Carrara marble in the sunshine is 🤌

I’m excited to announce that I will be auctioning this piece off at nostr:npub1ad0ptuzte83alpkpqqctvewlaqj5zq23c83m82xw8apg4t6zlyns6xng2c next month!

The Satoshi mask is going to El
El Salvador! 🇸🇻🌋🏄♂ https://image.nostr.build/4ca02e6468b4a8e2117d6349f2b3d44ccaa217e5e90253fe66e145c000bbc6f5.jpg


Let it be (24k gold leaf) https://video.nostr.build/21a01b6862e0d0c95d3af77a3c96b3317b27dbe319a0fef7b9e74243959fb204.mp4


Hotel California - Eagles


For anyone interested… I’m posting a lot more video content of my stone carving and lettering to a new instagram account.👇 https://image.nostr.build/a20adaff0c9f8164aca7e8fe4142abcd14ea36f2224aab80342426c9557cf1f4.jpg


Porque no los dos


I’m open to commissions. 😎


What words would you have carved in stone & on display?

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First time carving in a more calligraphic style. Still font based. I’d like to learn calligraphy eventually. But I think it turned out pretty well nonetheless.

Thoughts?
https://m.primal.net/LSyu.jpg


When I find myself in times of trouble…
https://m.primal.net/LStG.jpg


Lmao you guessed it


Kinda loving how translucent this onyx is.
https://m.primal.net/LQYn.jpg


Oh man I forgot about this! Glad you still have it. 🤝


Ok. It’s starting to look like Buddha. At least to me… the hardest parts are yet to come, but now that I can see the general form, I have more confidence in what I’m doing.

For anyone curious, the idea for this came from the many Buddhas carved directly into rock faces around the world. I’ve always admired those undertakings and I thought it would be fun to try it in miniature.  I actually want to try to refine this idea some more.  There’s a sculptor who creates miniature versions of classical architecture out of marble whose work has been very inspiring.  I think as I have time I’m going to try that with carved statues of Buddha…  maybe try to replicate the look of mountainsides, incorporate live plants growing on top…
https://m.primal.net/LPbY.jpg


And sometimes this happens…

Orange calcite has a ton of natural fracture points so this was always a possibility.  Luckily I’m almost done with the rough shaping and I think I can save it with some epoxy before moving on to the details and polishing…
https://m.primal.net/LPQu.jpg
https://m.primal.net/LPQv.jpg


Lessons learned today:

1) Tibetan is not easy to carve in stone.

2) Carving letters into an uneven surface requires the patience of a Buddhist monk.
https://m.primal.net/LMba.jpg


We can recommend a few ...  nostr:npub1r0pwywamlzkw0hj495eqdd6n6fg3ltrqp2t3u5yjx86x3zs9ajes0z6zy4  nostr:npub1kkadw362y7ay4sn8exu4m22qarc95qu6cdsntfgw92h59v3g8rlsptknpy  nostr:npub17hmxndj039akyp4yllfhvxqkczsvh0y2z7t09kps93shjl2hvmqqfkrrvv  nostr:npub18mema8d3u0ex37zwjdadw0rgwu4933hlemqagtlwaa0jzjk3atusqluyuj  nostr:npub19pmzkh6e8n7z5drsvyepsmk46cstuec0wv7462sa0eg6232u2wuq2nr4x3  nostr:npub1zw0uc6anqjeg0xt5ckwd5cwcd4updt22crecaea8yn053qrquewswctfhf  nostr:npub1rppxltc3vxfxev7wffpa6y5uslwnqs6dz0cr0j27wey77wk25wcqyjphuf  nostr:npub1yp7wfa7msdpusf4vupzttttu2mx3cns7whx5cgkt4yr9pkpvujus2mzys7  nostr:npub1mfndvgwstwm604jvrt07p6nyy898mdsdzzyumx9sdn8u6r4za4uqck6f8v  nostr:npub1pazuhetzx5w8yyt59lszeslxlywkeadnq6rncre7nlqv2uxnxuwq8c56r9  nostr:npub1fractalm9v8jss7n9jy0ats0jtmjjxxn6d6j06ry074hk0tdvshqgfr6de  nostr:npub1qrdghhevjhszzdx74whtnkudwdmler9wlnsz96xrkmtqjhpk72ts44wmc5  nostr:npub15x4z39e8l52s7ql29q9z385pymjw8g67220exvck7uqt3ll2y0pq3myf4y  nostr:npub1ta2v0rhkql3tjkenjs52k07dge2yn99fkpu30retq0c3qafnm9wqqsrl5j  nostr:npub1r2sah0htqnw7xrs70gq00m48vp25neu8ym2n2ghrny92dqqf7sest8hth0


