{"id":7720,"date":"2023-05-29T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy-makersplace-magazine\/"},"modified":"2023-05-29T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T12:00:00","slug":"creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy-makersplace-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy-makersplace-magazine\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Abandon, Career Strategies, and the Move from Paint to Digital: Interview with Scrawlzy | MakersPlace Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Scrawlzy is a UK artist with over 30 years of experience in exploring creativity and taking inspiration from past and present experiences to create conversations from art. Scrawlzy is both a digital and physical artist.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While maintaining his roots in painting, Scrawlzy seamlessly integrates his ideas into the digital realm, providing insightful commentary on the practicalities of art, such as pricing strategies and considerations for aspiring artists. Always willing to engage with the art community, he is a strong advocate for art as an expressive outlet and champions the importance of continuous learning and creating at every opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>A master at his craft, Scrawlzy continues to inspire with his thoughtful perspectives on the viewing experience of digital art, addressing the nuances of digital display, including aspect ratios and the potential for large-scale presentations. His innovative approach to art, commitment to honing his craft, and openness to adapting to the rapidly changing artistic landscape make him a distinguished voice in the global art scene.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to\/Watch the Interview<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Creative Abandon, Career Strategies, and the Move from Paint to Digital: Interview with Scrawlzy\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mJRh2Uh2Vts?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/makersplace.com\/scrawlzy\/gallery\/created\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Scrawlzy\u2019s MakersPlace Storefront<\/a><\/h3>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Scrawlzy<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: Scrawlzy, welcome. Your bio reveals that you\u2019ve been an active artist for over 30 years. Could you shed light on your creative practice before NFTs came into the picture?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Essentially, not much has changed. My inspiration and approach to each artwork or asset remains the same. I usually start with a spark of inspiration that I plan to incorporate into a future piece. This spark might come from a conversation, something I\u2019ve observed or heard, often music. There\u2019s always something stimulating in the background when I paint, predominantly music. Whether it\u2019s a physical piece, a sketch, or digital, the process begins with this inspiration, a desire to breathe life into a canvas. This journey continues until the piece is complete.<\/p>\n<p>While I avoid oil paints due to the waiting time for drying, my preferred mediums are acrylics and sprays for physical artwork. For digital creations, there\u2019s no concern for dry time, which allows me to just dive in and finish. Despite the consistency in my creative process, the web3 space demands that I wear many hats: a marketing manager, a social media manager, a curator, among others. This added responsibility does consume more time, but it also brings a new level of excitement, learning, and inspiration.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"21578\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-35-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-35.png?fit=900%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"900,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-35\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-35.png?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-35.png?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-35.png?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-35.png?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-35.png?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-35.png?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-35.png?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-35.png?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-35.png?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><em>Freedom Regained <\/em>by Scrawlzy<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scrawlzy\u2019s Journey Beyond Perfectionism<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: Would you mind taking a step back to introduce yourself to our readers and listeners who may not be familiar with your work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Certainly. I\u2019m Scrawlzy, real name Andy, a creator for over 30 years, both in physical and digital formats. One of my earliest inspirations was Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose work taught me that art need not be perfect. A portrait, for instance, doesn\u2019t require symmetrical features in their \u2018correct\u2019 places. The idea of \u2018perfection\u2019 is a construct that often hinders creativity, a notion I try to avoid.<\/p>\n<p>My art teacher further instilled in me this sense of freedom, alleviating the pressure to emulate the masters. Typically, I draw inspiration from music and conversations. For a long time, my mantra has been \u201ccreating art from conversations and conversations from art.\u201d The primary aim for each work isn\u2019t necessarily for viewers to understand my thoughts at the time, but rather to stimulate conversation.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, my ultimate goal is to incite dialogue between two strangers over my work. Regardless of whether their opinion is positive or negative, it\u2019s their conversation that matters. My longstanding mindset has always been centered on creating conversations through art.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: I\u2019m curious about your art teacher\u2019s influence in freeing you from the constraints of perfectionism. Could you tell us more about that?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Absolutely. We often hold ourselves back in the pursuit of perfection. I used to get frustrated trying to make my paintings match the image I had in my head. My art teacher was brilliant. He was relaxed and supportive, always encouraging experimental approaches.<\/p>\n<p>One day, he placed me in front of an easel with three pieces of paper, a brush, and some paint, then asked if he could blindfold me. With the whole class watching, he blindfolded me, aligned me with the paper, and instructed me to paint. Without sight, I painted a portrait. Of course, the features were all over the place. But that experience showed me that I didn\u2019t need to stress over perfect alignment or placement.