Hello friends!
The purpose of this email is to stay in touch, so you are encouraged to reply, say hello, and tell me how 2021 is treating you. I’ll try to keep the highlights brief and would be happy to share the details of my journey from startup studio → innovation consulting → blockchain if you reply.
Work
I have accepted a full-time offer this week to join the Tocqueville Group (TQ Tezos) leading new product development built on top of the Tezos Blockchain. I’ve told many (all?) of you that I was not looking for full-time employment but this is just one of those moments where all of my interests came together in the perfect opportunity. Fashion, Art, Music, Gaming, Consumer Internet & Blockchain... I’m here for it.
Life
My daughter Sienna is almost 6 months old! I see you parents and hadn’t realized there was a secret society. I don’t know what the handshake is yet but as long as I can do it with a dirty diaper in one hand I’m in. She can say “ma maaa” and wants to start crawling. It’s time to buy a rug.
Art
I painted more in 2020 then the rest of my life combined. I didn’t try to sell anything because the pandemic made it so complicated from studio visits to shipping. I plan to sell A LOT of art this year. Hit me up if you want to do a virtual studio visit. I’m planning on a socially distanced, masked gallery show in Q1 and a post-pandemic pop-up when the day comes. I’ll let you know when I have more details on those. In 2021 I’m expanding into NFT (blockchain) backed digital art. I’ve always kept my digital art to myself but NFTs better align my incentives to share and sell it. This new reality for digital art was a big reason why I joined TQ Tezos.
2021
I’m starting the year optimistic. I get to work in tech again after a long hiatus. Everything is considered “tech” nowadays but the last time I actually flexed my computer science brain was at Fast Forward Labs (2014). I no longer feel like I’m chasing the puck. I am hopeful that I can get the vaccine by summer. NYC is gonna be 🔥! Finally, I don’t feel the need to check the news 6 times a day if you know what I’m saying.
What about you?
OK it’s your turn. What’s 2021 looking like? What are you working on that you are excited about? Now that I’m a dad, tell me all about your kids.
Thanks!
Chris
Would love to have a NFT "explain to me like I'm 5" post one of these days. You're really pulling ahead with some of this stuff and you gotta help us keep up! Also yay Sienna!
There is something about the composition on this piece that really got my attention. I think the texture and color create an obvious feel. Great energy to it