An Artist’s Perspective on AI (From Someone Who Painted First)

I’ve been an artist for years—working in watercolor, glass, photography, and beyond. I know what it means to spend hours on a single brushstroke, to cut myself on glass for beauty, to wait for natural light to be “just right.”

So when I began using AI-assisted tools, it wasn’t because I needed a shortcut. It was because I saw the potential to create with new speed, new freedom, and new magic—without losing the soul of the work.

I guide every piece I make—choosing the palette, the tone, the emotion. The AI is just one of many tools in my creative studio, like my kiln used to be or my camera still is. I believe the real art isn’t in the tool. It’s in the vision, the intention, and the feeling behind it.

If you’re looking for someone who can bring your story to life with both artistry and efficiency, I’d love to show you what’s possible.

Because to me, this isn’t “cheating.”
It’s creating—with heart, history, and a little bit of digital wonder.

—Kim
Painted Pear Press 🍐