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. The digital world gives us a new way to express ourselves and reach people we may never have reached before. By trying new tools like NFTs, we are not just following change, we are helping shape the future. We are becoming leaders.

Will every piece of art sold as an NFT make a lot of money? Not always. Earning money with NFTs depends on many things, like what collectors want or how the market is doing. But your art still matters in this digital space. It has a chance to be seen, shared, and remembered. Excerpt taken from my course: Traditional Art Meets Technology: A Guide to NFTs for Artists.

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 you sign over your work before minting it, and that person mints your work, it becomes their digital property. So, please, please, protect yourself and your work.

If you have any questions or would like to share your story to help others, please leave it in the comment section below. Stay safe, everyone.

Here is a copy of a post I wrote in 2023:

As I uploaded my art to an NFT platform, I was contacted by two scammers through social media. Both scammers wanted to purchase a large amount of my NFT’s. One scammer wanted to purchase 30 pieces; the second scammer wanted to purchase both collections. These scammers were recognized by their contact information. One scammer sent me a link to contact my NFT platform under the guise that this scammer was having a problem purchasing my art. This link bore the name of my NFT platform but was linked to a Gmail account. I did not use their link. Instead, I contacted OpenSea directly. OpenSea advised me that if a buyer was experiencing a problem, that buyer should contact them directly. Needless to say, this scammer’s account disappeared immediately. We artist work hard to produce meaningful work and to build our brand. Please be careful and mindful to protect your creative work. If you have a similar story that you don’t mind sharing, please leave it in the comment section below. Others can learn when we tell our stories.

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.

If you are thinking about making your own NFT, it is smart to focus on what your art means and how it makes people feel. This strategy is a better than simply following what is popular now.

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 the middle finger. I used my hand as a guide to draw a hand on the younger P!nk to hold the middle P!nk’s hand so that I would not have to draw the middle finger. I am sure either rendition would have worked. But if I had it to do all over again, I would have listened to what the original drawing dictated to me because that would have been the most honest rendition.

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 of slave owners, and a descendant of slaves.

Different backgrounds. Different stories. But still—they stand together as friends. Because unity is not about being the same. It is about choosing respect, empathy, and hope, especially when it is not easy. This is the kind of freedom worth celebrating.

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 setup and safety in the digital world. You may find this chart helpful as well.

Remember: AI is not a replacement for strong security habits, but it can act as your assistant that offers clarity, reminders, and tailored support as you navigate the technical side of NFTs.

Be encouraged.

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 describe your visual style. Tools like Canva’s Magic Design or Adobe Firefly can help you prototype a logo, try different color palettes, or visualize your brand across different media. These tools are not required, but they can save time and spark new ideas.

Think of AI as a space to test and experiment with different ideas while staying true to your authentic self. (This excerpt is taken from my online course: Traditional Art Meets Technology: A Guide to NFTs for Artists).