Morning Tea and Torture

My guest today is Jack Kaido. He is not just a digital abstract artist, he lives for abstract art. According to him, the chaotic and unstructured elements we often see in abstract forms are more aligned with the natural order of things than the structured world we typically perceive. This notion deeply influences his work, inviting us to view his art not just as expressions of individual thought,...

My guest today is Nakul Sharma, a Delhi-based photographer who, in my view, is the undisputed master of composition, light and color. Nakul has journeyed through landscapes far and wide, from the serene mountains of Spiti Valley to the bustling streets of Vietnam. His work isn't just about photographs; it's about storytelling, conveying powerful narratives through each frame. Nakul's X...

My guest today is Ole Haugland, a Norwegian artist whose photography captures the essence of nature's resilience and togetherness. Ole has a multimedia background, with experience as video editor and graphic designer, but has for the past eight years focused and honed his craft as a photographer with a focus on the smaller more intimate scenes of the southern region of Norway and its diverse l...

My guest today is Nathan Bauman. Originating from the heartlands of Ohio, his work brings to life the forgotten rural landscapes of America. Nathan’s photos capture not just the places he's been but also the deep emotions of the people he's met. Nathan sees beauty in the genuine and unrefined. His choice to use film in a digital world highlights the realness he brings to every image. Natha...

My guest today is Kirill Pobedeen, a photographer, producer, curator, and digital artist inspired by the interplay of light and human perception. Kirill has ventured beyond the lens to influence the digital art world with his innovative approaches to NFTs and art distribution. As a co-founder of the Frame Society, he's paving the way for artists navigating the web3 space, empowering them with...

My guest today is Nick de Jonge, an aerial and landscape photographer living in the Netherlands. Speaking of aerial: in his spare time, Nick is an airline pilot. He skillfully combines his passion for air travel and photography by creating enchanting views from above. But Nick also likes to be close to the ground. His early morning landscape shots and colorful flower portraits are wonderfully rela...

Welcome the episode #20! My guest today is Jerad Armijo, also known as “Away I Flew”. Jerad lives in New Mexico and shoots landscapes like you have never seen before. Seriously. His photographs are like abstract paintings, often with a pastel color palette, and soft light. But there’s an unseen chord that strings these visuals together – Synesthesia, Jerad’s secret superpower. His camera doesn’t j...

My guest today is an art history student of Norwegian descent, living in New York City. He likes to stand on tall buildings and to fly his drone through New Hampshire. Sometimes, when there is a huge thunderstorm, he likes to climb mountains, too. But he's not just any thrill-seeker; he's also an acclaimed web3 artist whose works are available on Foundation, SuperRare and, just recently, t...

My guest today is Masha Romanova. Originally from Kiev, Ukraine, she now lives in Greece. Masha creates photos that look like movie stills. Her cinematic, neo-noir portraits immediately grab your attention and make you want to learn more about the story behind the characters she depicts. And that’s why Masha’s here today – to tell us a bit about her life and her art. We talk about following pieces...

My guest today is Tara Workman, a nature photographer living in the Pacific North West. Tara’s landscapes shine with unassuming simplicity and minimalism, some of them look like abstract paintings. Despite using a toned down, pastel color palette, Tara manages to display sharp contrasts and she uses shadows like a scalpel. Speaking of which, in her free time Tara is a medical doctor and as such a...

My guest today is Derech, a documentary and street photo- and video-artist living in Tokyo, Japan. His travel photos provide remarkable insights into different societies, the way they live, and their traditions. But there’s more. Derech’s vibrant slo-mo video-loops with simple, yet wonderfully crafted scenes are immediately recognizable and stand out among the vast array of digital art. You can fi...

My guest today is Kristopher Shinn , a photographer based in Seattle. Kris is widely known and acknowledged for his project “ By Way of Water ”, in which he documents his time on the ferries around the Seattle area. Kris shines a light on moments that some may ignore as ordinary. By sharing these seemingly mundane experiences, Kris invites us to get a better understanding of the human mind, the im...

