Flower Vision NFT by artist deriniti | from the Artique by Deriniti NFT collection
NFT ReviewMay 27, 2022

Flower Vision

For the past few weeks, I have been driving a campaign to offer support to fellow NFT creators and I must say, I have had the opportunity to come across amazing artwork. It is a real adventure in itself…

(Read more about it at the bottom of this page.)

| About Martin Blais | About Martin Blais’ NFTs | Charity NFTs |

Flower Vision NFT by artist deriniti | from the Artique by Deriniti NFT collection
Flower Vision NFT by artist deriniti | from the Artique by Deriniti NFT collection

Flower Vision

Created by artist Derin Michele (aka deriniti)

NFTs:
https://opensea.io/deriniti
https://opensea.io/collection/artique1
https://opensea.io/collection/adopt-a-fish
https://opensea.io/collection/animalkingdom1

What I see

Have you ever tried to get out of a habit? Any little ritual you have that you keep telling yourself you should stop performing until you actually manage to consciously break it off… Until it comes right back!!! Whatever this annoying tiny little quirk is, you believe that once you tame it and achieve a clean life free from it, you will have become that better version of yourself you’ve always aimed for. The more you give credence to this idea, the more you believe it. You start bleaching yourself all over with that desire for purity you’re making up. The more you apply this make-up, the more it covers your “I”. Funny how we are inclined to polish up our eyesight by blocking it with all these beautiful flourishing biases. Let’s not be fooled. Our true colors will always surface. These traits we’re trying to hide are what makes us unique and special. Once we fully accept ourselves as we are, love shines through. Yes, for a time, we may look good in white but self-acceptance must prevail until it feels right.

What I feel

When I asked for her name while gazing at the beauty of this NFT, the name Laura came up. Maybe my mind just made it up because of the flowers, I thought of a beautiful flower (Flora) without room for feelings (minus F). When I look at her, I feel a serious desire for perfection. I feel the weight of her self-criticism. I sense that she is trying to cover herself up in self-righteousness and rectitude as much as she can, but her imperfection keeps rising up to the surface… Still, she doesn’t want to acknowledge it. Instead, she looks straight ahead, trying to see only what image comes through the minuscule tunnels inside the stems of these flowers. I wouldn’t be surprised if she used the same device for breathing… I want to reach out and tell her that the natural color looks better.

Conclusion

I fell in love with that portrait the second I saw it. Just like all Deriniti’s work I have seen, I find a relatable humanity that radiates through. I find a keen ability to illustrate artistically what makes us human. Derin’s work recently made the object of a beautiful article in the great magazine “Creative Talents” (Issue 2: May ’22). The article can be viewed for free here on pages 14 and 15. I invite you to look it up (as well as all the other nice NFTs featured in this publication). Keep up your great work Derin, thanks for sharing your art with the World! 🙏✌️

Here are some more NFTs from Derin (deriniti), do not hesitate to support this artist and her unique work.
Aurum NFT by artist deriniti | from the Artique by Deriniti NFT collection
Aurum NFT by artist deriniti | from the Artique by Deriniti NFT collection
Swim Shady NFT by artist deriniti | from the Artique by Deriniti NFT collection
Swim Shady NFT by artist deriniti | from the Artique by Deriniti NFT collection
Alpha Wolf NFT by artist deriniti | from the Artique by Deriniti NFT collection
Alpha Wolf NFT by artist deriniti | from the Artique by Deriniti NFT collection

Martin Blais stache and finger!
Photo of myself with a random stache and a finger on my face… 😅

About this initiative

For the past few weeks, I have been driving a campaign to offer support (ever humbly) to my fellow NFT creators and I must say, I have had the opportunity to come across amazing artwork. It is a real adventure in itself.

I decided to start writing a few thoughts about random NFTs I reviewed and figured I would create posts on my website in case it interested anyone looking for inspirations on which artists to support or which collections to keep an eye out for.

