In 2020, amidst the pandemic's uncertainties, Austin Swisher found solace in caring for numerous stray cats who sought refuge in his remote rural home. His compassion led him to capture their essence through photography. Austin's introduction to the world of NFTs transformed his passion into a means to fund the vital care, nourishment, and shelter he selflessly provides for these feline companions. In this episode, we unravel the remarkable journey of a cat caregiver turned successful digital artist, shaped by a distinctive blend of talents and unwavering dedication.

View Austin Swisher’s NFTs on Sloika, Montage: A SuperRare Space, and Foundation:

https://sloika.xyz/lordofthecats.eth

https://superrare.com/lordofthecats

https://foundation.app/@lordofthecats

For our episode cover art, we have picked "Golden Eyes at Twilight", a 1/1 by Austin available on Sloika for just 0.2 ETH (about $325 USD).

Our show, 1/1: Conversations with Artists, highlights great artists venturing into the web3 space.

Sloika is a curated photography NFT marketplace, focusing on the community, code and design. Our mission is to empower creators to build meaningful connections with fans. With Sloika, you can collect and own genuine photo art from limited series by amazing photographers around the world.

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