Art and AI

It is an honor to be featured on Raiinmaker’s blog:

Laurel’s Journey with Raiinmaker: Where Art, AI & Crypto Converge

For digital artist Laurel, technology has always been a paradox. Starting her artistic journey in the 1990s with Photoshop — despite an initial fear of computers — she has exhibited her work in New York, Venice, and Miami. Yet, blockchain, AI, and cryptocurrency remained unexplored territories. That changed when a friend introduced her to Raiinmaker.

Intrigued but not driven by financial gain, Laurel decided to give it a try. “I did it to learn a little bit about AI,” she says. “And when I started using it, I thought, oh wow, this is fun. I got hooked.” The app’s AI-driven art generation opened new creative avenues, sparking her fascination with how prompts could shape visual

But it wasn’t just about creating art. Laurel found herself exploring Raiinmaker’s tagging system, which helps refine AI recognition through descriptive labels. Here, she hit some roadblocks. “I don’t know what your purpose is with the tagging,” she admits. “If we’re training AI, shouldn’t it be learning more than just ‘tree’ or ‘blue’ but more nuanced concepts like ‘luminous moon’?” Her feedback underscores the need for more expressive AI language capabilities — something Raiinmaker’s team is already considering.

The journey didn’t stop there. In the past year, Laurel dipped her toes into cryptocurrency — something she hadn’t explored before. “In the last year, I’ve been dabbling in crypto, which I didn’t do before,” she reveals. “The Raiinmaker app is an intersection of crypto and art.” Through Quests, she’s accumulated small amounts of Bitcoin, Solana, and USDC, appreciating how the platform seamlessly integrates digital art with crypto rewards.

Laurel’s favorite creation using the Raiinmaker app

Looking to the future, Laurel has a vision: a marketplace where AI-generated art can be sold as NFTs. “I’d love to see a marketplace where the art we create can be sold as NFTs,” she shares. “Many NFTs weren’t really art; they were collectibles. But as a digital artist, I create with light, color, and energy. It makes sense for digital art to be owned and displayed on digital screens.”

She also sees potential in licensing AI-generated art for blogs, marketing, or merchandise — similar to stock photography and print-on-demand services. For her, Raiinmaker isn’t just an app; it’s a gateway into the evolving landscape of AI creativity, blockchain integration, and digital ownership.

“We’re not just making pretty things to keep on our phones,” Laurel emphasizes. “We’re part of something bigger — an ecosystem where creators can be valued. That’s the future I’d love to see.”

As Raiinmaker continues to innovate, the insights from users like Laurel help shape its future — bridging the gap between artistic expression and financial opportunity. In doing so, Raiinmaker is redefining how we think about art, AI, and ownership in a decentralized world. 

* I am exploring the world of creating AI art and having loads of fun, while earning crypto as a reward! To have fun with Raiinmaker download the app here: https://raiinmaker.page.link/PLns

Full blog post on medium.com with art created with the Raiinmaker app:

https://medium.com/.../laurels-journey-with-raiinmaker...

8-8-8 New Art ~ Bringing in the Golden Age

 I have added new art to my portfolio gallery :

“Transmissions of Light Portraits 2019-2024”,

the most recent titled “Bringing in the Golden Age”.

Use this link:

Transmissions of Llght Portraits 2019-2024

These are light and energy transmissions via art that come through me periodically.

While you are on my website, take a look at a recent portfolio gallery added:

Pleiadian Adventures

A mystical adventure while playing in the Pleiades!

If you have an experience with the art, I welcome comments.

You can post your comment on this page here or send me an email.

Thanks for viewing and enjoy!

New Light Portrait Series

Lions Gate 8-8-21

Created on 8-8-21 and recently posted in my portfolio galleries.

Powerful energies transmitted through the art on this day.

The link above will take you into a slideshow you can enlarge full screen.  You can also pause to look at one artwork in the series.

Best viewed on a larger high resolution bright screen.

Meditate with this series, feel the energies.  

Allow it to help you through these interesting, yet challenging times!

New Art

Transmissions of Light Codes 2019-2021

New art added to this portfolio gallery.

Watch as a slideshow.

Best viewed on a larger high resolution bright screen.

I am announcing a new portfolio gallery:

"Light Code Transmissions 2019"

These art series contain light and energy frequencies channeled through me during the year, 2019. Take some time to feel these energies and note the impact they have on you.  Allow the energy to assist you in awakening as we transition as a collective to the next level of conscious experience.