I am no expert, my only tools are my appreciation of art, my feelings and emotions, my way with words and a true desire to spread positivity in a world where, for the majority, everything is hidden behind by a big cloud of uncertainty.

May this initiative serve its humble purpose and bring support or help or positivity in any way to anyone reading it and to the artists featured in my articles. 🙏

Wolves Spirit NFT by artist MirArt
NFT ReviewMay 24, 2022

Wolves Spirit

For the past few weeks, I have been driving a campaign to offer support to fellow NFT creators and I must say, I have had the opportunity to come across amazing artwork. It is a real adventure in itself…

(Read more about it at the bottom of this page.)

| About Martin Blais | About Martin Blais’ NFTs | Charity NFTs |

Wolves Spirit NFT by artist MirArt
Wolves Spirit NFT by artist MirArt | From the MirArt NFT collection on Foundation.app

Wolves Spirit

Created by artist MirArt

NFTs:
https://foundation.app/@MirArt
https://opensea.io/mirart
https://rarible.com/mirarts
https://kalamint.io/user/mirart

What I see

I once heard a story about a battle between two wolves inside us. The story depicts these two wolves as our inner conflicts between darkness and light, good versus evil. It explains that we are the sole person in charge of feeding one or the other. The stronger wolf is inevitably the one we deliberately choose to feed over the other and could explain why sometimes fear takes over when we decide to give into it… This is a different picture that MirArt illustrates in this beautiful NFT. We see a team working as a well-coordinated ensemble whose mission is to keep balance between body and mind. The white wolf leans against the subject’s head as to influence thoughts and ideas by infusing wisdom (represented by the white strands of hair). The black wolf acts as a supporting pillar of the structure by giving strength to the body. The subtle shades of purple in the white wolf’s muzzle appear to me as evocative of the crown chakra that represents our spiritual connection to the universe. Also, the beautiful hints of red in the black wolf’s fur make me think of the root chakra that reflects our foundation and our relationship with all that allows us to feel grounded in our environment and in our life. It is said that eyes are the doorway through which we can see one’s soul. This artwork’s protagonist appears to have a beautiful soul. There are no strong emotions on her face, no joy, but no pain, only assertiveness. An inner confidence that her totem animal will support and protect her no matter what. I also notice that we see the right eye of the white wolf as opposed to the left eye of the black one. Another nice touch to illustrate a perfect equilibrium between the Yin and the Yang.

What I feel

When I dive into the subject’s eyes, I feel inner confidence. I feel empowered. I feel safe, secure and I have faith that everything will be all right. Through her eyes, I feel strong and balanced. The earthy color of the background also inspires a feeling of groundedness into the present. Nothing else matters when you lock eye contact with her.

Conclusion

When I saw MirArt’s name “Mir”, I immediately thought of the Slavic meaning of the word Mir (Мир): which, depending on the context, refers to “Peace”, “The World”, “The Universe”… I like to think that MirArt’s Universe is a world of peace. Mir describes his work by saying: “I Like to Express my Thoughts and Feelings in my Paintings and Spread Beauty and Love Through Art”. I must say @MirNFT, you do that beautifully! Thanks for sharing your art with the World! 🙏✌️

Here are some more NFTs from MirArt, do not hesitate to support this artist and his unique work.
White Flame NFT by artist MirArt | From the MirWorld NFT collection on Foundation.app
White Flame NFT by artist MirArt | From the MirWorld NFT collection on Foundation.app
Finding Home NFT by artist MirArt | From the Space Born NFT collection on OpenSea.io
Finding Home NFT by artist MirArt | From the Space Born NFT collection on OpenSea.io
The Eye of Heart NFT by artist MirArt | From the MirWorld NFT collection on Foundation.app
The Eye of Heart NFT by artist MirArt | From the MirWorld NFT collection on Foundation.app

Martin Blais stache and finger!
Photo of myself with a random stache and a finger on my face… 😅

About this initiative

For the past few weeks, I have been driving a campaign to offer support (ever humbly) to my fellow NFT creators and I must say, I have had the opportunity to come across amazing artwork. It is a real adventure in itself.

