reproduce the style.

How many images you have generated using AI technology?:

More than 15,000 images.

Please share your X (Twitter) handle with us.:

@dvorahfr

Tell us a bit about your X handle and X username.:

It's simply a play on my first name and “fr” for France, my country.

How many X followers do you currently have?:

At the time of this interview, 63,000 followers.

How many X accounts do you currently follow?:

Around 3,000.

How long have you been on X (Twitter)?:

I’ve been on X for about two years.

To Mars!

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Is there any other online platform where we can view all of your previous work apart from X?:

No, I'm X exclusive.

In this world of cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), are you currently selling your digital art on any platform? If so, which platform are you using?:

No.

Are you selling tangible AI-generated artwork, such as high-quality prints like Giclée prints?:

No.

Could you suggest some AI artists you like that we could follow?:

There are so many amazing artists!

I'm going to be chauvinistic; the French team is amazing (of course):

Is there anything else you would like to add or share with the AI community?:

AI art is an exciting field that is still in its infancy. If you love the creative field, you can easily become addicted to AI, so you have to remind yourself that it takes a lot of time to work on it to be able to sometimes succeed, but the point is, you have to keep trying.

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More fantastic imagery from Déborah

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