Every day I try to put in the work to fill the enormous shoes this space has given me.
Every few days I hit a wall.
"You're over rated. You lack experience and schooling. You have no inherent style. The other shoe is gonna drop. You're too cocky. You're too humble. You're not…
I would say most of you that are following me have now seen the new DeadGods rising from their graves. The reactions have been overwhelming. I am truly humbled. But most of you don't know the "why" to the "what."
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Allow me to illuminate you.
Super fkn proud of the basement boys
@sircandyapple
@pencilzwrld
and
@delilahdegods
for the work on
@y00tsNFT
. Website and reveal experience were gorgeous.
Wanted to finally share a few of the 1/1’s I did for the collection that didn’t make it in ❤️
I am officially a core team member of the
@DeGodsNFT
- no longer a gun for hire. After I wrap up some projects and collaborations it will be a complete focus on DeGods, DeadGods and the expansion of our brand 📖.
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Ngl - feels like home 🤝❤️ thank you
@frankdegods
and team.
If you made money that changed your life for the better tonight, I’m so happy for you.
If you swept, LFG.
If you’re holding steady 🫡.
If you’re an eth maxi playing armchair quarterback, go take a nap. You’ve got a long year ahead of you.
@y00tsNFT
are here.
I love that none of you have seen the other 170+ traits, characters, 1:1’s and Easter eggs packed into this collection. I know this is a lottery ticket to some, a networking opportunity for others. But for me, it’s all art.
I can’t wait for you all to get your t00bs today.
El Bonk
@bonkznft_
has done an incredible job with their outreach and the artist community has brought nothing but HEAT with their 1:1’s. glad i was able to sneak this slimey little guapo in.
In all the craziness of the last few days, I forgot a very important anniversary. 4 days ago I made it to my third year of Sobriety.
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3 years sober. Insane.
Ton of new followers so let me tell a story 🧵
Just 4 or 5 weeks ago I had +/- 80 followers. I’d just learned what a DAO is. I was still waiting 7 days for 1 more Sol to settle in my Coinbase. Discord was…new. The world was exciting but overwhelming.
It’s time to talk about
@myslimes_
This is my baby and brainchild. a collective of the relationships I’ve made and the things I’ve learned in what has become a year for the books.
I wouldn’t want to start 2023 any other way. Let’s go.
🧵
I think it might be helpful to let folks know where I’m from, and what their lane is.
I grew up in doublewide trailers. Dirt roads. Single parents. Substance abuse. Friends murdered. No college.
I worked for anything I have.
How I spend or SAVE my money is not your concern.
GM
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morning coffee sketch. had to be quick so made it simple and decided to color it. my goal with these exercises is to work on my line-work and legibility, while generating ideas as quickly as possible.
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best gameboy game of all time?
gm
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let’s try to be impeccable with our words today. Lot of people hurting.
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This is for a series I may or may not ever release, but felt right sharing today 🫠 (don’t forget to zoom in).
Some quick Stats:
(Deadgods + y00ts)
2500+ hours of drawing
303 procreate Canvases created
Hundreds of hours studying color theory, art history, art styles, character design and procreate tutorials.
my friend, my mentor, my absolute shhlime
@notjohnlestudio
said “fuck subtlety” so:
3 series’ launching in the next 3 months.
also collab szn includes most of my absolute favorite artists in the space. (sorry in advance for the spam)
👇🏽
I have insights for the folks who think
@DeGodsNFT
will dump, are ‘overrated,’ $Dust is a Ponzi etc.
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You won’t interact with a project with a more dedicated TEAM of people, working literally around the clock, to ensure value is being driven to it’s holders.
A note on the
@DuppiesNFT
art reveal (or lack thereof):
When I start drawing things that make me smile, I know we’ve found a good lane. Fade it, flip it or fuck with me. Up to you.
Everyone hanging on tight for the y00ts art reveal, I love you. I’m fucking gassed up for this.
Collecting notes and thoughts on the post reveal thread/medium article. What are some questions you have regarding the process? I’m excited to share all the gritty details.
I just spent a week in Greenland learning at light speed about the cross section of block chain and climate change. The experience was transformative and enlightening.
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Pretty pictures for those who just want to scroll 🧊
Appreciate the love and positivity but the art isn’t done until it’s done.
