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Neural Media

"All media are extensions of some human faculty — psychic or physical." ~Marshall McLuhanFor most of 2024, and especially since publishing my last essay, I’ve been spending quite a bit of time trying to make sense of what we now call “generative AI” and its implications for me personally and for society more broadly. Like many, I’ve been captivated by AI as a creative tool, and have found myself implementing many of these new products into my workflows, particularly for creative writing and m...

#ai#crypto#art#generative#neural#networks#media#software#nft
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Eric's Blog

Eric P. Rhodes

Locked inside an invisible cage

Many artists see promise in Web3 platforms for autonomy and creative control, but they also face new challenges such as complex blockchain technologies and unstable token values. Despite decentralization's potential, these platforms can still limit how artists manage their work and earnings.

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NFT Matrix

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NFT Matrix #66

Hi, and welcome to the newest edition of NFT Matrix, where I present NFT Artists’ work. The artist I am presenting is superno. Piece: “Purpose” Link Artist: “ • Digital hand drawn • Size : 3206 X 4007px PNG, 300 DPI.” NFTMatrix: Beautiful abstract work - I like the thick strokes and the color palette. Piece: “Triumphant Resilience” Link Artist: “A resounding failure does not determine a path of defeat. It merely reveals your courage, your determination. You rise after every fall, facing the u...

#nft#art#digital#collectible#ethereum#defi
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Eric P. Rhodes

Bridging the gap between vision and creation

Ever feel disconnected from the artwork you're making? Where each project feels like an isolated task, as if you're just checking boxes, rather than contributing to something bigger? By the end of 2023, I felt completely disconnected from my vision as an artist and the work I was expected to create as Second Realm. Second Realm is an award-winning artist who revolutionized the use of CryptoPunks for artistic expression. His Unofficial Punks project sparked a decentralized art movement—the Alt...

#art#art practice#artist#vision#creativity
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Eric P. Rhodes

Defining Success in Art

In the art world, success for an artist is often measured by fame, gallery shows, or sales. But for many artists, true success is much more personal—centered on creative fulfillment, audience impact, or building meaningful connections. This week’s Cryptoart Question of the Week gave a range of thoughts on how artists define and experience success.

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Bee Curios

Ina

The Legend : Yayoi Kusama

Today, I just want to take a moment to say thank you for being part of this journey with my newsletter. We've now grown to over 240 subscribers 🥳, and I’m really happy to share my work with you. I also want to address an issue from last week where I mistakenly sent the same post, Prison Food in Japan, three times. On my end, it showed up as a draft, and when I clicked publish, it sent the post again to everyone. I sincerely apologize 🙇‍♀ for the mix-up, and I appreciate your understanding ❤...

#yayoi#kusama#pumpkin#mental#health#art#artist#japan
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Touch Grass

María Paula from Touch Grass

Expired to Tired Then Wired to Inspired

The Shocking Reason why the Touch Grass newsletter Went Dark for 3 Weeks

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Eric's Blog

Eric P. Rhodes

Balancing creativity and financial stability

In the art world, balancing passion and profit is a challenge many artists face. They must navigate fluctuating markets and platforms, which can sometimes feel more exploitative than supportive, while also trying to maintain their creative integrity. This week’s Cryptoart Question of the Week prompted various responses from artists sharing their strategies for sustaining artistic passion and financial success. Recurring themes emerged from the discussion, including basic incomes as a potentia...

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Fer Caggiano

Fer Caggiano

Art Consulting

For the past three years, I’ve been asked countless times to share my knowledge, insights, and creative process with others. During this time, I’ve hosted weekly talks and informal mentoring sessions, connecting with artists and collectors on a personal level. The experience has been rewarding, and I realized there was a genuine need for deeper guidance and interaction. That’s why I decided to turn this passion into a formal business model—offering an exclusive art subscription that brings to...