In honor of this new banded onyx carving I’ve just started…

What’s your favorite fake Buddha quote?
https://m.primal.net/LLXi.mov


This is a project I’ve wanted to take on for a while now.

I’d like to get it done in time for Bitcoin Peer to Pier in Santa Monica but that’s happening very soon.

And this is too meaningful to rush. But maybe I can pull it off…

FYI this is a very rough outline done using a projector. Far from what I hope the finished relief carving will look like… https://image.nostr.build/2e5addd15a203e3c9ff1bb2f6514b9da2ed2981270c69f9edad38941a647f110.jpg


Who are the artists here on Nostr?

Need more soul on my feed.


If you’re in the LA area, hope to see you at Bitcoin Peer to Pier!

You can register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bitcoin-peer-to-pier-tickets-1007649485737

I’ll have a few of my sculptures on display and available for sale if anyone isn’t interested. https://image.nostr.build/a53634429c0290dbe4c0d334736d00a73f1ef07ca3037ed4dc6faae09cf39be5.jpg


FYI the various stone carvings I’ve recently shared are now available for sale in my Etsy shop.

Would really appreciate you taking a look and following the shop if you have a moment.

Please share with anyone who might be interested!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SacredStoneArt https://image.nostr.build/123708c066fac12e5f1742cbc43d9b7c04810756be7a6be5fd1ca7813d8bb56d.jpg


Thank you. Ya that’s a fun thing to play with when using slate. You can get a bunch of color variations if you’re careful.  And thanks for all the zaps!🤝


Done ⚒🪬

For a small piece, this ended up being a lot more complicated than I had originally intended. But very happy with the results.

Carved in Grayson slate from Virginia and ornamented with 24k gold leaf.

What do you think?
https://m.primal.net/LHsr.jpg
https://m.primal.net/LHst.jpg
https://m.primal.net/LHsu.jpg


Thank you.  I used a combination of hammer and chisel, rotary tools, hand files and then finally sand paper. If you check out my feed there are some Timelapse videos of this and other works of mine..


Nearly done.⚒🪬

And I was able to achieve the Mona Lisa effect with the eye, although to a more limited degree than my Guy Fawkes mask. I’ll share a video with that later..

Last step is just to add a touch of gold leaf to the iris.. https://image.nostr.build/c08cf326e666ac1885eb36f8f7937497f1ec3ef220f95785aac096b1d7657506.jpg


Wanna see something cool? ⚒🪬

I may decide to remove the sealant from either the hand or the background, but I’m going to wait and see what it looks like in daylight before deciding. May just leave it as is in that regard.

Last step will be to remove the flecks of sealant from the eye and add gold leaf to the iris..
https://m.primal.net/LHKq.mov


Finishing up details on this hamsa 🪬

One of the things I love about Slate is that it’s a foliated stone, meaning it’s comprised of many layers. And when you carve into it and polish it up, those layers can be really beautiful..
https://m.primal.net/LHEq.mov


Picked up some onyx and travertine yesterday.  Some paid for, some free, as they were castoffs from larger blocks.

I obviously love working in stone, but it really is a pain the butt sometimes.  These are from a local supplier, but I also just ordered 250 lbs of slate from Vermont.  And surprise surprise… the shipping cost is about the same as the cost of the stone itself..