@y00tsNFT
has been a long road and the job isn’t finished. This is wind in our sails though 💚
Head down, blinders up. LFG.
y00ts Art reveal 3am, slept 4 hours, boarded plane. Now I’m in Paris. About to spend a week in Greenland learning about the cross section of Environmental Activism and Eco Blockchains. I’ll be representing
@solana
and 1:1 artists while touching glaciers.
This is a good life.
So humbled. I love this community, this space and these opportunities I’ve been given. My whole
@DeGodsNFT
community, my new
@y00tsNFT
family, and the team in the trenches with me right now. GN. Can’t wait for tomorrow.
Team:
I learned how to work on a team for the first time in my life. I've always gone it alone. I'll never do that again. The team will change but the lessons are painfully clear. Having a group of motivated creative ppl around at all times will FORCE you to make better art/work
LA bound ✈️ to work with my
@DeGodsNFT
familia.
Packing up the leopard furs ‘til Fall, needed a new summer fit. Channeling some
@HGESOL
energy.
#NewProfilePic
But it was a distraction. My heart is in the 1:1 art space. And to put things bluntly, I am fiercely loyal to myself, my family and my relationships. Not PFPs. Having a "job" was obstructing my path. A distraction from the scariest and most important next steps: ...
Ego:
Ego is AN enemy. But ego also forces you out of bed every morning. Keeps you working 12 hour days no matter who is watching. Experiencing Ego death is powerful and necessary for growth. My ego is very fit right now.
I built my whole presence here around being humble, helpful and bursting with gratitude for this opportunity to make art full time. I 💚 you Solana.
This odd (to me) negativity our next project is getting has me losing a bit of myself in the sauce.
Blinders up. Head down. 🫠
I spent more time on some of these single TRAITS than I have on my own 1/1's that have sold for 100 SOL at auction. Mythic War armor took two artists over a period of 20+ iterations and 5 days to complete.
I’ve been mostly off twitter, but just opened my wallet and was so confused.
This is insane. I feel so fucking grateful for all of you. Thank you
@fedeonekenoby
- I don’t know if I deserve this, but I promise to do something good with it. 💚
I'm grateful for my time with the team. I'm also grateful for knowing my limits, and deciding to make this move for myself. I want to focus on the things I learned, the people I love, and the direction I am going.
One last DeThread?
We could start 8 more projects with just the artwork we’ve scrapped while working on
@DuppiesNFT
.
I’m not an iterative artist. This process has been painful. But I’m proud of this team’s metric for quality. And I can’t wait to share insights and process. On some iceberg shit.
I’ve had to talk myself out of doing a larger PFP collection for the last 6 months or so. Never seemed worth the trouble.
I even started drawing one.
Trying to stay the course and avoid distraction is exceedingly difficult in these conditions though…
@frankdegods
The man, the myth, the legend. He's put the weight of thousands of people on his shoulders. I couldn't have done what he's doing when I was his age. I'll never not be impressed with the killer instinct this man possesses.../
4 years sober today.
At a point of feeling separate from the achievement, and comfortable with the identity.
Meetings are full of dime-store wisdom that can change your life.
“Stop looking for the burning bush, and admire the wildfire behind you.”
Iykyk ❤️
Deadgods are not just a PFP. They're truly unique, heavily curated and high level generative art. I don't know of a single other PFP project that actually looks BETTER when displayed on a 60" TV.
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💎🤲
**REVEAL**
Tomorrow I embark on a new journey.
Up to this point I've yet to truly push myself as an artist to formulate a voice or a vision that is all my own.
Maquina Muertes will be the first step in a new direction. A direction that is mine.
Auction on
@exchgART
3pm PST
Maquina Muertes. Partnerships. Sculptures. Editions. Harvesting the fruits of my labor as an artist and being entirely content if I eat shit in the process, because it'll at least be mine if I do. Growing deeper connections with other artists and creatives. Helping where I can.
The time is now.
Website is live.
the •all in time• store will be opening on **JUNE 30th, 2023**
In the meantime go see what we’ve been working on for the last 6 months:
@0xBender
We haven’t bounced. I’ve taken maybe 10-15 days off in the last 5 months, otherwise I’ve been working toward this art reveal. Now the Devs are working to make sure the process is seamless. We don’t want anymore tech related hiccups. We actually care a lot more than people think.
