Title:  Lady Minnaar Category: Lady Minnaar Medium: Watercolor & Pencil Size: 11" × 14" Sovereign Value: 100 Status: Available Date Entered: Today #art

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Title:  Minnaar Impressions Category: Impressions Medium: Oil on paper Size: 2.5" × 3.5" Sovereign Value: 5 Status: Available Date Entered: Today #art

Why Collectors Accumulate Minnaars Art as a Tangible Store of Value Collectors throughout history have sought objects that do more than decorate a space. They look for works that hold meaning, endure across time, and embody something real — human effort, intention, and scarcity. For many, collecting is not simply about ownership; it is about stewardship. Within that tradition, Minnaars have emerged as a distinctive category of collectible: original works created not only to be lived with, but to preserve value in tangible form. The Foundation of Collectibility A collectible becomes meaningful when it combines three qualities: authenticity, rarity, and continuity. Minnaars are original artworks created by Steven Minnaar as part of a lifelong body of work, each piece carrying its own place within a growing collection. Because they are not mass-produced or replicated, each work represents a finite expression of time and creative labor. That alone establishes a natural scarcity — one of the fundamental characteristics collectors seek when choosing objects meant to endure. Unlike decorative objects produced in unlimited quantities, a Minnaar cannot be reproduced once completed. Its existence is singular, tied to a specific moment in the artist’s life and process. This gives each work not only visual presence but historical presence. Verifiable Authenticity For a collectible to function as a lasting store of value, authenticity must be clear and provable. Every Minnaar carries a digital Certificate of Authenticity, providing verifiable provenance and ensuring that each work can be confidently identified as genuine. This system allows collectors to steward their works with certainty, preserving both their origin and their place within the broader collection record. Confidence in authenticity is one of the primary pillars of long-term collectibility. When verification is straightforward and reliable, collectors can focus on the experience of living with the work rather than questioning its legitimacy. A Spectrum of Participation Minnaars exist across a wide range of exchange values, from small, accessible works to major anchor pieces. This spectrum allows collectors to participate at many levels, building collections gradually and intentionally. Some begin with a single small work; others assemble portfolios across categories. Over time, collections can evolve, reflecting personal taste, changing environments, or new artistic discoveries. This range is not merely a pricing structure — it is an ecosystem. It allows collectors to engage in ways that feel natural to them, without requiring a single point of entry or a fixed scale of participation. For clarity and ease of exchange, Minnaars are expressed in Sovereigns — Sovereign Declaration Prints, the central artwork of the collection — each serving as a simple reference unit priced at one ounce of silver and sometimes referred to as “Silver Sovereigns.” This provides collectors with a familiar way to understand relative value between works while preserving their unique artistic and cultural significance. This range is not merely a pricing structure — it is an ecosystem. It allows collectors to engage in ways that feel natural to them, without requiring a single point of entry or a fixed scale of participation. Exchangeability and Movement One of the defining characteristics of Minnaars is that they are created to circulate. Collectors may exchange works within the collection over time, trading pieces for others that resonate differently as their preferences evolve. This flexibility transforms collecting from a static act into a living relationship. Rather than being locked away, a Minnaar can move — between rooms, between collections, and sometimes between collectors. This circulation reinforces the idea that art can function not only as something to admire, but as something that remains active within a community of voluntary exchange. Movement, in this sense, does not diminish value. It affirms it. Tangible Value, Visible Presence Traditional stores of value are often hidden from sight, preserved but rarely experienced. Minnaars offer a different possibility: they can be lived with daily. They occupy physical space, interact with light, and