Reader...

Lately, I’ve been spending time in the studio...we just shipped out INKatelier limited edition ink mixing kits and the Bohemian LOVE collection.

PLUS, I've been working on the next WATERMEDIA PLAYbox, Beachcomber: Exploring Tiny Treasures, inspired by my recent trip to Hawaii.

I've also been busy designing and developing Ideation PLAYground for the beta release along with a handful of other cusom AI assistants, refining my creative process, and experimenting with AI in ways I never expected.

And the more I integrate AI into my creative workflow, the more I realize it’s not here to replace creativity—it’s here to expand it.

That’s exactly what I’m sharing in my latest blog post—how AI can become a collaborator in your art practice.

When I first started exploring AI, I assumed it was only useful for generative art—creating digital paintings, replicating styles, or making surreal images. But when tools like ChatGPT, Canva Magic Write, and Dream Lab came along, I saw something different.

So much possibility, AI wasn’t just about generating images—I dove in and instead I used it to help me brainstorm, organize, and refine creative ideas faster than ever before.

🚀 What if AI wasn’t a “threat” to creativity, but a collaborator?

🚀 What if it could help you generate unexpected ideas, refine project structures, and push creative boundaries—without ever touching the final artwork?

🎨 I just published a new blog post on this—read it here:

👉 Read: AI as Your Creative Partner​

🎨 Try This: AI Experimentation Challenge

Want to see how AI could work in YOUR creative process? Try this quick experiment:

📌 Step 1: Pick a creative challenge you struggle with:

• Generating ideas for a new collection
• Choosing color palettes
• Writing an artist statement

📌 Step 2: Ask AI for help! Try this prompt in ChatGPT: “Suggest five unexpected color palettes inspired by [your theme].”

📌 Step 3: Reflect on the results. Did AI spark something new?

📩 Hit reply and tell me: What’s your biggest hesitation about using AI in your creative work?

Coming Soon: The Creative Project Blueprint Workshop

If you’ve ever struggled to bring your creative ideas to life, stay tuned—I have something special for you!

🎨 The Creative Project Blueprint Workshop is designed to help you turn creative sparks into structured, actionable projects. In this workshop, you’ll learn:

✅ How to organize and refine your ideas into a cohesive project

✅ How to use AI as a brainstorming partner to accelerate your workflow

✅ A repeatable framework to develop collections, artwork, and creative projects with more ease

✨Stay tuned! Registration opens soon.

💡 Pro Tip: Get Better AI Responses

Want even better, more tailored AI-generated ideas? Try this:

✅ Give AI a persona to take on

(Example: “Act as a creative director guiding me through this process.”)

✅ Ask AI to clarify your needs before responding

(Example: “Before answering, ask me any clarifying questions that will help you give the most relevant response.”)

🚀 I’ll be diving deeper into AI prompt crafting in a future email—stay tuned!

💡 Next Up: AI & the Creative Process

AI has so much potential beyond just generating images. In my next email, I’ll be sharing a special free resource to help you explore AI’s role in your creative process in a new way.

Keep an eye on your inbox—I’ll be sending it your way soon!

READ AI as Your Creative Partner

P.S. Ready to explore AI in your creative process today?

✨ Step 1: Read the blog post → AI as Your Creative Partner​

✨ Step 2: Try the AI Experimentation Challenge and let me know what you discover!

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Here's to a beautiful and colorful 2025!!

With creativity and color...

Artfully, xo Traci Bautista 💞 Founder, #tracibautistaCOLOR

If you have any questions reach out to customer care using the chat box at tracibautistacolor.com