The Adventure Begins

Over the past year, I’ve immersed myself in the world of AI tools, using them to augment my creative workflow in ways I never imagined. These tools have helped me craft text, enhance images, and even produce videos, becoming indispensable collaborators in my artistic journey. It’s been a fascinating blend of technology and creativity, and it’s reshaped how I approach making things.

One of my most exciting experiments has been launching multiple clothing brand shops on Shopify. I’ve explored a variety of print-on-demand services, producing everything from t-shirts and blankets to puzzles and even knitwear—my favorite medium so far. While I’ve made some sales, they haven’t been substantial, which has taught me a lot about the skills I lack in e-commerce and marketing.

This journey also helped me realize two important things:

• First, I find immense joy in exploring different styles and creating various types of products. However, this broad approach doesn’t lend itself to building a cohesive, recognizable brand.

• Second, my true passion lies in the exploration of creative tools and processes rather than any single end product.

In a previous role, I had the privilege of building community around technology. I really miss that experience—the joy of helping others learn and discover new possibilities, and the inspiration that comes from seeing what they create. That’s why I’ve decided to embark on a new adventure: combining my love for exploration with my desire to help others.

This adventure takes the form of a newsletter called “Adam Kinney, AI Creator.”
Here’s what you can expect:

• A focus on using AI tools to bring creative ideas into the real world, with an emphasis on physical objects.

• Weekly issues featuring a high-level walkthrough of my latest projects.

• Links to detailed guides so you can try these ideas yourself.

• Highlights of interesting and inspiring work from others in the creative AI community.

Let’s Dive In: “Enhance” Isn’t Just for TV Anymore

You know that classic trope in movies and TV shows where a detective looks at a blurry image on a screen, shouts “Enhance!” and magically, the image sharpens into perfect clarity? It’s laughable—or at least it used to be. With AI, “enhance” is no longer just a fantasy.

AI-powered tools are now capable of zooming in and revealing fascinating (if not always accurate) details. They don’t just improve resolution; they can add imaginative touches that elevate the original content into something entirely new.

For example, I created an image titled “The Adventure Begins.” Using AI, I zoomed in on different parts, discovering surprises hidden within. Here are the results:

Coming Up Next Week

I’ll guide you through creating a simple AI-generated image and turning it into a custom t-shirt using a print-on-demand service. If you’ve ever wanted to bring your ideas to life in wearable form, you won’t want to miss it.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. Let’s create something amazing together!

- Adam