In a world where AI and digital tools redefine creation, the myth of “pure art” is unraveling. This post explores how attention has always been the true driver of value, not just skill or craft. From Da Vinci to Van Gogh, history shows that exposure and recognition elevate art more than the act of creation itself. As AI and NFTs shift the landscape, we must reckon with the new reality—attention matters more than we’ve ever wanted to admit.

In a world where AI and digital tools redefine creation, the myth of “pure art” is unraveling. This post explores how attention has always been the true driver of value, not just skill or craft. From Da Vinci to Van Gogh, history shows that exposure and recognition elevate art more than the act of creation itself. As AI and NFTs shift the landscape, we must reckon with the new reality—attention matters more than we’ve ever wanted to admit.

I’ve been creating since before I knew what “legacy” meant. Art was never a race for me—it was how I stayed grounded. Some of us build from the margins, in connection, not competition. This is where I build from.

I’ve been creating since before I knew what “legacy” meant. Art was never a race for me—it was how I stayed grounded. Some of us build from the margins, in connection, not competition. This is where I build from.

The Brutalist Mannequins series began as a way to process four decades of anxiety and depression, but it ended up revealing something deeper—the quiet unraveling of a 12-year relationship. Created during a personal breakdown, these works became a mirror for emotional truths I hadn’t yet faced. This reflection revisits the series five years later and explores what it helped me understand, express, and survive.

The Brutalist Mannequins series began as a way to process four decades of anxiety and depression, but it ended up revealing something deeper—the quiet unraveling of a 12-year relationship. Created during a personal breakdown, these works became a mirror for emotional truths I hadn’t yet faced. This reflection revisits the series five years later and explores what it helped me understand, express, and survive.

A personal reflection on the lasting influence of high school art teachers and the interdisciplinary art program, The Palette Paradigm, developed by Doug DePice. Through archived video lessons and storytelling, Eric explores how early exposure to the connections between art, science, math, and humanities shaped his critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning—revealing the deep impact of integrated arts education.

A personal reflection on the lasting influence of high school art teachers and the interdisciplinary art program, The Palette Paradigm, developed by Doug DePice. Through archived video lessons and storytelling, Eric explores how early exposure to the connections between art, science, math, and humanities shaped his critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning—revealing the deep impact of integrated arts education.

As AI tools become more accessible, some fear the loss of skill and craft. But what if the opposite is happening? This piece explores how AI might be raising the baseline, pushing creators to develop deeper expertise, and how widespread access can actually increase appreciation for refined, intentional work. In a world of mass creation, craft, skill, and artistry may not disappear—they may become more valuable than ever.

As AI tools become more accessible, some fear the loss of skill and craft. But what if the opposite is happening? This piece explores how AI might be raising the baseline, pushing creators to develop deeper expertise, and how widespread access can actually increase appreciation for refined, intentional work. In a world of mass creation, craft, skill, and artistry may not disappear—they may become more valuable than ever.

In 2020, Trash Art (in its original form) exposed the cracks forming in cryptoart’s ideals as power and influence on SuperRare began to gatekeep artistic expression. And while remix culture eventually became an undeniable cornerstone of Web3, a major win, other key aspects like royalties, resistance to gatekeeping, and independence from financial influence continued to erode its foundation. As Marco Peyfuss (@mpeyfuss), founder and CTO of Transient Labs, recently put it in a post on X, “We lo...

In 2020, Trash Art (in its original form) exposed the cracks forming in cryptoart’s ideals as power and influence on SuperRare began to gatekeep artistic expression. And while remix culture eventually became an undeniable cornerstone of Web3, a major win, other key aspects like royalties, resistance to gatekeeping, and independence from financial influence continued to erode its foundation. As Marco Peyfuss (@mpeyfuss), founder and CTO of Transient Labs, recently put it in a post on X, “We lo...

I explored Rodeo’s mutable contracts to create 50/50 tickets, reshaping older works and questioning blockchain’s promise of immutability. By manipulating metadata and minting timelines, I created a playful commentary on ephemerality, participation, and control.

I explored Rodeo’s mutable contracts to create 50/50 tickets, reshaping older works and questioning blockchain’s promise of immutability. By manipulating metadata and minting timelines, I created a playful commentary on ephemerality, participation, and control.

This is the story of how I minted “forbidden” tokens on SuperRare’s V1 contract after being banned, turning the act of minting into art. It was a rebellion against gatekeeping in the NFT space, challenging the status quo. These tokens, now “ghost artifacts,” exist as permanent, on-chain reminders of a time when creativity and defiance collided, and disruption became part of the message.

This is the story of how I minted “forbidden” tokens on SuperRare’s V1 contract after being banned, turning the act of minting into art. It was a rebellion against gatekeeping in the NFT space, challenging the status quo. These tokens, now “ghost artifacts,” exist as permanent, on-chain reminders of a time when creativity and defiance collided, and disruption became part of the message.

Emotions are powerful and immediate, but they don’t have to dictate how we respond. A key insight I’ve gained is the importance of separating emotion from the event itself. This practice allows me to fully experience emotions with clarity. The goal isn’t suppression, but deeper, intentional engagement for better guidance in life.

Emotions are powerful and immediate, but they don’t have to dictate how we respond. A key insight I’ve gained is the importance of separating emotion from the event itself. This practice allows me to fully experience emotions with clarity. The goal isn’t suppression, but deeper, intentional engagement for better guidance in life.

Floor prices and follower counts only tell part of the story. Real growth comes from feedback loops—listening to comments, messages, and reviews to understand what resonates. By engaging and adapting, you build stronger connections, loyal fans, and sustained success.

Floor prices and follower counts only tell part of the story. Real growth comes from feedback loops—listening to comments, messages, and reviews to understand what resonates. By engaging and adapting, you build stronger connections, loyal fans, and sustained success.