I'm a professional artist. I don't use AI as it's just not there yet.

But I don't consider using AI all that different to using a camera. A photographer still has plenty of work to do with composition and framing, the lighting, the subject mater, even timing. I still consider a photographer an artist.

I think an AI artist will have a lot to consider as well. To distinguish themselves from other AI artists.

Update: When I say the AI tools are not there yet, its precisely because I can't seem to get the AI to take feedback or instructions. I can't adjust the lighting to create the mood I want, I can't tweak the framing.