Slate isn’t really found on the west coast so there aren’t any great options unless I want to salvage slate from old pool tables. I’ve done that before and the time it takes to split the large slabs and cut them down to workable sizes is no joke. I figure that ordering it direct will cost more now, but leave me with far more time to actually carve what I want… https://image.nostr.build/261d50cf07ff04b3a7fec580b9cbf3fdfbf055998a0ff19b8349e9d969e2da07.jpg


Not quite done yet, but almost.. ⚒🪬 https://image.nostr.build/5e000bedc71465e54221c55e71bd4676cdb8efa0d4d67edb69621bb840a8b3e2.jpg


Getting close to done with carving this eye.  I want to try to deepen the carving more to enhance the Mona Lisa effect where the eye follows you..  But difficult with such a thin piece of stone.

What do you think so far? ⚒🪬
https://m.primal.net/LGCL.mov


Hey. Yes I’ve thought about it.  Will probably try at some point. Would def create a nice contrast.


Lately I’ve been exploring spiritual and esoteric themes that resonate with me..

While I love larger scale works, they take exponentially more time and are harder to sell.

And I’ve found myself enjoying the creative constraints of a smaller canvas.

What do you think so far?

Below are the Eye of Horus, an Ankh, a lotus flower, the om symbol, a merkaba, and a hamsa that is still a work in progress..
https://m.primal.net/LFpU.jpg
https://m.primal.net/LFpW.jpg
https://m.primal.net/LFpX.jpg
https://m.primal.net/LFpY.jpg
https://m.primal.net/LFpa.jpg
https://m.primal.net/LFpf.jpg


Check out Crawshaws. Not sure where they’re based exactly but you can order from them online.


Thanks. Some from Italy but for lettering and relief work I mostly use Al-Orr chisels that I get from the UK.


Carving a hamsa ⚒🪬

Here’s a #timelapse of the first hour.

I plan to deepen the carving a bit more, and then I’ll move on to carving a realistic eye in the center. Hopefully it’ll be a little creepy when it’s done…
https://m.primal.net/LFJz.mov


It’s the symbol for Om.  Like in mantra meditation.


GM 🕉 https://image.nostr.build/e2d40464c447b4061c9c8072e303b86d7f7e69b5a5ef47bd07b5925faa686f8b.jpg


Today we're Harvesting EXACTLY 21 Million of the highest elevation Pinot Noir grapes in North America.

No Pesticides
No Herbicides
No Toxic Addives
Minimal Sulfites

You can't get healthier wine than this
And it tastes good too.

Nostr Users get 20% off with code WINE20
6+ Bottles ship free in the USA 🍷
PeonyLaneWine.com

https://m.primal.net/LEip.jpg


Gold leaf applied… Waiting for the adhesive to dry is always the hardest part. I just want to remove the excess immediately. But I’ve made the mistake of not waiting too many times before.

T-minus 24 hours… https://image.nostr.build/623d16b517e4dd7747263562349be234ab015b6eeba8cf1050a59d1ef0502de5.jpg


Progress so far on the eye ⚒👁

This tile is quite thin, so there isn’t a lot of depth to work with.  But I’m going to try to create the same effect here as with my Guy Fawkes mask… https://image.nostr.build/27b08e35221d163fa80d9ca0aee8b8929053e0e2afb2a1dfb8e6be006fd33202.jpg


Done ⚒🪷

There are a few areas I may go back and fix but I’m going to move on to a new carving in the meantime. https://image.nostr.build/0d270ff822817674d9c7e57643f9df1b58a1c0a6fff956f90d3afb14c850f17c.jpg


Having interesting books for kids, teens, and entire families is an important step in helping us all build a sovereign generation. On our website page (📍Read: Books), you'll find some titles worth adding to your home library. In a nutshell 👇 https://video.nostr.build/0d68d29eebe3206356805dc1fabf770cfbbdf835dc5ec287d151b45c419731b1.mp4

📘 "Goodnight Bitcoin", "If You Give a Monster a Bitcoin" by nostr:nprofile1qqsxd5r92reej072r8yc4wzw3xea96uq2x0jn4dcwe2c90vahjkwt3cppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0lflrgv

📙  "Satoshi Nakamoto and His Bitcoin Invention" by SHAmory, nostr:nprofile1qqsd3086elxcwhgevfgmp60u66fjl9swytj960nvcjxgnzgh42tkgkcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp07f6lda

