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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New Beginnings

Created by artist Melissa Vincent

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NFTs:
https://crypto.com/nft/profile/misvincent

A few articles where Melissa Vincent is featured:
https://time.com/instagram50/#mississippi
https://www.boredpanda.com/surreal-iphone-mobile-art-melissa-vincent/
https://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2015/aug/25/melissa-vincent/
https://www.ba-bamail.com/design-and-photography/beautiful-mississippi-captured-with-a-phone/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/06/15/instagram-followers-advertising-ecosystem/9494537/

What I see

There is something surreal about an eclipse. The incommensurate power of the sun being completely blocked off by a small spherical rock. Mind you, that small rock affects us all every day by its gravitational pull harnessing oceans and tides all over Earth as a huge vortex. This animated image gives us a glimpse of that powerful pull. Viewing the scene at a low angle forces us to imagine we’re right there among trees looking upwards, seeing the birds, the dancing clouds and the poor sun trying its best to find its way back to us. Red is a color that evokes a solid foundation anchored deep in the ground as well as within our surrounding family and ultimately with oneself. The contrast of darkness offered by the silhouette of the naked branches of the encircling trees reminiscent of roots in this glade emphasizes the sense of belonging with everything else around. Nevertheless, we usually don’t see everything moving around us when we’re part of that which is moving… Would this mean we stepped out of ourselves? Are we the witness of this moment in time? Or are we now aware of that which is the witness?

What I feel

I feel enlightened, as if the only thing one can do in the face of such grandeur is to understand how insignificant our physical size compares to these trees, to the sky and to this distant luminary and to the orb temporarily blocking it. I also feel in complete harmony with the gloomy setup, the faint crown of light around the moon, the blood-red atmosphere swaying to a whispered whimsical inaudible soundtrack that can only be felt at a cellular level once we achieve mindfulness through stillness. That’s when I feel everything is possible. I can start anew. I can truly envision New Beginnings ahead.

Conclusion

As you take time to get acquainted with Melissa’s material and with her relatable story briefly described in the many articles referenced above where she talks about how her passion became a way to make a living, you will find a prevailing sense of harmony and beauty. Everything she does is a tribute to how astonishing our world is and how spectacular a simple short moment can become an eternity into which we’d want to reside forever. Keep up your mystifying work Melissa, thanks for sharing your art with the World! 🙏✌️

Here are some more NFTs from Melissa Vincent, do not hesitate to support this artist and her unique work.

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. 🙏

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 |

catch the moment

Created by artist Bayong Azzz

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NFTs:
https://teia.art/byng_azzz
https://formfunction.xyz/@byng_azzz/
https://objkt.com/profile/byngazzz/created
https://foundation.app/@byng_azzz

What I see

Too often have we witnessed rulers of this world advance on grounds as if they were playing a game of chess. Moving rooks and pawns, caring less for losses than tactical advantage. Giving orders from afar, while their tentacles raise havoc. Calculating each move towards a moving target, forcing common folk to become soldiers ad hoc. What’s worse is that we see the board and we sit back. We’re brainwashed into believing it’s all part of the game while the limits of the chessboard remain contained. When the dust settles and the smoke disperse, it’s too late. Crime is done, Krym is gone and the King is dead. Who was behind the attack? Was the King amBushed? Was the bishop Put in a bad spot? Who cares? Ratings skyrocketed.

What I feel

I feel powerless in front of this disproportionately giant arm moving pieces from such a distance the opponent is faceless. I wish people realized we’re all interconnected. Each square that gets marched upon within the board is a direct kick in our face. I wish I could stop injustice and severe the hand that is moving into game point. The grayscale also adds to the truth of this situation exposed. There are no colors in this picture, everything is a different shade of black once the bomb explodes.

Conclusion

I love it when a piece of art exposes world flaws and atrocities in a blunt manner. No need for descriptive carnage, bloodshed is unnecessary too, just a clean direct jab at our human shortcomings with a touch of humour. Keep up your great work Bayong, thanks for sharing your art with the World! 🙏✌️

Here are some more NFTs from Bayong, do not hesitate to support this artist and his unique work.

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. 🙏

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

Created by artist Derin Michele (aka deriniti)

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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.

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. 🙏

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

Created by artist MirArt

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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.

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. 🙏

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 |

Color Field Portrait #2

Created by artist Jonah Cordy

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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.

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. 🙏

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

Created by artist Chris Jones

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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.

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. 🙏

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

Created by artist andrealitmus

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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.

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. 🙏