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DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 812 — Real vs Fake: Spotting AI-Generated Print Scams
AI-generated artwork has entered the collectible space so quickly that many buyers cannot distinguish digital outputs from legitimate handmade art. Because scammers now generate images with high visual polish, add fake signatures, and mass-print them on canvas or fine-art paper, collectors often assume they are purchasing genuine originals. The challenge is that AI-generated pieces frequently display digital artifacts, uniform textures, and structural inconsistencies that differ sharply from the physical behaviors of true artistic mediums. Without a structured approach, it’s easy to overlook subtle clues in surface texture, edging, metadata, and printing patterns. Understanding how AI-generated prints differ from authentic artwork is essential for preventing costly mistakes and confidently evaluating “original” art sold online.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 812 provides a complete, non-destructive workflow for identifying AI-generated art that is misrepresented as hand-created originals. You’ll learn how professional authenticators analyze visual artifacts, surface behavior, substrate characteristics, signature anomalies, metadata clues, digital-origin indicators, and seller patterns to determine whether a piece is digitally generated rather than traditionally produced.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Detect AI-style visual artifacts, distortions, and algorithmic inconsistencies
Examine surface texture, sheen, and print behavior under angled light
Identify printed signatures and forged edition markings
Evaluate borders, deckling, edges, and substrate characteristics
Recognize metadata clues, file-origin indicators, and digital fingerprints
Spot red flags in print-on-demand canvases and modern giclée systems
Analyze suspicious pricing, mass-quantity listings, and deceptive seller behavior
Distinguish legitimate digital-art prints from fraudulent misrepresentations
Know when to escalate artwork for professional authentication
Whether you're evaluating online listings, reviewing purchased artwork, or helping others navigate a rapidly changing marketplace, this guide offers the structured, appraisal-grade methodology needed to separate genuine art from AI-generated print scams.
Digital Download — PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access
AI-generated artwork has entered the collectible space so quickly that many buyers cannot distinguish digital outputs from legitimate handmade art. Because scammers now generate images with high visual polish, add fake signatures, and mass-print them on canvas or fine-art paper, collectors often assume they are purchasing genuine originals. The challenge is that AI-generated pieces frequently display digital artifacts, uniform textures, and structural inconsistencies that differ sharply from the physical behaviors of true artistic mediums. Without a structured approach, it’s easy to overlook subtle clues in surface texture, edging, metadata, and printing patterns. Understanding how AI-generated prints differ from authentic artwork is essential for preventing costly mistakes and confidently evaluating “original” art sold online.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 812 provides a complete, non-destructive workflow for identifying AI-generated art that is misrepresented as hand-created originals. You’ll learn how professional authenticators analyze visual artifacts, surface behavior, substrate characteristics, signature anomalies, metadata clues, digital-origin indicators, and seller patterns to determine whether a piece is digitally generated rather than traditionally produced.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Detect AI-style visual artifacts, distortions, and algorithmic inconsistencies
Examine surface texture, sheen, and print behavior under angled light
Identify printed signatures and forged edition markings
Evaluate borders, deckling, edges, and substrate characteristics
Recognize metadata clues, file-origin indicators, and digital fingerprints
Spot red flags in print-on-demand canvases and modern giclée systems
Analyze suspicious pricing, mass-quantity listings, and deceptive seller behavior
Distinguish legitimate digital-art prints from fraudulent misrepresentations
Know when to escalate artwork for professional authentication
Whether you're evaluating online listings, reviewing purchased artwork, or helping others navigate a rapidly changing marketplace, this guide offers the structured, appraisal-grade methodology needed to separate genuine art from AI-generated print scams.
Digital Download — PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access