How to Make Clipart using Lexica AI Art Generator (& Use it for Print on Demand)

The video begins with an introduction to the process of creating cute clip art using AI generators. The speaker shares their personal experience with Procreate and iPad for illustrating on clip art but also suggests that even without illustration skills or software, one can create good clip art. The favorite AI art generator mentioned is Lexica, and the background remover software used is Canva. The speaker, Meo, explains that they teach creative people how to sell their art online and have mentioned Lexica in previous videos. This video focuses on making clip art with Lexica AI art generator.

In this section, the speaker demonstrates how to use Lexica AI art generator to create clip art. They explain the process of prompting Lexica with simple phrases to generate nice clip art and then taking those images to Canva for background removal. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not stretching the image too much to avoid pixelation and maintaining the quality of the DPI. They also discuss the potential uses of the clip art, such as uploading to platforms like Redbubble, creating seamless patterns, and producing items like socks, sticker sheets, and mugs for a personal store.

The speaker continues by showing the process of background removal and editing in Canva. They discuss the challenges of removing unwanted elements, such as a double tail on a cow clip art, and how to manually delete these using Canva's tools. The speaker also talks about the importance of not stretching the image beyond its original size to maintain the quality and DPI. They demonstrate how to add elements back into the image, such as a circle to fill in a missing part, and how to add a shadow to give the clip art a more cohesive look.

The speaker tests the clip art on various products using platforms like Tubble and Redbubble. They discuss the different product options available, such as t-shirts, stickers, phone cases, mugs, and wall art, and how the size of the original image affects its suitability for different products. The speaker also talks about creating seamless patterns by combining multiple clip art images and uploading them as a single design onto products. They share their thoughts on what works well and what could be improved in the design process.

The speaker explores the possibility of selling AI-generated clip art. They mention that the clip art created can be used for various purposes beyond print-on-demand products, such as logos, website designs, and social media posts. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being truthful about the DPI and size of the clip art when selling it. They also suggest that even small pieces of clip art can be valuable for different uses and encourage viewers to consider the potential of these digital creations.

The speaker concludes the video by mentioning that they have made 44 pieces of clip art available for free to Patreon subscribers on any tier of $3 or $7 a month. They highlight the additional premium content available on Patreon, such as tutorials on building a WordPress blog and running a fourth wall store. The speaker also teases upcoming content, including an Easter design tutorial and a discussion on the common misconceptions about DPI in relation to print quality.