{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63cb3fa4ebbb6700115f880b/683b1f95ca68c1d5d09c25b6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Creepy Steve NFCreeps NFTs & Topps Chrome Sketch Artist Veefriends & Garbage Pail Kids","description":"<p><strong>Guest:</strong> Creepy Steve (Steve Stylianou) – Artist &amp; Creator of NFCreeps</p><p> <strong>Title:</strong> <em>From Creeps to Chrome: The Imaginative World of Creepy Steve</em></p><h3>🎧 Episode Summary</h3><p>In this episode of <em>Growth Mindset Moment</em>, we're diving into the wonderfully weird world of Creepy Steve—an artist who's carved his own lane with an unforgettable mix of humor, horror, and heart. From sketching for Topps Chrome and Garbage Pail Kids to building his own universe through Non-Fungible Creeps (NFC), Steve shares how creativity, resilience, and a growth mindset fuel his one-of-a-kind artistic journey.</p><p>We explore his creative process, how he designs characters that make you laugh and squirm, and what it means to stay weird in a world that wants to clean you up. This one’s packed with insights, laughs, and a whole lot of creepin’ goodness.</p><h3>🧠 Topics We Cover:</h3><ul><li>How Creepy Steve started in the world of sketch cards and collectibles</li><li>The origin of Non Fungible Creeps and why Steve thinks \"ugly\" is underrated</li><li>His artistic process—from napkin doodles to full-blown NFT projects</li><li>Collaborating with Topps, Garbage Pail Kids, and VeeFriends</li><li>The role of failure, feedback, and keeping the creative flame lit</li><li>Bringing humor and horror together in a character-driven universe</li><li>What he does when he hits a creative block (spoiler: it’s not meditation)</li><li>The character he’d love to hang out with for a day—and what they’d do</li></ul><h3>🔗 Explore Creepy Steve’s Work:</h3><ul><li>🎨 Official NFCreeps Gallery on The Hug</li><li>🛠️ NFCreeps on Cara</li><li>🧪 <a href=\"https://twitter.com/NFCreeps\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@NFCreeps on Twitter/X</a></li><li>📸 <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nfcreeps/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram: @nfcreeps</a></li><li>💀 <a href=\"https://twitter.com/NFCreeps/status/1771913010975564180\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Recent Drop: “PsychoDelics” Character Set</a></li></ul><h3>🧠 Growth Nugget of the Week:</h3><p><em>\"The best characters—like the best people—are the ones who evolve through their flaws.\"</em></p><p> – Creepy Steve</p>","author_name":"Ron Jordan"}