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eARThist Vlog 05

Carnival is a big deal in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. I’ve experienced it for a few years now, and two years ago, I even made a couple drawings about it in 2023. One fun part is the dog carnival, where people dress up their dogs in costumes. Naturally, I had to make a drawing of that. 🙂 Then there’s the famous Drag Queen Gala, which has been running for over 25 years. I always like to mention it because it shows how open-minded this place has been — long before the whole “woke” movement became mainstream. ![Gallery Image](https://blossom.primal.net/b9a50b1e2c102e6ea44bb2472739fcc89afe471d820131bc32ce51eebdbefb7a.png) This year, I didn’t make any carnival drawings because I came here to collaborate with my artist friend Alecs and to create new artwork for the Bitcoin Film Festival in Warsaw. All this art works were made in 2023. ![Gallery Image](https://blossom.primal.net/cceb0a0e4e430d50cc3d17a408b79cead72d260e2d6976cb59e590df0cdfae76.png) [View Related Link](https://youtu.be/BoVcbHG8P6A)

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eARThist Vlog 04

It’s wonderful to have artist friends from around the world, each bringing their unique cultural perspectives. They share how they see art, sparking inspiration and opening doors to new creative influences. The reason I’ve returned to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, is my artist friend Alecs. I’ll be staying here for two months, creating new art inspired by the Spanish influence of Alecs. We have deep conversations about art, artists, and what art means to us. Alecs and his wife, Elena, run Soppa de Azul, a co-working space where many artists and digital nomads gather. It’s the perfect place for me to focus on my work. Another reason for my return was to personally give Alecs a copy of my Nostr book, documenting a year-long artistic journey in which he played a part. It feels great to be back—to create, to grow, and to be surrounded by artistic energy once again. [View Related Link](https://youtu.be/suDjZG4eOWc)

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eARThist Vlog 03

For the past three years, I’ve traveled from Bangkok to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a stop in Dubai a 24-hour journey that brings me back to Europe and to my artist friend, Alecs Navio. Along with his wife, he runs a coworking space called Soppa de Azul. The main reason I return here is to create new art. Alecs constantly inspires me—we talk about art, artists, and he shares books that spark new ideas for my work. As an artist, I believe it’s essential to keep evolving. Growth comes from inspiration, and there’s no better source than fellow artists. Surrounding yourself with creative minds fuels your passion, and it all starts with conversations about art and life. Today was a perfect example of why I’m here. I looked at some of my older artwork hanging in the coworking space and said I didn’t like it anymore. Alecs reminded me that I should appreciate my past work because it’s part of my journey. Without it I wouldn’t be the artist I am today. I always say the journey is the destination, and Alecs helped me see that this applies to art as well. This is why I believe in surrounding myself with people who inspire me those who celebrate my growth and remind me why they are such an important part of my journey. [View Related Link](https://youtu.be/o5UohDfgK5g) ![Gallery Image](https://blossom.primal.net/d75a04d582d82348e580b5217d37971c704275e5985659ac7bf0390b4d76eecd.jpg)

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