I decided to start writing a few thoughts about random NFTs I reviewed and figured I would create posts on my website in case it interested anyone looking for inspirations on which artists to support or which collections to keep an eye out for.

I am no expert, my only tools are my appreciation of art, my feelings and emotions, my way with words and a true desire to spread positivity in a world where, for the majority, everything is hidden behind by a big cloud of uncertainty.

May this initiative serve its humble purpose and bring support or help or positivity in any way to anyone reading it and to the artists featured in my articles. 🙏

Color Field Portraits #2 NFT - By artist Jonah Cordy
NFT ReviewMay 23, 2022

Color Field Portrait #2

For the past few weeks, I have been driving a campaign to offer support to fellow NFT creators and I must say, I have had the opportunity to come across amazing artwork. It is a real adventure in itself…

(Read more about it at the bottom of this page.)

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Color Field Portraits #2 NFT - By artist Jonah Cordy
Color Field Portraits #2 NFT – By artist Jonah Cordy | Color Field Portraits NFT collection

Color Field Portrait #2

Created by artist Jonah Cordy

NFTs:
https://opensea.io/JonahCordy
https://foundation.app/@jonahcordy
https://objkt.com/profile/tz1NgxEvBgKrDJjBgNihtLVoU5n4gyEBaTTw/created

What I see

Our human form is clearly delimited. We know where the limits of our body begin and where they end. However, our inner dimension is unlimited, expansive, colorful… And yet… Restricted by our self-imposed credence. To a certain extent, we are in control of our chaos and of allowing layers of conditioning to influence our behavior. Throughout our lifespan on Earth, we get acquainted with means to answer this relentless question: “Who am I?” to which we learn to respond by a: “What is I?” Our judgment can easily be clouded by all these filters and patterns that get programmed into us in our early steps, but slowly, we learn to reach the top of the pyramid where our conscience can be clear. When we look back on all that we peeled along the way and count the layers as we would for a tree trunk to determine its age, we find that these infinite layers are increments to our infinity. When we’re able to see these patterns for what they are, only patterns, that’s when we can truly see how far we got (and possibly dissolve a part of the ego along the way).

What I feel

I can’t help but share the feeling of egotistical joy and pride that appears to be motivating the subject of this artwork, happily lifting his jacket’s collar with his thumb while (I imagine) clapping his heels together and chanting: I have an examined life worth living, I know myself. I also like the little cloud above that kindly reminds us that in our human form, knowing thyself does not exempt us from having ideas clouded by some form of ego (human or spiritual). Nonetheless, learning to examine and recognize our inner patterns can only help us rise above the cloud as pointed by the pyramids (or do I see arrows)?

Conclusion

Jonah’s artwork is beautifully composed with shapes and colors and patterns. Each piece invites us into a world of order and of clearly visible delimitations that make us feel safe at first so that we can open up and invite the undefined into our minds. I also like the clear title of this particular collection: Color Field Portraits. There is no fuss about it, it is clear, or is it? When I look a little closer into these portraits, I can’t help but think of a Certified Financial Planner that would have a Cartesian mind and clean steam-pressed wool suits. And if I get a little more into it, I see this Central Focal Protrusion: our ego. Beautiful work Jonah, thanks for sharing your work with the world. 🙏✌️

Here are some more NFTs from Jonah Cordy, do not hesitate to support this artist and his unique work.
Enter Memory #2 NFT by Jonah Cordy
Enter Memory #2 NFT by Jonah Cordy | Enter Memory NFT collection
Distant Mirrors NFT by artist Jonah Cordy
Distant Mirrors NFT by artist Jonah Cordy | Distant Formations NFT collection
Color Field Portraits #3 NFT - By artist Jonah Cordy
Color Field Portraits #3 NFT – By artist Jonah Cordy | Color Field Portraits NFT collection

Martin Blais stache and finger!
Photo of myself with a random stache and a finger on my face… 😅

About this initiative

For the past few weeks, I have been driving a campaign to offer support (ever humbly) to my fellow NFT creators and I must say, I have had the opportunity to come across amazing artwork. It is a real adventure in itself.

