I.AM.Artist

I. Am. Artist. is designed for individuals who are visually impaired, but it can also serve those with very limited ability to create art. Thanks to AI technology, participants can give simple prompts or words to ChatGPT, and AI will generate an image based on their input—with support from staff or volunteers. We then recreate the image using tactile materials like puffy paint, allowing participants to both see and feel the artwork through touch.

Instructions:

Start with an Idea
Ask the participant a few simple questions to inspire their imagination:
1. Let’s think about summer!
  Can you give me three words that come to your mind when you think about summer?
  1. ☀️ For example: sunshine, beach, dolphin
2. What is your favorite summer fruit?
  1. 🍉 Is it watermelon, mango, strawberry, or maybe something else?
Use AI to Generate an Image
The staff or volunteer types the participant’s idea into ChatGPT or another AI image tool.
For example: Draw a simple line drawing of sunshine, beach, and dolphin.
Recreate the Image as Tactile Art
Using puffy paint, fill the line sketch with puffy paint.
Encourage Exploration and Expression
Once finished and dry, let the participant touch the artwork. Ask them how it feels or what they can imagine.
Display or Share the Art
Once finished and dry, display the artwork or take a photo to share with family. Let the artist name their creation and take pride in what they’ve made.

Sample: Tactical art based on AI generated sketch