With NFTs, we can share our art with people all over the world. We can prove that an art piece is truly ours. And we can protect it so no one else can take credit for it. Creating an NFT does not mean we are giving up traditional art. Instead, we are adding to it.Continue reading “Expanding Art into the NFT World”
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Beware of Scammers – Tameka Art
Unfortunately, we live in a world where someone wants to take credit and reap the benefits of our hard-earned work as creators. Please beware of accepting offers that come via direct message, whether email or social media. Check to see if that person is on an NFT platform (OpenSea? Rarible? etc.). Remember that once youContinue reading “Beware of Scammers – Tameka Art”
NFT, making it Count – Tameka Art
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) use powerful technology called blockchain, which helps protect and prove who owns a digital item. But even though the technology is strong, not all NFT art made between 2020 and 2022 kept its value. This is because the art itself did not always connect with people, not because the technology was bad.Continue reading “NFT, making it Count – Tameka Art”
Smart Contracts: The Digital Assistant Every Artist Needs – Tameka Art
Have you ever wished that your art could sell itself, and that you would automatically get paid every time it changed hands? Welcome to the world of smart contracts, one of the most empowering tools in the NFT space. As a traditional artist stepping into the digital world, understanding how smart contracts work can giveContinue reading “Smart Contracts: The Digital Assistant Every Artist Needs – Tameka Art”
Why Traditional Artists Are Turning to NFTs—And Why This Course Was Built Just for You – Tameka Art
If you are a traditional artist, someone who thrives with pencil, brush, or charcoal in hand, you may have found yourself wondering where you fit into this fast-moving digital world. Maybe you have heard about NFTs in headlines, conversations, or social media posts, but felt unsure how to begin. Perhaps you have been curious, skeptical,Continue reading “Why Traditional Artists Are Turning to NFTs—And Why This Course Was Built Just for You – Tameka Art”
Understanding Cryptocurrency and Your Private Key – Tameka Art
Hello, everyone. As you explore this exciting world of NFTs, it is important to understand one key component that makes the entire ecosystem work: cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is a digital form of money that operates online, independent of banks or governments. Think of it like digital cash that you use to buy, sell, and trade NFTs.Continue reading “Understanding Cryptocurrency and Your Private Key – Tameka Art”
A Lesson Learned – Tameka Art
P!nk has been my most challenging person to draw, thus far. So, I keep drawing her. This drawing was done in 2021. My original idea for this drawing was to drape the middle P!nk over the younger and current P!nk; however, the middle P!nk was so forceful the drawing dictated that I draw her showing theContinue reading “A Lesson Learned – Tameka Art”
July 4th, 2025 – Tameka Art
Happy 4th of July, everyone!This drawing is one of my favorites. Not just for how it looks, but for what it means. To me, it represents the American dream at its best. Two people, side by side:A son of an oil executive, and a daughter of a working-class family.A Republican, and a Democrat.A descendant ofContinue reading “July 4th, 2025 – Tameka Art”
AI and Digital Wallets – Tameka Art
As we continue to move rapidly towards the digital art age, AI (artificial intelligence) is here to assists us in understanding digital wallets. Here is a chart taken from my course: Traditional Art Meets Technology: A Guide to NFTs for Artists. My research led me to a few AI tools to assist with wallet setupContinue reading “AI and Digital Wallets – Tameka Art”
AI (Artificial Intelligence) as a Creative Assistant – Tameka Art
As you begin shaping your brand, you can also explore AI tools as creative assistants. These assistant tools are not meant to create your identity for you, but rather, to help refine how you communicate it. For example, AI tools like ChatGPT can help you write a compelling artist bio or brainstorm phrases that describeContinue reading “AI (Artificial Intelligence) as a Creative Assistant – Tameka Art”
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