Top 70 AI Artists Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 ai artists influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 15M combined followers. Median audience size is 62.9K (mean 215K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 3.3% (median 3%). That is 0.5pp below the 3.8% ai artists industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.7pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 25% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $1,218–$5,226 and a Reel $2,241–$8,289 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× ai artists premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $6,090–$26,130.
Key takeaways for ai artists in September 2026
- Josh Gottsegen, Suzan Valois, Fabio Comparelli currently sit at the top of this ai artists ranking.
- Follower mix: 24.3% nano, 35.7% micro, 25.7% mid, 10% macro. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 16 countries on the list, led by United States (10%) and Spain (4.3%).
- 39 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 39 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Machatter at 6.6%, which is not the largest audience (Skylar Chen at 1.4M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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AI Artists Influencers ranked
Josh Gottsegen Macro
@troplanduniverse🦁 Exploring the Digital Animal Kingdom🎨 Josh Gottsegen Creative+AI⭐️ Feat. by Adobe, OpenAI & more🥇 Contact for partnerships
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Suzan Valois Mid
@iva_ai_popsurrealSuzan Valois is a ai artists influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Fabio Comparelli Mid
@fabdream.ai🎨 Visual Storyteller | Dad🕰 Exploring the intersection of art and technologyCommissions | Tutorials ⬇️
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Lohan Le Galloudec Mid
@filament_collective🇫🇷 Freelance Artist | Digital & AI Illustrations📚 PhD in Aesthetics & Art Sciences🛠️ MidJourney, Lightroom/Photoshop📧
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Rowan Micro
@rowan_lewgalon_aiartCreating places and faces. Places around home, places I love, and places in my head.AI artist
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Taryn Southern Micro
@tarynsouthern✨creative technologist helping you dream bigger with AI & neuroscience🤖 AI | 🧠 neurotech 🤗 speaking/partnerships ⤵️
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Anna Wessen Micro
@annawessenartVisual Artist | Ai Creative Director | All inquiries: 📩 🌎 Los Angeles
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Jake Elwes Micro
@jakeelwesMedia artist queering A.I - LondonMost recent deepfake drag project at
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Sofia Crespo Micro
@sofiacrespoSofia Crespo is a ai artists creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Julian van Dieken Micro
@julian_ai_art🔸photographer | media artist | educator🔸combining traditional craft & AI🔸POP + REALITY + ABSURDITY
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Sougwen Chung Micro
@sougwen§ 愫君 Ecologies of BecomingSolo Recent Book Studio
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Dr. Joy Buolamwini Micro
@poetofcodeAI Researcher, Artist, Author of Unmasking AIFounder
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Amy Micro
@amy.aiartArtificial Intelligence (AI) Art 💻 💀Fantasy + Witches + MagicPredictably unpredictable 🖤 Partnerships & Custom Art:DM me💌
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Faye AI Micro
@faye.aiVintage Inspired, Floral & Feminine Portraits.
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Tobias Hellström Micro
@ai.visualzDont take it seriously.. Its just AI
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Julie W. Design Micro
@juliewdesigncreating visual narratives with traditional and generative-AI tools, specializing in graphic design, post-photography and storytelling
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Lauren Lee Mccarthy Micro
@laurenleemackartist in LA, creator of , prof 👉 no work via DMs please contact
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Memo Akten Micro
@memo_aktenComputational Ǟʀȶɨֆȶ; Curious philomath;Cosmos·Consciousness·Life·Intelligence;Ecology·Technology·Science·Ritual·Spirituality;PhD Art×AI; Prof UCSD
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Boris Eldagsen Micro
@boriseldagsenArtist | AI Expert | Lecturer | Creative Partner of | Workshops via
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Hilary Campilan Micro
@bunty_aiSydney based director/ animator. Content on this page is made with AI & other software. Other work
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Sarah Meyohas Micro
@sarahmeyohasSarah Meyohas is a ai artists creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Mario Klingemann Micro
@quasimondoArtist and Neurographer working with artificial intelligence, data and systems. I don't read DMs - please email me if you need to get in touch.
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Jordy Knoop Nano
@jordy_knoop_art🇳🇱Freelance Character Concept Artist!✏️🥁🌍🌱🏄
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David Miller Nano
@inlovewithitartDavid Miller🎨 AI Artist & Storyteller🖼️ Prints available at davidmiller.ai📍 London | Helsinki📩 DM to connect
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Alexander Reben Nano
@artboffinAlexander Reben is a ai artists creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Gene Kogan Nano
@genekoganGene Kogan is a ai artists influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Stephanie Dinkins Nano
@stephanie.dinkinsAnswer the complementary question here
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Ross Goodwin Nano
@ross.good.windata poet // word.camera, SUNSPRING, 1 the Road, Please Feed The Lions, Chain Tripping, &c. { IDFA, 2018 }
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David Young Nano
@david.young._David Young is a ai artists creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Daniel Ambrosi Nano
@danoramasGrand scale art that seeks to capture the beauty, serenity, and wonder of luminous landscapes through original photography, computer graphics, and AI
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Michael Ziilch Nano
@ziilchart.aiMy personal page: My Art Page: me for prints or requests.
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Machatter Nano
@machatter_aiMachatter Youtube Channel - Art, Nightcafe Studio, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion.
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Jordan J. Nering Nano
@aimademedia👨🏼🎨+🤖=🖼Custom media specialist by day Ai researcher by night.All posts made with Ai technology & my imagination.Msg for commissions/collaboration
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Cassandra Hood Nano
@divinecassaiAI art lover. community + creator partnerships manager for 🌃💙
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Tom White Nano
@dribnetartist exploring machine perception
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Tim Long Nano
@timwiththe_ai_artDream by WOMBO creations. Curated and created by me.
