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Jay Toups
Episode 56: Show Notes.
Welcome to another episode of NorCal and Shill, where we talk with movers and shakers in the NFT space. In this episode, we speak to mountaineer and photographer Jay Toups, whose art focuses on the extremes of life and emotion. In our discussion, we learn about Jay’s work, how his struggles with depression and the tiny moments of beauty inform his art, and why he chose photography as his medium. We discuss the process of his art, how mountaineering ties into it, the role of nature in his work, and what the meaning of art is for Jay. We also learn what he thinks about the NFT space, such as the benefits of NFTs for artists and the power it has to change the modern art landscape. Hear how Jay combines his love for nature and his passion for art to express himself to the fullest in another special episode of NorCal and Shill!
Key Points From This Episode:
• Introduction and catch-up with today’s guest, Jay Toups!
• Whether he has a hardware wallet or not.
• How Jay discovered NFTs.
• What his initial thoughts were about NFTs.
• The motivation behind choosing photography as his art medium.
• Jay shares what art means to him.
• We find out about the jobs Jay has done outside of art.
• What animal he would choose to be and why.
• Ways in which perspective informs his art.
• Learn what Jay’s favorite food is.
• He shares the best piece of advice that has been given.
• Advice for new artists interested in the NFT space.
• The difference between taking a photo and making art.
• Discover what inspires Jay’s art.
• Where Jay would live if he could choose anywhere in the world.
• Questions that Jay has for our host.
• A few shoutouts and takeaways for listeners.
• Hear what Jay has planned for the future.
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