I decided to start writing a few thoughts about random NFTs I reviewed and figured I would create posts on my website in case it interested anyone looking for inspirations on which artists to support or which collections to keep an eye out for.

I am no expert, my only tools are my appreciation of art, my feelings and emotions, my way with words and a true desire to spread positivity in a world where, for the majority, everything is hidden behind by a big cloud of uncertainty.

May this initiative serve its humble purpose and bring support or help or positivity in any way to anyone reading it and to the artists featured in my articles. 🙏

A New Code NFT by artist Chris Jones
NFT ReviewMay 19, 2022

A New Code

For the past few weeks, I have been driving a campaign to offer support to fellow NFT creators and I must say, I have had the opportunity to come across amazing artwork. It is a real adventure in itself…

(Read more about it at the bottom of this page.)

| About Martin Blais | About Martin Blais’ NFTs | Charity NFTs |

A New Code NFT by artist Chris Jones
A New Code NFT by artist Chris Jones | From the Galaxy-Quest Collection

A New Code

Created by artist Chris Jones

NFTs:
https://opensea.io/collection/galaxy-quest-collection
https://opensea.io/collection/decadeicons

What I see

Life is a colorful gift which we must honor. It is like a bonfire consuming itself slowly until time has come to transcend another form. Millions of years of incarnation has shown that evolution is progressive. A transition aimed at taking us, step by step, closer to the architect. A process not to be confused with progress which can become defective for it is only relative. The world around us proves to be aggressive and may lead one to pause and ponder. Inside each of us is a ladder, but we must pose the question, are two strands enough? Technically, hands on the rail, yes, we seem to be moving upwards though we’re going around endlessly. We need a new code; we need a new way. Instead of a stepladder, show me a stairway. A new kind of DNA.

What I feel

I feel warmth and I feel hopeful that the surreal flame-like look of this colorful new form of DNA contains the recipe for a better world. It contains all the ingredients to create beings that will put art and expression above all else. The appearance of a stairway that brings us from the Earth to the Sun inspires a quest for perfection. It evokes ideas about a new age where knowledge and exploration will be put forth for the advancement of Humanity on a planet where all care for one another, no scarcity, no hunger.

Conclusion

As the name of his collection says, Chris appears to be on a quest. Through his art, we see the path of someone who found a way to express things he had only ever learned to contain. We find that the beautiful stars composing his galaxy can only manifest through darkness. Each day he gets to understand more about how to connect the dots and draw constellations. And once you start seeing constellations, you can navigate your way to redemption. Thank you so much, Chris, for taking us along on your beautiful Galaxy Quest. 🙏✌️

Here are some more NFTs from Chris Jones, do not hesitate to support this artist and his unique work.
Computation NFT by artist Chris Jones
Computation NFT by artist Chris Jones | From the Galaxy-Quest Collection
Traveler NFT by artist Chris Jones
Traveler NFT by artist Chris Jones | From the Galaxy-Quest Collection
Drowning NFT by artist Chris Jones
Drowning NFT by artist Chris Jones | From the Galaxy-Quest Collection

Martin Blais stache and finger!
Photo of myself with a random stache and a finger on my face… 😅

About this initiative

For the past few weeks, I have been driving a campaign to offer support (ever humbly) to my fellow NFT creators and I must say, I have had the opportunity to come across amazing artwork. It is a real adventure in itself.

I decided to start writing a few thoughts about random NFTs I reviewed and figured I would create posts on my website in case it interested anyone looking for inspirations on which artists to support or which collections to keep an eye out for.