Note:

The link will take you directly into a slide show you can enlarge full screen. You can pause to view one image more closely.  Best viewed on a larger bright or high resolution screen. 

Playing With The Pleiadians

Visit my latest Light Portrait series.

Playing With The Pleiadians 

While They Are Dropping Light Codes

A gift of powerful activation codes for bringing in new frequencies

for opening the heart and the ability to see Light and Beauty.

and

Light Portal To Sirius

Experience the power of this series for yourself.

Galactic Moment

Visit my latest portfolio gallery - NEW ART-2017-2018

A selection of art from several new series created over the last year and 1/2 that has not been seen before:

After The Storm

Galactic Moment

Galactic Nuances

Studies in Time, Space, Existence

I create with the energies of the moment

from all dimensions of 

time, space and beyond.

Be Inspired!

Manifesting Spiral

Reminiscing:

Manifesting Spiral ~ A Light Portrait Series created for a client in 2010.

A relaxing, soothing video of the images...

Allow it to inspire you and bring you peace.

CIRCUS

Announcing 4 new art series:

Since my exciting art opening in Venice, Italy in May during the Venice Biennale, four more art series have come through and I am very excited about them!  

These series call the viewer to go deeper into subtle dimensions, to connect to the Divine Source and to act / create / manifest from that place.

CIRCUS

At play with the subtle dimensions.  

Be drawn into an enchanting experience. 

PONDERING

Ponder existence and the Divine Grace of Creation.  

 The Path of the Mind finds it's Divine spark.

ALLOWING CREATION

Go deeper into subtle dimensions and 

allow creation and manifestation 

 to come forth.

INITIATION WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT

Created on the Full Moon of the Guru

July 14, 2017

Note:

The links will take you directly into a slide show you can 

enlarge full screen.  You can pause to view one image 

more closely.  Best viewed on a larger bright or 

high resolution screen. 

Feel free to send me feedback of your experience.

Venice Biennale 2017

Join Me in Venice !!

I will be participating in "Personal Structures - open borders"
in the Palazzo Mora during Venice Biennale 2017.

The Art Exhibition runs from May 13 - November 26, 2017
Preview Party:  May 11 + 12, 6pm to 10pm

You can find my art on the 3rd floor of Palazzo Mora.

From the Press Release:

In the context of the Venice Art Biennale 2017, the GAA Foundation presents the exhibition "PERSONAL STRUCTURES – open borders". The exhibition is hosted and supported by the European Cultural Centre in two of its prestigious Palazzo's in the centre of Venice -Palazzo Bembo and Palazzo Mora- and the Giardini Marinaressa.

The exhibition shows an extensive combination of internationally established artists and artists whose works are less well-known. A cross-section of what can be seen as contemporary art today. The selected artists come from many different parts of the world, different cultures resulting in very different artworks. Visually, the artworks may appear very different, but all artists present their own subjective, personal expression of their reflection on the concepts Time, Space and Existence.

The exhibition mainly presents recent artworks by living artists, either site-specific, specially made for this exhibition, or taken from the existing collection of the artist. Some rooms in the palazzos are dedicated to the presentation of a single artist, while other rooms will present a combination of projects and works. Strong statements give each of the rooms a very specific character. The exhibition features a broad variety of artistic media; video, sculptures, paintings, drawings, photos and installations. Since the more than 200 participating artists originate from very diverse cultures representing over 40 countries and are also of very different age, the topics Time - Space - Existence are highlighted from unusual, very personal points of view.

The GAA Foundation’s exhibition "PERSONAL STRUCTURES – open borders" shows the commonness and differences between Europeans in dialogue with works of non-Europeans. In addition, the exhibition stimulates a more conscious relationship from the spectator towards his daily surrounding aiming to increase the awareness of their own personal Existence as human beings influenced by a specific Culture within Time and Space.

www.palazzomora.org
Includes list of artists.

www.gaafoundation.org

www.europeanculturalcentre.eu

Effulgence

Announcing new Light Portrait Series ~ 

Effulgence

The universe creating creation.

Pleiadian Adventure

TWO NEW ART SERIES BY LAUREL SMITH


PLEIADIAN ADVENTURE WITH THE CRYSTAL HEALING BEDS AT THE MINES

Light, color and energy transmissions from a mystical journey to
the crystal healing beds at the crystal and gemstone mines in the
Pleiades.  This is a series to experience on deep levels of feeling.
Allow the energy to soothe you and bring you healing and peace.