<\/p>\n<p>He used that exercise to explain to the class that we humans are not symmetrical, that one ear might be higher or larger, or one arm slightly longer. This insight was a revelation for me. It was a concept I\u2019d never considered before. I began practicing with this newfound freedom in mind.<\/p>\n<p>While he taught the curriculum, he also introduced us to avant-garde artists like Basquiat. He encouraged us to envision what we could achieve if we continued our artistic journeys beyond school. That revelation ultimately shaped the artist I am today.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: There\u2019s something profound about experiencing a piece of art, be it a painting, a book, or a film, and realizing that there are no rules. That feeling of, \u201cWait, you can do that?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Absolutely.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"21581\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-38-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?fit=1500%2C1500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1500\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?resize=900%2C900&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"21581\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-38-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?fit=1500%2C1500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1500\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-38\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?fit=900%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?resize=900%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?resize=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-38.png?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><em>Depth of Vision <\/em>by Scrawlzy<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: It\u2019s transformative when done well. Now, regarding your sources of inspiration, what kind of music are you currently into?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: I have quite an eclectic taste, ranging from Queen to Beanie Man, Collie Budds, and Tupac. However, the primary genre I listen to is reggae, something I grew up with in a multicultural area of the UK. I\u2019ve always gravitated towards reggae, so artists like Collie Budds, who is also in the NFT space, are typically on my playlist. I\u2019ve had several conversations with him, which I found inspiring. He\u2019s incredibly humble and down-to-earth, which has sparked some of my recent art. Generally, I enjoy a mix of light rock or reggae.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Unseen Layers of Scrawlzy\u2019s Artistic Process<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: What was the last piece of art you had a conversation about?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Funnily enough, today we discussed a piece I made on the timeline. I composed some poetry inspired by a poetry space on Twitter and created the artwork for it afterward. I shared it with a few people and then on the timeline. I also shared the spoken word version by slightly modifying the artwork. This sparked comments from Block Muse and others, leading to a brief conversation. I still haven\u2019t titled the piece; titles usually come to me later after looking at the piece more or discussing it.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: So, the title evolves from impressions you and others derive from the piece?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Exactly, it\u2019s a feeling that emerges. Sometimes the title comes during creation, or when I sign the piece, other times, I\u2019ll set the piece aside, contemplate it, and look deeper. Occasionally, a conversation will provide the spark for the title.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: How much sketching or preparation goes into creating your work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: There\u2019s minimal sketching. The inspiration to start a piece, whether digital or physical, motivates me to work from start to finish. My style often conceals hidden elements in the artwork. These elements, like peculiar things in the eyes or the background, engage people and spark conversations. While I occasionally sketch ideas for \u2018assets\u2019 like little characters or text additions, I generally work on a piece from start to finish without much planning.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018Scrawlism\u2019: A Manifesto of Artistic Freedom<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: Let\u2019s return to your next project. Can you share more about it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Certainly. For my upcoming drop, I have a piece that includes some very rough sketches. My idea is to create an animation showing these sketches across the canvas, instead of a typical work-in-progress video. While I\u2019m not an animator by training, I\u2019ve taken it upon myself to learn through doing. I plan to animate the progression from raw sketches to the finished piece. It\u2019s a new venture for me and will undoubtedly keep me busy for some time.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>\u200b\u200b<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1582\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/b1321cca-958a-40c4-97b4-dc9e162bd736?is-pending-load=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/b1321cca-958a-40c4-97b4-dc9e162bd736\" width=\"1582\" height=\"2048\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><em>Unspoken Chains <\/em>by Scrawlzy<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: That sounds intriguing. Earlier, you mentioned characters. Do any of them recur in your work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Yes, they do. During my younger days, I did a lot of graffiti, often using spray cans from the local car spare store. One character that has persisted from those times is a little blue robot named \u2018Mintobot.\u2019 He\u2019s a reimagined version of a character I used to sketch during my school days. I\u2019ve started to introduce him and other characters from those days into my current pieces, where they pop up in corners or in the background. Their recurrence has become part of my artistic brand.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: Speaking of your brand, can you tell us more about \u2018Scrawlism\u2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: For me, \u2018Scrawlism\u2019 represents freedom. It\u2019s not about getting every line perfect or coloring inside the lines. If I accidentally make a splash somewhere, that\u2019s okay. Scrawlism is about the liberty to let my strokes flow wherever they want, much like abstract art.