What is the Art Asset System?
Summer’s Art Asset System is a comprehensive platform for creating, sharing, and discovering game assets - both AI-generated and human-crafted. We believe the future of game development includes both human creativity and AI assistance working together, not replacing each other. Our Philosophy: AI art is a tool, like Photoshop or Blender. It can help developers prototype faster and create placeholder assets, but it will never replace the unique vision, style, and intentionality that human artists bring to games. We’re transparent about what’s AI-generated and what’s human-made, because both have their place in game development. Whether you need sprites, textures, UI elements, or concept art, you can generate them using AI for rapid prototyping or browse community-created assets made by talented human artists.Key Features
AI Prototyping Tools
Generate placeholder and prototype art using AI - clearly labeled as AI-generated
Human Artist Gallery
Browse and support thousands of assets created by real human artists in our community
Transparent Labeling
Every asset is clearly marked as “AI-Generated” or “Human-Created” - no confusion
Artist-Friendly Licensing
Fair licensing that protects human artists while enabling AI-assisted prototyping
Asset Types Supported
2D Assets
- Sprites: Character sprites, animations, UI elements
- Textures: Seamless textures, materials, backgrounds
- UI Graphics: Buttons, icons, panels, HUD elements
- Concept Art: Character designs, environment concepts
3D Assets
- Models: Characters, props, environment pieces
- Textures: PBR materials, normal maps, diffuse textures
- Archives: Multi-file asset packages
Supported Formats
Images: PNG, JPEG, WebP, GIF, SVG3D Models: OBJ, GLTF/GLB, FBX, Blend, DAE
Textures: TGA, HDR
Archives: ZIP, RAR (for multi-file assets)
File Size Limit: Up to 500MB per asset to support high-quality game development needs.
Getting Started
1
Access the Art System
In Summer, navigate to the Art menu or visit the online gallery at summerengine.com/art
2
Browse Assets
Explore the community gallery using filters, search, and categories
3
Create Your First Asset
Use the AI generation tool to create custom art for your game
4
Build Collections
Save your favorite assets to collections for easy organization
Art Styles Available
When generating AI art, choose from these optimized styles:Realistic
Photorealistic renders and detailed artwork
Cartoon
Stylized, family-friendly cartoon aesthetics
Anime
Japanese animation-inspired character art
Pixel Art
Retro pixel-perfect sprites and textures
Low-Poly
Minimalist 3D-style with flat colors
Fantasy
Magical, medieval, and fantastical themes
Supporting the Dev Community
Transparency First
- Clear Labeling: Every asset shows “AI-Generated” or “Human-Created” prominently
- Creation Method: See exactly how each asset was made
- Artist Attribution: Human artists get full credit and recognition
- AI Disclosure: AI-generated content is never hidden or misrepresented
Artist Support
- Fair Compensation: Revenue sharing for commercial licenses on human-created assets
- Portfolio Building: Artists can showcase their work and build their reputation
- Community Recognition: Highlighting exceptional human creativity and craftsmanship
- Anti-Theft Protection: Tools to report unauthorized use of human artwork
Ethical AI Use
- Prototyping Focus: AI tools positioned as prototyping aids, not final art solutions
- Style Respect: AI generation avoids mimicking specific living artists’ styles
- Education: Resources on when to use AI vs. hiring human artists
- Transition Support: Help developers move from AI prototypes to human-created final art
Integration with Summer
Assets from the Art System integrate seamlessly with Summer’s game development workflow:- Direct Import: Import assets directly into your Summer projects
- AI Context: Summer’s AI understands your asset choices for better suggestions
- Project Organization: Assets are automatically organized in your project structure
- Version Control: Asset changes are tracked with your project history