About Emotionul & Phetta - Emotionull Art

About Me

Welcome to the world of Emotionull—a multidisciplinary artist, virtual worldbuilder, and founder of the Phettaverse. Based in Brooklyn, I create across mediums: painting, VR/3D sculpture, NFTs, streetwear, and digital lore.

Personal History

Hello! I'm Emotionull, a multidisciplinary artist from Brooklyn, and the creator of the Phettaverse. My colorful journey includes painting, digital/VR sculpture, NFTs, and fashion design. Art is about building worlds and inviting others inside.

Ever since I was young, art has been my language when words fell short. I started out drawing and painting, using creativity to navigate my emotions. A few years ago, I found myself in Arizona, spending countless hours working on my art in near-isolation. That solitude helped me hone my craft and develop a unique vision, but I soon realized I needed a change of scenery to fuel my growth. Taking the leap to move to New York City was both terrifying and exhilarating. In 2023, I packed my life into boxes and headed to Brooklyn, where the electricity of NYC’s thriving art scene energized me. Surrounded by galleries and creative people, I felt constantly challenged and inspired. Throughout my journey, I’ve explored various mediums. I began with a paintbrush but quickly ventured into digital illustration and VR art, which allowed me to create immersive 3D environments. When the NFT movement emerged, I embraced it as a way to share my VR creations globally. I’ve also ventured into fashion and product design, transforming my art into wearable items and 3D-printed figurines. Whether splashing paint or crafting digital sculptures, my goal remains the same: to bridge the gap between physical and virtual art forms, making imagination something you can step into and carry with you.

At the heart of the Phettaverse is Phetta – a character who started as a sketch and grew into something much more. Phetta is my creative alter ego and the mascot of this universe. But interestingly, he wasn’t always the cheerful cosmic adventurer you might see today. In fact, when I first imagined Phetta years ago, he had a much darker vibe. Originally, Phetta was this gritty, 1980s-inspired detective character in my 2D art emotionull.art – picture a noir-style figure with a trench coat, lurking in neon alleyways. Back then, I was working through a lot of anger and frustration in my life, and Phetta kind of embodied that for me. He came from a place of darkness; I funneled my negative feelings into that character.

Professional Record

Community & Burrito DAO

One of the most beautiful surprises in this journey has been the community that’s grown around my work. What started as me playing in VR by myself has evolved into a collective adventure with fellow dreamers, collectors, and friends worldwideemotionull.art. I’ll log into a virtual world and someone will recognize my avatar as “hey, that’s Emotionull!” or I’ll see fan art of Phetta pop up on my feed – those moments are everything. The Phettaverse community has turned a once-lonely pursuit into a shared voyage. I’m a big believer that art isn’t complete until it’s experienced by others, and this community interaction has added whole new chapters to the story. In fact, I encourage fans to contribute ideas, lore, and fan fiction – seeing others add to the Phettaverse mythos is like watching the world take on a life of its ownemotionull.art. My ultimate vision is to build a living, breathing world together with all of you.

Beyond the Phettaverse itself, I’ve also poured my passion for community into a collective called Burrito DAO. In 2022, my friend Joe (you might know him as Crypto Joe) and I co-founded Burrito DAO with a couple of other fellow artists. What began as a spark of creativity between four friends in online art circles quickly ignited into a full-fledged artist collectiveburrito.gallery. The idea was simple: artists supporting artists. We felt there needed to be a more inclusive, empowering space for creators navigating the wild web3 art scene. Burrito DAO became that space – a kind of digital art family where collaboration is the name of the game. We host artist spotlights, put on exhibitions (physical and virtual), organize meet-ups and Twitter Spaces, and basically hype each other up at every step. Our mission is to elevate artists at all stages of their careers, from newcomers minting their first NFT to established pros looking for fresh collaborationburrito.galleryburrito.gallery. As the resident web developer and metaverse nerd on the teamburrito.gallery, I’ve helped create virtual gallery experiences (imagine walking through a burrito-themed metaverse gallery – yes, we did that) and connect our roster with cutting-edge tech platforms. Burrito DAO is all about breaking down barriers in the art world – making the global local and the local global, as we like to sayburrito.gallery. We chose the name “Burrito” because, well, burritos are a mix of a bunch of good things rolled into one – just like our community. We’re a quirky bunch, but we’re serious about uplifting each other. I’m super proud of how far we’ve come: from hosting multi-artist exhibits at NFT.NYC to featuring emerging talents in our online gallery, it’s become a creative movement that I’m honored to be a part of.

