
Why I Never Bought Into the NFT Hype
A few years ago, it felt like NFTs were everywhere. I couldn’t scroll Instagram, check my email, or open a bag of chips without hearing

A few years ago, it felt like NFTs were everywhere. I couldn’t scroll Instagram, check my email, or open a bag of chips without hearing

Ah, perfectionism. My old frenemy. The little art goblin that sits on my shoulder, whispering, “This could be better,” every time I dare to think

The greatest asset of an artist seeking work is an outstanding portfolio. I can think of no other industry in which skill level can trump

Ever had someone promise you unicorns and golden rays of sunshine if you just donated a tiny bit of your time to draw something for

Ever look at your art and realize it stinks? Like, “How could I have ever drawn that?” kind of stinkage? I had one of those

A few years ago, it felt like NFTs were everywhere. I couldn’t scroll Instagram, check my email, or open a

Ah, perfectionism. My old frenemy. The little art goblin that sits on my shoulder, whispering, “This could be better,” every

The greatest asset of an artist seeking work is an outstanding portfolio. I can think of no other industry in

Ever had someone promise you unicorns and golden rays of sunshine if you just donated a tiny bit of your

Ever look at your art and realize it stinks? Like, “How could I have ever drawn that?” kind of stinkage?






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