The importance of metadata Initially when I designed Star Flower, I knew about NFT metadata from my previous generative project, but I was so focused on making sure 1000 mints would look and feel unique that the metadata was not accounted for. Ideally, the metadata would be a good place to start. It helps…

Introduction Hi. My name is Ruben and I want to give you a backstory behind my latest art release called Universal Key. Oil Pastels Earlier this year, my son asked me to purchase a large amount of oil pastels. He has created art for most of his life and typically prefers using pencil…

If you haven’t heard, ICOs (initial coin offering) are a way for projects to garnish resources from international supporters who are flush with cash. When I say cash, I mean digital cash in the form of cryptocurrencies. …

I have been a freelancer on and off for about 10 years and I’ve posted on Steemit.com for a good year. I need to confess something. My creative compass is broken. Normally, I will draw post a video, or do something online for creative motives only, but lately I have…

A story about free markets and finding customers at a libertarian festival in New Hampshire. Imagine a place where you had the freedom to be your true self. Not the self you present at work or home, but the unhinged version of you? What would that look like? Now take…

Ak-mak crackers Mango ginger chutney (Trader Joes) Manchego Cheese

…a story about the two times candy saved my life. Let me lead off by saying a big thank you to the Neon Mob team and community for believing in a concept I submitted 5 months ago. I am grateful for this chance to contribute to Neon Mob’s community. I…

The goal of #drawlloween was to illustrate certain characters from Halloween based on a list originally made by Thirteen Paradox Design. Kevin Luong continued the tradition and the marvelous illustrator, Isaiah Stephens, shared this drawing campaign with me on Facebook. I had a few simple tools at my disposal, and…

About Doodle Delights I have always used doodling to fill times where I would normally be bored during an unexpected wait on the phone with customer services, or at the doctors office. But I’ve recently discovered there are many people who view coloring as a thrilling experience. Some even call it therapy. As…