Joe Chiappetta on Silly Daddy Comics, NFTs, and Over 25 Years of Digital Art

An award-winning cartoonist and digital art pioneer, Joe Chiappetta has been creating art since long before “digital” was a common word in the studio. Originally from Chicago and now based in California, he is best known for Silly Daddy Comics and ArtVndngMchn, with a career spanning the Independent Comics Publishing Movement of the 1980s to today’s Rare Digital Art and Cryptoart scenes. His work blends humor, family, and faith, often reflecting a lighthearted yet deeply personal perspective.