..read more

When he was seven years old, Robness loved watching MTV, listening to Nirvana and Billy Idol, and naturally, wanted to become a rock star. Today, he is a visual artist and the godfather of Trash Art.  So yes, in a way, he did become a rock star. We had a truly great time talking about how music inspires his work, his Vaporwave movie script (yep, he wrote one), the lessons he learned from his days in Rare Pepe, and why he uses all caps everywhere. We also discussed how we’re both undercover introverts, Robness’ high school days, the spiritual energy in his work, and more. Want to learn mor ..read more

When he was ten years old, Randy Ortiz, aka WG, was a feverish Bruce Lee fan and loved everything kung-fu. His Bruce Lee passion even led him to taking up taekwondo as a child.  Today, he is a crypto artist and part of the NFT collective When Giants Meet. We had a truly amazing time talking about what it’s like to be an independent crypto artist, how he juggles being an NFT artist, working full-time, and being a family man, and how he got involved in art.  We also discussed when he knew he was going to become an artist, why he chose to study graphic design in college, his beginnings ..read more

When she was six years old, Yeli moved from the island of Puerto Rico to the United States.  Back then, her goals were clear: She wanted to learn English, figure out who she was –pretty deep territory for a six years old–, and understand her new environment. Today, she is a digital artist at Playform. We had a truly great time talking about her favorite books, her work in the NFT world, her latest digital art series, and her investment in the Bored Apes. We also discussed her photography, trash art, and the metaverse. Want to learn more about Yeli and her art? Keep reading!  Who is s ..read more

When an adult asked ten-year old Clyde F. Smith, aka Flux Research, what he wanted to be when he grew up, his answer was: “I want to be famous.” Today, he is an NFT artist, a freelance writer, and the founder of CryptoArtNet and NFT Entrepreneur. He’s not as famous as he thought he’d be as a third grader, but he is doing what he loves. We had a truly great time talking about his interest in meditation and Eastern practices, what he worked on during his doctorate, and his dance background. We also discussed his writing career, the world of music NFTs, the NFT Shopping Network, and his latest p ..read more

As a ten year old, Sgt. Slaughtermelon liked Wolverine and Boba Fett – not necessarily in that order – and wanted to become a cartoonist. Today, he is a pseudonymous psychedelic artist and an amazing human being who thinks Danny DeVito would make a much better Wolverine (food for thought for all of us). We had an amazing time chatting about how a neighbor helped him in his art career, the one thing in common between the NFT space and the X-Men universe, and why his parents steered him towards a career in graphics and not fine arts – spoiler alert: He thinks they were right –. We also discussed ..read more

A Crypto-Native Art Movement Alt-punks are a crypto-native art movement that began as an organic social collaboration and an homage to the CryptoPunks in February 2021. It was a way for most people who were priced out of owning a punk to participate in the excitement and celebration. Its history of thought and progression is outlined in the text below. Snapshot of the Punkverse Gallery (May 3, 2021) Derivative CryptoPunks art has been around since 2017. Samuel Holt’s #paintapunk series is the first example of punk-related physical art in the form of oil paintings.¹ Artist, artonymousartifakt ..read more

Bryan Brinkman is an artist and an animator who makes cartoons, drawings, and sketches. He also collects NFT art, helping young artists grow in the space. We had a great time chatting about his passion for animation, the impact that art school had on his career, and the power of the NFT community. We also talked about how to hustle your way to the audience, the challenges artists face, and the importance of having people you trust. He also shares how to hustle your way to the audience. So, jump in and find out! Who was the 14-year-old Bryan? Back then, I was just starting to get into computer ..read more

Martin Lukas Ostachowski is a crypto artist who explores geometric abstraction and minimalism. He also documents the blockchain and crypto art history on his website. I invited him to discuss his business background, the role curation plays in crypto art, and his latest async art drum.  We chat about starting his own web design agency at 13 and how art myths are made. Martin also shares why he decided to move to Canada and how Twitter made him start an important project. Let’s jump right in! Who was the 10-year-old Martin?  Well, the 10-year-old Martin was maybe a little naive. Still ..read more

CryptoPunk copyrights are being debated in the NFT community with input from Punk owners, collectors, artists, influencers, investors, and entrepreneurs. And while Larva Labs, the people behind CryptoPunks, did write up a license agreement that grants Punk owners certain rights, it’s still not very clear what the rules are. So I tried to gain some clarity on this issue and did some research. This is what I’ve learned. CryptoPhunks #7804, #7523, and #2890 CryptoPunk Copyright Landscape Snapshot Testing by @punk4156 In February 2021, we saw the rise of alt-punk projects like Unofficial Pun ..read more