Good afternoon and happy Saturday! It feels like it’s been a little while, and today I’m hoping to make up for that. I hope your Thanksgiving was beautiful and that your weekend is treating you kindly. Every year seems to fly by faster than the one before—do you feel that way too? I wish I had the power to slow time down just for a moment, but sadly, I don’t.
As many of you know, I’ve been deeply immersed in my journey with AI image creation. When I first tried it, I couldn’t even get a simple picture to appear—just a strange little blob that barely resembled anything at all. Then it would almost come together, only to fall apart again right at the finish line. I honestly stepped away for a while because it felt too overwhelming, too complicated, too far outside my comfort zone.
But then… something caught my eye. I started seeing these striking, expressive AI images and found myself thinking, “How on earth are people creating that?” And that curiosity pulled me right back in. One moment I thought it would be impossible, and the next thing I knew, I was deep in the rabbit hole again—twists, turns, discoveries, and more learning than I ever expected. Now? I could probably teach a course on it, and I’m still discovering new things every day.
I’m also proud to say I am putting my Mac Studio to full use. Nothing feels better than investing in something powerful and actually pushing it to its potential.
One of my favorite things about AI art is that you never truly know what you’ll get until the final moment. Seeing myself interpreted through that AI lens—becoming a character in that digital world—has been such a wild and fascinating experience. It took time to get things the way I envisioned, but I’m honestly amazed at how far it has come.
And here’s something funny: once you’ve spent enough time studying and creating this kind of imagery, what once looked incredible starts to feel “normal,” and you keep pushing for more. That’s partly why I’ve been quieter than usual—I’ve been working behind the scenes, convinced the next breakthrough was right around the corner… only to discover there was another level beyond that.
But giving up? No chance.
Now, regarding the “Surprise Surprise” packs: they’re not my absolute favorite format, but I chose that route because I didn’t want to tease you with a preview that didn’t perfectly match the rest of the set. Consistency matters to me. I never want anyone to feel misled or disappointed—if that ever happened, I’d hope you’d reach out so I can make it right. Even in a playful space like this, being good to each other still matters.
Something I never forget is this: you chose me. You didn’t have to. You didn’t have to follow along, support me, or be here on this journey with me. I do feel guilty sometimes for not posting more often or being more active. Even a quick check-in or playful moment can go a long way, I know that. I promise I’m never trying to leave anyone feeling ignore, it’s just that I like to wait until I have something genuine to share, something that feels meaningful, like stepping up to the microphone with intention, instead of whispering from the wings.
And don’t worry, I haven’t walked away from creating vivid, beautiful content or future live work. With the amount of gear I have, that would practically be a crime! I may even have some fun ideas for props down the road… but that’s a story for another time.
As for where the AI images are headed, I’m still exploring. Some creators are turning them into full animations, and I’m curious to experiment with that myself. I’m not quite there yet, but I’m excited about the possibilities.
For now, I’m going to get back to creating. Thank you, truly, for being here. There are many people you could follow, and the fact that you’re here with me means the world.
XoXo,
KS
P.S. Yes — the image you’re seeing today is AI-generated based on my likeness.