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Juxtaposition is Storytelling<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: Could you elaborate on your piece, <\/strong><strong><em>Life Can Change in the Blink of an Eye<\/em><\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: \u201cLife Can Change in the Blink of an Eye\u201d is the sole animated piece from my \u201cLife of Art\u201d series, comprising five pieces in total. The inspiration comes from old horror movies and comedy sketches where you\u2019d see the eyes of portraits move. I started contemplating if art has a life of its own, shaped by people\u2019s perceptions, its value, or its mystery.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As technology advances, we discover hidden elements beneath layers of paint in many masterpieces \u2013 something that adds to their intrigue. This line of thought led to the creation of a portrait within a frame, with a body added to it. As I\u2019m learning animation, I animated the eyes in the smaller portrait on the left. The main character appears to be walking through a gallery, as if an art piece itself is exploring what\u2019s on the walls.<\/p>\n<p><em>LIFE CAN CHANGE IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE<\/em> by Scrawlzy<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>Brady Walker: That\u2019s fascinating. Art can spark conversations, interacting with other pieces. When two pieces are juxtaposed, they create a different vibe, like forming a sentence.<\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Absolutely. When such interactions occur serendipitously, it feels magical. On a few occasions, I\u2019ve created pieces from different series, and when I\u2019ve placed them together, they\u2019ve taken on a new life, inspiring an entirely new series. One piece of art can indeed transform any other at any given moment.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflections on Past, Present, and Future<\/h2>\n<p>Brady Walker: I\u2019ve been looking at some of your MakersPlace pieces and I\u2019m curious about <em>Two Souls<\/em>, which you created in May 2021. The text on it reads, \u201cWhen two souls meet, they will see through pain and mass. They will see the true beauty inside.\u201d Given the time of completion, what was going on when you created this?<\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: At that time, I was reflecting a lot. I\u2019ve been married for 11 years this year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"21580\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-37-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?fit=1000%2C1400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,1400\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-37\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?fit=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?fit=731%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21580 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?resize=731%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 731w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?resize=768%2C1075&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?resize=731%2C1024&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"21580\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-37-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?fit=1000%2C1400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,1400\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-37\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?fit=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?fit=731%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?resize=731%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?resize=731%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 731w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?resize=768%2C1075&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-37.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/makersplace.com\/product\/two-souls-1-of-1-422938\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Two souls <\/em>by Scrawlzy<\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: Mazel tov.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Thank you very much. My meeting and dating my wife was very organic, effortless, with no rush. The concept of \u201ctwo souls\u201d stems from the realization, thanks to each other, that baggage from the past can be irrelevant in a new relationship. Dwelling too much on the past can potentially harm the future. That piece was inspired by a conversation about how we\u2019d helped each other move past everything that came before so we could focus on moving forward.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: That\u2019s beautiful. This year, I\u2019ve been delving into Buddhism and Buddhist philosophy. The notion that the past only exists in our minds is quite liberating once you fully understand it (not to say that I do!).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: It\u2019s interesting that you bring that up. I don\u2019t often watch social media, but I came across an Instagram reel recently where someone discussed this very idea \u2013 that the past only exists in our minds and the future isn\u2019t here yet. We only have the present and we create the future daily. This thought intrigued me and will likely inspire an art piece in the future. When something piques my interest, it often becomes a source of inspiration.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"21579\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-36-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?fit=1000%2C1400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,1400\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-36\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?fit=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?fit=731%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21579 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?resize=731%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 731w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?resize=768%2C1075&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?resize=731%2C1024&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"21579\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-36-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?fit=1000%2C1400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,1400\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-36\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?fit=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?fit=731%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?resize=731%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?resize=731%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 731w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?resize=768%2C1075&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-36.