June 29 2021
Tyler Hobbs – Designing NFT Generative Art with a Traditional Touch
About the episode
Pioneering generative artist Tyler Hobbs talks to Kevin about his history, how he mixes his hand drawings with algorithms, the tools he uses, the rare attributes his collectors are excited about, and the other NFT artists he most respects.
About our guest
Tyler Hobbs
Tyler Hobbs is a visual artist from Austin, Texas who works primarily with algorithms, plotters, and paint. His artwork focuses on computational aesthetics, how they are shaped by the biases of modern computer hardware and software, and how they relate to and interact with the natural world around us.
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Show notes
How does Tyler come up with the algorithms that manipulate his real-time drawings?[09:46]
Tyler walks us through the steps of creating his “Three Levels” piece in 2015.[11:31]
How did Tyler make money from his art prior to ArtBlocks and NFT marketplaces?[13:34]
How Tyler created his “Hearing” piece in 2016.[16:10]
What does Tyler’s toolkit look like?[21:43]
When did Tyler first hear of NFTs, and what got him to hop on the bandwagon?[23:18]
How did Tyler’s Art Blocks debut happen, and what did he create for it?[24:51]
Attributes that stand out to NFT collectors like Kevin.[29:15]
Thoughts on storing and protecting NFTs at maximum quality for the long haul.[32:36]
