Genuine Notdead is a collection of 1,974 hand-crafted digital paintings by Shepherd Vito, a seasoned digital artist with a long-standing background in digital painting and matte painting. Each piece features unique artistic depth, with over 170 traits, 7 exclusive 1/1s, 50+ animated artworks, and a range of rare details that make every NFT stand out.
Inspired by the iconic Genuine Undead, this project pays homage through visual references and shared traits, while also integrating nods to beloved NFT communities, music groups, and films that shaped the artist’s creative journey.
This is a freemint exclusively for holders of NotDead1974 and Genuine Undead V2 – a gesture of appreciation to the loyal supporters and growing community. Since its inception in 2023, NotDead1974 has consistently shared free art and will continue to prioritize creativity, accessibility, and community-first values.
Genuine Notdead isn’t just a collection – it’s a cultural canvas.
Genuine Notdead is a rich and diverse collection of 1,974 hand-crafted digital paintings. With over 170 unique traits, each piece stands out with its own identity, offering a wide range of styles, colors, and cultural references.
The artistic soul of Genuine Notdead lies in its painterly digital style, a technique mastered by Shepherd Vito, an experienced digital artist with a background in concept art and matte painting. Every element, from facial features to accessories, is carefully hand-painted, but it's the backgrounds that truly stand out: immersive, textured, and atmospheric, they are artworks in their own right.
Through digital painting, Vito captures depth, emotion, and movement, blending traditional art sensibilities with the precision of modern tools. This approach gives each NFT a unique, living presence, as if paused in a frame of an animated film, or part of a larger, unseen world.
