Catch Up with Traci in the Studio: Watch the Beachcomber Replay

If you missed the live session, this post gives you a full overview of the creative journey behind the Beachcomber Collection—including swatching demos, AI-fueled color planning, and a look inside my seasonal mystery boxes. Plus, I preview a few exciting updates coming to the studio in spring.

1. Behind-the-Scenes Studio Catch-Up

After a busy winter, I returned with four new paint collections and lots to share about what’s been happening behind the scenes.

2. Unveiling the Beachcomber Collection

Inspired by coastal walks in East Honolulu, this collection includes layered watercolor pans, shimmering inks, and dual-tone pigment bars—all grounded in a soft, coastal palette drawn from nature.

3. Creative Use of AI in the Studio

I shared how I collaborated with my custom GPT tool, Ideation PLAYground, to develop seasonal palettes, name colors, and remix inspiration photos into product ideas.

4. Swatching + Painting Demonstration

Live brushwork using my handmade watercolors and pigment bars, plus a hands-on demo with the Belle Aqua Triangle Brush and Golden Natural Dagger Striper.

5. Q&A + Upcoming Workshop Sneak Peek

We wrapped with tips on brush techniques, working with multi-color pans, and a preview of the AI Ideation Audit Workshop launching this month.

Timestamped Chapters:

00:00 — Welcome & Studio Catch-Up

01:30 — Introduction to the Beachcomber Collection

03:00 — What's Inside the Spring Mystery Boxes

05:00 — Creative Process & Studio Update

07:00 — Using AI in the Creative Workflow

10:00 — Beachcomber Collection Inspiration

13:30 — Ink Atelier Workshop Overview

16:30 — Mixing Color with Ideation PLAYground

20:00 — Swatching Demonstration Begins

26:00 — Brush Review: Belle Aqua & Triangle Brushes

30:00 — Paint Mixing and Swatching

35:00 — Playing with Pigment Bars

42:00 — Layering & Mixed Media Techniques

48:00 — Pigment Bar Resists

52:00 — Sketchbook Painting with New Colors

58:00 — Q&A and Creative Brushwork Tips

01:04:00 — AI Ideation Audit Workshop Preview

01:07:00 — Closing Thoughts

• Join the waitlist for the next paint drop
• Learn more about Ideation PLAYground
• Sign up for the AI Ideation Audit Workshop

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Thanks to everyone who joined live—I can’t wait to share what’s next

With love and creativity,

xo~Traci