📕 "Rhyming Bitcoin" by nostr:nprofile1qqs0tanfke8cj7mzq6j0l5mkrqtvpgxthj9p09hjmqczccte04tkdsqpr9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezu7n9vfjkget99e3kcmm4vsq3gamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wdau8gu3wv3jhvqguwaehxw309ahx7um5wghxy6t5vdhkjmn9wgh8xmmrd9skc7l6unu, nostr:nprofile1qqsp887vdwesfv58n96vt8x6v8vx67qk449vpuuwu7njfh6gspswvhgpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejsz9rhwden5te0dehhxarj9ehhsarj9ejx2asppamhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt0d5lsl0k7, Simon Nash

📘 "Flowers for Mom: A Super Kay Adventure" by nostr:nprofile1qqsqg34rhz9e4y5jhlkpkyjsxgw09wwx0l0suq5eg2ayx5sdkx5vw8sppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0y8ha7l, Brianna Lindberg

📙 "To the Moon: The Origin of Bitcoin" by Valentina Picozzi, Martin Winkler

📕 "Billy's Bitcoin" by Naomi Brockwell, Jason Chatfield

📘 "Bitcoin: The Hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto" by Jose Angel ARES, Alex Preukschat, Josep Busquet

📙 "So, My Mom Bought Some Bitcoin!" by FM Kind Writer

📕 "Bitcoin Money: A Tale of Bitville Discovering Good Money" by Michael Caras

📘 "Bitcoin Kids" by Nzonda Fotsing Sr (BitcoinSophist)

Congratulations to all the authors!

By the way, it would be great if Konsensus Network (FYI. nostr:nprofile1qqszh6vr6v4f342d287qchrf88mc9w3l3znx63884fwwe754jw5gujqpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqzrthwden5te0dehhxtnvdakqzxthwden5te0wfjkccte9eekummjwsh8xmmrd9skctcu0gzyc) could collaborate with some of these authors (perhaps helping to translate their works into other languages), and generally put more focus on publishing even more kid-friendly content 🙏

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#kidstr #bitcoin4youth #books #reading


What does a Buddhist mining rig sound like?

om mani padme HUMMMMMMM


Done carving for the day… didn’t realize it had gotten so late. Some more edges to soften and curves to refine, but this piece is nearly done. Then just sanding and polishing the background. ⚒🪷 https://image.nostr.build/b50b1ab58452dcd337eab81c677e52a63b6026431514ef5da3927fa3210b2d51.jpg


This is fun. ⚒🪷
https://m.primal.net/LDJK.mov


Making good progress ⚒🪷

Now to refine the curves and work on improving the three dimensional perspective.  Then I’ll likely smooth the petals slightly while giving the background a high polish. Or vice versa. TBD. https://image.nostr.build/a1d9fc1ec55fdc5ab152112e5a8d19ffb43bb0bc72a4941226f495014b3fd1c4.jpg


Today’s progress ⚒🪷

Next I need to clean up the outline a bit, and then I’ll work on making the lotus flower three dimensional.

Also finished carving the Ankh.
Swipe to see.. planning to add gold leaf to that most likely. https://image.nostr.build/d01efa412e5d3d8c25ead43587fdab12fb589f847255303aa76055178c6171f4.jpg https://image.nostr.build/aa9d11794f6fdf89fc821370d9354652ed682bac78f839fc94eac5778cedf83b.jpg  nostr:note1empczjctjlkwt4szldhe57vdpqvl9w5ahh8lxkrlfu4lktkumasqh77cl0


Initial outlining done

The plan is to carve this in low relief rather than as a simple design.

Time to get chipping.⚒🪷 https://image.nostr.build/c294cb36f22c8b9fb9f411c51f2afbca5e5974a2decd2514d616efd2641fa1a3.jpg


⚒🕉 https://image.nostr.build/421e38577d99db8005da2425fe133c600aca52614e377241ac4978d789027981.jpg


“The Great Wave off Nakamoto”

Hand carved in slate with 24k gold leaf accents, this piece is an expression of hope and self determination in the turbulent sea of fiat derived injustice that is all around us.

