Another experiment with AI. This time it helped me flesh out an idea that I have had for a long time–Atabey (Mother Earth) and all of creation.  It came out really nice. Much more complicated than I would have drawn myself.  Sometimes I wonder where these ideas come from and why some great ideas ar…

One of the best things I have done for my creative practice is to use creative prompts from videos on YouTube.  If I can’t think of anything to paint/draw I look at techniques and tips online.  This has meant that I have done way more work that just counting on my own ideas for inspiration. Just a f…

    The conversation around Artificial Intelligence and the creative fields is intense. Will it replace human creativity?  I don’t think so. Will it be used indiscriminately?  Of course. Will it replace some jobs?  Of course. Is it a useful tool? Yes. Is there a place for humans and AI to…

Although it’s February 3, 2026, it’s my second post of the new year.  Have been doing a lot of watercolors so sharing here.

I have a huge collection of ideas that I never acted upon.  Maybe just thoughts, or even doing some research to make them come to reality.  This morning I thought of my maternal grandfather, Joaquin Ramos De Jesus.  He was born around 1880-90 and lived to be over 90. According to my uncle, he was se…

2025 was my first full “retirement” year.  I’m still adjusting — trying to figure out out priorities, artwork, exercise, friends, new activities, etc. I’m still doing a little freelance work but have ditched the normal work week.  Every day is Saturday! Most of the time, I want to do nothing and no…

There is a lot of hype/fear about Artificial Intelligence taking away from human endeavors — especially in the creative fields. My own opinion is that it is a tool like any other — can be used for good, bad and ugly. I have used digital techniques since the late 90s. Although the programs (applica…

Haven’t posted for awhile and there is no good reason for it.  I’ve noted before that I’m retired from working full time but still do some freelance work to supplement my social security. I’ve felt like the days of the week just run into one another so I can’t distinguish them like I used to. Now th…

I was raised in the Puerto Rican/Boricua culture for the most part.  I grew up in New York City and my parents’ home was like U.S. culture did not exist. That included the food (rice & beans, platanos, etc), music (boleros, salsa, meringue), and superstitions (el cuco — the boogey man).  But th…

I retired from my main job in January and still figuring out the whole retirement life thing.  One of my first feelings was that every day is Saturday! One of my goals is to work on something art related every day–painting, drawing, posting artwork to social media, applying for art exhibits, etc.  …