Special Events, Tributes, & Collaborations: Diamond Reign

The wind howled a mournful dirge across the desolate plain, carrying with it the distant, unsettling yips of coyotes echoing through the skeletal trees. A lone figure, clad in tarnished armor that groaned with every subtle shift, rode a steed whose breath misted in the cold air. Each step of the horse was accompanied by a low, persistent creak of leather and the faint clanking of metal against metal, a rhythmic counterpoint to the wind's lament.

From physical to digital: this artwork's journey began with a collage on a baseball card, enriched by watercolors and pens. The image then entered a phase of digital transformation, first through pixelation with Destroypix, followed by audio-reactive manipulation in Photomosh Pro. The accompanying audio, integral to the piece's movement, is a blend of analog and digital techniques, featuring tape loops, diverse samples, and a distinctive coyote sample provided by my friend Sage. The audio was composed and mixed in Reaper DAW, utilizing the Tape Mello Fi plugin and mastered with Brainworx Masterdesk Pro.

Minted for Horsetraders Spring 2025 Thank you Jon Cates and Texadelic