Wow Sora is so amazing, I wanted to really push it to the limits and see how it would handle a very complex prompt:
“A 45-45-90 right triangle divides in half within itself repeatedly to create an organized fractal structure with self similarity, increasing in size from small at
I've been seeing some new artists in the space express frustration about not yet finding financial success as a crypto artist, and wanted to give some insight into what I think could make you more likely to succeed here.
It's official - I'm taking a leave of absence from my job to focus on crypto art full-time. Friday is my last day.
Thank you for making this possible. I still can't believe it 🙏
So many cool projects/collabs are already in the works and I can't wait to show you !! 🦩🐧
🐧 3,125 animated penguin squads
🐧 Designed to fit your Twitter banner
🐧 Collectors of my work get 1 free squad and get to mint 24 hours early
🐧 Thoughtfully designed BGs and environmental elements
🐧 Possibility of getting bees
I'm so proud of this piece; it was a real step outside my comfort zone. My goal was to use my visual language to
share a relatable experience, instead of relying on complexity to impress (which I often do).
Thank you for the wonderful response, there will be more like this🐧
"Leap of Faith"
My first project since leaving my job to pursue crypto art full-time. Was a ton of fun to collaborate with
@jn3008
on this one. Available now on
@SuperRare
Something I love exploring in my work is the idea of taking CG animation and representing it through old-school, real-world animation techniques... but then making it so elaborate that it could only be done digitally.
'Zoetrope 120' is a great example of this 🦩
“Collector’s Zoetrope”
Edition of 25
$1 drawing
Open only to collectors of my previous Nifty Gateway drops
Drawing opens December 1st at 6:30pm EST on
@niftygateway
Sending this email changed my life forever. They wrote back to me and I ended up making a bunch of concert visuals for Yung Bae starring the first-ever dancing flamingos. One of the most influential moments in the development of my style.🦩
Five Penguins is a collectible concert visualizer that anyone can use for free.
How to use Five Penguins at your next party or concert:
1. Go to
2. Tap the spacebar to match the beat of your music
3. Project on a wall and enjoy
9 days until my drop on
@niftygateway
.
It's called "Something for Everyone" because I'm giving away the project file for free. Evolve the work however you'd like.
Also, it's all silent actions (sorry, bots)
No minimum bids
No estimated prices
"I'd Go Anywhere With You", my collaboration with
@heyaudreyheyyy
, is now available on
@SuperRare
:
The collector will also receive her original painting (54" x 24", acrylic on canvas).
It's my last day at the office, which makes this is my last release as a part-time crypto artist :)
It's been a few months since I minted something on
@SuperRare
so I am THRILLED to present to you:
"Silver Spiral"
I’ve been gradually compiling a list of artists who I think are extremely underrated in the space, and with 1/1 art starting to pick up I feel like now is the perfect time to highlight them!
My main criteria are:
· Identifiable style
· Unique artistic voice
· Technical mastery
The most successful artists here are those who have woven themselves into the community and made new work that adds to the conversation. Art is a very social thing. You will end up disappointed if your main goal here is to cash in on your old work.
Spend less time convincing people to buy your NFTs, and put more emphasis on developing your craft and your artistic voice. Maybe you’ve already been doing this for years, but keep going - this is a new community who just met you. Show them what makes your voice special.
Oh it's
#PortfolioDay
!
My name's Gavin and I'm trying to make you smile by showing you the silliness of birds, but in the most complicated ways possible
“Zoetrope 120”
October 2020, SuperRare
This large-scale installation (inspired by sculpture parks like Storm King), combined with precise drone piloting, makes for probably the most elaborate way to view this simple dancing flamingo animation. 120 statues, 120 feet in diameter.
“Fibonacci Zoetrope”
October 2020, Nifty Gateway
One of my first zoetrope explorations, this one is based on animation techniques developed by John Edmark. It utilizes the Golden Angle, a number found throughout nature (like in the growth pattern of sunflower seeds).
I can’t promise you will find financial success here. But I think you have a better shot at it if you don’t make money your primary goal. Make art because you love doing it. Show us something we’ve never seen. And keep getting better at it :)
"Finding Joy Along The Way"
Curious and enthusiastic, a flamingo ignores what he cannot control and instead finds wonder in the world around him.
✖️
#ashtwo
starts today at 12:30pm EST 🦩
'Here comes the squad' is now available on
@SuperRare
.
It's the first introduction to my new penguins and it will definitely not be the last time you see these guys ;)
Pixel:8 Studio made this stunning loop based on one of my tutorials and lately it has been making the rounds on Instagram:
It's so rewarding (and surreal) to put an idea out into the world and then see people evolve it in ways you never thought possible.
My last 2 releases caused ⅓ of a tonne of CO2 emissions so I'm using the earnings to offset over 100x that amount through various clean energy projects.
I'm doing this publicly with the hopes that it will inspire others to make a positive impact if they have the means to do so.
This is so far above and beyond anything I ever expected. I thought "making it as an artist" meant you got to work for the cool motion design studios. And now my reality is turned upside down. I am totally floored. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 🦩
The value of an artwork isnt measured by “is it pretty” or “how hard was it to make”. The most valuable art here says something memorable within the context of ALL of the art and history of the space. How can you stand out? What can you say that’s new? How can you inspire others?
"Lazy River"
One of the two open editions from my collab drop with
@yungbae
on
@niftygateway
this Saturday, April 24th 🦩🌴
Can't wait to show you the rest of the collection :)