Learn more at www.vonbitcoin.com https://image.nostr.build/0ee45cd4791d12c5cfbab582376f58186b28e4a0a77d3be8f860cbd6cfc58887.jpg


At a local tile shop try to get something at least an inch thick… you can also ask if they cutoffs or broken pieces from other jobs that are hard to sell. You might even find some free stone on Facebook marketplace. Don’t waste money on anything expensive when just starting out: just make sure it’s a softer stone. Not granite. You need special tools for that


To start I would just go to a local tile store for floors and countertops. Start with a softer stone like limestone or slate. Or marble but that’s a little harder.  For tools it depends on what country you’re in.  The best chisels come from the UK or Italy. If you’re in the US you can get a starter set from 2Sculpt.com. Also always use eye protection and if your stone has silica you definitely need a respirator


Bitcoin art is both a reflection of the times and a rallying cry for change.

It speaks to the frustration with the status quo while embodying hope for a better future.

For hand-carved #Bitcoin artworks designed to inspire and spark conversations, visit www.vonbitcoin.com. https://image.nostr.build/6a5338afaea5a2eae251415369ac1f33705a5b24c5e4708be28695739fef6b48.jpg


I’m pretty much self taught. I started by watching a few YouTube and instagram videos and then just practice practice… if you actually decide to give it a shot let me know. I can recommend some tools and happy to answer any questions


came for the zaps. stayed for the memes.


This “black lace” slate is proving difficult to carve. It’s much harder than other varieties, but it’s also the most beautiful and interesting slate I’ve seen.

This piece is honed to a perfectly smooth surface but it still appears to have a texture because of all the inclusions and its metallic, varied coloring.

I probably won’t carve this too often but it’s definitely worth it for some projects. https://image.nostr.build/aaad235de3249581ecf993ed78c65ac71dbd7d8a305e2acdf400e27b05e3625f.jpg


done and done 🕉⚒

I’ll take some better photos tomorrow with natural light.. hard to capture, but it’s pretty stunning in person. https://image.nostr.build/cf88a2c73bf7ed0745e2f3f369bb3da30120cb1bef202e7197142e7be0a28993.jpg


Four more designs I plan to carve while testing out these new varieties of slate.

Slate is an amazing stone not only because of its color variation but also the textures, from natural cleft to honed, and everything in between.

Time to get chipping.⚒ https://image.nostr.build/7ae0398dd332301998359616a74fab4be0d82410443068f29ba44a79f74b24d9.jpg


We're raiding BitBuzz's collection this week.

- Early works from  nostr:npub17hmxndj039akyp4yllfhvxqkczsvh0y2z7t09kps93shjl2hvmqqfkrrvv &  nostr:npub1fractalm9v8jss7n9jy0ats0jtmjjxxn6d6j06ry074hk0tdvshqgfr6de

- Special edition Ledgers

- Coldie & Josie Bellini Prints

+ more

Bidding is open at Scarce.City

https://m.primal.net/LAxG.png


24K Gold leaf applied

Now I wait for the adhesive to fully dry so I can remove the excess… https://image.nostr.build/aaa89864dab6e9b897914849ea1c61bcd5264c97ae0f5e430fbaa6b05a15b19f.jpg


Nearly done.

Need to adjust the angles on some of the faces of the outer triangles to improve the 3D illusion, but I’m happy with how it’s looking.

And with this Grayson slate from Virginia. Waiting on a quote from the new supplier but if the price is good, the stone is 🤌. https://image.nostr.build/b499ac16e875a77492bb3055724f448810d579bfc8408bccc69e458662589725.jpg


Free carving is kind of a weird mental experience for me.

You have to force yourself to see past all the excess stone.  It almost reminds me of when I used to be overweight but didn’t realize I was overweight.

I had this idea in my head of what I looked like, just like I have an idea in my head of what the final sculpture will look like.  And just like losing weight, the changes are often very gradual and you just have to keep at it until the mental image matches reality. https://image.nostr.build/ae2e8755aafe093d6cc7c5a8a6bfb7b5396ed48c9f7819c86a54dbaad1f95bbd.jpg


As much as I’m enjoying the carving process for this flame sculpture, I can’t wait until it’s done and polished to a high shine.

