CRYPTO ARTIST sharing and exploring with Bitcointalk

[aoluain]

The miner piece and this last piece in particular are excellent and the gold work really adds
to the overall appeal to the crypto scene.

I think there should be a lot of interest from serious art collectors looking for crypto themed
work with these pieces.

I have been dabbling in art for the last 20 years and subject matter and inspiration is always
a struggle so i can really relate to these works, very well done and im looking forward to the
next artistic post, also would be interested to hear if there are some successful sales!

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[Oceat]

I think you could either draw the other crypto currency's token like the LTC, or ETH. I like your drawings, you could sell some of your art if you want to or maybe you should make something if you offer to draw for them for a price of course. It is so rare to see such talented members here on the forum, i think there are talented members too but they aren't that showy. 

[1Dq]

The miner piece and this last piece in particular are excellent and the gold work really adds
to the overall appeal to the crypto scene.

I think there should be a lot of interest from serious art collectors looking for crypto themed
work with these pieces.

I have been dabbling in art for the last 20 years and subject matter and inspiration is always
a struggle so i can really relate to these works, very well done and im looking forward to the
next artistic post, also would be interested to hear if there are some successful sales!

Thanks. There were sales and currently there are several interested individuals keeping an eye on auctions that are up.
 

I think you could either draw the other crypto currency's token like the LTC, or ETH. I like your drawings, you could sell some of your art if you want to or maybe you should make something if you offer to draw for them for a price of course. It is so rare to see such talented members here on the forum, i think there are talented members too but they aren't that showy. 

I am beginning to explore these options. I would like to visualise the front and the back side of these technologies and big personas that are vital for the crypto world. And there might be a fun piece here and then. And I did make this coaster as a bro to the Bitcoin one...

[buwaytress]

Hello, nice artwork. A bit pricey I feel, although you of course as the artist should put the price you feel is fair to your work, just be patient for the right buyer, the right person to appreciate it. Pop art is making its inways into Bitcoin and with some of the really far out ideas already gathering a lot of interest at auction houses, I suppose yours is relatively low-priced.

My question to artists always is the same: what's your take on the visualisation of Bitcoin? The coin symbol is most commonly used, but I'm always looking for new, different, visualisations.

[Oceat]

Well, i have a suggestion, since Bitcoin can only be found in the internet and any other stuff. Why don't you make something that's a bit digital yet physically can be seen, of course it is a drawing it can be physical, but what i mean is that something like the hardware wallet. You can hold it because it is physically made out of metal yet it is digital inside.

I know you can think all of them because it is just a matter of unique perceptions. Just think all of them and try to get some ideas to some of it, i'm sure some of them might wanted to buy that piece. 

[shield132]

Like this artworks, they are amazing, especially third one, it's dark and somehow connects real mining to bitcoin. If you know, one member from bitcointalk with the helpnof others, I talk about condoras, offers bitcoin puzzles. It's images of bitcoin related arts which is cutted and ready to fix. I think it's great way to promote bitcoin.
Since you are artis and personally I liked your third image very much, what about to realize your arts in real life like puzzles?
Read this thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2985870.msg30695202

[josephdd1]

Let me give you a quick tour on the gilding process. It started as almost a joke and soon became something of a fetish. Which is easy to understand as every step of gilding seems like putting together golden legos to build a lambo.

I start by drawing the precise shape and fashioning it in 3d if necessary by using a two-component thick paste.



Then I apply colored glue on the working surface (I can't work on all of it at once as it dries way too fast), using different colors for gold and silver leafs. I apply leafs immediately after that, using soft brush tips and paper to kinda slide them on the working surface.



I use brushes to remove leftovers (everything not glued). Then I find pieces of gold and silver all around the place, in my bin and toilet. High society shit right there.


Sometimes I have to redo some parts to get extra golden or silver effect, but mostly I stand back and enjoy the view.
And make photos from different angles and in different light arrangements.



Hope you enjoyed this short walkthrough, there'll be more stuff like this in the future.

I really enjoyed the walk through, it really gives you a different perspective and in a way, at least for me it makes you appreciate the work more, which by the way I did like very much. If only I had a similar talent... Anyways, great job, awesome pics

[1Dq]

Well, i have a suggestion, since Bitcoin can only be found in the internet and any other stuff. Why don't you make something that's a bit digital yet physically can be seen, of course it is a drawing it can be physical, but what i mean is that something like the hardware wallet. You can hold it because it is physically made out of metal yet it is digital inside.

I know you can think all of them because it is just a matter of unique perceptions. Just think all of them and try to get some ideas to some of it, i'm sure some of them might wanted to buy that piece. 