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/makersplace.com\/product\/terrestrial-1-of-1-79930\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Terrestrial <\/em>by Scrawlzy<\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market vs Artist<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: Your Foundation piece, <\/strong><strong><em>Market vs. Artist,<\/em><\/strong><strong> is quite intriguing. As someone transitioning from being a nights-and-weekends artist to a full-time artist, how do you navigate the market\u2019s fluctuations?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: For me, creation comes first. Before NFTs, I created primarily for myself, to manifest my ideas and inspirations onto a canvas or a digital platform. I don\u2019t overly concern myself with the market\u2019s volatility. Ups and downs are inherent to any selling platform, be it galleries, art fairs, or craft fairs. My focus is on creating, honing my skills, learning new things, and building a body of work. I understand that the market can be tough, especially for artists relying solely on the Web3 NFT platform for their art sales. Luckily, I also work, so I don\u2019t bear the burden of worrying about sales all the time. This gives me more freedom. \u201cMarket vs. Artist\u201d was inspired by the fluctuating state of the market, including the effects of the Twitter algorithm. The boxing gloves in the piece symbolize the battle between the ever-changing market and the artist.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"21583\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-40-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?fit=1449%2C2048&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1449,2048\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-40\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?fit=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?fit=725%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21583 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?resize=725%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 725w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?resize=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1 212w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?resize=768%2C1085&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?resize=1087%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1087w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?resize=1200%2C1696&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?w=1449&amp;ssl=1 1449w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?resize=725%2C1024&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"21583\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-40-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?fit=1449%2C2048&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1449,2048\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-40\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?fit=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?fit=725%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"725\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?resize=725%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?resize=725%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 725w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?resize=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1 212w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?resize=768%2C1085&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?resize=1087%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1087w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?resize=1200%2C1696&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-40.png?w=1449&amp;ssl=1 1449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><em>Market vs. Artist <\/em>by Scrawlzy<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: It sometimes feels like the Twitter algorithm is part of the market.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Indeed. The recurring character, Mintobot, represents artists who are constantly minting for sales or for blockchain record-keeping. These artists are always trying to understand the market and how to increase their visibility. The boxer, on the other hand, symbolizes the market\u2014slightly larger, more imposing, ready to shake things up, whether through algorithm changes or fluctuations in crypto coins and gas fees.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: Gas fees are a market factor quietly undermining many artists. How do you approach minting? How frequently do you mint? If you could estimate, what percentage of your creations do you actually mint?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: That\u2019s an interesting question. I\u2019d say I mint around 20 to 25% of what I create. My minting pattern tends to happen in spurts; I\u2019ll have periods where I mint a lot, followed by periods of inactivity. This depends on several factors such as the current state of the market and my personal schedule. However, I certainly create more than I mint. I\u2019ve considered minting all my works as a kind of record or diary of my creations. Perhaps I\u2019ll do that someday, maybe even minting them on my own contract. No one knows what the future holds, and I\u2019d like to leave a legacy for my three children. If they\u2019re all on the blockchain, they\u2019re permanently recorded. But the bottom line is I mint far less than people might assume.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"21584\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-41-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?fit=1463%2C2048&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1463,2048\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-41\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?fit=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?fit=732%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21584 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?resize=732%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 732w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?resize=768%2C1075&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?resize=1097%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1097w, 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data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-41\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?fit=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?fit=732%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?resize=732%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?resize=732%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 732w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?resize=768%2C1075&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?resize=1097%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1097w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?resize=1200%2C1680&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-41.png?w=1463&amp;ssl=1 1463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><em>Gemini<\/em> by Scrawlzy<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family, Work, and Art: Striking the Balance<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: As someone juggling a full-time job, three children, and a prolific artistic output, when do you find time to paint?