Episode 8 - AI & The Artist: Friend, Foe, or Funky New Frontier?

AI & The Artist: Friend, Foe, or Funky New Frontier?

Host: James Price

Hey hey, you groovy legends — welcome back to The Groovy Creative, where we fuel creativity, one conversation at a time. I’m your host, James Price — photographer, podstronaut, , full-time curiosity chaser, and your very own creativity coach. And today… ooooh boy, we’re diving into something big. Something buzzy. Something that’s got artists, designers, and creatives all over the world doing double takes and nervous deep breaths.

Yep, today, we’re talking about Artificial Intelligence.

AI. The robot in the room. The digital genie. The algorithm whisperer that’s shaking up how we make, share, and think about creativity.

“Now before you roll your eyes or whisper, ‘oh no, another AI evangelist,’ hold that thought. Because here’s the deal — I’m not here to tell you to throw away your paintbrush, your camera, your clay, or your journal. I’m here to ask: What happens when we invite AI into our creative practice with curiosity instead of fear? What if it’s not the end of creativity, but the next evolution of it?”

Over the past few months, I’ve been deep in the digital jungle, testing tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini. And let me tell you — it’s not just tech-speak and buzzwords. It’s a whole new palette of creative possibility.

Imagine a writing buddy who never sleeps, a brainstorm partner who brings ideas at 2 a.m., or an assistant who helps you storyboard your next big project, faster than you can say ‘groovy’.

Now don’t worry, I haven’t traded in my camera for a motherboard. I still believe the magic of creativity lives in the mess, the soul, and the very human why. But here’s the truth bomb: AI isn’t coming. It’s already here.

And those of us who learn to dance with it, instead of fighting it, are gonna be the ones leading the creative revolution.

This isn’t about replacing your creativity. This is about augmenting it. This is about staying curious, staying groovy, and learning how to use these new tools to serve your vision, not silence it. Whether you’re a painter, podcaster, poet, or potter, AI can be part of your toolkit, if you choose to let it.

So over the next few weeks here on The Groovy Creative, we’re kicking off a brand new mini-series all about AI and creativity.

We’ll explore:

> How AI can help you generate ideas (and beat creative block)

> Whether AI art is actually art (yeah, we’re going there)

> The ethics of using AI, from ownership to originality

> And how to use these tools without losing your voice or values”

And hey… I might even bring in my new cheeky co-host: GroovyBot, my AI sidekick with too many opinions and not enough caffeine. Stay tuned for some bonus episodes where we’ll riff together on the weird and wonderful world of creative technology.

But for now, I wanna leave you with a question:

What scares you about AI — and what excites you?

Shoot me a message on Instagram @thegroovycreative or drop me a line on thegroovycreative.com. Let’s keep this conversation soulful, smart, and oh-so-human.

Creativity’s been evolving since the first cave paintings. This? This is just the next chapter. Let’s write it together, with heart, with intention, and a whole lotta groove.

You’ve been listening to The Groovy Creative. I’m James Price, and always remember... Be Creative! Be You! Be Groovy!