The Luminous: Michael James Slattery on Light Painting, Bitcoin Ordinals, NFTs & Protecting Art Forever

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when fine art photography meets the Bitcoin blockchain?Today on The Palm and Pine Podcast, we sit down with San Diego-based photographer and visual artist Michael James Slattery, better known as The Illuminist. Michael has built an international reputation for creating breathtaking images using light itself as his medium, transforming ordinary landscapes into extraordinary works of art.But Michael isn’t just pushing creative boundaries behind the camera. He’s also pioneering new ways for artists to protect, authenticate, and preserve their work using Bitcoin Ordinals, NFTs, and blockchain technology. By inscribing his original creations onto the Bitcoin ledger, Michael is demonstrating how the world’s most secure decentralized network can be used for far more than finance.In this fascinating conversation, we explore:• The art and technique behind light painting photography• How Michael creates his stunning illuminated images• Bitcoin Ordinals and what they mean for artists and collectors• NFTs beyond the hype cycle• Authenticity, ownership, and preserving digital art forever• The future of creativity on the blockchain• Why Bitcoin may become one of the most important tools for artists in the digital age• Innovation, entrepreneurship, and thinking outside the boxWhether you’re a photographer, artist, Bitcoin enthusiast, NFT collector, entrepreneur, or simply someone who loves hearing from people who see the world differently, this episode is packed with inspiration and insight.Follow Michael James Slattery, explore his work, and discover how art, technology, and imagination collide in one unforgettable conversation.https://luminous-views.com/@luminousviewsgalleryhttps://www.thekeyexchange.io/ Support the showIntroduction by Butch Faulkner.  Music created on SUNO AI. Support the podcast at: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/palmandpineJoin our Patreon Community https://www.patreon.com/c/PalmandPinePodcastVisit our website:  http://palmandpine.net/Purchase one of Prof. Barlow’s books to support the podcast:http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/dbarlow