By skyforbes 
Even though they look a bit artificial (actually the second one I created in BlueWillow AI is pretty good), they are improving all the time, so I asked an AI chatbot whether AI will replace pet portrait artists. This was the answer it gave me:
While AI is advancing in many fields and is capable of performing tasks that were once thought to be exclusive to humans, it is unlikely that AI will fully replace pet portrait artists in the near future.
Creating a portrait of a pet requires more than just technical skills; it also requires a level of artistic creativity and emotional connection to the subject that AI may not be able to replicate. Pet portrait artists are able to capture the unique personality and spirit of each individual pet, which can be difficult for AI to emulate.
Additionally, many people choose to commission pet portraits as a way to celebrate and remember their beloved pets. The sentimental value of a custom pet portrait created by a human artist is often considered to be irreplaceable.
That being said, AI may be able to assist pet portrait artists in certain tasks, such as improving image quality or offering design suggestions. AI may also be able to generate digital pet portraits, which may be suitable for certain purposes. However, for those who value the human touch and emotional connection that comes with commissioning a pet portrait, it is unlikely that AI will fully replace pet portrait artists anytime soon.
Coincidently, I recently used an AI upscaling tool to help increase the detail on a scarf around a dog’s neck. The portrait was really low resolution and blurry but it sharpened it and added in sufficient detail for me to be able to imagine and fill in the rest. I can’t show the finished picture yet but here is a section of the original and the enhanced AI version of the reference. See how it has sharpened the threads and the weaving. It has even had a go at improving the fur: