In this episode of Pinkyhoot’s Creative Space, host Lisi, also known as Pinkyhoot, interviews Ellis Liu (@ellisliu9), a self-taught artist from Singapore. Ellis shares her inspiring journey from sketching in her aunt’s store to studying fashion in London and eventually embracing digital and NFT art during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about Ellis’s vintage-inspired sepia-toned portraits, her experiences in the NFT space, and her active role in the Asian art community. 

Discover the challenges and benefits of being a digital artist, the impact of AI in art, and the importance of building a personal brand in Web3. Ellis’s story highlights the resilience and creativity of female artists navigating the evolving landscape of digital art.

Key Moments:

✨ 00:34 - Meet Ellis Liu: Self-Taught Artist from Singapore

✨ 01:16 - Ellis’s Artistic Journey and Inspirations

✨ 06:55 - Balancing Art and Marketing

✨ 10:37 - Exploring Web3 and NFTs

✨ 14:36 - The Art Community and Mentorship

✨ 16:44 - Ellis’s Artistic Style and Inspirations

✨ 20:36 - Exploring AI in Art

✨ 21:21 - The Role of AI in Artistic Creation

✨ 21:57 - Challenges and Learning with AI

✨ 23:39 - Marketing and Community in Web3

✨ 24:27 - NFTs and Web3 Potential

✨ 25:46 - Creating Art in Web3

✨ 28:26 - Building a Personal Brand

✨ 35:24 - Future Plans and Inspirations

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