This is a nice idea, but I think more suitable for a designer or some artist that's more familiar with "building" things. I want to remain specialized in painting and drawing.

Like this artworks, they are amazing, especially third one, it's dark and somehow connects real mining to bitcoin. If you know, one member from bitcointalk with the helpnof others, I talk about condoras, offers bitcoin puzzles. It's images of bitcoin related arts which is cutted and ready to fix. I think it's great way to promote bitcoin.
Since you are artis and personally I liked your third image very much, what about to realize your arts in real life like puzzles?
Read this thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2985870.msg30695202

I forwarded the link to Sha256art gallery that covers the "usage" of my works. Interesting idea tho, crypto works well with all systems that combine small pieces together (Legos too)

Hello, nice artwork. A bit pricey I feel, although you of course as the artist should put the price you feel is fair to your work, just be patient for the right buyer, the right person to appreciate it. Pop art is making its inways into Bitcoin and with some of the really far out ideas already gathering a lot of interest at auction houses, I suppose yours is relatively low-priced.

My question to artists always is the same: what's your take on the visualisation of Bitcoin? The coin symbol is most commonly used, but I'm always looking for new, different, visualisations.

I think the prices are becoming just right (they started off lower), we'll see where we get in the upcoming months. It took me a lot of time and work to get them done, I'm satisfied with results and I think they are well worth their current price.
Visualisation of Bitcoin as a symbol should be more open, I agree. As I got into it, I just took the coin and the rollercoaster guy as two very settled images, but now that you mentioned it I could make up my own visualisation, if possible based on how Bitcoin works.
Thanks for the ideas and please - keep them coming. I'll soon be back with new concepts and I expect to work on several pieces at the same time. I would really like to construct them with your help! ...And I have to consider rewarding those of you that will provide best help 

[buwaytress]

Hello, nice artwork. A bit pricey I feel, although you of course as the artist should put the price you feel is fair to your work, just be patient for the right buyer, the right person to appreciate it. Pop art is making its inways into Bitcoin and with some of the really far out ideas already gathering a lot of interest at auction houses, I suppose yours is relatively low-priced.

My question to artists always is the same: what's your take on the visualisation of Bitcoin? The coin symbol is most commonly used, but I'm always looking for new, different, visualisations.

I think the prices are becoming just right (they started off lower), we'll see where we get in the upcoming months. It took me a lot of time and work to get them done, I'm satisfied with results and I think they are well worth their current price.
Visualisation of Bitcoin as a symbol should be more open, I agree. As I got into it, I just took the coin and the rollercoaster guy as two very settled images, but now that you mentioned it I could make up my own visualisation, if possible based on how Bitcoin works.
Thanks for the ideas and please - keep them coming. I'll soon be back with new concepts and I expect to work on several pieces at the same time. I would really like to construct them with your help! ...And I have to consider rewarding those of you that will provide best help 

I'd really like to see that! I wouldn't call myself supremely interested in Bitcoin art, but as a person who also earns from creative work - more so as my professional career dwindles down with age - I'm always keen to pick at the brains of the artist.

One aspect I'd really be curious about is cypherpunk imagery, since that ideology was really where Bitcoin was birthed. Look online and anything remotely cypherpunk is also stereotyped, as well as scarce. I think coming to ten years, there should be more interest in exploring cypherpunk inspirations for Bitcoin visualisation - perhaps abstract ideology but as you say, also down to its technical workings.

Always the best starting point for thinking behind the concepts is the cypherpunk manifesto.

P.S. How many pieces have you sold and where are the buyers displaying them?

[1Dq]

I've been thinking about and doing sketches concerning the cyberpunk ideology behind crypto from the start, but haven't settled on a satisfying image yet. It's definitely one of the crucial aspects I want to keep exploring and I hope to visualize soon. There's always been a flood of memes and price hype and moon references in Bitcoin which is fine and fun, but the philosophy that started this needs to be part of the overall awareness too. I see it as one of my responsibilities as an artist to help with that.

Concerning selling, Sha256art gallery is handling that for me so please contact my mate running it for more info: http://www.sha256art.com/
I'm not sure about all the current offers but the initial piece "Goldencoaster" was sold to some north american person. I have no idea where and how it's displayed. Since we only started about half a year ago, it'll take a while to establish ourselves with solid work and good promotion. I'm glad I get to do the creative part as I'm not that good with the selling part haha.

