It's fine – let's print
‘This is fine’ is a funny meme - its humor is rivaled only by that of the traditional financial system, which effectively abandoned its sovereignty with the establishment of the Federal Reserve in 1913
"This is fine"
Limited edition 1/21
"Bitcoin Coffee"
Since 2022, I’ve been creating Bitcoin-inspired art, and now I exclusively create limited print editions. In a world overwhelmed by inflation - money, news, consumer goods, even art - scarcity holds value. My art doesn’t have to follow the trend of endless expansion.
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Drawing book
I started and made this drawing in my drawing book. One day I will auction my drawing book.
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Ballpoint Pen Drawings
The outcome of a ballpoint pen drawing can vary significantly depending on the paper's grain, the subject matter, and the scale of the piece. For instance, creating a small-scale portrait calls for paper with a very fine texture to capture delicate details. At the same time, achieving smooth transitions requires a sensitive touch - something that’s not always easy to master. When working on a larger motif with rougher paper, broader and looser strokes are not only possible but often necessary, offering a different kind of expressive freedom.
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Caran d'Ache 825
I like drawing with the Caran d'Ache 825 1 mm ballpoint pen in black. This pen has become a familiar tool for me.
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Fine paper
The paper used for this drawing is exceptionally fine and delicate, which is why I avoided heavy, dark shading. With ballpoint pen work, using paper that's too thin can cause it to warp or curl under the pressure of dense ink.
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The Guy Fawkes Mask
I then moved on to the mask. Thanks to the quality of the paper, I was able to create smooth, soft gradients that enhanced the realistic, universal appearance.
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Fine paper
The paper used for this drawing is exceptionally fine and delicate, which is why I avoided heavy, dark shading. With ballpoint pen work, using paper that's too thin can cause it to warp or curl under the pressure of dense ink.
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The Guy Fawkes Mask
I then moved on to the mask. Thanks to the quality of the paper, I was able to create smooth, soft gradients that enhanced the realistic, universal appearance.
Bitcoin & Coffee Culture
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a failed assassination attempt against King James I and the members of both houses of Parliament, including the House of Lords. Orchestrated by a group of English Catholics, the plot aimed to blow up the Palace of Westminster during the State Opening of Parliament.
The Guy Fawkes mask was created by illustrator David Lloyd for the 1982–1989 graphic novel 'V for Vendetta'.
The mask became a symbol of the Occupy Wall Street protests in 2011 and is therefore of great importance for the origins of the Bitcoin universe.