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Eric Decker Nano
@ai.rdeckGenerative images from various AI tools. ⠀ DALL•E / MidJourney / Ideogram / NightCafe
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Diana Diacon Nano
@cybercollectorxCreating visual experiences. Eye CandyJewelry Designer
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Julien Durand Nano
@midjourney.manLegacy account name - Find me on
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Aiko Iyer Macro Johannesburg
@aiko.iyerCreating community tips and tutorials as a ai artists enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Skylar Chen Mega Istanbul
@museskylarSkylar is a ai artists content creator based in Istanbul, sharing tutorials and reviews.
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Marcus Yoon Mega Osaka
@tvmarcusCreating reviews and behind-the-scenes as a ai artists content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Casey Adebayo Mega Medellin
@caseycreatorEducator and ai artists creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Selena Rossi ✓ Macro San Diego, CA
@selena64Creating tutorials and behind-the-scenes as a ai artists hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Arjun Bennett Macro Shanghai
@arjun.wanderHobbyist and ai artists creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Dylan Jackson ✓ Mid Barcelona
@dylan55Creating how-to content and reviews as a ai artists enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Morgan Lindqvist ✓ Macro Dubai
@morgan.itsContent creator and ai artists creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Hunter Doyle Macro Nairobi
@hunter.wildHunter is a ai artists specialist creator based in Nairobi, sharing tutorials and behind-the-scenes.
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Rowan Vega ✓ Macro New York, NY
@therowanRowan is a ai artists enthusiast based in New York, NY, sharing reviews and behind-the-scenes.
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Logan Okonkwo ✓ Mid Boston, MA
@logan12AI Artists enthusiast from Boston, MA. Posts about behind-the-scenes, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Yuki Johansson Mid Cape Town
@yukidailyAI Artists specialist creator from Cape Town. Posts about reviews, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Phoenix Schneider ✓ Mid Dhaka
@phoenix.schneiderContent creator and ai artists creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Tyrese Quinn ✓ Mid Vancouver
@tyrese.honeyAI Artists hobbyist from Vancouver. Posts about community tips, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Antonella Adebayo Mid Melbourne
@dailyantonellaAI Artists educator from Melbourne. Posts about behind-the-scenes, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Stefan Conti ✓ Mid Copenhagen
@stefan_contiCreating community tips and tutorials as a ai artists specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Sky Wagner ✓ Mid Munich
@sky_wagnerAI Artists content creator from Munich. Posts about tutorials, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Yasmin Gomez Mid Dhaka
@yasmin.gomezCreating tutorials and reviews as a ai artists educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Victoria Hansen ✓ Mid Atlanta, GA
@victoria17Victoria is a ai artists educator based in Atlanta, GA, sharing community tips and how-to content.
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Carlos Oliveira Mid Orlando, FL
@rebelcarlosCarlos is a ai artists enthusiast based in Orlando, FL, sharing how-to content and reviews.
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Chloe Hussain Mid Madrid
@officialchloeEnthusiast and ai artists creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Demi Muller ✓ Mid Austin, TX
@demi.queenContent creator and ai artists creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Ace Wojcik Micro Istanbul
@acegoldenCreating behind-the-scenes and reviews as a ai artists enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Felix Ivanov Micro Barcelona
@felixofficialSpecialist creator and ai artists creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Eloise Morgan Mid Perth
@eloise74AI Artists enthusiast from Perth. Posts about tutorials, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Casey Bianchi Mid Nairobi
@casey.bianchiCreating behind-the-scenes and tutorials as a ai artists content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Ali Sharma Micro Delhi
@ali.sharmaAli is a ai artists enthusiast based in Delhi, sharing behind-the-scenes and tutorials.
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Kavya Dubois Micro Hamburg
@kavyamediaContent creator and ai artists creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Avery Hart Micro Hamburg
@averyhqContent creator and ai artists creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Juliana Suzuki Micro Brussels
@julianasuzukiJuliana is a ai artists educator based in Brussels, sharing behind-the-scenes and reviews.
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Rowan Reddy Micro Seattle, WA
@rowancreatorSpecialist creator and ai artists creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× ai artists adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $1,218 | $5,226 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $2,241 | $8,289 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $6,090 | $26,130 |
What this ai artists influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2015 (average age ~9.1 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,849 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (75.7%). A meaningful secondary slice is Spanish (5.7%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 16 female / 22 male (32 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 17 | 24.3% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 25 | 35.7% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 18 | 25.7% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 7 | 10% |
| Mega (1M+) | 3 | 4.3% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 | 10% |
| Spain | 3 | 4.3% |
| Germany | 3 | 4.3% |
| South Africa | 2 | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief ai artists influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
AI Artists Influencers vs related lists
AI Artists Influencers averages 0.5pp more engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (62.9K vs 137K).
AI Artists Influencers averages 1.4pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (62.9K vs 623K).
AI Artists Influencers averages 0.4pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (62.9K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Artists Influencers (this page) | 70 | 62.9K | 3.3% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (39 verified public figures, 31 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
AI Artists Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top ai artists influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 ai artists influencers is led by Josh Gottsegen, Suzan Valois, Fabio Comparelli. Combined they represent 15M followers, with an average engagement of 3.3%. 39 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this ai artists list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 62.9K followers, 3.3% average ER, 25% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for ai artists Instagram accounts?
For ai artists we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 3.3%, which is 0.5pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do ai artists influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $1,218–$5,226; a Reel is $2,241–$8,289. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these ai artists influencers based?
The ranking spans 16 countries. The largest shares are United States (10%), Spain (4.3%), Germany (4.3%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these ai artists influencers?
39 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the ai artists list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with ai artists?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.