The Story Behind This Drop Last year, during the heavy bear market, I saw several posts on X (Twitter) where collectors told artists, “Don’t worry about the market, just focus on creating art.” This upset me a lot. It felt like they didn’t realize that artists need sales to pay our bills—we can’t just ignore the market because we depend on it. The reality is that only a small percentage of artists sell well enough that market conditions don’t deeply affect them. For the vast majority, a lack of sales means we can’t even create—we’re forced to find other sources of income, and many Web3 artists end up trading meme coins just to stay afloat. The life of an artist is complex, and I wanted to create a drop that reflects that reality. An Artist’s Life is a journey through the creative process, but it’s also an invitation for collectors to step into the artist’s world—to engage, participate, and understand what it means to create in Web3. The journey begins with this open edition. Collectors of this piece will have the unique opportunity to share their input, influencing the final artwork. Your Role: ✅ Collect the genesis sketch ✅ Share your thoughts and ideas ✅ Be part of the creative process