Context is Still King. If You Use It.

The most powerful skill you can learn in 2026 isn't Photoshop or marketing — it's typing what you want into a chatbot. Here's how to actually make AI work for your art business.

Most artists get garbage results from AI because they skip one critical step: context. In this episode, I break down exactly how to create context files that turn generic AI into your personal assistant — plus a prompt that lets AI interview you to build the file automatically.

In this episode:

• Why AI gives you garbage answers (it's blind, not dumb)
• The 15 context files every artist should consider building
• The meta move: using AI to create your context files
• Where to save them in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
• The habit that changes everything

The "Interview Me" Prompt — copy and paste this into any AI:

I want to create a context document about my art business that I can use with AI tools. Interview me by asking one question at a time. Cover these areas: Who I am as an artist (background, medium, style). Who my customers are (demographics, where they find me, budget). What I sell (products, price points, bestsellers). How I talk and write (voice, tone, words I use). My business goals for this year. After the interview, compile everything into a clean document I can save and reuse. Ask me one question at a time and wait for my answer.

Context files to consider:

• Artist Bio — your story, background, philosophy
• Customer Avatar — who buys, demographics, budget
• Product Lineup — what you sell, prices, sizes
• Brand Voice — how you write, words you use or avoid
• Tech Stack — computers, printers, software, OS
• Collector List — past buyers, what they bought, notes
• Show Calendar — art fairs, festivals, deadlines
• Pricing Strategy — how you price, margins, why
• Marketing Channels — where you show up, what works
• FAQ Doc — questions people always ask
• Vendor List — framers, printers, suppliers
• Studio Setup — physical space, equipment
• Art Style Guide — medium, techniques, subjects
• Business Goals — revenue targets, 1yr/5yr vision
• Competition Notes — who else, how you're different

Where to save your context files:

• ChatGPT Projects: chatgpt.com — New Project — Upload files
• Claude Projects: claude.ai/projects — New Project — Add to knowledge base
• Gemini Gems: gemini.google.com — Explore Gems — New Gem

Related episodes:

• Context is King: Stop Having First Dates with ChatGPT Every Time (2025)