“In the Heat of the Moment” collected by @mic333sol

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BIG updates to share today! A few months ago, I announced that a scene from The Lurkers—featuring the girl in the yellow jacket—would grace the cover of The Rainfall Market, published by Penguin Random House UK. This book achieved "legendary status" in South Korea, becoming a bestseller with 30,000 copies sold in its first month. Penguin licensed my artwork for the UK cover. Since then, things have taken an exciting turn! The book launched in the UK on Thanksgiving Day, and the response has been incredible. The original Korean publisher loved the artwork so much that they reached out to license it for a special edition. I’m thrilled to share that we’ve reached an agreement, and my art will soon debut in Korea, where the book has a massive fanbase. But that’s not all—The Rainfall Market is also coming to the USA, the largest book market in the world, in January 2025! I can’t wait to see my art in person at major retailers like Barnes & Noble. The reach of this book is expanding quickly. Hundreds of thousands of copies across the world will feature my artwork on the cover. I’ve also reached an agreement with a publisher in Poland and am in discussions with others to bring my art to even more countries. It’s surreal to think this all started with the original—a digital artwork minted on the blockchain. Now, it’s making its way into bookstores and retailers around the globe. Digital art will continue to spread into the world in exciting ways, and I’m here for it! I’m also thrilled to see book cover art growing in appreciation. People love good stories, and when there’s captivating cover art involved, it creates an exciting opportunity for collecting. Earlier this year, I read on ARTnews that the original cover art for the first Harry Potter sold at Sotheby’s for $1.9 million, the most expensive HP memorabilia ever! I also recently saw an email from Christie’s about a book cover art sale they held just weeks ago. It’s inspiring to think about how digital art and NFTs could impact this collectible market and potentially grow as a new category within the broader digital art space. Stay tuned—I’ll be sharing photos of the different editions of The Rainfall Market in the coming days. Each one has its own unique touches, and I can’t wait to show you all the ways this artwork is coming to life!

GM and Welcome to the Critter shop grand opening! Critters have been part of my web3 journey from the very start. They symbolize spontaneity, finding joy in the ordinary, and having fun in all we do. Big shoutout to @embroidery_boy for making my noodly poos into reality. And thank you to all of my holders and friends. This wouldn't have been possible without all of you! ✨Link below or in Bio✨

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Venturing into the pixelated portal, our feathered friends discover a vibrant world. They are greeted by a diverse community of hawks eager to aid them in their quest for freedom.

In a busy arcade, a group of hawks gather around glowing screens. Intrigued by the allure of the digital realms.

for those who asked why, here's an example:

Years of urban living and people watching has inspired @iamlaurael to illustrate the beautiful moments of city life, the architecture and the people in it ✨ #Procreate

computer vs the casino by @cdixon ft.com/content/1ceaa1c6-47df…

Solana soars, meme coins moon 🚀💸 Gains so fast, feels like a boon But watch out for the ponzi tunes 🎶 Elevator drops come all too soon! 📉😱 They promised you web3 innovation But delivered a rigged casino nation 🎰🃏

"As for sweet and sour - she had been releasing a new series of physicals - and I enjoyed most of the set. I particularly liked the new muted palettes she was using ; a little different to her prior work" - @mic333sol 'Sweet and sour'

GM : spot the difference!

Laura continues to inspire us all on Solana.🔥

I was wondering when this story would show up in the #mediciminutes LOL! In hindsight I should have sent the Medicis a pile of Friendsies and told them to shove it! 🤣🤣🤣 Epilogue: @iamlaurael made a beautiful one for me as well that I acquired after this

Gm Lurkers fans. Announcement of an announcement. (not a book deal, but something else) 😁

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Basketball is art.