Art Journal

My art journal is a meaningful way to share my studies and behind-the-scenes moments, giving them a lasting place beyond the fleeting nature of social media. Unlike my regular blog posts, I update these entries more frequently—sometimes several times a week—offering a faster and more intimate glimpse into my process. Here, I’ll share my process first, creating a more curated and personal experience for those who take a deeper interest in my work and visit my website.

Latest Art Journal Entries

January 16, 2025

First Cloud Pen Plotter Study

Generative, Pen Plotter, Studies

2025 01 16 First Cloud Plotter Study Martin Lukas Ostachowski

After some trials, errors, and getting familiar with the machine, I’m excited to share my first completed cloud plot! There’s still a long journey ahead fine-tuning pens, papers, and settings to find the perfect compatibility, but the process is already so rewarding.

Next, I’ll post a short video of the pen plotter in action—watching it work is absolutely mesmerizing!

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Related X post (January 17th, 2025) / Instagram post (January 16th, 2025) / BlueSky post (January 16th, 2025) / Pinterest post (January 18th, 2025).

January 9, 2025

Nephology Studies

Photography, Studies

2023 09 15 Nephology Martin LukasOstachowski

Last year, I explored some of my cloud photography and created a small series of Nephology pieces. For those not entirely lost in the clouds, nephology is the study or contemplation of clouds.

Many of these studies were offered for free on ZeroOne, where users had the opportunity to mint them as NFTs at no cost. This particular piece is from September of last year.

A few other pieces are still available: https://zeroone.art/profile/mlo.art

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Related X post (January 9th, 2025) / Instagram post (January 9th, 2025) / BlueSky post (January 9th, 2025) / Pinterest post (January 9th, 2025).

January 7, 2025

A Prosperous New Year 2025

Generative, Video

Happy New Year! Wishing you all a healthy, prosperous, and inspiring year!

To celebrate, my latest generative timelapse draws on iconic blue bills of world currencies. A visual reflection of growth and possibility as we step into the new year.

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Related X post (January 7th, 2025) / Instagram post (January 7th, 2025) / BlueSky post (January 18th, 2025) / Pinterest post (January 18th, 2025).

December 28, 2024

Sketching New Tiles

Studies

As the year draws to a close, I’ve been creating new tile sets and reflecting on the past twelve months. It’s been a year full of events and growth. Stay tuned for an upcoming blog post and newsletter!

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Related X post / Instagram post (December 28th, 2024) / BlueSky post / Pinterest post.

December 12, 2024

Algorithmic Collaging

Generative, Photography, Studies

After a few hectic weeks and the recently concluded Miami Digital Art Fair, the pace has finally started to slow down as the year comes to a close. This pause offers the perfect opportunity to dive back into my algorithmic collaging and continue exploring.

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Related X post (Dec 12th, 2024) / Instagram post (Dec 12th, 2024) / BlueSky post (Dec 12th, 2024) / Pinterest post (Dec 12th, 2024).

December 1, 2024

Digital Art Fair Miami Announcement

Events, Video

I’m thrilled to announce that my Cloud Wallet series will be exhibited in partnership with @LaCollection.io and @objktcom at the Digital Art Fair (@miamidigitalartfair) in Miami Beach, FL, on December 3rd, from 12 pm to 12 am. Curated by Marlene Corbun, the exhibition will feature all three pieces from the Cloud Wallet series, along with my latest artwork, From Grassroots to Tie Loot. While I won’t be able to attend in person, I encourage you to visit the exhibition and panel discussions at 1330 18th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Don’t miss it!

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Related X post / Instagram post (Nov 29th, 2024) / BlueSky post / Pinterest post.

November 27, 2024

Cloud Animation Preview

3D, Studies, Video

Here’s a small detail from a piece I’m currently finishing for the Digital Art Fair in Miami, happening in two weeks. This work will also be featured alongside a paper I wrote for a Canadian art journal. I’ll share more details soon—stay tuned!

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Related X post (Nov 28th, 2024) / Instagram post (Nov 28th, 2024) / BlueSky post (Nov 28th, 2024) / Pinterest post (Dec 12th, 2024).

November 23, 2024

Night Clouds over Toronto

Travel, Video

Last week, I flew from Toronto (YYZ) back to Montreal (YUL). I usually avoid flying at night since the low light and window reflections make it challenging to capture good photos and videos of clouds. However, every now and then, city lights create stunning views of low-hanging clouds—just like these.

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Related X post / Instagram post (Nov 25th, 2024) / BlueSky post / Pinterest post (Dec 12th, 2024).

November 22, 2024

Generative Collaging Continued

Generative, Photography, Studies

How experimental is your creative coding process? I often find that manually going through certain steps helps me better understand the effects I want to achieve through code. This might involve experimenting with mockups, identifying which digital manipulations get closer to the desired results, and then iterating from there.

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Related X post / Instagram post / BlueSky post / Pinterest post.

November 21, 2024

Collectors Call Podcast

Press, Video

A few weeks ago, I had the chance to chat with Scooter on the Collector’s Call podcast about the past and future of crypto art, as well as some of my recent and upcoming projects. You can find the YouTube video and Spotify link in the blog post!

Collectors Call podcast with Martin Lukas Ostachowski

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Related X post (January 19th, 2025) / Instagram post (November 21st, 2024) / BlueSky post (November 21st, 2024) / Instagram post (January 19th, 2025).

November 19, 2024

Generative Collaging

Generative, Photography, Studies

Returning to collage-making, but with a new approach: I’m currently exploring the use of code to create seed-based collages from images. My goal is to fragment and reposition parts of an image in a way that allows me to reconstruct the collage later and potentially apply the process to videos. Early tests have been quite promising.

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Related X post (November 22nd, 2024) / Instagram post (November 19th, 2024) / BlueSky post (November 22nd, 2024) / Pinterest post (January 18th, 2025).

November 17, 2024

Joshua Tree National Park

Travel, Video

This week, I had the opportunity to spend time in the Coachella Valley and visit Joshua Tree National Park—a place I’ve always wanted to explore. The park is fascinating, transitioning from the Colorado Desert to the Mojave Desert, each with its own unique flora and fauna. I hiked to Mastodon Peak and visited the Cholla Cactus Garden, where the cacti reminded me of coral. It was an incredible experience, and I highly recommend it. I hope to return one day to explore more of the northern part of the park, which I unfortunately had to miss due to time constraints.

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Related X post (November 19th, 2024) / Instagram post (November 17th, 2024) / Pinterest post (January 18th, 2025).

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