Meg Clayburn is a professional artist and stay-home mother of a two-year-old girl. In this episode of the Art on the Blockchain podcast, Meg talks about the value of her design degree from BYU and her continuing education efforts through Society for Visual Storytelling.  Additionally, Rachel talks about the Arties Cosmic Robot Club, a limited edition NFT collection by Open Art Source. Sales help fund the technology development for the OAS platform. Find Meg Clayburn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg_clayburn/ Meg's Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MegClayburnStudio Meg mentioned the Society for Visual Storytelling in the podcast. You can find them here: https://www.svslearn.com Find out about the Arties NFT Collection at https://arties.io Open Art Source: https://openartsource.io

Open Art Source has news to share! We're hosting an NFT drop in a few weeks, and we held a contest to name the NFT collection. Four winners chose the same, perfect name: Artie. The winners are Gary Riger, Elke Tabb, Noreen Merten, and Chiente Hsu! Congratulations! Soon you'll have a chance to own your very own Artie. Don't miss it! Also, in this episode we follow up with Andras Gyorfi on the unveiling of the Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Graphisoft Park in Budapest, Hungary. It was a labor of love, and now anyone can visit the statue and pay tribute to the creator of bitcoin.

Maurizia Bellomo has dipped into many different parts of the art world ocean. From graphic design and children's illustration to fine art and art therapy, this Italian artist has explored all kinds of avenues. In this episode of the Art on the Blockchain podcast, Rachel talks about several problems Open Art Source is addressing, and then we get a chance to hear from Mau.  If you've ever thought about exploring art therapy or book illustrating, you won't want to miss her advice.  Maurizia studied Illustration and Multimedia Animation at the European Institute of Design (IED) in Milan. Her first work experiences took her to Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) where she worked as a graphic designer. Her first publication was "Vertical Ethiopia" published by Shama books. Later she went to Brazil (Salvador de Bahia) working as a book designer at a Cultural Institute (Casa via Magia). Subsequently, the love for illustration and of childhood led her to develop creative workshops for children in France. She currently resides in Italy where she is studying Art Therapy in Florence. https://www.facebook.com/mauvision Also, check out Maurizia's interviews with Silvia Ottobrini and Vincenzo Nobile on YouTube. Silvia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNU6JpxTg6k&t=187s Vincenzo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiLhELnliPI

Bill Miller has been a professional artist for decades, and in this video, he shares his perspective on the art market, influences, favorite artists, and how to see work as "play."   Based in Brooklyn, NY, Bill explores line drawing, painting, wire sculpture and more. Connect with Bill on Instagram, and explore his website!   Bill Miller's website: https://www.wjmiller.co/   Bill Miller's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wjmiller.co/   And don’t forget: if you’re an artist and would like to be among the first to sell your art on the blockchain, sign up for our Early Access VIP Program. We’re changing the art game, and we want you to come along!   Open Art Source website: https://openartsource.io/    Open Art Source Early Access VIP Registration: https://forms.gle/ctbGWQt2bus1ZBMd7   Open Art Source newsletter: https://openartsource.io/stay-connected/   Open Art Source Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openartsource/?hl=en   Open Art Source Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Open-Art-Source-400611200787309   Open Art Source Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenArtSource1    Music: "Bass Meant Jazz" by Kevin MacLeod, Creative Commons Attribution License

Crypto journalist András Györfi has an exciting new project in the works: a statue of Satoshi Nakamoto that will be erected in Budapest’s Graphisoft Park. The sculptors of the bronze bust, Tamás Gilly and Réka Gergely, recently revealed their design, and the unveiling is slated for early September.  The design is a tall order. Keep in mind that nobody knows who Nakamoto is. In this podcast episode, Györfi talks about the collaboration making the project possible. András and Rachel also talk about how blockchain is changing industries and empowering everyday people. Learn more about András Györfi on LinkedIn. He’s the editor of the largest crypto magazine in Hungary, Kripto Akademia. If you’re an artist and would like to be among the first to sell your art on the blockchain, sign up for our Early Access VIP program. We’re changing the art game, and we want you to come along! Open Art Source website: https://openartsource.io/ Open Art Source newsletter: https://openartsource.io/stay-connected/ Open Art Source Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openartsource/ Open Art Source Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenArtSource1

