#11 Cosmic Convos with Sailor Mars feat. Leafswan
The crypto market as an entire is likely to be down, however NFTs have had an important begin of the yr! Many tasks noticed immense progress this month and it looks as if it’s not stopping any time quickly. We’ve in all probability all been shilling our favourite tasks on the dinner desk throughout the holidays and loads of new individuals got here into the area. I’m so curious to see what new expertise will manifest within the NFT area this yr. This yr is likely to be the final that we will name ourselves early!
If it ain’t Dutch, it ain’t a lot! This weeks artist comes from a small village within the Netherlands however already has made a big effect within the NFT neighborhood. Getting inspiration from in all places, however she says that she generally goals her artwork! You may clearly see this mirrored in her works, creating mesmerizing dreamlike items of artwork. She says that in 10 years we is likely to be spending our holidays on… Mars! Based on Elon Musk, greatest case state of affairs individuals will attain Mars inside 5 years. If all goes to plan Sailor Mars might be completely happy to welcome everyone there, haha! Now let’s journey into the dreamworld of Leafswan collectively!
Rei: I like your artist title Leafswan. What’s the story behind the title?
Leafswan: That’s possibly somewhat unusual however I do love swans rather a lot and at some point I simply wished to go away to a different nation…so leafswan.
Rei: Are you able to inform me some extra about your self? Who’re you apart from being the artist Leafswan?
Leafswan: Effectively my title is Denize, self-taught 2D/3D artist and I’m born in a small village within the Netherlands and work partime in an eldery residence.
Rei: Inform me the way you began out making artwork and the way you might have advanced into the artist you are actually!
Leafswan: Whereas working with sufferers I found that portray and drawing lessons allowed these with dementia to precise themselves in significant methods. I noticed probably the most lovely portray however I’ve all the time been drawn to artwork, in nature largely.
Rei: Your artwork appears very numerous, however some items additionally present comparable traits. What are your sources of inspiration to your artwork items?
Leafswan: I do like colours however I prefer to attempt new kinds and instruments. I get my inspiration actually in all places the place I look, I dream NFTs generally.
Rei: How lengthy do you’re employed in your artwork each day and the way precisely does this course of work?
Leafswan: That varies from hours to weeks actually, largely is determined by my temper.
Rei: Do you might have a sure vibe that you just need to convey along with your artwork?
Leafswan: Probably not , all of it relies upon how I really feel inside, my temper.
Rei: How did you begin creating NTFs and the way is your journey to date?
Leafswan: I heard about NFTs late 2020 from a former boyfriend who’s into cryptocurrency however turned extra when Beeple offered that 69 Million piece.
Rei: It appears to be like like you might be very energetic on many alternative NFT platforms, I actually haven’t seen this with any artist I’ve interviewed earlier than. Are you able to inform me why and if you happen to would suggest this to different artists?
Leafswan: Primarily as a result of everyone begins at OpenSea and the free minting after the primary mint. Basis is simply the most well-liked one IMO, KnownOrigin and MakersPlace I bought invited. I wont suggest extra platforms, I solely mint on Basis these days.
Rei: Do you might have any particular targets you need to obtain within the NFT area?
Leafswan: Monetary freedom and develop with the neighborhood, spend money on rising artist.
Rei: Which artists do you look as much as probably the most, within the NFT world and generally?
Leafswan: Wow, to call a couple of Chris Wahl, NoCreativeAbode, Grace Almera and so so many extra wonderful artist on the market.
Rei: The place do you assume the NFT area goes within the subsequent 10 years?
Leafswan: As all of us say ”we’re early”. I do assume we’re early however in 10 years (That’s a lifetime in NFT world) we’re overflooded with digital artist , spending our holidays on Mars and I hope we lead expertise as a substitute of expertise main us. If this goes as quick because it goes now I don’t assume our youngsters play outdoors anymore, don’t have actual life associates however the whole lot is on-line… scary IMO.
Rei: Lastly, the place can individuals discover extra about you and your artwork?
Leafswan: They will take a look at my LinkTree!
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