This is a 1-on-1 interview with Darren Kleine that was recorded live on The Outer Realm spaces. He's the host of the Non-fungible Podcast (NFP), former writer for The Coin Telegraph, and youth educator.
This is a 1-on-1 interview with Rizzle that was recorded live on The Outer Realm spaces. He's the founder of The WIP Meeting, the longest-running Metaverse meetup. And creator of the OnChainChain the first generative wearable project launched on Art Blocks.
Seven-year old Empress Trash lived a chaotic life in Massachusetts. She was isolated from her peers and experienced a lot of abuse. She loved reading, making art, and studying history, and that helped her mentally escape her environment when she needed to. Today, she was able to learn from her experiences and grow from them to become a brilliant and versatile artist. We had a truly great time talking about her favorite childhood books, her love of animals, and her experience at art school. We al...
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 intro...
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 go...
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 ...
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 als...
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 ...
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 his role on Saturday Night Live and the NFT skit. We also talked about how to hustle your way to the audience, the challenges artists face, and the importance of having people you trust. Tune in to find out who helps Bryan not get lo...
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. We 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, how art myths are made, and whether or not Michelangelo made forgeries. Martin also shares the new use he found for his high school sketchbook and what radio and TV have i...
Since the age of 10, J.J Weinberg knew what he wanted to do. Exactly what he wanted to do. He told his mom that he was going to go to the American Academy of Art . Soon after, he won his first art competition, painting a “Just Say No” poster. That’s how his journey began. J.J. always had entrepreneurial aspirations. When he was 13, he bought 20 copies of “ Spawn #1 ” dreaming that someday, he’d open a comic book shop. He’s still working on it. But he enrolled in the Academy of Art thinking he’d ...
Darren Kleine began exploring the Blockchain some five years ago. Initially, he was making some extra cash as a ghostwriter for various marketing companies. He eventually wound up on Cointelegraph , working as a freelance writer. Through Cointelegraph, Darren met several figures that introduced him to the world of crypto art. It didn’t take long for him to try his hand at it. As DKleine he posts his work on SHOWTIME, KnownOrigin, and Hic Et Nunc . He’s mainly known for his zombie art. Political ...
Ben Horning is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and NFT enthusiast. He’s the co-founder of BB Studios, an NFT art guild that promotes a wide range of different crypto artists and provides Web3 services to users. Now, it’s worth pointing out that from the get-go, Ben was looking for ways to monetize his efforts in the NFT space. Ben is a businessperson, after all. He’s pretty transparent about it. However, one thing that sets him apart from your average investor is that he’s also looking to he...
GIFs . Poems . Tweets . Burnt Banksy prints . Anything can be turned into an NFT. The NFT space has helped traditional artists crossover into the digital world and make millions. However, one group of artists is still lagging: photographers. But artists like Judy Lindsey are making an effort to change all of that. Looking at it from a commercial perspective, NFT and photography are a match made in heaven. For years, digital photographers have had difficulties selling their work due to the number...
Rob Prior is an extremely versatile artist. He’s an illustrator, screenwriter, director, and storyboard artist, among many other things. His career spans over three decades in comics, television, film, and gaming. Should I go through his resume? Fine, if you insist. In the comic book industry, Rob has worked with all of the heavy-hitters: Marvel, D.C., Image Comics, and Todd McFarlane, among others. In TV and Film, his most notable works include Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Terminator, Deep Spa...
Peter Bowles is a seasoned PR specialist, an early adopter of online marketing, a pioneer of viral marketing, and the founder of NFT Arts. From setting up an account for the youngest blogger in the world to creating a Bitcoin college foundation for a baby , Peter Bowles is known for his PR stunts. He was one of the early adopters of online marketing and he managed to create several viral campaigns, beginning in the early-2000s. Peter likes to be early on stuff, so it’s no wonder that he already ...
