In this episode, I speak with Kelly Boesch, an AI artist whose work blends technology, emotion, fashion, music, and color into a deeply human creative practice.

Kelly shares how her background in fine art and film shaped her approach to AI, why emotional connection matters more than technical perfection, and how personalization codes help define a truly unique artistic voice. We talk candidly about navigating criticism, managing feedback online, and staying grounded while building a global community around digital art.

Our conversation explores how AI has transformed Kelly’s creative workflow from image creation to animation and songwriting.

Key Themes We Explore

• Why AI art still requires emotional connection and human intention
• How personalization and experimentation shape an artist’s unique style
• Navigating criticism and feedback in public creative spaces
• How different platforms shape audience engagement
• Building community in a global, digital creative ecosystem
• How AI is reshaping creative workflows without erasing artistry

Key Takeaways

• AI expands creative possibility, but emotion gives art its meaning
• Developing a unique style takes time, patience, and experimentation
• Feedback is inevitable focusing on positivity is a creative survival skill
• Personalization is what separates artists in the age of AI

🔗 Find Kelly’s work: https://www.kellyboesch.com/