VIEW SERIES


FROM THE CRYSTAL HEALING MINES OF NEW SIRIUS

More light, color and energy transmissions from a mystical journey to
the crystal healing beds of New Sirius.  Experience this as new high
frequency energies coming in to restore balance and wholeness as we
approach the Golden Age.  Allow the subtle and magical energies to
flow with you to uplift you and bring you peace.

VIEW SERIES

On The Precipice Of A New World

NEW ART SERIES BY LAUREL SMITH

ON THE PRECIPICE OF A NEW WORLD

Take the time to view the series as a slideshow 

and experience the feeling of it and energy.  

Allow this series to transform you and carry

you forward to a new reality.

View Series

Quantum Power

New Light Portrait Series by Laurel Smith

The life force emanates as the creation energy:  opening, moving, flowing to create new beginnings, new worlds, new universes.  A triumph of the Divine Feminine as the giver of life, bringing balance, beauty, love and a nurturing peace.  Allow the light and color tones to soothe you and to awaken a remembrance of your fullest potential.








VISIT MY QUANTUM POWER GALLERY

You can enlarge full screen.

What is your experience?

Leave a comment or give feedback on any of the art in the Gallery:

movinglightgallery@gmail.com

Enjoy!
Laurel

Healing Power

My latest artwork ~

Healing Power series.  

This is healing power as it flows through the Cosmos.

Use this link to view the series: 

HEALING POWER

Be sure to click the icon to view full screen.

Can you feel the energy?

How does it make you feel?

You can give me feedback on this art or any of the art in the Galleries:

movinglightgallery@gmail.com

Enjoy!
Laurel

The Golden Age is NOW

New Art Series

Created on the Summer Solstice 2015.

This series reveals a time travel portal 

that can be used by the viewer in meditation 

or mystical visionary journey to bring forth 

the presence of the Golden Age.

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View the Golden Age is NOW series.

After clicking the first image in the series you can enlarge full screen and activate the slideshow.

Please take some time to work with this series, particularly the last image.

I welcome feedback of your experience.  Send to movinglightgallery@gmail.com

Copyright © Laurel Smith

All Rights Reserved

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Join Me in NYC for Solo Art Exhibition

LIGHTWAVES

Solo Art Exhibition
Artifact Gallery

August 27 - September 14, 2014

Reception, September 7, 6pm - 8pm

After note:
The art exhibit was very successful with over 1000 people visiting the gallery
the day of the reception.

A few ink on paper prints from Lightwaves are still available with  
editions of 8.  

To purchase art or for more information contact:  Laurel Smith 847-814-8395 
Or contact Artifact Gallery:  212-475-0448

Click to view art from the exhibit 

Visit main website:  www.movinglightgallery.com

Join Me In New York City for Solo Art Exhibition

ARTIFACT GALLERY

84 Orchard Street

New York City

Solo Exhibition
August 27 - September 14, 2014
Opening Reception, September 7, 6pm - 8pm

I will be there on the 7th.  
Look forward to seeing you!

Art Show In Times Square, NYC

Photo of Laurel's ILLUMINATION shown in Times Square NYC. 

LINK to View ILLUMINATION on website.


My art was shown in Times Square, New York City

Thursday July 24th, 2014 and Saturday July 26, 2014

Broadway and 46th Street with 
#seemetakeover Times Square

The art of artists from all over the world were shown on the two largest digital billboards in Times Square.

"ILLUMINATION" was shown full screen (25 stories high) 

3 other artworks were part of a collage of images, including "Lightwaves", "Manifesting Spiral" and "Moving Light".  Each image in the collage was actually 10 feet x 10 feet on the digital screen!

Unraveling The Timelines

New Art Series


Unraveling The Timelines - Images by Laurel Smith

Finding or creating the Timeline with the highest outcomes, beneficial for humanity, bringing 

Peace, Prosperity, Creativity, Fulfillment of Life Purpose, Perfect Health, Enlightenment, Light Body 

and the Golden Age.  

Not allowing an interference with the Timeline that humanity needs in order to survive and thrive.

© 2014 Laurel Smith

This series is one of several new art series by Artist, Laurel Smith.  You can view all of the Galleries ~ view here.



"Time has been transformed, and we have changed; it has advanced and set us in motion; it has unveiled its face, inspiring us with bewilderment and exhilaration." 
~ Khalil  Gibran