20 Ways AI Can Help You Become a Better Artist

Written By Nancy Fagan, LMFT

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an incredible tool for artists. It isn’t here to replace creativity but to support, inspire, and help you grow as a painter. Just like brushes, canvases, and paints are tools of the trade, AI is another creative partner that can make your process easier, spark new ideas, and save you time. This article explores 20 practical ways AI can help you become a better artist, organized into four categories: inspiration, practice, workflow, and professional growth.


How to Use AI for Creative Inspiration & Idea Development

·       Generate composition ideas with AI before you sketch.

·       Create reference photos when you don’t have the perfect image.

·       Experiment with styles (impressionist, surreal, abstract, etc.).

·       Combine themes (e.g., 'blue heron + stained glass effect').

·       Explore new color palettes (muted, bold, coastal, whimsical).


How to Use AI for Skill-Building & Practice

·       Get instant critique and suggestions on your paintings.

·       Analyze brushstrokes and textures with AI visualization.

·       Simulate master studies (Monet, O’Keeffe, Hopper, etc.).

·       Break down complex subjects into step-by-step guides.

·       Receive daily practice prompts (e.g., paint waves with 3 colors).

How to Use AI for Workflow & Productivity

·       Preview large works and murals using AI mockups.

·       Automate tasks like cropping, resizing, or background removal.

·       Organize and catalog art by subject, palette, or series.

·       Turn process photos into student tutorials automatically.

·       Use AI voice assistants to capture ideas hands-free.


How to Use AI for Marketing & Professional Growth

·       Polish artist statements, bios, and exhibition texts.

·       Generate mockups of your art on walls, mugs, or prints.

·       Create cohesive branding for your website and materials.

·       Optimize your art website with AI-powered SEO keywords.

·       Draft press releases, pitches, and gallery proposals with AI.


AI is most powerful when it works hand-in-hand with your creativity. Think of it as an assistant that helps with the heavy lifting—giving you more time, space, and energy to focus on the joy of painting. Try a few of the ideas in this handout, and see which ones bring the most value to your artistic journey. Remember: your imagination leads the way—AI simply helps you bring it to life.

Nancy Fagan, LMFT

Nancy Fagan, Marriage Mediator, LMFT

Nancy Fagan is the founder of the Relationship Resolution Center in Plano, Texas. We provide in-office and online couples counseling, individual relationship help, divorce planning services, and divorce support groups.

Nancy holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology with extensive training in divorce mediation and alternative dispute resolution. She is the former owner of the largest divorce mediation firm in San Diego. She sold it in 2015 to focus on helping people get the clarity they need to make the best decisions for their relationships.

She is a 3-time published author, "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Romance" (Macmillan Publishing), "Desirable Men: How to Find Them" (Prima Publishing), and "Fables of Fairy Good Heart: Divorce—A Parent's Love Lasts Forever" (Indie). In addition, she is considered a pioneer in the field of pre-divorce planning and frequently sought out to speak on the topic.

As a nationally recognized divorce and relationship expert, she has appeared on countless television and radio shows, and quoted in national magazines and popular Online publications since 1997.

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