Bought with Bitcoin
“You can't even pay for a coffee with Bitcoin”
I feel like I've bought more coffees with Bitcoin than with fiat. Bitcoin is money.
Interestingly, many small businesses, including coffee shops, have quickly embraced Bitcoin as an alternative payment method, with many adopting Bitcoin Lightning payment terminals. The seamless speed and efficiency of a Bitcoin Lightning transaction make it an easy favorite, outshining traditional payment options.
"Bitcoin Coffee"
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.
01
Pencil sketch
As with all my artworks, "End the Fed" began with a delicate pencil sketch. I aim to keep these initial rough outlines as light as possible to preserve the integrity of the paper.
02
Drawing process
Whenever possible, I begin working on an artwork from the upper left corner to reduce the risk of smearing, particularly with A1-sized pieces. For larger artworks where this isn't feasible, I protect completed sections with a sheet of paper or wear gloves. This is crucial because the ink from ballpoint pens can react with the natural oils and sweat from the hands, potentially causing discoloration and altering the depth of the black tones.
03
Frist marks on paper
The first strokes are crucial, as they largely shape how the final artwork will turn out. With ballpoint pen drawings, the real challenge lies in capturing that transition from sketch to the first marks on paper perfectly.
04
Fine grain texture
I enjoy experimenting with various types of paper, and for this piece, I chose a new, lighter watercolor paper. Its fine grain texture is perfect for achieving delicate, high-contrast transitions, especially when working with ballpoint pens.
05
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.