Orange calcite is such a beautiful stone.

Below you can see the difference after just using water to wash away the dust and reveal some of the color. Polished up will be even better. https://image.nostr.build/34b1df0cd91fa1de556e7ac4e2788e668bacfe8a5646298d386a93aebec38a47.jpg


Carving a merkaba to test out this darker slate variety. Not as easy as the green slate I shared yesterday but still carves nicely. ⚒ https://image.nostr.build/7fb2491364c5e221d84100f201c83b75a607ae32152a4e45fedfdd759bf0bc01.jpg


Making steady progress ⚒🔥

I still have more to hollow out in the center and more curves to refine but it’s starting to match what’s in my head.. https://image.nostr.build/84dbe83b26ced943f7a9b9c04d8d00a980f41f746efb6c916fcbb868a3f82375.jpg https://image.nostr.build/816c9c9469f0095d85b40b07e80950e1c094d27f74641ded148ccaca245f53ef.jpg


Left corner* damnit.


The wave carving on my wall IS for sale.

However, the nostr:npub1ndketdm2qyv35nrhsxzks8kh7w7w6tll4rjp29hv0qjqkgfjsh6snmgk2v in the bottom right corner is in my PERMANENT collection. https://image.nostr.build/961dd505cd1fae84cdce21965fa6f4bdfde5d231d251df4d9839e804a185c0b7.jpg


It’s been a fun journey. 🤝


Haha I’m happy to do it… but probably not the safest way to store your seed unless you carve it yourself..


Successful test of some slate from a new supplier.  This is a green slate from Vermont. So far it carves beautifully.⚒

I have some darker varieties to test out next that I’m even more excited about. https://image.nostr.build/47c7d378567e5c44b47e23d74275a98428e5998a64271cd8060d2807edba84cd.jpg


“The Great Wave off Nakamoto”

Hand carved in slate with 24k gold leaf accents, this piece is an expression of hope and self determination in the turbulent sea of fiat derived injustice that is all around us.

Learn more at www.vonbitcoin.com https://image.nostr.build/0ee45cd4791d12c5cfbab582376f58186b28e4a0a77d3be8f860cbd6cfc58887.jpg


Starting to find the final form⚒🪨🔥

The general shape is there, but now I have to slow down a bit and hone in on the final curves. I’m aiming to thin out the stone along some of the curves and create more negative space. Less chunky fire…more elegant flame. https://image.nostr.build/c27778ec1748325e3da90661776ee19070f0f6db17416fced8ed37f12a9eb114.jpg


A celebratory steak is fleeting.

A marble sculpture celebrating the glory of Bitcoin is forever.

Learn more at www.vonbitcoin.com https://image.nostr.build/cf680aa1a83cb294d82165ef96b5b310e521c76633937a9aadb8148fb87661ad.jpg


🙏 It’s currently for sale… though I may decide to auction it at some point. www.vonbitcoin.com


Yeah unfortunately the cost of shipping stone around is significant… although I think I will be attending Adopting Bitcoin in San Salvador and I’m planning to bring some smaller pieces with me.


Thanks Manu🤝.  One day hopefully! I do have some things available on my website if you’re interested..


Available now.

One of Satoshi’s most famous quotes, highlighting one of Bitcoin’s greatest strengths.

Hand lettered in reclaimed slate.

👉 https://www.vonbitcoin.com/available-works

#Bitcoin #Art https://image.nostr.build/1c2e910c25a5064853787dfaf630ff5a3ceb605b4c88fd7149c4bb77c34a3d71.jpg


Eh not your fault. I haven’t been that active on nostr… ramping up gradually.


Thank you🤝


🤝thank you sir


One of my all time freedom artists. nostr:note10a44xtqydmf492kyxzssljycalwvet56n7exqsm4lgp3u4ad8m6qaw5tde


Definitely planning to incorporate a strong light source. Likely I’ll hide it inside a separate base made from a darker stone, so the light shines upward from underneath.


