Written By: Sandra Hutton, @artimmersionstudio

In today’s evolving landscape of art and education, it’s natural for traditionalists like me to question the role of artificial intelligence in the creative process. I have always believed in the importance of hands-on, tactile experiences when working with art materials. However, I also hold fast to the idea that the best tool should always be chosen for the purpose at hand, and that’s where New Arc AI comes in.

For both artists and students, New Arc is a powerful resource that allows us to collaborate with AI in a way that enhances our creative vision without replacing the heart of the process. Whether you’re an artist generating a prototype or a student exploring new ideas, this tool opens doors to endless possibilities while still keeping you in the driver’s seat of your creation. Let’s dive into how New Arc AI can support creativity and learning in the studio and classroom.

New Arc AI is a cutting-edge artificial intelligence platform designed to assist artists and creators in generating prototypes, exploring new ideas, and enhancing their creative process. Developed by a team of technologists and artists in 2023, New Arc was created with the purpose of bridging the gap between traditional creative practices and the expanding possibilities of AI. The tool enables users to input prompts or concepts, which the AI then uses to generate visual prototypes, compositions, or even entire artworks based on the user’s instructions. By leveraging machine learning algorithms and deep neural networks, New Arc AI provides artists with an intuitive interface that allows them to experiment with forms, styles, and designs while retaining control over the final outcome. The program was developed to empower artists and educators to expand their creative horizons, without overshadowing the authenticity of hands-on creation, blending technology with traditional artistry to inspire innovation.

Getting started with New Arc AI is straightforward for any artist or creator. After signing up for an account on the platform, users can access an intuitive interface where they can input prompts, keywords, or descriptions related to their creative vision. Whether you’re working on a character design, a conceptual piece, or a product prototype, New Arc will generate visual drafts based on your input. From there, users can refine and adjust their prompts to guide the AI in producing results that align more closely with their vision. The process is iterative, allowing artists to experiment and explore various ideas while maintaining creative control, making it an ideal tool for early-stage brainstorming and conceptual work.

When I first introduced fashion design to my middle school students, I began with traditional concepts like drawing a fashion croquis or mannequin, guiding them through the fundamentals of sketching human figures for clothing design. From there, we explored different types of apparel and discussed how brands create mission statements, taglines, and connect with consumers through advertising. Each student was tasked with developing their own “company,” complete with a logo, and encouraged to think about what types of clothing they wanted to design. The engagement was phenomenal—student “companies” ranged from high-end fashion lines to niche clothing and accessories.

After reading information about New Arc AI online and being intrigued by its ability to generate visual prototypes, I decided to incorporate it into this lesson. I approached my students with transparency, explaining that I am a novice with this technology, noting that we were all learning together. After consulting with our school’s IT department, which gave the go-ahead, I introduced New Arc to the class. I demonstrated how the program worked by drafting a sketch of an article of clothing, uploading it, and then writing a detailed prompt including information like fabric choices and embellishments. When New Arc produced visual prototypes from my input, the students were amazed. This project beautifully combined traditional art with technology, offering students a glimpse into the hybrid world of creation, where technology can help bring their visions to life. Additionally, this project also provided students with a “real-world” application of how art and AI could work together in order to generate prototypes for companies.

Student Generated Work (used with permission) demonstrates the power of New Arc AI to bring a sketch to life.



While I am still a traditionalist at heart—someone who loves working with a variety of tools, resources, and materials—my experience with New Arc AI has opened my eyes to additional creative possibilities. Unlike some AI programs that generate visuals for the user, New Arc generates images with the user, making it a collaborative process. The artist remains in control, using their vision to guide the AI, and in turn, the AI assists in bringing that vision to life. This experience has reinforced my belief that technology, when used thoughtfully, can complement traditional methods and expand the horizons of what is possible in art.