We started by studying references from painters in the public domain who were masters of their craft. Referencing classic art helped us refine the prompts and avoid the over-sharpened textures and plasticky look that often give AI generations away. We were also careful to fix warped eyes, drifting hands and stray brushstrokes, and to color balance each painting so it felt real and aged. This is one of our core beliefs: AI should be strictly a tool and ideally, the viewer shouldn’t notice AI was used at all—this allows the narrative to flow without visual distractions.