# A Generative Artist Journey ft. Ryan Bell

> Kaloh's Podcast | Ryan Bell is a prolific generative artist and front-end developer who has produced acclaimed pieces via Art Blocks, fxhash, PROOF, verse and the Blind Gallery.

**Published by:** [Kaloh's Newsletter](https://paragraph.com/@kaloh/)
**Published on:** 2023-11-10
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@kaloh/a-generative-artist-journey-ft-ryan-bell

## Content

Ryan Bell is a prolific generative artist and front-end developer who has produced acclaimed pieces for fxhash, Art Blocks, PROOF, verse, and the Blind Gallery. These works include Fragments of a Wave, Microgravity (showcased at Art Basel), Sprocket Factory, Dreamcatcher Forest (showcased at Art Basel), Hyper Drive: A Side, Ephemeral Tides, and Veils of Perception. Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Google, and YouTube. Join ±10,000 art fans that get my newsletter and podcast in their inbox 👇 In today’s episode, we discuss: [1:50] Ryan's background, education, starting to code, and finding a distribution channel for generative art. Mentioned: Casey Reas [10:10] His creative process, getting feedback from other artists and doing collaborations. Mentioned: Rarible, fxhash. [14:00] The story behind Fragments of a Wave. [17:20] Working on Sprocket Factory, a collection inspired by Tyler Hobbs’ Fidenzas and Dmitri Cherniak’s Ringers. [18:37] His first exhibition at Art Basel in collaboration with fxhash. Mentioned: Dreamcatcher Forest, Zancan. [23:20] How important is the code: structure, best practices, optimization? [24:30] Incorporating AI-assisted tools into his artistic practice. Mentioned: PROOF, Ephemeral Tides. [28:20] Hyper Drive: A Side and B and the difference between Art Blocks and fxhash. [35:19] Ryan's thoughts on the state of generative art and what EmProps is doing with long-form AI. Mentioned: Lisa Orth. [49:50] Ryan’s thoughts on being exhibited and showcased in IRL events, cross over to the traditional art world and his thoughts on prints and plotters. Mentioned: Artmatr. [54:00] Artists that inspire Ryan: Zancan, William Mapan, and Zach Lieberman. Until next time, - Kaloh Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, help me spread the word by liking it (❤️) and sharing it with your friends. ShareMore from Kaloh’s Newsletter & Podcast🏘 Join my premium community - get access to my Discord and Premium articles. 📢 Sponsor my newsletter or podcast - get in front of +10k blockchain art enthusiasts. ☎️ Work with me 1:1 - book a coaching or strategy session.

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