I Wish Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, have this wish I wish tonight. Oh, how I yearn for a simpler life. Will I see that star tonight? Wishing seems to be all that I have remaining, trying to vanquish depression while preparing to sell my home of twenty-six years. I am now an old man. My wonderful sister passed in 2015. When we Read more
MakersPlace Closes Its Doors Leaving Its Curated Artists High and Dry After spending nearly two years attempting to get MakersPlace to do a feature on my work, they sent me a message announcing they were shutting down. That’s just wonderful. Two years of wasted time and effort. There are other marketplaces, but how do I know that one day they won’t close their doors as well? With the blossoming of AI and generative artists, sometimes Read more
Potential Guinness World Record Trithemian Web 11 will be used to raise funds for the Zoe Foundation. Fifty percent of the net profits will be donated to this 501 (c3) non-profit organization working to save the tiger before extinction. This cryptogram will be sold at auction. It has the potential to set a Guinness World Record. Stay tuned for updates. Published by Savage on October 16, 2023
Size: A Consideration When I began my fascination with linear graphics, I kept my designs small so one could hold them in their hands to read the elongated lettering. My resin sculptures were also small so people could hold them or easily move around them. Years ago, before the advent of NFT’s, a friend suggested that I go big. She thought artwork was much more impressive in a large format. Unfortunately, that posed a problem. Read more
MakersPlace MakersPlace has recently invited me to be a creator on their juried NFT marketplace. This is a new marketing opportunity, but the learning curve looks to be a little steep. I’ve been reviewing their website thoroughly, but I know I’m going to have quite a few questions for their support team. I’ll post an update as I get further along in the process.
Second Thoughts The fall of crypto currencies along with the turmoil in the marketplace, I have listed my pieces as ‘Possible’ NFT’s. Many of the marketplaces are loaded with junk ‘art’ by would be artists trying to make a fast buck. Attempting to launch a new concept in that arena seems practically impossible. I applied to several curated sites (SuperRare and MakersPlace), but I received no responses. I am now exploring the more traditions ways Read more
Generative Art Floods the NFT Arena This image was produced using the Midjourney bot. I must admit, the generative art AI programs are incredible. They enable anyone to create, in many cases, astounding pieces with no training. If a person can read instructions they can create generative art and publish it on one or more of the numerous NFT marketplaces in search of their pot of gold. Or they can offer prints. After reading more Read more
Some Thoughts on NFTs and Art I would like to make a few comments based on articles and television productions. ABC Broadcast: NFT – Enter the MetaverseBeeple: Creator of Everyday’s “…make people much more connected, a part of the art.” That was my goal from the beginning. I want people to interact with my work like never before. My pieces speak to their owners, taking them on a journey of learning and revelation. There is Read more
October Update I have completed the design of Trithemian Web One. As I explained on the opening page, that is not the title of the piece. Now I have to make a decision on the print medium. I have ordered a 20″ x 20″ LUMACHROME. This is supposed to be the ultimate print on Lucite. It’s due to ship on October 8. I can’t wait to see how it looks. I have set up Twitter @ Read more
T1 Update – 07/29/2021 I am still working on enciphering the Trithemian One containers. After that is complete I will have one of those containers printed. Since this is very contemporary work I’m leaning toward a print on Lucite or metal. I may have to do several tests. I will then check on framing options for a piece this size – 6×6 feet. It will be very heavy, so metal framing will be considered. The Read more