When another artist recently asked me if I had ever sold my artwork as an NFT, my honest answer was, “Not yet.” I am only now beginning to market my own pieces. But my journey into this space has been about much more than making sales. It has been about learning, protecting my art, and helping other artists do the same.
When another artist recently asked me if I had ever sold my artwork as an NFT, my honest answer was, “Not yet.” I am only now beginning to market my own pieces. But my journey into this space has been about much more than making sales. It has been about learning, protecting my art, and helping other artists do the same.
When I first heard about NFTs, I was just like many of you, confused, overwhelmed, and unsure where to start. Suddenly, I had people from all directions urging me to allow them to sell my work. Some offers seemed exciting, but others raised questions. Unfortunately, I even fell victim to a scam and lost a few hundred dollars.
This experience stopped me in my tracks. I decided that before I sold even one piece of art as an NFT, I would take the time to truly understand the NFT marketplace. I thank God I did not lose any of my actual artwork. Instead of rushing to make a sale, I spent the past year educating myself by diving into how NFTs work, how blockchain protects ownership, and how to navigate this market safely.
Why? Because there are far too many beautiful pieces created by legitimate artists that never reach the NFT marketplace simply because the artist fears scammers or does not understand the technology. The truth is, if scammers can make money off someone else’s work, this fact tells me the platform itself has strong earning potential for artists who know how to use it.
The biggest piece of advice I can offer any artist is this: Do your research and stay in control of your artwork. You poured your heart, soul, and countless hours into that piece. You deserve to be the one who benefits from it through exposure, sales, and royalties and not someone else.
My hope is to share what I have learned so that more traditional artists feel confident stepping into the digital future. The NFT space can be intimidating, but it can also be a powerful tool to share your work with a global audience while keeping it safe and profitable.
Thank you for your time. Stay safe.
Tameka Art
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