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Well, I manage my time meticulously. My routine revolves around work, spending time with my children, and fulfilling other commitments like interviews, social media engagement, and participating in Twitter spaces. My teenage children have their interests, giving me some free time. During Twitter spaces, which can last from 30 minutes to a couple of hours, I often paint. My youngest child is quite adept with my iPad and enjoys painting as well. Thus, painting also doubles as quality time with him. We\u2019ve even done a collaboration currently displayed on the Tezos platform. So, despite the busyness of family life, I always find time to paint.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: That\u2019s the beauty of art\u2014it\u2019s a shared activity. As a writer, it\u2019s more challenging to involve others in the process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: I can see that. Maintaining a train of thought might be difficult with little ones around. But with painting, even crayons and paint can be part of the fun.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Art and Audience: Inviting Discovery and Conversation<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: I\u2019m keen to learn about your intentions regarding audience experience. Specifically, whether you aim to provide a specific experience or allow for a more undefined takeaway. Often, your work incorporates text, either on the piece itself or in the meta description.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: I like to believe I\u2019m setting the audience up for discovery\u2014discovery of a fresh way of thinking or perceiving something unseen before. I like to engage their curiosity, nudging them to probe deeper because they\u2019ve noticed a subtle element, compelling them to uncover more hidden layers, whether that be text or a concealed portrait. As for audience participation, my ultimate goal is to stimulate conversation, not necessarily about my art, but between individuals. Society has transformed to an extent where casual conversations with strangers are becoming rare, especially here in the UK. I aim to encourage those spontaneous interactions again. A brief chat can significantly alter someone\u2019s mood, especially if they\u2019re feeling low or stressed. A conversation with a stranger can offer a refreshing perspective and momentarily distract them from their concerns. So, if anything, I hope to inspire such interactions through my work.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: I resonate with that. Over the past 10 months, I\u2019ve had the privilege of interviewing more than 80 artists and collectors in this space. The art of interviewing has been a remarkable journey of discovery for me. Although it may seem self-serving as I get to ask all the questions without sharing much about myself, I concur that the conversational aspect of life is something we need to prioritize. Many of us, including myself, work from home, and there are days when we don\u2019t venture outside, which is a shared reality for many.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic exemplified how quickly loneliness can creep in unnoticed. If you\u2019re home-based, making a brief trip to the local store doesn\u2019t necessarily involve much social interaction, which can make one feel isolated. This is where the Web3 space, particularly Twitter spaces, plays an invaluable role by connecting people globally. A short interaction can significantly impact someone\u2019s day, maybe even prompt them to engage in a conversation they initially intended to avoid, thus creating opportunities to forge new connections. It\u2019s crucial not to let the art of conversation slip away.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"21585\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-42-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?fit=2000%2C1429&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1429\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-42\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?fit=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?fit=900%2C643&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21585 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?resize=1024%2C732&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?resize=768%2C549&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?resize=1536%2C1097&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?resize=1200%2C857&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?resize=900%2C643&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"21585\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-42-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?fit=2000%2C1429&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1429\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-42\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?fit=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?fit=900%2C643&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?resize=900%2C643&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?resize=1024%2C732&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?resize=300%2C214&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?resize=768%2C549&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?resize=1536%2C1097&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?resize=1200%2C857&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-42.png?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><em>Translucence <\/em>by Scrawlzy<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigating Art Sales: Survival, Valuation, and Appreciation<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: I\u2019d like to steer this discussion towards generating advice for other artists, especially concerning pricing, which tends to be a daunting aspect for new artists entering the space. How do you approach this?