Wren Peak’s Story

Wren Peak’s journey began early, with crayons in hand, already trying to color outside the lines and push beyond the ordinary. Her passion for storytelling led her to Virginia Commonwealth University, where she studied Communication Arts and Design, and later to careers spanning various artistic mediums—from logo design to children’s storybooks.

Her early career also saw her embracing different forms of visual storytelling, from branding work to dimensional creations such as woodwork and sculpture. Wren explains, “Whether I was designing logos or bringing characters to life in a children’s storybook, each endeavor was a form of storytelling, layered with imagination, purpose, and heart.” This innate love for creativity gradually expanded into digital and UX design, reflecting her adaptability and willingness to evolve as both an artist and a designer.

When Wren first encountered AI tools, she approached them with a mix of curiosity and hesitation. However, as she delved deeper, she realized that AI could significantly enhance her storytelling. “AI became my creative ally,” she says, crediting platforms like Midjourney, ChatGPT, and Musavir with allowing her to bridge traditional and modern forms of art. Wren refers to herself as a “promptographer and promptlustrator,” always ready to take creative risks, capturing her unique way of utilizing prompts to create rich, visual narratives.

“AI is the only way to pull off so much in so little time!”

Wren’s creative process is highly experimental and deeply intuitive. She often starts with a concept and uses a “recipe” for photographic output, tweaking prompts as needed and combining style reference codes from various sources, including Dream Prompts. She mentions, “I may well start out with some research and often turn to ChatGPT, but I prefer to let my instinct guide me.” She continues, “I work very experimentally unless I have something specific I am trying to create... Then I work from my photography recipe that involves types of cameras, lenses, film, angles, lighting, details, color, moods, environments, and subject matter.” Her intuitive approach allows her to create pieces that are dynamic, yet refined, blending the unstructured exploration of creativity with the precision that tools like Midjourney provide.

One of her most beloved projects is a children’s story featuring her Blue Dragon character—a creature vibrant and full of curiosity. Wren used AI to visualize entire fantastical realms where this dragon lives, weaving in lessons of kindness, empathy, and resilience. She describes, “In a recent project featuring my beloved Blue Dragon character, I collaborated with AI to ideate and visualize entire fantastical realms—each one a stage for teaching valuable lessons through adventure and play.” “With AI, I can dream bigger and more expansively than ever before,” Wren states. The Blue Dragon has become a symbol of creativity and endless possibilities for her, showing her ability to blend complex narratives with the assistance of AI tools. It allows her to experiment instantly with different visual styles and story arcs, refining them until they’re just right.

Wren’s work in children’s books, however, is only a fragment of what she’s accomplished with AI. Her passion for using these tools to push boundaries extends into her UX/UI design work, emphasizing the importance of empathy and user experience in her digital creations. “Whether I’m designing a corporate website or building UX assets for a brand, my goal is always the same: to enhance user experience through thoughtful, meaningful design,” Wren shares. Her desire to balance creativity with user needs has led her to create digital interfaces that invite users to explore, feel connected, and be delighted at every touchpoint.

“The real magic happens when the user feels seen, heard, and understood within the experience.”

Wren’s artistic style with AI is still evolving—she describes herself as someone searching for a unique style. “I think as styles go, I’m still searching for one,” Wren says with a smile. But her inclination towards bold colors and intricate detailing is becoming a defining feature. She explains, “I lean toward bold colors and intricate detailing. I am embracing my fullest box of crayons until I settle into the ’me’ look of my art.” These vivid creations are her way of experimenting and exploring, reflecting her journey towards finding her distinct artistic voice.

Ultimately, Wren Peak’s art is about connection—using AI not just as a tool, but as a partner in her creative journey, taking her art to new possibilities. She remains passionate about telling stories that teach, inspire, and leave a lasting impact. “Whether it’s through digital interfaces or the pages of a children’s book, my mission is to create spaces where creativity and innovation intersect with purpose and meaning,” she shares. The intersection of AI, creativity, and storytelling has opened doors to new types of narrative—ones that are immersive, evolving, and deeply personal.

As Wren continues to explore new artistic possibilities with AI, she’s excited to see how this technology will further enhance her work, storytelling, and collaborations. For those just starting with AI, her advice is simple: “Go hard! Learn as much as you can and grab yourself some mentors from the group to help guide you.” Wren Peak is proof that the future of art isn’t about replacing the artist—it’s about expanding what artists can achieve. As she puts it, “AI for me is not merely a tool but a collaborator, one that assists me in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.” Wren’s journey is one that reminds us of the boundless potential of creativity when combined with technology—where the only limits are the edges of our imagination.