Jump:
Always take the leap. While not the monetary goldmine I'd hoped for, what I learned about myself and the world of art and fashion in this process was priceless. I would have PAID for the relationships and connections made through this process.
I don’t want to be told I’m great, but I’d actually like to be great one day. Art has been central to my existence for decades. But not until this year has it been something that could sustain me.
I owe it to myself to fill the big ass shoes I’ve been given.
Back to work ⚔️
I’ve experienced a lot of growth this year. This side-by-side is crazy to me.
I will be slowing the release of the last 10+
@MySlimes_
down to a slow drip. I will personally be seeking good fits for the community in the short term, possibly returning to auctions next year.…
Patience vs Conviction:
They are not mutually exclusive. Don't buy the news. Don't rest on laurels. Don't assume the work ethic or intentions of another human. Be aware and be patient. Move when necessary. Work hard and opportunities will arise.
I don't think anyone is going to look at
@MySlimes_
the same after the next few weeks.
I don't really like bull posting. But there's no floor to pump anyway. Today is our 1 year anniversary.
One year ago I auctioned 6 Slimes for a combined 4255.67 SOL.
None have sold.…
Recently I decided to start playing with animation.
And I can safely say this is the most fun I’ve had creating maybe ever.
I’m trying to see what happens following intuition rather than start on tutorials.
Just pure exploration.
I don’t even know where it’s going. And…
If I were to launch a large collection of 1/1's, but couldn't make the art. I would:
- Get an artist advisor.
- Never call myself the "NEXT BOOGLE"
- Auction each piece and give 100% of proceeds and royalties to the artists.
- Know that the resulting community was the…
Creating color references. Researching indigenous dyes. Buying fonts. Firing up Ai 2023. Creating mood hoards. Writing concepts. New Pinterest boards. Website wireframes. Studying artists. In my lane, unbothered and thriving.
It's been an insane month. Feels like a fucking lifetime. Time for a recap as we head into my second ever 1/1 collection. The
@solana
ecosystem has permanently changed my life, and I am bursting with gratitude.
LFG 🧵
So Why Leave?
I'd rather not get into specifics. Rather Speak on sentiment: Jumping into this opportunity, moving states and immersing myself into a completely new environment was a challenge I welcomed.
Damn. Just when I thought I made it out unscathed from all this FTX bullshit.
Just realized wrapped BTC is almost valueless. My first adult investment. 🫡
Guess it’s grind time.
The amount of engagement farming I could be doing right now.
Boggles the mind.
Just meetings and practicing art for me today though. Blinders up, head down.
🙏🏽⏳
I'd say my biggest priority atm is making sure every single ride or die
@CyberFrogsNFT
holder feels a sense of ownership and excitement they haven't felt before. That this refresh brings new eyes to the hard work from
@AndyRewNFT
and team. That my guys
@calltoddy
and…
In January I bootstrapped
@MySlimes_
with 3 months of prep and $5k.
This month I will release Volume 2 with thousands of hours of work, a team and $100k+ reinvested.
All I’ve ever wanted is to make bigger and bigger art projects.
used to check this every day. used to celebrate hours, then days, then months, then years. now i just celebrate life. the power of habit is that eventually you don’t have to work as hard to maintain it. Holidays are tough for people like us, don’t be afraid to reach out. ✊🏽
Special note on
@delilahdegods
A truly rare talent. While our approach and ideals clash at times, I have the utmost respect for you and your ability to create efficiently and beautifully. It's always fun to watch you work.
Manually redrawing some aspect of the trait(s)
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Even the venerable BAYC and MAYC have some pretty heinous layering issues. We want to set the standard for high level, generative art. None of these could be mistaken for low effort. NO UGLY DEADGODS.
It took some time, but I’m finally back to looking at my iPad, microns and sketchbooks with excitement and a fire that was asleep asleep for far too long.
See you in 2024
New
@allintime_
, more
@MySlimes_
Bigger ideas. Bigger plans.
More fun. Less taking myself too seriously.
Less comparison. More love.
Way more Axolotl content.
And much, much more art on Solana.
🤲🏽⏳