shape the atmosphere of the environments they inhabit. Collectors do not merely store them; they encounter them. This visible presence gives Minnaars a dual nature. They are both aesthetic works and tangible holdings — objects that can be appreciated sensorially while also maintaining their identity as scarce originals within a structured collection. The Role of Scarcity Scarcity is not imposed artificially in the Minnaar Collection; it arises naturally from the realities of creation. Each work requires time, attention, and intention. Because the artist’s output is finite and human, the number of works that can ever exist is inherently limited. As years pass, earlier works become part of the historical foundation of the collection, anchoring its continuity and depth. Collectors who recognize this often see themselves not as purchasers, but as caretakers of pieces that belong to a larger unfolding body of work. Sovereign Individualism Embodied Minnaars are not only objects of aesthetic and material significance; they are expressions of a philosophical orientation known as Sovereign Individualism. Sovereign Individualism is a modern renaissance centered on the dignity and inherent value of the individual. It holds love, life, and liberty as its highest values, and respect for life, liberty, and property as its moral code. The sovereign individual is the author of their own meaning and the owner of their own life. It is a philosophy of evolution rather than revolution. It does not seek to overthrow coercive systems by force, but to outgrow them through peaceful living, self-rule, and self-mastery. This is not rebellion. It is rebirth. Sovereign Individualism welcomes all who cherish the sanctity of life, the dignity of the individual, and the freedom to shape their own destiny peacefully, voluntarily, and without coercion. It spreads not through force, organization, or ideology, but through individuals who live it. In doing so, sovereign individuals often become ambassadors by example — expressing dignity, love, and liberty simply by refusing coercion and choosing responsibility, presence, and peace. This is not a movement to join. It is a way of being to embody. Minnaars reflect these principles in tangible form. Each work is created independently, stewarded voluntarily, and exchanged freely between individuals. Ownership is not imposed; it is chosen. Participation is not required; it is invited. In this way, every Minnaar becomes not only an artwork, but a quiet affirmation of peaceful self-rule and creative autonomy. Collecting as Stewardship To hold a Minnaar is to participate in an ongoing artistic record. Every piece carries with it the trace of its making and the potential of its future movement. Some collectors keep their works for years; others exchange them as their collections evolve. In either case, the act is less about acquisition and more about alignment — choosing objects that resonate both visually and philosophically. Minnaars reward attention, patience, and appreciation. They are not designed for rapid turnover or speculation, but for meaningful presence over time. A Living Collection The Minnaar Collection is not static. New works enter the record gradually, often daily, expanding the field of possibilities for collectors while preserving the individuality of each piece. This steady rhythm of creation contributes to a sense of continuity — a living archive shaped by ongoing artistic practice rather than periodic releases. Within such a collection, each artwork becomes part of something larger than itself: a connected body of work that grows, circulates, and endures. In Essence Collectors who hold Minnaars often do so for a simple reason: they recognize that these works combine qualities rarely found together in a single object. They are: - original - scarce - verifiable - exchangeable - tangible - experiential - philosophically grounded They can be lived with, appreciated daily, and preserved across time. A Minnaar is not only something to look at. It is something to keep — and something that keeps. How To Collect Minnaars Explore the categories below to find Minnaars that speak to you, then contact Steven via Signal to get started. Every work includes a digital Certificate of Authenticity. You may also find Minnaars available for trade in the Community Forum. Categories: - Gold Minnaar - 1,000 sovereigns - Lady Minnaar - 100 sovereigns - Life is Beautiful - 50 sovereigns - Sovereign Heart - 10 sovereigns - Bones & Brushes - 5 sovereigns - Sovereign Declaration - 1 sovereign - Fish in the Sea - 1/10 sovereign #art

