The power of observation for artists and writers

On a recent trip to Japan, I left my laptop behind to focus on something different: pure observation. By immersing myself in unfamiliar sights, sounds, and routines, I discovered how these experiences can deepen creative work, enriching the worlds we build with authentic details and fresh inspiration.
Art is wine: metaphors, AI and a book review

Do artists have an advantage over AI? In this post I look at metaphorical communication and try an experiment with an AI image generator.