Artist’s Story

Embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of Armand Rousseau’s life in “Artist’s Story.” Born in 1975, nestled in the quaint charm of a village close to Lyon, Rousseau’s affinity for art was kindled amidst the cultural tapestries of France. His formative years were steeped in the legacy of European artistry, which came to fruition through rigorous training at the prestigious Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

Rousseau emerged with a distinctive painting style that marries the meticulous techniques of the European masters with a refreshingly modern narrative. His canvas became a globe-trotting diary, capturing the essence of the varied landscapes and societies he encountered. Through his eyes, viewers are offered a window into the soulful amalgamation of his experiences, each piece a chapter of his extensive travels. The works of Rousseau are more than mere paintings; they are the stories of the world as seen through his visionary gaze

Painting’s Creation Story

Cryptic Canvas: The Ethereum Enigma” is not just a painting; it’s the culmination of Armand Rousseau’s lifelong dialogue with art and technology. The story of its creation is as layered and complex as the painting itself.

In the spring of 2020, amidst the quietude of global introspection, Rousseau began to ruminate on the intersection of tradition and innovation. As the world grappled with the new digital era, he observed the burgeoning realm of cryptocurrency and its potential to redefine value and art ownership. Intrigued by Ethereum’s philosophy and its community’s dedication to building a decentralized future, Rousseau decided to bridge the gap between the tangible and the intangible

Canvas and Materials Description

The canvas was his chosen battlefield, a place where he could blend the physicality of oil paints with the ethereal concepts of blockchain. For months, Rousseau locked himself away in his studio, pouring his soul onto the canvas. The thick, impasto strokes were symbolic of the complex layers of blockchain, while the choice of the Ethereum logo at the center represented the heart of this new digital movement.

The “Cryptic Canvas” is thus a dual-natured masterpiece: a physical oil painting and a series of 1000 NFTs. Each NFT is a digital echo of the original, inviting the art world to experience the enigma of Ethereum through Rousseau’s eyes. The layers of paint mirror the layers of meaning, each stroke a story, each hue a hidden message about the future of art, technology, and collective ownership.

For Rousseau, “The Ethereum Enigma” was more than a painting; it was a prophecy about the future, a testament to the power of art to transcend mediums and merge worlds. It’s an invitation to ponder, to question, and to marvel at the mysterious dance of art and technology as they come together to create something truly unprecedented

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“In the dance of brushstrokes, I find the rhythm of my soul, crafting visions that transcend the canvas to touch the pulse of the universe”

— Armand Rousseaz

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Collection Description: Cryptic Canvas: The Ethereum Enigma

Artist

• Name: Armand Rousseau

Collection Size

• Number of pieces: 1000

Initial Token Price

• First token price in ART currency: 19,547 ART

Collection Value and Pricing

• Total collection price: 10,000,000 ART
• Price increase: 1,28% for each subsequent token, creating a price curve that rewards early collectors.

Sales Options

• The collection is offered as individual tokens without the use of a list of codes.

Rewards Program

Main Prize

• A grand prize will be awarded in a draw after the sale of the entire set of 501 tokens. At the moment of sale of the last token (NFT no. 501), a smart contract will automatically conduct a draw among all wallets holding an NFT, determining the winner of the main prize.
• The prize consists of 40% of the total added amount plus a 2% commission from token trading on the secondary market, which are contributed to the reward pool.
• The value of the prize is 440,602,939 ART.

Staged Drawing Rewards

• Rewards are distributed in stages, with specific amounts of ART allocated to each percentage of the draw.
• 60% of the reward pool is distributed through these stages.
• Average token price: 19,547 ART

Breakdown of Drawing Rewards

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• 1% draw – reward 97,471 ART
• 2% draw – reward 130,18 ART
• 3% draw – reward 151,74 ART
• 5% draw – reward 335,21 ART
• 8% draw – reward 697,64 ART
• 13% draw – reward 1 906,40 ART
• 21% draw – reward 7 013,50 ART
• 34% draw – reward 45 287,00 ART
• 55% draw – reward 739 209,00 ART
• 89% draw – reward 58 602 231,00 ART
• 100% draw – prize is 440 602 939,00 ART

The reward structure encourages participation in the draw regardless of the number of tokens owned. Ensuring that every participant has a chance to win. The created reward system aims to maintain collector engagement at each stage of the collection’s duration.