I am no expert, my only tools are my appreciation of art, my feelings and emotions, my way with words and a true desire to spread positivity in a world where, for the majority, everything is hidden behind by a big cloud of uncertainty.

May this initiative serve its humble purpose and bring support or help or positivity in any way to anyone reading it and to the artists featured in my articles. 🙏

Bystander, NFT by andrealitmus
NFT ReviewMay 10, 2022

Bystander

For the past few weeks, I have been driving a campaign to offer support to fellow NFT creators and I must say, I have had the opportunity to come across amazing artwork. It is a real adventure in itself…

(Read more about it at the bottom of this page.)

| About Martin Blais | About Martin Blais’ NFTs | Charity NFTs |

Bystander, NFT by andrealitmus
By artist andrealitmus | Bystander NFT, from the Foils NFT collection available on OpenSea

Bystander

Created by artist andrealitmus

NFTs:
https://opensea.io/collection/foils/
https://opensea.io/collection/liquid-abstract-series
https://objkt.com/profile/andrealitmus/created
https://foundation.app/@andrealitmus?tab=created

What I see

Did you ever ask yourself what it would be like to be greeted by a kind soul on your way to the next plane? With only loving care on his mind, someone who would extend a warm hand freely regardless of your bad or good deeds, regardless of your accomplishments or failures, someone whose only wish and purpose would be to make you feel accompanied without any form of judgment whilst under his/her care until you reach the underworld… I present to you the Bystander by artist andrealitmus.

Yes, there is a need for tools such as the reaper’s sickle this illustration hints at. The righteousness and sturdiness of the Bystander is a hard path to follow. Mindful devotion, warm embrace and a respectful bow, but with a firm hand so that the limits of the path are clear and no soul gets lost along the way. The reminiscence of Japanese samurai art and the red orb adds to the solemnity and sobriety of the character.

Beyond the Bystander, andrealitmus’ Foils NFT collection is very special. The artist shares with us his creation process in a short video which I include below. It is fascinating and such a great way to explain how unique and filled with love of the craft his work is. As you can attest, art is not a destination in itself but a journey.

What I feel

I feel love, I feel security, righteousness, devotion. This solemn image inspires an inclination to introspection. Despite the ethereal in-between world path this illustration stirs, I feel grounded, in control, I feel Myself, naked, without judgment, in front of the ineluctability of what lies ahead.

Conclusion

If you take time to review more of andrealitmus’ work, I am convinced you will agree with me that a general feeling of love is palpable through all of his work. Love of life, love of colors, love of contrasts, love of people, love of sharing, love of art. I am sincerely thankful to have been able to gaze at my ineluctable path in such a safe manner. Thank you andrealitmus! 🙏✌️

Here are some more NFTs from andrealitmus, do not hesitate to support this artist and his unique work.
Chronos, NFT by andrealitmus
By NFT artist andrealitmus | Liquid Abstract collection | Digital illustration 2400×2400
Flamingo by NFT artist andrealitmus
By NFT artist andrealitmus | Foils NFT collection | Foils NFT #19 Upright, large, and a beak.
Stage Fright by NFT artist andrealitmus
By NFT aftist andrealitmus | The Liquid Abstracts collection on OpenSea | Stage Fright

Martin Blais stache and finger!
Photo of myself with a random stache and a finger on my face… 😅

About this initiative

For the past few weeks, I have been driving a campaign to offer support (ever humbly) to my fellow NFT creators and I must say, I have had the opportunity to come across amazing artwork. It is a real adventure in itself.

I decided to start writing a few thoughts about random NFTs I reviewed and figured I would create posts on my website in case it interested anyone looking for inspirations on which artists to support or which collections to keep an eye out for.

I am no expert, my only tools are my appreciation of art, my feelings and emotions, my way with words and a true desire to spread positivity in a world where, for the majority, everything is hidden behind by a big cloud of uncertainty.

May this initiative serve its humble purpose and bring support or help or positivity in any way to anyone reading it and to the artists featured in my articles. 🙏