RISING UP FROM DOWN UNDER
“It makes you feel like you’re doing more than just making a sale. It’s as though they’re investing in a personal relationship with you after purchasing something you’ve created.”
The world of NFT art is ever-evolving, and with the emergence of new artists, it is becoming an increasingly competitive space. Artists are pushing their crafts to new heights with ever more fantastic creations.
Taking the space beyond its limits is Australian artist, James Vallance. He’s better known as mrSEAKS, and you’ve bound to have seen his unique style and innovative use of the blockchain to set himself and his art apart.
He studied animation at the University of Technology in Sydney, graduating in 2019, and has since worked in motion design studios as an animator and designer. While working full-time at Never Sit Still design agency, mrSEAKS pushes out his personal digital art.
In 2021, he shared his art on Instagram, where he was introduced to web3 and NFTs. He says: “I learned about the possibility of earning royalties as a digital fine artist – fantastic news for creative types – as it offered more control of our careers.”
He experienced explosive personal development after joining the Twitter community. Not only did people appreciate his work, but he fell in love with the web3 art community. “It makes you feel like you’re doing more than just making a sale,” mrSEAKS shares. “It’s as though they’re investing in a personal relationship with you after purchasing something you’ve created.”
He describes his art: “The strong performances of my characters and the vibrant action and imagery I create are my passions. In my fiction, I aim to present engaging and humorous stories that readers can identify with.”
mrSEAKS’ artworks are not only beautiful but also thought-provoking. He combines different elements to create stunning digital works that are truly captivating. As an NFT artist, he has achieved remarkable success by pushing boundaries and exploring new avenues for expression. It is no surprise that he continues to be celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the NFT art scene today.
