NFTs and whats it all about?

First, lets get that kelle on, this could be a long one. Take a seat and relax, nice to see you again.

Now, you know those emails that pop into your junk folder — “I love your art!” or “I’d love to include your work in my portfolio” — they sound flattering, don’t they? But they usually come with a catch. And lately, that catch has been all about NFTs.

Let’s talk about that for a moment, because it’s something that’s been floating around the art world for a while now — and it’s not all bad, but it’s definitely something to approach with both eyes open.

So, what exactly is an NFT?

An NFT, or Non-Fungible Token, is a kind of digital certificate that proves ownership of a digital file — often an artwork. It’s stored on something called a blockchain, which is like a public digital ledger that keeps track of who owns what.

In simple terms, when someone buys an NFT of a painting, they don’t actually get the physical artwork — they’re buying a unique digital token that says, “I own this version of it.”

How artists can use NFTs (in the real world)

NFTs can give artists new ways to sell their work, especially digital art. You can upload your piece to an NFT marketplace, set your price, and when it sells, that token represents the buyer’s ownership. Some platforms even let artists earn a small royalty each time the NFT gets resold — something traditional art sales don’t always offer.

So yes, there are positives. For some digital artists, NFTs have opened up opportunities they’d never have had otherwise. They can reach a global audience without relying on galleries, and it’s all done online.

But here’s the flip side…

For every genuine NFT sale, there are hundreds of scams. Fake marketplaces, dodgy “offers” through social media, and crypto payments that vanish into thin air. And once your image is uploaded to a blockchain, it’s basically there forever — even if you didn’t consent to it being sold in the first place.

Many artists have found their work copied, “minted” (turned into NFTs) by others, and sold without permission. That’s a hard pill to swallow. And even when it’s done legitimately, the world of crypto payments isn’t as stable or regulated as traditional currency — what’s worth £500 today could be worth £50 tomorrow.

Where I stand

For me, I create art to share, not to gamble with. That’s why, across all my platforms where ArtByDTurner wanders, you’ll see it clearly stated: My artwork is not available as NFTs.

It’s not about resisting change — it’s about protecting my work and respecting the hands-on craft of creating something real, something you can actually hold, frame, or hang on the wall.

So, next time one of those “amazing NFT offers” lands in your inbox, take a breath, have a coffee, and think it through. Not every shiny new idea is as good as it sounds.

Until next week, my friend — thanks for dropping in. Stay creative, not because we have to, but because we can.

ArtByDTurner.