There are few names as synonymous with generative artwork NFTs as Snowfro. The moniker of Art Blocks Creator Erick Calderon, Snowfro is extensively thought of a pioneer within the NFT area, recognized for serving to elevate artists by way of Artwork Blocks, and solidifying generative artwork as a strong sector of the NFT area by means of his influential Chromie Squiggles undertaking.
But, regardless of the Snowfro’s status, the person behind the identify has remained in awe of his personal accomplishments, and nonetheless expresses astonishment at the truth that items from his collections proceed to ceaselessly promote for six figures. However past his personal private success, his Artwork Blocks platform has surpassed nonetheless larger expectations, changing into the go-to place for generative artwork in Web3.
On this episode of Behind The Drop, we journey to Marfa, Texas to hang around with Calderon and study extra about his generative artwork tasks. We additionally sat down with artists Tyler Hobbs and Alida Solar to find out about their method to generative artwork. As a platform, Artwork Blocks gives generative artists with much-needed instruments to code, mint, and promote their paintings on the blockchain.
Some fashionable Artwork Blocks collections embody Chromie Squiggles, The Friendship Bracelet Venture, Fidenza, Everlasting Pump, and plenty of extra. Calderon’s newest Artwork Blocks initiative, The Friendship Bracelet Venture, is a group of greater than 24,000 unique friendship bracelets made by Alexis André. This undertaking brings NFTs from digital to bodily and gives holders directions for methods to make a easy bracelet utilizing just a few {dollars}’ price of embroidery floss.
Watch now to study extra about Calderon’s artistic course of.
