Hello, Artist Friend.
Today I want to talk about how creating your own NFT art can really mean something. It is not just about the technology, it is about the story, the feeling, and the connection you share through your art.
Why NFTs Are Not Just a Trend
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) live on the blockchain, which is like a super-strong digital journal that records who owns the NFT. The blockchain helps prove authenticity and keeps a permanent record of your artwork. But the truth is: not every NFT art piece made between 2020 and 2022 kept its value. This disconnect was often because the artwork did not connect with people, not because the blockchain was bad.
Make NFTs That Matter
If you are thinking about making your own NFT, focus on what your art means; how it makes people feel, or what story it tells. This process will matter more than just copying what is popular.
Here are some reasons why meaningful NFTs can be better than following trends:
1. Real Connection Beats Quick Hype
Some NFT collections sold fast in 2021 but faded when the market cooled. NFTs tied to real emotion and meaning are more likely to stand the test of time.
2. Clear Ownership and Proof
NFTs work like a digital certificate of authenticity, helping prove that you are the original artist and that your art is real and unique.
3. Automatic Royalties
Some NFTs are made so that if your art sells again, you earn a small royalty. Earning royalty fees give you ongoing support, long after the first sale.
4. Global Creative Reach
NFT galleries are online. Online galleries mean people everywhere can see and own your art—even if they live far away.
5. Understand the Risks
Some NFTs have fallen in value or become hard to access. Others were linked to scams or copied art. So it is important to know how platforms work because keeping your art safe matters, especially with risk in NFT investing like volatility, liquidity issues, and uncertain storage.
How NFTs Relate to SEC Rules (SEC Keywords Included)
Most NFTs are not considered securities, because they look more like art than investments. But if an NFT is sold with promises of profit, especially from resale or future value, it could fall under SEC regulation, according to the Howey Test. (SEC, ballardspahr.com)
To stay safe, keep your art projects focused on meaning, authenticity, and personal value—not guaranteed financial returns.
Here is a Creative Exercise for You
- Pick one piece of art you have made or inspired you—maybe a drawing by your child or your own sketch that you love.
- Ask yourself: What does this art mean to me? What feeling or memory does it hold?
- Imagine turning it into an NFT on the blockchain. How would someone feel when they saw it or owned it?
- Write down one or two words or a short sentence about how it connects with people.
This exercise helps you think from the heart, so your NFT starts not with money, but with meaning.
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