My guest today is David Fairs, an ocean-obsessed artist from Australia. David uses his drone to capture stunning images and videos of the sea, the sky, and storms that rage between them. His main subjects are waves, whales and surfers, ideally combining at least two of them together in one piece. He creates truly New Light Visuals from above. You can find his works on several digital art platforms...

My guests today are Kim Henry and Eric Paré from Montreal, Canada. Kim is a professional contemporary dancer & performer fascinated with movement, nature and human beings. Eric is a visual artist, photographer and light painter who creates stunning images using light tubes and long exposure techniques. They perfectly combine their crafts, with Kim bringing her grace and movement to Eric’s comp...

My guest today is Juicy Julio. Julio calls himself an “accidental photographer” who only recently discovered his passion for photography. He is also a VERY active member in the web3 community, where he provides relentless support to fellow artists. You can find his works on Foundation . His 4-part-genesis collection called “ORES” has attracted a lot of attention, and rightfully so. If you've e...

My guest today is Michael Boegl, a photographer from Munich, Germany. Michael has a very wide range of subjects and photographic styles. From wedding photography to landscape to movie-like city scenes, Michael’s got you covered. You can find his works on SuperRare , and there is one project of his that stands out. It is called “Metropolis” . This is Michael’s ongoing collection of carefully select...

My guest today is UK-based artist Benito (aka BenitoArt). Benito's work focuses on how geometry and perspective are demonstrated in the world around us, and he uses this inspiration to create abstract and architectural digital artworks. On Benito’s Twitter , you can see, every day, his determination to become a full-time artist. You can find Benito’s works on Foundation. Today he’s here to tell us...

My guest today is Timmboslice, an aerial photographer from Canberra, Australia. In his spare time, Tim is a full-time professional firefighter. ;-) Tim's photos reveal nature’s unbridled strength and fragility, ranging from the ferocity of untamed ocean waves to the ghostly scenes of ship graveyards succumbing to the elements. But what sets Tim apart is his talent for capturing the power and beaut...

This is a special crossover episode. RodeoBrito kindly invited me on his show, 2am Radio. I am the guest in this one. ;-) We're talking about how I chose photography as my art form, my creative approach, why and how I am collecting digital art, and the state of our NFT space. We also discuss whether there is perfection in this world. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did. Cheers, TO Check out...

My guest today is Storm, an impressionist painter from Wisconsin. By digitizing her paintings, Storm is bringing new life to a drawing style that is more than 150 years old. Her ability to perfectly capture a fleeting impression of the world around us with her use of light and color is truly remarkable. You can find her works on SuperRare . Here’s the kicker: most of her 1/1 pieces come with the a...

C3 is a traditional and digital artist, living in Iran. His paintings show clear-cut shapes, lines, and structures that tell deep and sometimes disturbing stories. C3 mixes figurative and abstract art. You can find his works on SuperRare and decentralized marketplaces. His dystopian works often show the struggle of the oppressed against their oppressors. But among the darkness, there is light, and...

My guest today is Giulio Aprin from the beautiful city of Florence, Italy.  Giulio is a photographer. But more than that, he's an explorer at heart. For several weeks every year, Giulio disappears into the desert in search of forgotten places. When he comes back, his backpack is full of sand, photos, and a lot of stories to tell. If you're looking for someone who can really capture the essenc...

My guest today is George Benjamin .  George is a full-time wildlife photographer. Half of every year he travels the world and can be found in the wilderness but somehow, he still finds time to tweet and hang out on web3 almost daily. That’s what I call commitment. You may have seen a lot of wildlife photos, but I bet you have never seen anything like what George creates. He can portray animal...

My guest today is digital artist Elispri. He is the reigning KING OF MEMES for a reason. His works are not only funny, but subversive and clever. Elispri takes the essence of web3 events and turns them into memorable pieces of art that are writing crypto history. He takes traditional and digital art and infuses it with 21st century meme culture, creating a whole new playing field where he defines...

Andy Schwetz is a fine art and documentary photographer based in Munich, Germany. His work focuses on the melancholy of the past, history and old architecture, as well as detailed series about places with tragic pasts. His work also always contains a touch of social criticism, which gives his photographs a much deeper meaning than meets the eye. Andy isn't afraid to go places you're not supposed t...