Artist Spotlight: Seeing Through Decentral Eyes with Coldie

Art is not dependent on where you sell it; art is art. So, the very first thing the artist needs to think about is what they want to make that they're proud of it.

You need to love yourself. If that means putting down your guard and hitting mint when you're afraid to, hit that damn button. Do it, and then you should see, like, I'm getting chills, when they feel that and it clicks, it's like empowering as fuck.

There's a train of thought for some people where things sitting on the shelf show a lack of demand. I absolutely see it differently; I see it as that piece of art has not found the right person.

And I think that's part of my love for it all ... You could wake up tomorrow, and there could be a freaking fire sale that you're not planning on. And if you're able to be agile in the space, that's where the winners really shine through is those opportunity moments.

The way I look at art is I like to work in multiple series and styles. I don't like to focus on one thing. I feel like it stagnates me.

I have a great relationship with pretty much all my collectors. There's just an open line of communication at all times, whether it's talking about IPAs or talking about Soundgarden or talking about family, that's just what we're here for, and it's beautiful. And I freaking love that.

When I collect things, I only collect things that hit me right when I see them.

I don't ever release something unless I am—it sounds stupid to say—unless I'm impressed or wowed by it.