Artist Spotlight: John Karel (AKA jjjjjjjjjjohn) and his Low-Poly Window Still Life Series

Kevin is joined by John Karel (aka jjjjjjjjjjohn), the low-poly animation artist best known for OBJKT generative PFP project Randomly Common Skeles and the Window Still Life series on Hic Et Nunc.

Who is John Karel (aka jjjjjjjjjjohn)? [00:55]
How did John get started with his own particular brand of 3D art and involved with the community that embraces it? [01:53]
When did John first notice his work resonating with a wider audience? [06:14]
Whence originated John's ubiquitous Skeleton character and grid aesthetic? [07:10]
What is it about low-poly art that most appeals to John as a form of expression? [10:24]
Tools past and present that John has used to create his pieces. [13:48]
What catalyzed John's entry into the world of NFTs, and what prompted him to move from Ethereum/Rarible to Tezos/HEN? [14:33]
John shares what went into his Windows Still Life series, and how he feels about its popularity among fellow artists as a springboard for appreciative tributes. [21:04]
John explains why he includes non-sponsored product placement in much of his work. [23:59]
From where does John draw inspiration for new pieces? Is he in the habit of planting Easter eggs of secret significance in his work? [25:29]
John's thoughts on rarity and keeping his work available to people on a budget. [30:05]
John walks us through what inspired his Notebooks series. [31:56]
Is John enjoying his current success among NFT collectors? [35:12]
What's the reason behind John's numbering scheme? [37:44]
Why so many Js, jjjjjjjjjjohn? [38:49]
Does John consider himself an NFT collector? [40:01]
Has John given up freelancing altogether? [42:01]
What's next for John? [43:08]
Parting thoughts. [45:59]