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Pricing can be tricky and is usually dependent on how reliant you are on art sales or NFT sales for your living. If you\u2019re in a position where art sales directly affect your ability to pay bills or put food on the table, you might price your work lower. And that\u2019s perfectly fine. No one should be shamed for pricing their work according to their needs. My journey began with pricing at around $200. Over time, it has fluctuated based on the complexity and the time taken to complete each piece.<\/p>\n<p>Some pieces, being less complex, are completed quickly and priced lower, while others with more intricate elements are priced higher. For artists wrestling with pricing, consider your circumstances. Why and how urgently do you need to sell? It\u2019s okay to price lower if you need to pay rent, but don\u2019t undervalue your work. Consider the total time invested in the piece, including downloading and uploading files and minting the piece. Set a baseline hourly rate for yourself, say $10 or $20, and calculate from there. You\u2019ll find a balance. The market can be inconsistent, and prices may vary depending on whether you base them on Ethereum or dollars, but start by assessing your needs and work from there.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: Being a digital artist, how do you envision your viewers experiencing your art daily? You also paint, so perhaps your audience enjoys the physical painting. But for digital art, how should they appreciate it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: Many collectors buy pieces because they want to support the artist, although they may not wish to view the piece every day. However, for those who want to enjoy the artwork regularly, viewing it on a larger screen or a digital frame would be ideal. This way, they can appreciate the details and textures. Alternatively, they could print it. I offer the file to anyone who purchases my work, so they can have it printed in any format or size they prefer. I\u2019d love to see my work displayed on larger screens, even on a colossal screen like those in Times Square! That would be a fantastic sight. But generally, I believe the best way to enjoy digital art is on a large digital screen.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"21582\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-39-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?fit=1463%2C2048&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1463,2048\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-39\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?fit=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?fit=732%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21582 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?resize=732%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 732w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?resize=768%2C1075&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?resize=1097%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1097w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?resize=1200%2C1680&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?w=1463&amp;ssl=1 1463w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?resize=732%2C1024&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-lazy-fallback=\"1\" data-attachment-id=\"21582\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/image-39-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?fit=1463%2C2048&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1463,2048\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image-39\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?fit=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?fit=732%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?resize=732%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?resize=732%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 732w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?resize=768%2C1075&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?resize=1097%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1097w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?resize=1200%2C1680&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rare.makersplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-39.png?w=1463&amp;ssl=1 1463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><em>Darkness inside <\/em>by Scrawlzy<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: In creating your digital art, do you consider the aspect ratio?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: When I first began creating digital art, I didn\u2019t think much about the aspect ratio. I was more focused on conveying my ideas and inspiration. My art has always been an outlet for me, not necessarily made for selling. However, as I continue to learn and grow, I\u2019ve realized the importance of the aspect ratio, especially if the art is to be displayed on large billboards or screens. I want my art to look its best for everyone who purchases it, whether it\u2019s a limited edition or a one-of-one. It\u2019s all part of the learning curve.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Never Stop Learning: Embracing Constant Creativity<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Brady Walker: Earlier, we discussed the revelation you had about freedom of expression, influenced by your art teacher and artists like Basquiat. If you could give your 20-year-old self advice about creativity, apart from the freedom to express, what would you say?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scrawlzy: I\u2019d tell myself to create more, seize every chance to create using any materials available. If all you have is mud, then paint with mud, because it\u2019s all a part of learning. The two most critical pieces of advice would be to create wherever and whenever possible and to never stop learning. Years later, you may realize you wish you\u2019d learned something when you were younger. So, it\u2019s important to embrace continuous learning and creativity, despite life\u2019s other commitments.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For updates on all our artist features, subscribe to our newsletter below \ud83d\udc47<\/h4>\n<p><!-- Mailchimp for WordPress v4.9.4 - https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/mailchimp-for-wp\/ --><!-- \/ Mailchimp for WordPress Plugin -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rare.makersplace.com\/2023\/05\/29\/creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=creative-abandon-career-strategies-and-the-move-from-paint-to-digital-interview-with-scrawlzy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scrawlzy is a UK artist with over 30 years of experience in exploring creativity and taking inspiration from past and present experiences to create conversations from art. 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