Dear Artist! Here is my small gift to you 🙏 I can only imagine how beautiful - and at times challenging - your journey must be. Over the past few years I’ve been blessed to collect more than 1000 wonderful works from artists like you and have learned a bit along the way. In a small sense I think I understand both the beauty and the struggle. To offer something from my heart I’ve put together 20 points - non-obvious topics you may encounter, along with my thoughts on each. It’s subjective and imperfect - but I hope you’ll find it helpful and inspiring. 1. As an artist you put your heart and soul into your art. Who takes care of it matters far more than short-term monetary value. 2. Mint only when you are truly proud of your work. Treat every minted piece as an exhibition. Every work can be shown - not necessarily minted. 3. Your art can remain in your possession for years and still be incredibly valuable. They just don’t know it yet. 4. In art there’s no such thing as too much supply - only too little demand. Don’t worry about demand as long as you're truly proud of what you release. 5. Your integrity is above everything else. Thoughtless short-term gains can lead to long-term difficulties. 6. Don’t focus too much on the "market" or money - and there’s a good chance you’ll end up with more of it than you ever imagined. 7. A few passionate collectors are worth more than a thousand flippers. Feel free to revisit the first point. 8. It's better not to ask anyone to buy your art. Just share your joy and passion - the right collectors will find you when the time comes. 9. Most platforms, galleries and intermediaries may have goals that differ from yours. Find partners who love art more than money and work with them. Trust your intuition. 10. Utilize social media - it's a powerful tool. Network effects are real and can work wonders. Check out Sam Spratt for inspiration - his distribution models and social activity are great examples. 11. Avoid posting about your art sales figures - be proud of your art and your collectors - not what they paid. 12. Avoid competing with anyone. You’ve already won - it just takes time to realize it. 13. In reality you don't need anyone's recognition. Keep doing what you love - it's the only thing that matters. 14. Consider not enforcing royalties - make collectors want to send you royalties on their own. 15. Your intentions and goals do make a difference. Collectors can instinctively sense both passion and extraction with surprising accuracy. 16. If you’re not sure what to do - ask yourself: What would an artist I admire do if he were me? There are many reasons why the greats are appreciated - learn from them. 17. In art there is no pressure, no rush and no deadlines. Enjoy the experience and the journey to the fullest. Feel blessed as you are blessed. 18. Don’t be afraid to give - everything you give will come back to you tenfold. Study the origins of Punks and Lost Robbies for inspiration. 19. Consider becoming a collector of your own works. 20. When you achieve great success remember your roots and your journey. Stay humble and grateful. I dedicate these thoughts to all the wonderful artists who have so generously shared their hearts with me along the way. May you all be blessed to the fullest ❤️‍🔥

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful artist @orkhan_art with whom I shared these thoughts before publishing them. He kindly suggested and prepared this visual. Thank you my friend 🙏