Artist Justin Wheatley secured gallery representation right out of college and has worked with a number of galleries in the years since. In this episode, Justin talks about the importance of galleries to a community's culture, how to build and maintain relationships with gallery owners, and where he finds motivation and inspiration. Justin Wheatley was born and raised in Clinton, Utah. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Utah State University with an emphasis in drawing and painting, and a Masters of Arts from National University, with a specialization in National Board Leadership. His work is influenced by his love for nature and architecture. Justin currently resides in Salt Lake City with his wife and four daughters. Justin is represented by galleries across the west and has work in the collections of the Springville Museum of Art, Brigham Young University, Marriott International, Royal Caribbean, Salt Lake County, the University of Utah, the LDS Church, and Utah Arts and Museums. At the beginning of the episode, Rachel talks about Open Art Source's latest news. Learn more about the ALTS Capital Accelerator here: https://openartsource.io/2021/05/01/open-art-source-joins-the-alts-capital-accelerator/ To learn more about Justin and his work, visit his website, and follow him on Instagram. And don’t forget: if you’re an artist and would like to be among the first to sell your art on the blockchain, sign up for our beta program. We’re changing the art game, and we want you to come along! Open Art Source website: https://openartsource.io/ Open Art Source beta program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16sqo... Open Art Source newsletter: https://openartsource.io/stay-connected/ Open Art Source Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openartsource/ Open Art Source Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Open-Art-Sou... Open Art Source Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenArtSource1

The conversation in this episode touches a wide range of topics, from cryptocurrency to abstract expressionism. Full-time artist Bindia Hallauer offers valuable insights from her 20 years in the tech field and predicts where the art world goes from here. Bindia Hallauer creates paintings with abstract spatial forms that intersect and overlay with versatile coloration and offer themselves to perfectly designed lyrical compositions. She became a full-time artist in 2018. Bindia has a technology and design background. She holds graduate degrees both in engineering and design. She has lived in America, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Just as her world travels have taken her to places that influenced her perceptions, her artwork can move each viewer uniquely. Her paintings have been shown in galleries in Las Vegas and New York. Currently, she resides in Henderson, Nevada, USA and is a member of the Las Vegas Artists Guild. Bindia contributes via her art often to humanitarian and environmental causes. At the beginning of the episode, Rachel talks about the unprecedented Christie's auction that took place just hours before the interview was recorded. Beeple's digital art masterpiece, EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5,000 DAYS sold at a Christie's auction for $69 million. The purely digital work, offered with a unique NFT, is a landmark in the converging worlds of art and cryptocurrency. Find the article and video Rachel references here: https://www.christies.com/features/Monumental-collage-by-Beeple-is-first-purely-digital-artwork-NFT-to-come-to-auction-11510-7.aspx To learn more about Bindia Hallauer and her work, visit her website, Facebook page, and (most importantly) her Instagram. And don’t forget: if you’re an artist and would like to be among the first to sell your art on the blockchain, sign up for our beta program. We’re changing the art game, and we want you to come along!   Open Art Source website: https://openartsource.io/ Open Art Source beta program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16sqo... Open Art Source newsletter: https://openartsource.io/stay-connected/ Open Art Source Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openartsource/ Open Art Source Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Open-Art-Sou... Open Art Source Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenArtSource1

Saliha Khanum balances more than just the creative and business sides of her art business. She also throws motherhood and continuing education into the mix.  Watch a short video of Saliha showing her work from the current art course she's taking: https://youtu.be/W-gxJThup3U In this podcast, learn about how Saliha keeps her art fresh and vibrant by taking courses and developing new skills. After hearing her stories, learn more here: Saliha Khanum’s website: https://salihakhanumart.com/https://www.timmooneystudio.com/ Saliha Khanum's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.mooney.5895https://www.facebook.com/Salihakhanumart-101016651513876/ Saliha Khanum's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salihakhanum/   And don’t forget: if you’re an artist and would like to be among the first to sell your art on the blockchain, sign up for our beta program. We’re changing the art game, and we want you to come along!   Open Art Source website: https://openartsource.io/ Open Art Source beta program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16sqo... Open Art Source newsletter: https://openartsource.io/stay-connected/ Open Art Source Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openartsource/ Open Art Source Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Open-Art-Sou... Open Art Source Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenArtSource1   Music: "Bass Meant Jazz" by Kevin MacLeod, Creative Commons Attribution License

