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Colorful abstract painting of four precariously balanced rocks surrounded by geometric lines, circles, and mathematical sketches.

The Physics of Play: How Stacking Rocks Taught My Kids STEM, Focus, and Patience

When I first sat down with my kids to teach them how to balance rocks on top of one another, it was a challenge. Rocks

Abstract painting of a calm gray cat sitting quietly as flowing lines of wind, birdsong, and environmental movement pass around it.

The Art of Receiving: Using AI to Visualize Deep Observation

How stillness, my cat, and AI helped me develop a visual concept before painting it Artists are often described as people who express, communicate, and

Using AI-Generated Coloring Pages to Make Data Science More Engaging

During the first eight days of my summer Data Science course, I have been experimenting with a new way to introduce each lesson: an adult

Surreal portrait of a human head merged with mechanical components, showing thoughts transforming into abstract forms, symbolizing AI and creativity

Beyond Drying Time: Art at the Speed of Thought

For centuries, the relationship between an artist and their medium has been defined by patience. If you work with oil on canvas, you are at

screenshot of youtube while kayvan momeni is teaching

Lessons Beyond the Classroom: The Creations I Found in Teaching During the Pandemic

When I look back at the videos I created for my students during the pandemic, I see more than just lessons, I see creations born

Colorful illustrated notebook with swirling snakes and Python-themed artwork representing a creative approach to learning Python coding.

Just Published: Learning Python — From Hatching to Hero

I’m excited to announce the release of my first Python coloring book, now available on Amazon!
This project has been a true labor of love — blending creativity, education, and play — and I’m proud to finally share it with the world.

A digital painting of an 18th-century nobleman in ornate brown and gold attire, with a calm expression and powdered wig. The right side of the portrait is overlaid with lines of computer code, blending into his face and coat, symbolizing the fusion of classical portraiture with artificial intelligence.

Can AI Art Reclaim Edmond de Belamy’s Glory?

The Million-Dollar Algorithm: Can AI Art Reclaim Edmond de Belamy’s Glory?
In 2018, the art world held its breath as “Edmond de Belamy,” a portrait generated by an artificial intelligence, sold for a staggering $432,500 at Christie’s.

An abstract digital painting of a solitary, bald human figure, rendered in textured brushstrokes of deep blues, purples, and muted grays. The figure appears sorrowful and introspective, with their head bowed and face partially shadowed. The background is layered with chaotic, expressive strokes, evoking emotion, depth, and a heavy, quiet atmosphere.

The Lost Value of AI Art: Where Did the Wonder Go?

In 2018, Edmond de Belamy sold for over $400,000—trained on just 15,000 portraits. It felt like magic. Now, AI can create from prompts like ‘The Color of Grief’ or ‘The Sound of Silence.’

Inspiring the Next Generation of Coders, One Wednesday at a Time!

For almost three months now, I’ve had the privilege of volunteering in my daughter’s second-grade class, introducing these bright young minds to the world of Python coding. It’s been an incredibly rewarding experience!