Title:  Lady Minnaar Category: Lady Minnaar Medium: Watercolor & Pencil Size: 11" × 14" Sovereign Value: 100 Status: Available Date Entered: Today #art

How To Collect and Trade Minnaars Sovereign Art. Sovereign Value. Minnaars are original artworks created to circulate — preserving creative energy across time while enriching the spaces they inhabit. Each work represents stored human effort, intention, and expression, captured in a tangible form that can be lived with, displayed, and meaningfully exchanged. For clarity and ease of exchange, Minnaars are expressed in Sovereigns — Sovereign Declaration Prints, the central artwork of the collection — each serving as a simple reference unit priced at one ounce of silver. This provides collectors with a familiar way to understand relative value between works while preserving their unique artistic and cultural significance. Unlike traditional stores of value that remain hidden away, Minnaars can be experienced daily — enjoyed on the wall, shared with others, and exchanged within a living system of voluntary trade. They exist across a wide spectrum of exchange values, allowing collectors to build a personal treasury that can evolve over time. Minnaars embody the ideals of Sovereign Individualism — honoring personal freedom, voluntary exchange, and the dignity of human creative effort. They are not merely objects to own. They are works meant to move. Visit

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“Live your own life, do your own thing, and question anyone who claims you should be doing otherwise.” How Language is Used to Influence You and How Asking Questions Can Reveal Truth Most statements that are presented as facts are merely opinions. They are, quite often, manipulations used to influence you. As an exercise, question every statement that you hear or read today… Beware of the following presumptive words that are used to influence you, or rope you into an agenda: we, your, our, they, them When presented with a presumptive statement, simply ask, “What facts do you have to support those opinions and beliefs?” and then question those as well. This Socratic Method is a great way to find truth, shatter illusions, and expose deception. Asking questions is incredibly liberating. When you start asking questions, you too just might discover that “the emperor has no clothes!” Here is an advanced application of this skill… Never Accept the Burden of Proof Rather than attempting to defend a position simply ask the claimant to prove theirs. This is also a powerful, self-defense strategy… ‘The onus is on he who says it is so.” With a few simple questions, you can quite readily expose the contradictions in any presentment that is made to you. By exposing contradictions the claimant will “fall on their own sword” and lose the argument to themself without you ever having to put forth a position. This is one of the most powerful self-defense tactics that one can use (see Luke 20:20-26; Matthew 17:24 – 27; Adventures in Legal Land). Asking questions can strip away any illusion or pretense of moral authority or legitimacy. Here are some of my favorite questions: Are you a peaceful person or a violent person? Do you believe in self-ownership? Do you believe in freedom of choice? Do you want others to respect your life, liberty, and property? Do you respect the life, liberty, and property of others? Are your actions consistent with your answers to the preceding questions? What is freedom? What is violence? What is theft? What is slavery? What is murder? How does one individual, or group of individuals, get to tell another how to live their life? In order to find answers, you must first ask questions… question everything. A note on the power and meaning of words: Words are symbols that are not only used to convey ideas and concepts, but they can be used to influence or entrap you. Nevertheless, they are still just a medium and means of exchange, and they are reliant upon their mutually agreed-upon meanings and opinions. For example, two people can agree that an object is “red” when everyone else considers it “white.” Question the very meaning of the words being used, and know that you have the power to accept or reject those opinions. But words, including your own, can be used as weapons against you. One must be careful with the words they choose and how they are used and defined. In fact, effective communication can be achieved without using words at all. What is left unsaid and unwritten are often more important than what is. Learn to read, speak, and communicate “between the lines.” In summary, when someone speaks or writes words to you, they are essentially an offer to communicate with you, or an attempt to influence or entrap you, which you can choose to accept or reject. Simply put, words are powerful tools that can be used for both aggression and self-defense. They can work for you, or against you. That is why it is also important to learn how to NOT answer questions. ***** “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is. If the—if he—if ‘is’ means is and never has been, that is not—that is one thing. If it means there is none, that was a completely true statement. … Now, if someone had asked me on that day, are you having any kind of sexual relations with Ms. Lewinsky, that is, asked me a question in the present tense, I would have said no. And it would have been completely true.” — – Bill Clinton (statement to Grand Jury) ***** I keep six honest serving-men (They taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When And How and Where and Who. — – Rudyard Kipling

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Title:  Lady Minnaar Category: Lady Minnaar Medium: Watercolor & Pencil Size: 11" × 14" Sovereign Value: 100 Status: Available Date Entered: Today #art #nude

Title:  Lady Minnaar Category: Lady Minnaar Medium: Watercolor & Pencil Size: 6" × 8" Sovereign Value: 100 Status: Available Date Entered: Today #art # nude

Some new, larger Sovereign prints featuring a Sovereign Heart on the front! #art

Title:  Strand Beach Category: Life Is Beautiful Medium: Watercolor & Pencil Size: 11" × 14" Sovereign Value: 50 Status: Available Date Entered: Today #art

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Title:  Lady Minnaar Category: Lady Minnaar Medium: Watercolor & Pencil Size: 11" × 14" Sovereign Value: 100 Status: Available Date Entered: Today #art #nude

Title:  Laissez-Faire Category: Laissez-Faire Medium: Watercolor Size: 8" × 10" Sovereign Value: 50 Status: Available Date Entered: Today #art

Title:  Lady Minnaar Category: Lady Minnaar Medium: Watercolor & Pencil Size: 11" × 14" Sovereign Value: 100 Status: Available Date Entered: Today #art #nude

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Either you possess a sovereign heart, or you do not. Owning one of these abstracts symbolizes its value and underscores the need for its protection. Title: Sovereign Heart Category: Sovereign Heart Size: 8" × 10" Medium: India ink on paper Sovereign Value: 10 Status: Available Date Entered: Today #art