Proof of progress. This one is taking shape, slowly but surely. I see a bunch of #nostrartists tagging each other up. #grownostr is happening organically but with the efforts of people putting in work to grow the network I’m thankful for the #zapping and #mentions #proofofwork #artstr #painting #studio #markpenney #zap #vancouverisland #artist #canada #thankful

Another early morning at the easel. Tryna earn enough for the taxman and stack some sats. I’m living my dreams for real tho. #proofofwork #artstr #painting #studio #markpenney #zap #vancouverisland #artist #canada #thankful

The youngster has a birthday gift on the way! #zap him some #sats for his 15th birthday 🎂 He got hyped up listening to #simplybitcoin #podcast on the way to school. He started with Wallet of Satoshi app but he wants to #HODL hard now. #Tangem wallet is a great option for #selfcustody. #LFG #nostr #grownostr

This kid is amazing 🙂 A #bitcoiner at 14! Today’s school drawing is a map of life goals from our teenage son. #Zap this up and he will #stack a few more #sats in his #lightning #wallet toward his #goal of one day becoming a #btc #wholecoiner I am immensely proud of this young man. #grownostr #zapthis #hodl #btc #introductions #kidnostr #artnostr #yes

Proof of Work : this one is finished ✅ A depiction of a spot known as Crystal Cove at Tim Wis ( calm beach) near Tofino #intoductions #artnostr #zap #proofofwork #art #painting #themarkpenney #vancouverisland #nature #artist

Brought a couple of paintings to my Dentist’s office. I’ve acquired a few new gold teeth and have a good list of work to be done yet. Will smile for sats 😀 #grownostr #proofofwork #zap #artnostr #dentist #smile #paintings #markpenney

Nostr Stats

I was thinking about #nostr and how it’s doing. As a protocol you don’t see marketing or announcements per se and your experience can be somewhat influenced by the app you choose I discovered some #stats today. #grownostr #introductions #nostrstats #nostrinfo #newtonostr #zap

#Proofofwork : this one is almost finished ✔️ I am an #artist, a #painter. I make #paintings for living Completely happy to exchange my work for #bitcoin. In fact, in honour of the #Satoshi #whitepaper : I’ll take 1/2 the list price in #btc 😀 #introductions are important #grownostr #artnostr. #zap #stack and #buyart. Help me stack some sats 😀

Back at the #easel in the #studio making some progress with this painting of Crystal Cove #vancouverisland #artist #driftwood #painting #introductions #nostr #artstr #art #zap #grownostr #selfie

ʔiiḥatis (Big Beach) by Mark Penney 24x48" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas Available $3200 CAD, Yes I accept BTC There are very few places that I am as attached to as this specific place. It has been a touchstone for me throughout my life. I'm certain many of you will immediately recognize it. I know it will hold great value for the person who will acquire it. #themarkpenney #painting #ucluelet #vancouverisland #canada #nostr #artnostr #introductions #btc

ƛaʔukʷiłik (Aftermorrow) by Mark Penney 36x36" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas $3200 CAD , yes you can pay with BTC The subject in my work; is the location. Usually the viewpoint will feature the ocean, or water, usually noting the sky and the weather. I choose locations that I have come to feel are important somehow. I think a lot about the environment in that spot, it's inherent qualities, it's history, it's name and what it's like to be there a while. Ucluth Beach is amazing spot, a protected beach deep in the heart of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ territory. I'm fascinated with the subtleties in the coastline there. It's a micro climate within another and has it's own weather. It's protected behind reefs, an islet and a sandbar. Often out of the wind with a lil beam of sunshine brightening it's shore. It's magical. It's a place I look forward to seeing each time I visit. #themarkpenney #painting #vancouverisland #canada

very interesting 🤔 A Nostr relay and a BTC node might be fun projects View quoted note →

I’m new to #nostr Here’s a painting you might enjoy ; Ḥumiis (Ancient Cedar) by Mark Penney 24x48" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas Available for about .04 #BTC #vancouverisland #artist #westcoast #painting #introductions #nostr #artstr #art #grownostr

😆What, Wait ?! There’s no edit or delete buttons on #nostr. Once you post it it’s out there just like you said it in public Post something #zap worthy. This protocol is thirsty for content #grownostr #introductions

Is Micheal Saylor on #nostr? #zapping is the coolest use case I’ve seen yet for the #lightningnetwork Happy #Zappathon everyone 😃 #grownostr #zap

WestCoast by Mark Penney 48x60" acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas (private collection) Some places are just magic, I don't really feel like I'm home unless I'm on the west coast of Vancouver Island. West Coast, Best Coast as they say. I’m new to #nostr I hope to contribute something positive by sharing my work here I’m optimistic about the protocol. #vancouverisland #artist #westcoast #painting #introductions #nostr #artstr #art #grownostr

Kaaxl (Driftwood) by Mark Penney 24x36" acrylic on canvas ($3000CDN yes I accept #bitcoin, yes I can ship worldwide) Fresh work like a fresh breeze.Sand, surf and sun on warm driftwood. #vancouverisland #artist #driftwood #painting #introductions #nostr #artstr #art

What’s on my easel? This painting for Pearson College shows a well know spot on the campus at the earliest dawn of the year. Almost done 😀 #art #artstr #original #painting #vancouverisland

The River by Mark Penney 24x36” acrylic on canvas This is a favourite spot on the Stamp River in Port Alberni It’s currently installed in my kitchen. #painting #artist #artstr

This is my art studio The wall easel uses a french cleat system, and it’s pretty flexible. The cart holds my paint medium and pallets. Lighting is directly between me and the work to minimize shadows #artstudio #painting #studio #artstr