BESPOKE ART & DESIGN
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Recently, the tech industry has announced a rapid series of agreements that have deeply alarmed the creative community. With generative AI evolving so quickly, creators need to come together, get on the same page, and leverage our collective power. CCAI recognizes both the immense business potential of this technology and its capacity to unlock genuine creative progress.
AI is everywhere in our modern world, and its presence is becoming more pervasive with each passing day. It seems there is hardly anything that doesn’t utilize Artificial Intelligence to some degree, from simple applications like virtual assistants that help manage our daily tasks to complex systems employed in critical industries such as healthcare, finance, art, and design.
AN INDIAN SUMMER 25 YEAR FLASHBACK // This time, about this time of year, 20 years ago, I was excited about the forthcoming Airbrush Action magazine, featuring my latest motorcycle artwork at the time, INDIAN SUMMER.
Cultivating Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. The internet is a truly fantastic thing that has revolutionized the way we communicate and share information. In today’s digital age, the internet serves as a vital tool not just for personal communication but also for education and business. From its humble inception in the late 20th century, the World Wide Web has grown into something monumental and expansive.
Recently, I have been reading, writing, and talking a great deal about the energy people generate and how it affects us, our health, our lives, and those around us. I know from everything I’ve studied that everyone generates energy, and the quality of that energy impacts how we feel, how we heal, and how we experience life.
This month spotlights HUDL Brewing’s Taproom and their strategic partnership with Neon Desert Brewing, Main Street Taproom, Beer Events in Las Vegas, Brewer Matt and more from Bob Barnes.
It’s that time of year again, a moment filled with anticipation and profound introspection. For me, this period is not just a simple transition; it represents an invaluable opportunity to take a deep dive into my thoughts and goals, reflecting on the rich tapestry of experiences and invaluable lessons learned throughout the past year. As I look ahead, I do so with a sense of hope and excitement, eager to embrace the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in the coming months. This is a time to embrace the possibilities and to harness the optimism that fuels my ambitions.
It’s truly incredible to think that Christmas is already upon us once again. The air is filled with the scent of freshly baked cookies and the sound of carols playing in the background. Okay, that’s not happening where I am, but it is festive. And I like festive, because festive is creative, and creative is fun.
Twas the night before Christmas and the house was a mess,
Our Christmas Eve party had been a roaring success.
Voices still echoed with laughter and cheer,
And the eggnog kept flowing like holiday beer.
Just days before Christmas, it’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate not only the shortest day and longest night of the year but also to take a moment to reflect deeply on my journey as both a human being and an artist. This time of year, filled with stillness and introspection, inspires me to look back on my experiences, lessons learned, and the personal growth I have experienced over the years.
A New Way to Lead in a Chaotic World
Say the phrase First Responder and you feel something. Urgency. Purpose. Courage. Presence. You picture someone who runs toward the situation, not away from it. What if leadership worked the same way?
Regular readers of my posts know of my passion for cars and most anything with wheels, especially if it’s fast. Over the years, I have created several automotive artworks celebrating cars. From racing enthusiasts to fellow artists, my collectors and audience often share the same adrenaline-fueled excitement about high-performance vehicles. Since the inception of the Wings and Wheels Foundation, aka TeamWWF, I have created and managed their website and collateral design and served as the team’s Marketing and Brand Director. It has been a rewarding experience to contribute my skills to a cause that promotes not only racing but also camaraderie among its members.