27/01/2022 Johnny Depp selling NFTs of his intimate paintings of friends, heroes

Johnny Depp is selling 11,111 NFTs of his own original artwork

Johnny Depp is selling over 10,000 unique NFTs drawn from his paintings of friends and personal heroes.

The actor is releasing the non-fungible tokens — one-of-a-kind, verifiable digital assets traded using blockchain technology — under the collection name “Never Fear Truth.”

The portraits, developed from original artwork by Depp and then embellished and animated, include Johnny himself, Marlon Brando, Elizabeth Taylor, Hunter S. Thompson, Heath Ledger, daughter Lily-Rose Depp, Tim Burton, Johnny’s late dog Mooh and a fictional character created by his son called Bunnyman.

Depp, 58, said in a statement, “I’ve always used art to express my feelings and to reflect on those who matter most to me, like my family, friends and people I admire. My paintings surround my life, but I kept them to myself and limited myself. No one should ever limit themselves.”

Enlarge ImageJohnny Depp at work in his art studioElliot Nyman/Pantheon Art

Depp’s style is a mix of pop and street art, with images of pop-culture figures rendered in vibrant colors.The collection is the first public look at his paintings, which are said to be reflections of the individual’s character as Depp sees it.

Enlarge ImageJohnny Depp’s portrait of Heath LedgerElliot Nyman/Pantheon Art

Twenty-five percent of all proceeds from the sales will be donated to charities including the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital, Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundationand The Gonzo Trust, created in the memory of Depp’s hero Hunter S. Thompson.

Purchasing a “Never Fear Truth” NFT will grant owners access to Johnny’s exclusive community on Discord, a community platform for fans to collaborate on creative projects.

Enlarge ImageJohnny Depp working on a portrait of himself.Elliot Nyman/Pantheon Art

Depp added, “We decided to release a series of portraits, but in a way that could also give something back. Having the opportunity to salute my supporters and support the charities that have been so important to my family is an incredible gift. I hope we can create a new community of friends around these NFTs. My involvement in the NFT space has just begun.”

Ten thousand NFTs can be purchased viawww.neverfeartruth.com—with applications opening Wednesday — and secondary sales supported by leading multi-chain NFT marketplacewww.rarible.com. Each NFT is also backed by a high-resolution physical edition which can be redeemed only once.

Enlarge ImageJohnny Depp has titled his collection of NFTs “Never Fear Truth.”Elliot Nyman/Pantheon Art

Measures have been put in place to ensure Johnny’s fans have a high chance of success — even if they have never bought an NFT before — including cryptocurrency tutorials and a fair raffle to assign purchasing rights.

Of the further 1,111 NFTs, the majority will be held by Depp, who will be donating them to fans and his favorite charities.

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https://pagesix.com/2022/01/26/johnny-depp-selling-his-art-as-nfts/

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