07/16/2026
This paintbrush still has a job.
Here’s why:
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about AI.
Do I use it?
Absolutely.
It helps me brainstorm, organize ideas, refine writing, research unfamiliar topics, and solve the hundreds of little problems that come with running a business. Like any good tool, it gives me more time to focus on the work that matters most.
But when a couple commissions custom artwork - whether it’s a venue illustration, a beloved pet, their home, or another meaningful detail -
I believe that artwork should come from an artist.
Sometimes that’s me.
Sometimes it’s another incredibly talented illustrator whose work I admire.
Either way, I want the person creating that art to be recognized and compensated for their craft.
Every original watercolor I paint begins as part of a wedding invitation, but it doesn’t end there. The couple receives the original painting, a one-of-a-kind piece of their story that can be framed, displayed, and enjoyed for years to come.
To me, that’s what “custom” means.
Technology will continue to change the way we all work, and I think that’s exciting. But I don’t believe the future of creativity is choosing between AI and artists.
It’s knowing where each belongs.
AI helps me run my business.
People, and craftsmanship, are the reason I have one.