[buwaytress]

I've been thinking about and doing sketches concerning the cyberpunk ideology behind crypto from the start, but haven't settled on a satisfying image yet. It's definitely one of the crucial aspects I want to keep exploring and I hope to visualize soon. There's always been a flood of memes and price hype and moon references in Bitcoin which is fine and fun, but the philosophy that started this needs to be part of the overall awareness too. I see it as one of my responsibilities as an artist to help with that.

Concerning selling, Sha256art gallery is handling that for me so please contact my mate running it for more info: http://www.sha256art.com/
I'm not sure about all the current offers but the initial piece "Goldencoaster" was sold to some north american person. I have no idea where and how it's displayed. Since we only started about half a year ago, it'll take a while to establish ourselves with solid work and good promotion. I'm glad I get to do the creative part as I'm not that good with the selling part haha.

Yes, that's what I keep thinking. Bitcoin imagery/visualisation is a lot of fun, meme-inducing like you said. I don't think this is wrong or to be discouraged, Bitcoin owed a lot of early adoption to Slashdot and the like, and there's a healthy bit of serious participatory discussion from this segment. But certainly, the philosophy could benefit from updated expression - not only the hacker and darkmarket "Matrix-esque" images that Google image search is capable of bringing up.

If you ever have some solid ideas/directions, would love to hear your input privately - on a separate need, I am always on the lookout for human interest stories related to Bitcoin.

I'll look up sha256art, thanks. And good luck.

[1Dq]

Thank you.

So I've been checking out all kinds of visualisations of blockchain and bitcoin that I found out there. There are proper videos, graphs and simulations, but I really didn't find any that were particularily useful for me to develop their logic into a painting. Mostly it's just blocks and connections everywhere. Some examples:

https://datafloq.com/read/the-beauty-is-in-the-big-data/182
https://iohk.io/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjYbsq3FXfM

I want to find a way of abstracting the key aspects of how crypto works and how it changes reality. And I want to add the anarho side to it, but that seems easiest of all.

Any ideas, especially on the visualizing the "how it works"?

[buwaytress]

Thank you.

So I've been checking out all kinds of visualisations of blockchain and bitcoin that I found out there. There are proper videos, graphs and simulations, but I really didn't find any that were particularily useful for me to develop their logic into a painting. Mostly it's just blocks and connections everywhere. Some examples:

https://datafloq.com/read/the-beauty-is-in-the-big-data/182
https://iohk.io/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjYbsq3FXfM

I want to find a way of abstracting the key aspects of how crypto works and how it changes reality. And I want to add the anarho side to it, but that seems easiest of all.

Any ideas, especially on the visualizing the "how it works"?

How about tackling the way coins are "sent" in Bitcoin? The typical visualisation sees an input being separated into outputs, like say a 10-dollar bill is used to pay for an 8-dollar purchase, with 2-dollar outputs sent back to the originating address as change. But coins aren't actually sent... that's just visualisation. They're all recorded on the blockchain, and users own them by virtue of controlling the private keys associated with them. Every transaction actually gives an instruction that gives control of portions of coins to some other address. Whoever controls the address, gains ownership of those coins.

That's my "simple" way of explaining it.

[1Dq]

It would certainly present a challenge to depict how and what actually happens in these transactions. So I imagine that I have to set up a composition in which initial values and locations, target locations and gathering of information that is the actual transaction would all be set. And the difference of values that come along with the transaction. Interesting, but I can imagine having a whole new set of problems visualizing the chain that happens in there.
But a very solid suggestion, thanks a bunch buwaytress!

[1Dq]

I've opened a new thread for a new project of visualizing how bitcoin works: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4666387.0

You are very welcome to start/add to the discussion.

[1Dq]

This is (so far) the result of my efforts in visualizing how a new block is generated in the blockchain. It's more a scheme than a painting but I want to see if you can figure out what parts of it represent. I've elaborated a bit more on the project in its thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4666387.msg43459092#msg43459092

Since no one has yet commented on it I'm not sure if that's because it's unclear of what it represents or how it works. I'll give an explanation in a day or two. Here it is:



You are very welcome to comment, especially in the above posted thread!

[omi121]

Nice work.
Pm me your contact details. We make animation videos, perhaps we might need your services for animation project.

[1Dq]

pm sent

[1Dq]

I made a new painting called Cryptoglyphs, using the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and paintings style to visualise The Bitcoin Blockchain. It's purpose is not only aesthetical, but tutorial and could serve as a tool for describing what Bitcoin is and how it works.

More on the piece here:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5065782.0

[MERlT]

Fantastic work! I've seen a lot of crypto related art, and your work rates among the best.... good job.