A season of rainy days caused NFTrex to hide in the forest & wait out the storm. After the rain passed a bright ray of sun was shining through the branches. With the new dawn butterflies filled the forest air, fluttered towards the light & led NFTrex out of the darkness to a valley of beauty & hope! A brightly colored world full of depth & a variety of new life to be discovered. NFTrex stood still in this moment to soak in the richness of the land & was filled with hope for the promise ahead!

• Inspiration- As I have ventured into the world of web3 I’ve been excited & inspired with all the beauty around me created by Artists & Builders. This piece reflects the soft yet strong female presence within web3, and celebrates the women who create & build beauty in this space. The details I’ve drawn were thoughtfully included as nods to celebrate specific women who I have been lucky to have in my journey. The calming water & softness of the flower draws NFTrex into a moment of appreciation & stillness, as Artist & Author Marlo Johnson creates calming & meditative pastel pieces that loop my mind into a peaceful place. Gazing up at the painted sky in awe, as Poet & Painter Amber Vittoria creates rainbow colored work that fills my feed with brightly colored & creative drops. The depth & beauty of the surrounding forest celebrates Builder akaStevey, who is planting seeds & growing the land to cultivate a vibrant world of inclusion & culture - allowing every type of creator & creation to bloom in this space. Here I stand in this moment, soaking in the beauty around me & hopeful for what’s ahead!

-Details- Created by Illustrator & Animator Rachel Ryle, mixed media digital cel animation using stop motion techniques; 12-second looping film; mp4; 1080px1080px. The first collector of each drop in this Storybook Series will receive a custom-made printed storybook - containing all of the artwork from the full NFTrex collection! Collectors please contact @rachelryle directly via social for your special storybook creation!