Ben Haley is a unique crypto artist that combines sculpture, performance, and digital art to create really charming creations. Ben was born in Sunderland and their upbringing mainly focused on finding traditional employment, despite their artistic nature. You can see a lot of their early life in their work today. Especially in performances, which analyze economics and entrepreneurship. They’ve performed at institutions such as Cobalt Studios and Bowes Museum as Miss Penny Press . Recently, Ben’s...
Dave Estes, also known as Reviiser is a musician, illustrator, and crypto artist. At an early age, Dave had artistic ambitions. He went to an art college, but he dropped out before graduating. After spending a few years working as a lineman – one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in America – and doing art on the side, he decided it was time for a change. That’s when he discovered crypto art. Since 2018, Dave has worked on a ton of different pieces. However, his most interesting work is the “tem...
Olive Allen is a New York-based visual artist. She’s a true pioneer of the crypto art movement has been a part of the NFT space since its inception in 2018. Not only was Olive one of the first artists in the crypto art space, but she played a role in shaping the entire movement. She’s also one of the most diverse crypto artists working today. She has her No One’s Available, Everyone’s Busy series on Open Sea, Hallowcracy on Async Art, while her CoinDesk Most Influential portrait of Charles Casca...
Gary Cartlidge is a UK graphic designer, illustrator, and crypto artist. Also, he’s a very good friend of mine. I’ve been a fan of Gary’s work for years. He’s the only artist that would make me consider buying something off Nifty Gateway. How to describe Gary’s work? Well, it’s chaotic. In a good way. Sometimes minimal. Other times maximal. Lots of his work uses digital elements, bright colors, and bold lines. His style varies from piece to piece but you can always recognize that it’s his work. ...
Blake Jamieson is an NFT artist hailing from NY. He’s well-known for his pop art portraits of famous sports figures. He’s made paintings for celebrities like Joe Montana, Howie Mandel, Drew Brees, and over 400 NFL, MLS, and NBA athletes. How he got here? Well, let’s just say his success story isn’t all that traditional. Despite being passionate about art since an early age, he studied economics and worked as a marketer. On his 30th birthday, he decided to quit his job, pack his bags, and go to S...
Matt Szczur made his MLB debut in 2014 playing for the Cubs, but did you know he also excelled at college football? I invited him to discuss his career in sports and find out how he went from a professional baseball player to an NFT artist. We chat about his path through professional baseball, the role art played in his life, how he sold art to baseball legends like Mark McGwire, and how he saved a little girl’s life by donating bone marrow. Matt also shares his artistic process, how he comes up...
Shaolin Shoppe is a crypto artist, bass player, and one of the OGs in the trash art space. He got into crypto art before it was cool, spending only 3$ to mint his first NFT. Shaolin’s style is influenced by vaporwave, trash art, and glitch. Today we discuss his art background, the future of NFTs, what makes crypto better than fiat, and why cities are overrated. Shaolin also shares his favorite kung-fu movie, plays bass, and shares valuable advice for NFT newcomers. Tune in to find out what the N...
My guest today is Molls and in this episode, we talk about growing up in the 70s, her hedonistic lifestyle on the island of Ibiza in the 90s, and her awakening experience after a mental breakdown in 2008.
My guest today is 'Stache and we talk about everything from being an architectural designer, the impact the 2008 financial crash had on him, and his role as an educator in the crypto community.
My guest today is St. Heresy and we talk about everything from her love of puzzles as a child, to the excitement of her first NFT sale, and the pressures and expectations put on women as NFT artists.
My guest today is Gary Vee and we talk about the cultural impact of digital collectibles and NFTs over the next 20 years.
In this episode, we talk about growing up in California, his experience as a trader, and the origins of The Museum of Crypto Art.
My guest today is Bittty and we talk about everything from the struggle with a mental health journey, to having a 10-year creative block unlocked by crypto art, and being interested in the mechanics of data manipulation in glitch art.
Talked with the community manager of The Hashmasks, Allen Hena, about the project, big questions, and the mystery surrounding it.
