Any content can be used as a unique token. For example, photos and videos, cartoons and music, poems, stories, or even memes. But digital illustrations, collages, photos and art based on neural network creations are now the most widespread.
A picture that is drawn using traditional means: watercolor, oil, pencils or markers can be turned into NFT. Many artists digitize their work and post it for sale on digital marketplaces.
If you draw on a graphics tablet or a regular tablet, it is even easier to create NFT tokens – you can skip the digitization stage.
Important: if you want to sell the creations of artificial intelligence, you must purchase a license that allows commercial use of neural network works.
The main thing in NFT is the collector value of the token. Therefore, it is worth creating really interesting and original works. Think about why a collector should pay attention to your art and give money for it.
To begin with, it is worth studying what is popular in the community now, what artworks are in demand. But it does not make sense to blindly follow popular trends. Choose topics that you like: so you will not burn out and will be able to create something really interesting. You can stand out with unexpected plots and unusual characters – try different approaches.
Try to create collections right away – not single images, but series linked by a single theme. It can be similar characters, an unusual universe, a single plot. Let your artwork is united by an interesting story. Such works attract more attention and find their collectors faster.
Where and how to sell NFT-art
If the works are ready, you can put them up for sale on one of the popular marketplaces.
Choose a platform
The most common platform used for NFT is the Ethereum blockchain. You can place works on several platforms – OpenSea, SuperRare, Art Blocks, Rarible. The first is the most popular platform, which is suitable for beginners.
Now registration on OpenSea is free and there is no commission for placing works there either. But other marketplaces may charge a “gas fee” – a commission for including a new token in the blockchain.
There are other platforms that do not work on Ethereum, but on the Binance Smart Chain. These are Binance NFT, Juggernaut, and Treasureland.
Start a cryptocurrency wallet
This is where the NFT tokens themselves and your “ether” will be stored if you are hosted on platforms that support Ethereum.
You can use different wallets on OpenSea, but the most popular one is MetaMask. To start one, you can download a plugin from Google Chrome. In this case, your wallet will be linked to your Google account.
Create an NFT token and place it in the collection
The platform prompts you with a step-by-step algorithm to help you upload an image or other digital object. It is generic and is used every time you add a new work.
Follow the link and place your token in the collection. It will contain all works that are related by the same story, style, or characters. Be sure to come up with a title and description for each token. The more interesting the associations associated with the artwork, the faster your NFT will find connoisseurs.
As a rule, each token is created in a single copy. You can make several copies, but then their value will drop dramatically. Collectors prefer unique works.
When you click Create, your token is added to the blockchain. Now you can sell it or donate it. At the same stage, you can also specify what percentage of the transaction amount you will receive each time you resell the NFT artwork.
Put the NFT up for sale
You can choose how to realize your NFT: set a fixed price for the work or put your art up for auction. As a rule, beginners choose the first option, and the first tokens are sold inexpensively.
Study in advance how the price of art is determined by those who have roughly the same skills as you and have not been on the market for long.