Thanks. Not for this piece yet. Will try to grab some video tomorrow if I’m able to work outside rather than indoors.  I have a sort of indoor dust collection tent but it’s cramped and hard to take video in there with all the dust flying around.


The fire is taking shape…

For those curious, this is orange honeycomb calcite. It’s a relatively soft stone, but it fractures easily, so you can’t use hammer and chisel. Rotary tools only.

But the translucency is out of this world, especially once it’s polished to a high shine. https://image.nostr.build/ee7f221037e4ff0f47739a648f0ee18bc6f2ff84396f2d2d5509e9675160e3ee.jpg


Today’s reminder that you don’t change Bitcoin; Bitcoin changes you: https://image.nostr.build/36006a05de9dd4e5f836f018e988f65fd7e8f01526bb7b4faef97a339588da6a.jpg


Still A LOT of stone left to remove.

The hardest part about this flame is that it needs to be a flame from every angle. Viewable in 360 degrees.

The form will appear gradually and then suddenly as per usual. The real magic will happen after the sanding and polishing. Orange honeycomb calcite is a beautiful stone when it’s polished to a mirror shine.

Stay tuned for updates.. ⚒🔥 https://image.nostr.build/24107a014ee7c0baabf519d465b191cb33fc11196a73ad4b080624db29fcf323.jpg


“Bitcoin is a fire of truth burning in cyberspace.” -Michael Saylor

Taking some time with this sculpture in orange honeycomb calcite. Planning to hollow out the center of the flame to allow for a strong light source, but working currently on shaping the flame itself.

I began this sculpture with an idea in mind, but in terms of the shape of the flame, I’m letting the stone itself guide me.

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Your citadel is where the art is.

These pieces and more, available at VonBitcoinArt.com.

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After a brief hiatus from my studio I’m getting back to work on this piece, tentatively titled “Heart of Bitcoin.”

This is my first torso, and the hands will be pulling the chest open to reveal the Bitcoin symbol where the heart would normally be.

Working in Carrara marble with pneumatic chisels, grinders, and hand tools.. https://image.nostr.build/4f8ee678f92b031118289dab2eb076bf83b0676e06ec5d97d695a0ade201d577.jpg


Wine snob https://image.nostr.build/86d982bb0959f6270d5abb9808fa03e70372a38f2cd3df7b8b9f5b7739d99f74.jpg


Yessir.  My most recent letter carving.


Mindfulness. Mantra repetition. And I consider aspects of my sculpture process to be meditation when I’m in a flow state.

If you’re looking to get started I’d recommend guided meditations from Jack Kornfield or Sri Swami Satchidananda. I started with stuff from them years ago and eventually just developed a practice that works for me. https://image.nostr.build/67c13c9d4a3108e8e94c7c707e72f277087608fb801f391c38818e003fc331c5.jpg


An homage to Satoshi in Carrara marble, “Cryptic Gaze” features the iconic Guy Fawkes mask with my version of the "Mona Lisa Effect," whereby the eyes appear to follow the viewer.

Available now at VonBitcoinArt.com https://image.nostr.build/bc53d4881954748aaa2d9f3cc5422e2bba7474e70082d5115bd8bc270042e100.jpg


HAPPY BITCOIN INFINITY DAY!

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Thanks Laura 🤝


Bitcoin Art Update⚒

I wanted to hollow out the eyes to give more contrast and I stumbled upon a new technique. New to me at least.

The effect is that the eyes follow you and I was able to achieve different “colors” for the cornea and pupil by varying the depth and therefore the level of shadow.

I like to think Satoshi is out there somewhere, watching hyperbitcoinization play out. So now in my sculpture at least, he is..

What do you all think? https://video.nostr.build/d78257c9b043ce22047862ebd2cb4a43285b95f980959dab1bd3f95d99f5d9d1.mp4


Beauty is the sunrise in a drop of dew, the fragile ray of light through the verdant canopy, the unfurling of spring in a tender flower.

Art, however noble, is but a feeble attempt to capture those fleeting moments and all the attendant memories and emotions therein. https://image.nostr.build/410a2a8aba6bb0e0bb6c06a07d920d71c0bc752168ec4d786902a6b55578acdc.jpg


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