What is the simplest way to give AI context about my art business?

It’s just files and folders—something every single person already knows how to use. Create individual text files about different aspects of your business and life, organize them in folders, and then include those files when you chat with AI. That’s it. When you do this, you turn generic AI into an assistant that’s extremely helpful and efficient right out of the gate. No more explaining yourself in every conversation. Every answer becomes tailored to your specific situation. It’s that simple—just files in folders.

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Asked by an artist new to using AI effectively · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2026-01-27