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Ilya Kazakov - from personal projects to a thriving community

September 16, 2024 by Arseny Vesnin in 2024, Illustration, France, NFT Art, Portfolios, Russia

Ilya Kazakov, a name familiar to our readers, is an illustrator based in Paris, France, whose work we've showcased multiple times. Known for his incredible productivity and a style that's both simple and engaging, Ilya has recently ventured into the world of personal NFT projects. With his unique approach and swift, precise technique, he's created art and built a community of enthusiasts who actively participate in and support his ventures.

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Crypto jumpers "POPSIKI" by Ilya Kazakov
Jun 4, 2021
Crypto jumpers "POPSIKI" by Ilya Kazakov
Jun 4, 2021
Jun 4, 2021

What sets Ilya's projects apart is the level of involvement from his community. From dozens to hundreds, these individuals don't just offer ideas; they become co-creators. Take his latest project, FTCG, for example. Ilya draws each card specifically for the person who requested it, crafting a deeply personal connection and fostering a vibrant sense of community.

On Ilya's private Discord channel, fans can request cards for free using their NFT tokens. These cards are then grouped into sets of five and distributed through fun giveaways. Getting your card involves a mix of luck and patience, often requiring trades to complete your set. Participants describe this process as both enjoyable and thrilling. The third set is underway, with 240 cards already drawn, and the community eagerly awaits the 300th card.

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Ilya thrives on challenges. He's completed multiple Inktobers and the 365 Project, where he drew daily. He has also embraced a new tradition from the crypto community on X (formerly Twitter): the 'GM' (Good Morning) greeting. Inspired by this, Ilya now sketches every morning, each piece reflecting his mood and offering a window into his life through art.

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In wrapping up, Ilya Kazakov's artistic journey continues to enchant and inspire. His talent for storytelling through visuals enhances our world and invites us into a realm of boundless creativity. As we anticipate his upcoming works, we're excited to follow his artistic growth and always ready to be delighted by his next creation. Ilya's art isn't just observed; it's experienced, and we're eager to see where his imagination will take us next.

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September 16, 2024 /Arseny Vesnin
Russian, Ilya Kazakov, SEP
2024, Illustration, France, NFT Art, Portfolios, Russia
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Crypto jumpers "POPSIKI" by Ilya Kazakov

June 04, 2021 by Arseny Vesnin in 2021, Illustration, NFT Art, Russia
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Talented Russian illustrator Ilya Kazakov released a hoard of his freshly baked NFT crypto jumpers - POPSIKI. It is a logic continuation of GIF project he started long time ago in 2006 called POPS but redrawn with a modern twist and ready for the big trade online.

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The idea behind POPSIKI is to reflect internet culture as well as drop collaborations with popular artists and platforms and create a funny marketplace for Crypto enthusiasts. Ilya will create only 1000 unique jumpers, drawn frame-by-frame.

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x Olga Feldman
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x KSOIDS
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x CryptoBunnies
View fullsize x GOSSAMER
x GOSSAMER
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x MechNuggets
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x DJ Many

DESIGNCOLLECTOR x POPSIKI

DESIGNCOLLECTOR logo by Turbomilk, 2003-2006

DESIGNCOLLECTOR logo by Turbomilk, 2003-2006

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It could be a perfect age test if you can remember the first logo of Designcollector I created in 2003, that was later pixelated by @turbomilk studio and even unintentionally mocked by @Mr_Bingo while he signed me a book at @OFFFest

Now the logo is immortalised with NFT POPSIKI

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June 04, 2021 /Arseny Vesnin
Ilya Kazakov, Russian, JUN
2021, Illustration, NFT Art, Russia