Art, AI & the Grind: Staying Human - Hugo Meets Rey Paez
From Sol Meets Heart by Subtle Pineapple
April 28, 2026 · 60 min · Season 1 · Episode 3
About this episode
Hugo and Rey Paez discuss the challenges artists face in a changing world and the role of AI in creativity.
Hugo sits down with longtime friend and digital artist Rey Paez for a raw, real conversation about what it means to keep creating when the world feels like it's working against you. Rey opens up about a tough year — slow commissions, quiet events, and the economic pressure that makes every artist ask "is this still worth it?" — and why he keeps picking up the pencil anyway. They go deep on AI: Rey's honest fears about a future where creativity gets replaced, and Hugo's perspective as someone who uses AI as a tool to move faster without losing his voice. Together, they explore what makes human art irreplaceable, the value of personality-driven branding, and why the next chapter for creatives might be less about the work itself and more about who you are. This one's for every creative who's ever felt defeated and came back anyway. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sol-meets-heart--3691166/support .
People in this episode
Host: Hugo
Guest: Rey Paez
Topics covered
- creativity
- AI
- art
- economic pressure
- branding
- human experience
Keywords
- digital art
- creativity
- AI fears
- artist struggles
- branding
- human art
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