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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 30 MIN

80. When Everything Is Digital, Craft Becomes Luxury (And why this matters to you)

from The Splatter Effect · host Kendal and Kayla

In this episode, Kayla and Kendal talk about something they are seeing everywhere right now: the return of craft. In a world flooded with digital imagery, AI tools, and perfectly generated content, something surprising is happening. Designers, collectors, and everyday homeowners are craving work that feels human. They want texture. They want evidence of the hand. They want pieces that could not be duplicated with a prompt. We talk about why handmade art is not being replaced by technology, but elevated by it. How AI can be a powerful tool while still leaving space for originality. And why imperfection, process, and materiality are becoming more valuable than ever. If you have wondered whether craft still matters in a digital age, this conversation will remind you that the pendulum may already be swinging back. This is not about rejecting technology. It is about understanding why human made work carries something technology cannot replicate. PART TIME COACHING WITH KAYLA- QUARTER TWO It can be lonely selling art every week without a solid group of like-minded friends. Meet your new business besties Kayla Cole Pacana (Art Business Coach) and Kendal Blanchard (Fine Artist from Fairhope, AL) as they dissect all things life, art, and business. Tune in to learn how to navigate the ups and downs of running your own creative business. Follow: ➡️ @klacole ➡️ @kendalblanchardart ➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast  

In this episode, Kayla and Kendal talk about something they are seeing everywhere right now: the return of craft. In a world flooded with digital imagery, AI tools, and perfectly generated content, something surprising is happening. Designers, collectors, and everyday homeowners are craving work that feels human. They want texture. They want evidence of the hand. They want pieces that could not be duplicated with a prompt. We talk about why handmade art is not being replaced by technology, but elevated by it. How AI can be a powerful tool while still leaving space for originality. And why imperfection, process, and materiality are becoming more valuable than ever. If you have wondered whether craft still matters in a digital age, this conversation will remind you that the pendulum may already be swinging back. This is not about rejecting technology. It is about understanding why human made work carries something technology cannot replicate. PART TIME COACHING WITH KAYLA- QUARTER TWO It can be lonely selling art every week without a solid group of like-minded friends. Meet your new business besties Kayla Cole Pacana (Art Business Coach) and Kendal Blanchard (Fine Artist from Fairhope, AL) as they dissect all things life, art, and business. Tune in to learn how to navigate the ups and downs of running your own creative business. Follow: ➡️ @klacole ➡️ @kendalblanchardart ➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast

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