Presenter: Jim Robellard

Presentation Part 1: From Lens to Canvas: Turning Your Photographs into Fine Art with AI

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the creative landscape - but what does it mean for photographers? This presentation explores how AI can become another tool in your creative toolbox rather than a replacement for the camera. Learn how to transform you own photographs into stunning fine art, create unique textures and artistic backgrounds, and incorporate AI-generated assets into your existing Photoshop workflow. Through live demonstrations and inspiring examples, you'll see how a single photograph can evolve into watercolor paintings, impressionistic art, mixed-media creations, and more while preserving your original vision. We'll also briefly discuss ethics, competition considerations, and best practices for photographers embracing this exciting new medium. Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting, you'll leave with fresh ideas and practical techniques to elevate your photography into expressive works of art.

Presentation Part 2: After the break, Jim Robellard will show some of the photos and prompts from the "Words as Art" gallery exhibition at Marco Island Center for the Arts.