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10 Must-Read Topics About Art, AI, and NFTs

When we started Creator Royalties at the start of the year, we had no idea we would reach over 7K artists & art lovers, much less 30 incredible issues.

We know the worlds of arts and technology move fast… so every 10 weeks, we take a breather and look back on everything we’ve covered so that you can get caught up, and better yet dive deeper or revisit the topics that are of interest to you.

To check out our prior recaps, check out ICYMI Vol 1 and ICYMI Vol 2.

Let’s get started.

#021: Dynamic NFTs - Revolutionizing Your Art through Interactive Artwork

Since we posted this issue, over 200 artists have joined us in the Innovation Laboratory with Transient Labs to explore the potential of dynamic NFTs. In a nutshell, dynamic NFTs are simply interactive artwork that evolves based on some form of programmability and/or or real-time data feeds.

This issue goes into detail on what dynamics NFTs are, and shares various possibilities for creators and collectors to interact with digital art. Want a fresh take? Some of our Innovation Lab participants like Hugo Faz have also been sharing their takeaways and experiences on Twitter (X) - browse through them here.

#022: 3 Must-Know Trends in Digital Art, and Innovative Ways to Drop Your Artwork

Artistic innovation is constantly evolving, but even more so in the realm of digital art! This issue dives into 3 of the latest must-know trends that are driving the digital art scene, as well as shares innovative ways for you to drop your latest artwork.

These trends include unique in-person art experiences, different types of pricing mechanism (reverse Dutch auction rebates!), as well as ways you can beat the algorithm by growing and diversifying your audience channels.

#023: Why and How to Start a (Digital) Art Collection

We have covered a lot of material for artists, but this time, we wanted to put out something that encourages all art lovers to become art collectors.

Whether you or someone you know is looking to acquire art for investment purposes, or simply just want to demonstrate your love and passion for the arts, we provide some easy tips for someone who is building their art collection for the first time, regardless of budget or wall space.

#024: Building a Personal Brand and Artist Identity

We all know the importance of personal branding. After all, the stronger your personal brand, the easier it is to make an impression and promote yourself.

This issue is a comprehensive guide on building your personal brand so that you can convey your artistic identity both within and beyond your artwork. We cover the 4 ingredients of a personal brand, from its name to personality to visual identity, and values, and provide some useful worksheets to help in this process.

#025: Diversifying your Income as an Artist

This issue is a must-read for any artist, because diversifying your income and revenue streams is not just about creating a more stable financial foundation. It is also about encouraging you to expand the way you create, while also exposing your art to a wider audience.

We cover three different ways for you to diversify your income as an artist, from expanding your physical collection of work to monetizing your expertise to offering commissions.

#026: How to Create and Collect Art on the Avalanche Blockchain

At HUG, we are blockchain-agnostic and medium-agnostic when it comes to art. We believe that artists should be open to exploring different ways to sell their art, be that physical or digital, and if digital, across different blockchains.

We teamed up with the Avalanche Foundation to introduce you to Avalanche (AVAX), a lightning-fast blockchain that is also nurturing a thriving and supportive art community. Read this issue to learn how to get yourself started on AVAX, from minting your first NFT to benefiting from free resources, and more.

#027: How to Find and Define Your Art Style

In this issue, we discuss the age-old existential question of, “What is my art style?”. As an artist, you likely already have some inkling of what your style is. That said, how do you know if it is right for you?

Even if you already have a style, it doesn’t mean that you should stop evolving it, especially in the wake of AI becoming an increasingly useful collaborative tool. We provide a step-by-step guide to identifying and refining your personal artistic signature.

#028: The Latest in AI Art with Claire Silver

In this issue, we sit down with renowned AI collaborative artist Claire Silver to see what advice she has for up-and-coming AI artists.

In addition, we break down two popular AI art tools, Stability AI and Midjourney, and run through their latest updates, as well as any regulatory discussions that could affect the way we work with and think about AI going forward.

#029: Social Media Marketing Tips for Artists by TIMEPieces Head of Artist Relations, Tameka Bazile

Creator Royalties welcomes a guest writer for the first time, Tameka Bazile, Head of Artist Relations and Marketing at TIMEPieces.

Tameka provides three incredible tips for artists to elevate their art through social media, from turning your Instagram Profile into a landing page to tips to authentically engage with and build your audience.

#030: 3 Reasons You Should Get to Know Jack Butcher

In this issue, we sit down with leading digital artist and visionary Jack Butcher to learn about how he is using the Internet as a canvas to inspire his creations.

Jack provides useful tips for artists, while also shares some insight into the thought-provoking nature of his recent collections.

Closing Thoughts

We hope you have enjoyed all of our issues of Creator Royalties so far! Found one that’s particularly useful? Don’t hesitate to forward them to a friend, or invite them to subscribe for themselves.

Alternatively, if you have a suggestion for a topic to cover, please do not hesitate to reply directly to this email to share it with us!

Next week, we will be covering the latest in generative art and creative coding with ArtBlocks, so stay tuned to learn more.

In the News

Industry News

• NFT platform Recur has sadly announced that it will be shutting down despite having collaborated with well-known IP like Hello Kitty and Rugrats.

• NFT marketplace Magic Eden has launched a $1 million dollar fund for creators building on the Polygon blockchain. Creators can apply for funding, mentorship, and marketing support.

• NFT marketplace OpenSea has once again changed its policy on royalties, making them completely optional with no exceptions. Learn more and read community reactions here.

Tools and Resources

• Want to expand your art creativity with AI? Here’s 50 Midjourney styles to experiment with.

• Looking for additional artist opportunities aside from what we’ve sourced for you exclusively at HUG? Check out this resource of grants and opportunities for the month of September.

• HUG Artist Rebecca Rose has compiled a number of other Open Calls for getting your work into museums. Learn more here.

Notable Creators

• ArtBlocks founder Erick “snowfro” Calderon is launching Heart + Craft, a collection on new generative art platform Prohibition that allows collectors to assemble their own physical renditions.

Artist Grants and Opportunities

• ☕️ Enter the Crypto Cafe with Randi Zuckerberg! Join Randi on her SiriusXM podcast where she interviews the leading thinkers in arts and technology. We are looking for someone to join our conversations with Motez Bishara, the Director of Communications at Stability AI, and Canadian-Korean contemporary artist Krista Kim, where you will get the opportunity to ask them for advice and guidance live. Learn more and submit here.

• 🖼 Celebrate your heritage with Seattle NFT Museum. We are giving you the opportunity to have work inspired by your culture showcased at the world’s first NFT museum in Seattle. Learn more and submit here.

• 🇯🇵 Take your art to DCENTRAL Tokyo! Want your work displayed at DCENTRAL’s first conference in Shibuya, Tokyo? Learn more and submit here.

• 💰 HUG is offering $500 USD grants to two artists each month in exchange for unminted artwork to raffle off to our community. Learn more and meet all our HUG Visionaries here.

This Week’s Art Drops

Did you know that these are just 8 of 400+ art drops on HUG? Get a full list of this week’s art drops from HUG here.