Sarah Radcliff, fashion surrealist and creative AI designer, embodies the very definition of creativity through her work. Her art showcases graphic experimentation, inventiveness, risk-taking, playfulness, aesthetic research, and constant reinvention. Her passion for fashion and manipulation of colors and textures has led her to create truly unique images using generative AI tools.

A standout personality in the AI artist community, Sarah is prolific, generous, and endlessly creative. In this exclusive interview, discover her sources of inspiration, her favorite AI tools, and the advice she offers to artists looking to dive into generative AI. From her transition from Pittsburgh fashion designer to AI specialist, Sarah shares insights into the evolving landscape of AI-powered creativity and how artists can harness these revolutionary tools to push creative boundaries.

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Can you introduce yourself briefly?

I’m Sarah Radcliff, an American from Pittsburgh. I’m a Fashion & Print Designer (Activewear) who transitioned into AI specialization.

How long have you been using generative AI professionally?

I discovered Midjourney in August 2022 and learned its language from the ground up. Over the past year, I’ve expanded into many other tools as they’ve released and improved. I now understand that Midjourney excels at certain things, but other tools work better depending on your goals. I’ve recently started using AI professionally and want to continue pivoting in that direction, even if it means becoming more commercial.

What’s your biggest source of inspiration currently?

The AI community on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, plus certain brands from streetwear to luxury that are embracing AI and this new genre of eye-catching, unleashed content. People say they can recognize my work, which I take as a good sign. I’m always inspired by Surrealism, and my signature elements include fashion/fabric manipulation, texture/surface design, and primitive elements in fashion prints and silhouettes.

Which AI tools do you use most and why?

Lately, I’ve been using Weavy as much as Midjourney. Weavy is more of a workflow interface that takes time to learn, but it opens you up to almost every image and video generator out there, plus editing tools. It’s like Photoshop for AI – truly a complete package. I also use Freepik for its vast options and built-in tools, though both aren’t absolutely necessary.

Any advice for AI art beginners?

If you have ChatGPT/Sora access, start there – it’s free and teaches you prompting without worrying about wasting credits, though generation is slower. Everyone should learn Midjourney eventually. It’s more complex than others but essential for creative, stimulating images. It’s the magic brush of generators, though you need serious parameter skills for full control. I also love Reve because it’s not limiting and produces great results with minimal AI glitches – perfect for beginners.

Bottom line: don’t be scared. Watch a YouTube tutorial, follow along, but create your own story. Happy generating!

Images © Sarah Radcliff 2025