Join the Adventure

My story – and the story of Emotionull Art – is still just getting started. Every day, I wake up excited to push the Phettaverse a little further, whether that means sculpting a new character in VR, sketching ideas for a short film, or brainstorming with the Burrito DAO crew about our next big community project. Through all the twists and turns, one thing stays constant: I create this world for us to share. My art journey has taught me that even the wildest, most personal dreams can bring people together. So consider this an open invitation: come wander through my colorful realms, meet the eccentric cast of characters, and make yourself at home in the Phettaverse. Check out the galleries on this site, dive into the lore, or hop into one of our virtual meet-ups. If something here resonates with you – makes you laugh, think, or feel understood – then I’ve done my job. And hey, don’t be a stranger! I’m always around on socials (say hi on Twitter/X or hop into our Discord) because I love connecting with those who find meaning in my work.

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and my world. It’s been a wild ride so far, and the future looks even wilder (in the best way). Whether you’ve been here from the start or you’re just now discovering Phetta and friends, I’m so happy to have you along for the journey. Together, let’s keep painting the cosmos with imagination and emotion – see you in the Phettaverse!

As exciting as the journey has been so far, I truly feel like we’re just getting started. The Phettaverse is continuously expanding, and I have so many ideas bubbling for where it goes next – new characters to introduce, collaborations with other creators, and more immersive experiences for everyone to enjoy. I’m constantly learning and experimenting, whether it’s playing with the latest VR art tools or exploring ways to bring our community together in virtual spaces. One thing I’m particularly passionate about is the community aspect of this adventure. Over time, a vibrant community of fellow dreamers, collectors, and friends has grown around the Phettaverse. It still blows my mind when I hop into a virtual world and someone recognizes my avatar, or when I see a screenshot online of a random metaverse hangout and spot a little Phetta head in the scene. I never expected people to embrace this quirky universe as deeply as I have, but seeing others fall in love with it has been one of the greatest rewards of all. It turns what could have been a lonely endeavor into a shared voyage, and it inspires me to keep building and expanding this world every day.

Looking ahead, my vision is to keep pushing the Phettaverse beyond the horizon. I like to imagine a future where everyone can contribute to this universe – where it’s not just my story, but ours together. In fact, one of my big goals is to empower the community to help shape the lore and add their own stories to the Phettaverse over time. We’ve already seen sparks of this with fan art and little fan-fiction ideas popping up, and nothing makes me happier. The ultimate dream is a living, breathing world that grows through the creativity of many, becoming richer and more engaging than I could make it alone. To that end, I plan to keep rolling out new content and maybe even interactive events where we can all collaborate and play in this universe. From virtual reality meet-ups to maybe one day a full-fledged VR experience or game, I’m open to all possibilities as long as it brings joy and inspiration.

Before I wrap up, I want to speak from the heart: I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has been a part of this journey so far. Whether you’ve collected an NFT, attended an event, sent me a message online, or even just enjoyed a piece of art quietly, you’ve contributed to the energy that keeps me going. I mean it when I say that I create this world not just for myself but for all of us. Thank you for believing in a silly artist with a big imagination.

Finally, consider this an open invitation. I hope that others will find as much enjoyment and inspiration in the Phettaverse as I have, and I encourage everyone to explore its many wonders for themselves. Feel free to roam around the site and explore the art – check out the gallery of my creations, meet some of the other characters that inhabit this universe, or read the blog for behind-the-scenes peeks. If something here resonates with you, I’d love for you to join our community. You can connect with me on social media, pop into one of our virtual events, or even just shoot me a hello. This world I’m building is big and weird and full of feelings, and it’s open to anyone looking for a bit of magic.

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and my world. I’m excited for what’s next, and I’m even more excited to have you along for the ride. Here’s to the journey ahead – let’s paint the cosmos together in the Phettaverse! 🌟