Talena Winters November 1, 2024 Talena Winters November 1, 2024

Sowing New Creative Seeds

Notes on the “in-between” stages of creative work and how I’m planning to tackle my upcoming projects to publish more frequently and keep my creativity fresh.

Talena Winters June 17, 2024 Talena Winters June 17, 2024

You Do You, Boo (And I’ll Keep Making Weird AI Art)

Everyone needs something they do that feeds their soul without worrying if it’s “good enough.” And if the trolls don’t approve, just remember—they’re the ones who are missing out. Keep doing the thing. Keep making the art. Keep playing and being creative and having fun. Ditch the perfection and hold onto the joy for dear life. That’s what creativity is for.

Talena Winters February 24, 2024 Talena Winters February 24, 2024

Finding My Voice in the AI Wars

I’m tired of letting the bullies win. So this is my big third-act speech. (That I hope is actually in the first act.)

Talena Winters October 13, 2015 Talena Winters October 13, 2015

The Cost of Talent

I am a strong believer in being the best person you can be. Not in some humanist, "you-aren't-living-unless-you-achieve-your-full-potential" way. But in an "I'm-grateful-for-the-person-I-am" way.

Are you grateful for the talents you have?

Talena Winters October 9, 2015 Talena Winters October 9, 2015

Being Variegated: Embracing my Inner "Jill of All Trades"

Over the years, I have often wished I could be one of those people who could just focus on one thing and get really good at it, and was frustrated trying to do that over and over. It's about time I accepted myself just the way I am. Are you like this, too?