#web3#art#art consulting#subscription#hypersub
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Eric's Blog

Eric P. Rhodes

A crowded market sets art free

In today’s oversaturated onchain marketplace, art breaks free from its medium. As our screens are inundated with content, the narrative of art creation shifts from the process to the essence it conveys. This metamorphosis brings the message to the forefront, enabling art to forge a more immediate connection with its viewers. Traditionally, digital art's meaning was tied to its medium, but in a crowded landscape, that bond weakens. The emphasis now is on impact, resonance, and engagement—valui...

#art#market#digital#art practice
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Eric P. Rhodes

Reviving the arts in public education

Our culture’s undervaluation of the arts and critical thinking is more than an educational gap—it’s a systemic issue deeply embedded in our society. The problem starts with an education system that sidelines these subjects, treating them as non-essential compared to STEM fields. This is compounded by an economic reality where many parents are stretched thin, working multiple jobs to make ends meet. When parents, the primary influencers in a child's life, are too preoccupied, they have less op...

#art#interdisciplinary#education#learning
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Eric P. Rhodes

Don't go chasing platforms

Choosing the right platform to mint your art can feel overwhelming, especially given how quickly on-chain technology evolves. But if you're constantly jumping from one platform to the next without settling down, how can you expect collectors to connect with you? Exploring different platforms is a natural part of finding the best fit for your work. I’m not saying don’t explore—absolutely, take the time to see what’s out there. Dedicating yourself to one platform, at least for a while, can be f...

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Eric P. Rhodes

The artist's paradox

As artists, many of us resist being seen as a product. Art, especially when created with passion, might feel like it should be about pure expression, not something to be bought and sold. But here’s the paradox: when you share and sell your work, the line between creator and product starts to blur. Like it or not, both we and our art are often viewed as products. By not taking an active role in shaping our narrative or engaging in thoughtful marketing, we willingly—whether consciously or uncon...

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Eric P. Rhodes

Art for art's sake is alluring but not based in reality

The idea of “art for art’s sake” captures a romantic notion: art existing purely for its beauty, free from any purpose beyond itself. Championed by figures like Oscar Wilde and Claude Monet, this philosophy suggests art needs no justification beyond its form, liberating it from societal expectations or practical use. It’s an appealing thought—art as a pure, unbound expression of creativity. But as alluring as this idea is, it often falls short of reality. Art doesn’t exist in isolation; it re...

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The BIG Comic

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BIG COMIC ART x Maldonado

Allen Maldonado creating the "Black Joker", a 21 ft x 15 ft graffiti artwork in Vice City District, Miami Allen Maldonado is a versatile artist and actor who has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry. He is best known for his work in film and television where he has shown his range as both a performer and a creative spirit. In addition to his acting career, which includes various notable roles across different genres, Maldonado is recognized for his artistic endeavors, s..

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Eric's Blog

Eric P. Rhodes

Assigning floor prices hurts artists

Assigning a "floor price" to an artist was the topic in last week's Cryptoart Question of the Week. While some view it as a necessary aspect of market dynamics, many argue that it does more harm than good, reducing art to a financial asset rather than appreciating it for its intrinsic value. Floor Prices Mislead and Restrict Artistic Value Several voices in the community have spoken out against the idea, highlighting how assigning a floor price can be restrictive and misleading. As @gtsewell ...

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Eric P. Rhodes

Choosing the right edition type

Choosing between Open Editions, Limited Editions, and 1/1 artworks goes beyond numbers—it's a strategic choice that affects both the arti...

#cryptoart#art#artists#tech#choice
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Eric P. Rhodes

Harness the halo effect

The "halo effect" is a psychological bias where perceived success in one area enhances overall perceptions. In the onchain world, selling...

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Touch Grass

María Paula from Touch Grass

A Different Perspective

For this edition of Touch Grass, we invited Dayana to share her perspective and curate onchain content with us

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micah

Micah

Case Study: The Rise of Crypto-Native IP

However, a new player has entered the game: the blockchain. By being part of the crypto space in 2024, you are witnessing the birth, evolution, and integration of IP (intellectual property) and blockchain tech, as it begins to infiltrate the traditional systems we know today...

#doodles#azuki#claynosaurz#pudgypenguins#ip#content#creation#crypto#community#micah#art#animation#curation#evergreen#trend#premiere#native
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