# Mint Less; Appreciate More

By [Jason Peters](https://paragraph.com/@jasonpeters) · 2022-02-12

---

I have been collecting art on [(fx)hash](https://www.fxhash.xyz/explore) for a few months. Minting (buying a unique iteration from a generative token) can be an addictive experience. This ecosystem has the potential to sweep away one’s attention like a tornado of community engagement, abundant art, and market dynamics.

In this article, I’ll share some of the art I’ve collected and dive into why I like it. It’s important to me to reflect and think about why I’ve collected something. What aspects about this work do I like? Would I buy this again?

This article is focuses on a few specific artworks I’ve recently collected, and why I’ve collected them. Let’s go!

### Dmarchi - Bravura

In each unique iteration of the [Bravura](https://dmarchi.xyz/bravura/) project by [Dmarchi](https://twitter.com/dmarchi___), the generator paints several layers of digital pigment to produce an abstract output. I love how this turned out, and the artist shares details about the project in the link above. I appreciate artists who provide a writeup on their project because it helps educate motivated collectors and fans. In [this link](https://gateway.fxhash.xyz/ipfs/QmSVNS5RRg7QdBg5sdR6iALHj3YcqcHAJ368HmEGSYdGAa/?fxhash=oo8QprmddcvsKh1keTvqfYgxKfduWmaHWR2raLuoExMt35pvWSP), you can watch the code run in live view as the art is created by the generator and randomness triggered by the unique transaction hash.

![Bravura #167](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/581462f2b2688896cac9b1d0bad54ba3239d8a5e1bfe2b53ae8dc87a53932059.jpg)

Bravura #167

### Flockaroo - Mountain Moves

The mountains and the ocean have served as sacred places for me. Mountains represent strength and resilience while the ocean is dynamic and chaotic. This artwork, [Mountain Moves](https://www.fxhash.xyz/generative/slug/mountain-moves) by [Flockaroo](https://twitter.com/flockaroo), feels to me like a blend of the two environments, especially when viewed in [live mode](https://gateway.fxhash.xyz/ipfs/QmXTLhZYZ9WCG2QiJ69ZaMWAv9uZ6UcrPLNhPbqWtiC4wy/?fxhash=oox8zSPoyCdsb7A7ykbLzk1Pzst3nMYwSUD8vReW3LaLo9po4vb).

![Mountain Moves #224](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/abd20666fcc33025787cd083faf6c3f290c07783f134d4d50a92f585f3c1f86c.jpg)

Mountain Moves #224

### Iskra Velitchkova - Uninhabitable

I’m a happy owner of a 1/1 artwork by [Iskra Velitchkova](https://twitter.com/pointline_), and there’s a few reasons I like this project, [Uninhabitable](https://www.fxhash.xyz/generative/slug/uninhabitable), and the specific output I bought on the secondary market. The artist has programmed different strokeweight options into the generator, making the output sets look very different, yet still all belonging to the same project. Since the mints were revealed, I have been drawn to the lightest strokeweight (0.01) outputs.

Looking into a generator’s code is a fun way to get to know the artist better. I understand very little programming, yet it’s fun to see the artist name some of her variables in Spanish and some in English. I get the sense the artist was perhaps thinking in multiple languages (or idiomas, perhaps) while creating this generator. My unique output #47 is a “city” feature, and it feels like an international one.

I also admire Iskra’s artistic journey. She appears to be always learning and reading a wide range of books and supporting other artists on twitter while interacting with collectors and others in the generative art space. Her experimentation with digital art and physical work using pen plotters is inspiring to watch. I’m very happy to now own a 1/1 by Iskra.

![Uninhabitable #47](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4e789c14f161d2bd37f768cd97c8fba54d000dc9a3ceb8c5a2b563b8b5128dcf.jpg)

Uninhabitable #47

### jjjjjohn - Gatorade and Apples

[John Karel’s](https://twitter.com/jjjjjjjjjjohn) work is distinct. His work on the Tezos blockchain has garnered much attention for his unique style and I’m grateful he minted a generative token on (fx)hash. I was able to collect two unique iterations of his project - [Gatorade and Apples](https://www.fxhash.xyz/generative/slug/gatorade-and-apples). Gatorade (frost) and apples makes me nostalgic for the days of playing junior golf in the hot sun for hours.

![Gatorade and Apples #212 & #132](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a06be6553d953e16fab32c5347f5ebb9b30abf528581aa0050894fca0fa89241.png)

Gatorade and Apples #212 & #132

Thanks for reading and joining my journey of art appreciation. I appreciate any constructive feedback you may have. I hope to continue educating myself and highlighting more artists in future articles.

---

*Originally published on [Jason Peters](https://paragraph.com/@jasonpeters/mint-less-appreciate-more)*