Today we are joined by Julie Abels to discuss why making art still matters in a world where AI can generate polished images in seconds. The question is no longer whether machines can make impressive images, they obviously can. The more important question is what happens to us when we stop doing the work of creating things ourselves. Julie’s position is that making art is about far more than the finished product. Drawing, painting and creating by hand develop observation, patience, judgment, problem solving and perseverance. Those are not simply artistic skills. They are human skills that transfer into almost … Continue reading →