From lovely Buena Vista, Colorado, Tim Mooney paints, composes, writes, and sings--and that’s when he’s not working in his church ministry.     Tim talks about how creativity shows up in all kinds of human endeavors, from the visual arts to business administration. And he shares an intimate look at an intriguing self-portrait. After listening to the podcast, connect with Tim Mooney:   Tim Mooney’s website: https://www.timmooneystudio.com/ Tim Mooney’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.mooney.5895   And don’t forget: if you’re an artist and would like to be among the first to sell your art on the blockchain, sign up for our beta program. We’re changing the art game, and we want you to come along!   Open Art Source website: https://openartsource.io/ Open Art Source beta program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16sqo... Open Art Source newsletter: https://openartsource.io/stay-connected/ Open Art Source Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openartsource/ Open Art Source Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Open-Art-Sou... Open Art Source Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenArtSource1   Music: "Bass Meant Jazz" by Kevin MacLeod, Creative Commons Attribution License

From her studio in Jersey City, Iris Kufert-Rivo produces colour-infused structural artworks that enliven the senses and speak to our times. The art world has faced significant challenges in the wake of COVID-19. From gallery closures to lack of access to their own studios, artists have made due, helped each other, and innovated their processes. Iris Kufert-Rivo talks about her evolution as an artist and then gives us a tour of her gorgeous studio. Learn more about her work at her website and Instagram. Don't be shy about setting up a studio visit of your own. Iris Kufert-Rivo's website Iris Kufert-Rivo's Instagram And don’t forget: if you’re an artist and would like to be among the first to sell your art on the blockchain, sign up for our beta program. We’re changing the art game, and we want you to come along! And don’t forget: if you’re an artist and would like to be among the first to sell your art on the blockchain, sign up for our beta program. We’re changing the art game, and we want you to come along! Open Art Source website Open Art Source newsletter Open Art Source Instagram Open Art Source Facebook Open Art Source Twitter Music: "Bass Meant Jazz" by Kevin MacLeod, Creative Commons Attribution License

Starting today, we're hosting a series of artist interviews. These podcast episodes will help build the art community and showcase the incredible work being produced by artists from all walks of life. In this first edition, we get to hear from Indiana-based Beth Forst, a self-proclaimed "Beauty Seeker." As you'll hear about in her interview, Beth believes in forging your own path as an artist instead of modeling your work after those who have come before. A sales career in graphic arts enhanced her knowledge before she began working as a mural painter and sketch artist. Plein Air painting launched her into full-time painting, both on location and in her studio. Now, her painting and lifestyle have become one. Her travels inspire her painting, and her painting sends her off in search of fresh travels. You can find her artwork in galleries and art fairs throughout the Midwest and Chicago, as well as private collections worldwide. We all love to see artwork on display in galleries and museums, and we can't help wondering about the people behind the art. These artist interviews show us the personalities, motivations, and people behind the art. They add a rich dimension to the art experience. Learn more about Beth Forst by visiting her website and exploring her rich collection of works. Beth Forst's website Beth Forst's Instagram Beth Forst's Facebook   In the interview, Beth mentions the Indiana Plein Air Painting Association. You can find them here. And don’t forget: if you’re an artist and would like to be among the first to sell your art on the blockchain, sign up for our beta program. We’re changing the art game, and we want you to come along! Open Art Source website Open Art Source newsletter Open Art Source Instagram Open Art Source Facebook Open Art Source Twitter Music: "Bass Meant Jazz" by Kevin MacLeod, Creative Commons Attribution License