Chris Dyer's Creative Friends

Street Artist Hox swings by the home of Chris Dyer to paint one of his renowned “Portals” and to talk about art.He shares his story and connection to the early days of Wynwood walls, his explorations of art with lawn tools, how they correlate to his technique and his more recent endeavor of painting with sound.About the Artist:Douglas Hoekzema, also known as Hoxxoh, is a Miami-based artist who has gained international recognition for his innovative approach to contemporary art. Through a variety of mediums, including murals, sculptures, and paintings, Hoxxoh creates immersive and visually stunning pieces that engage the viewer's senses and challenge their perceptions.Website: https://www.elhoxxoh.comInstagram: @hoxxohThis episode is brought to you by YAK SNACKSFollow on IG: @yak.snacks 

Long-time artist friend Luke Brown stops by Chris' house for a long, philosophical  conversation about Visionary art, their history, his artistic process, the nature of reality, life, and much more!About the Artist:Born in Ontario Canada into a creative and supportive family, Luke received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Ontario College of Art and Design in 1998, and today is one of the world's most well-known and sought visionary artists.Website: https://www.lukebrownart.comInstagram: @lukebrownartThis episode is sponsored by YAK SNACKSFollow on IG: @yak.snacks

Chris visits a new artist friend, Anchorball, who recently moved to his Saint Pete neighborhood!Ken is a monumental pop sculptor, painter, digital artist and child at heart with a lot of knowledge to offer about how to succeed at this creative career, the growing technologies (specifically AI), and his spiritual process.About the Artist:Ken Kelleher, also known as Anchorball™, is renowned for his large-scale sculptures and digital art, with works featured globally. His creative approach transcends traditional sculpture, integrating digital techniques to explore forms and objects, often devoid of utilitarian use. His art, ranging from playful to profound, challenges viewers to rethink the ordinary.Website: https://anchorball.shopSocial Media (IG): @anchorballThis episode is sponsored by YAK SNACKSFollow on IG: @yak.snacks

Chris visits local Tampa Bay visionary artist, Carlos Pons at his studio where they discuss his artwork, murals vs studio work, cultural influences, bringing more original art into the public eye, psychedelics and much more!About the Artist:Carlos Pons is a self-taught Tampa, Florida based artist originally from Guatemala. With over 15 years of experience his expertise lies in showcasing breathtaking oil paintings, immersive murals, and striking digital illustrations. His work can be found locally all over Tampa and across the state. Website: pazartcreations.comSocial Media (IG): @carlos_ponsThis episode is sponsored by YAK SNACKSFollow on IG: @yak.snacks

Chris sits down with now local St Pete Street artist friend Jake Klone aka Klonism for an educational and fun discussion about mushroom micro dosing, art, street art, graffiti, teaching, traveling to paint, mural festivals, his creative inspiration and drive and much more!About the Artist:Jake is a 38-year-old artist, who originates from Leeds, West Yorkshire UK. His artwork hasbeen seen by many and has astounded many people in different areas of the world. The art thathe creates is in a graffiti style, using bold and attention-drawing colors. Jake has been inspiredsince he was 12 years old by the art of graffiti, he now has done worldwide.Website: https://klonism.comSocial Media (IG): @Klonism

Did someone say Bromance 2.0? Chris and best bud, legendary visionary artist Randal Roberts, sit down again four years after his first interview in 2021. A lot has changed since then and he's got a wealth of new knowledge and experience to share that intertwines with his artistic talent and love of art.About the Artist:Randal Roberts is an internationally recognized self-taught painter. Having identified as an artist his whole life, at the age of 30 he was inspired at last to quit the factory job, embark on a soul-searching road trip, and dedicate himself to art full time.He has lived in the beautiful NY Hudson Valley, the beloved San Francisco Bay, and is currently based in Denver, Colorado.Website: https://www.allofthisisforyou.comSocial Media (IG): @randalrobertsartThis episode is sponsored by YAK SNACKSFollow on IG: @yak.snacks

During his winter visit home to Peru, Chris finally convinced his dad, Teddy Dyer, to sit down for a podcast interview!We hope you enjoy this special conversation between father and son.Teddy starts out a bit shy, but eventually shares some exciting stories about the multiple accidents he's experienced in his life!

On his way home to Atlanta from the Florida Everglades, Dr. Dax makes a pit stop in St. Petersburg for an afternoon of discussion and painting with Chris Dyer. He shares about his upcoming solo show, his colorful past growing up in Atlanta, becoming a graffiti artist, his healing path with plant medicines, and many other life lessons and wisdom.About the Artist:Dr. Dax is a Dungeon Family member and Atlanta legend that is firmly established as a notable graffiti artist and muralist. His graffiti / street art legacy has graced the world for over three decades. He has a unique voice expressed in a variety of different mediums. Murals, fine art, sculpture, photography, digital art, and filmmaking.    Website: https://doctordax.comSocial Media (IG): @dr.dax 

Chris sits down with his dear friend, Judea Christine, the first ever repeat guest of the podcast! Judea shares what she's been doing since episode 24 in 2021, her new book, “OmniChakra”, grounding, ETs, Guides, our healing capabilities, ayahuasca, alien disclosure, and the prophetic visions and messages of humanity's future (https://www.sharetheprophecy.com) that have been coming to her for the past 20 years. About the Artist: Judea is a clairvoyant medium as well as a musician, singer, songwriter, artist, teacher, ceremonial guide, and storyteller. She has been working professionally as a Psychic Intuitive Medium since 2014 and has conducted readings for people all over the world.  Last year she launched an online community and also has a new book “OmniChakra”. This 392-page, full-color hardcover book contains the complete Module 1 training for Psychic Intuitive Development and is designed for self-study.  Websites:  https://omnichakra.com https://www.plantsoundimmersion.com https://www.sharetheprophecy.com Social Media (IG):  @OmniChakra

During Hulaween festival 2024, Chris Dyer had the chance to sit down for an in-depth mystical conversation with artist friend Torus Energy aka Jack Lightfoot. Jack shares the meaning behind the name Torus Energy, his artwork, the inspiring interplay between dark and light, dream realm visions and channelings. The two also discuss the rapidly evolving trajectory of humanity towards singularity, AI, consciousness, how they are learning from what they are observing and how to navigate. About the Artist: Jack William Lightfoot under the pseudonym Torus energy is a multifaceted artist and creator from the UK born in 1992. Projects include painting, fashion design, architecture, carpentry, digital design and many others. Born in the Midlands countryside and exploring world's in search of constant inspiration to the work he creates with these experiences attempts to represent powerful unification of all the human spirits and in turn with the natural world and our part to play in it. Website:  www.torusenergyart.com Social Media (IG):  @thetorusenergy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

During a visit to his former hometown of Montreal, Canada, our artist friend Chris Dyer sits down with longtime street artist friend, Derek, better known to many as “Troy Lovegates” or “Other”. Derek shares about the magic he finds in street art, tales of train hoping and treasure hunting, the days when artists could focus freely and solely on their art, his worldwide travels as a unique creator, people watching in relation to his subject matter and working with a multitude of mediums. About the Artist: A self-described "collector of lost souls”, Lovegates focuses on the figure as a story, building motifs through heavily condensed mark-making. The figures in his work are sympathetically drawn from equal parts caricature and realistic observation.    Website:  https://www.troylovegates.com Instagram: @troy_lovegates @otherscribbles --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris makes a stop in Grass Valley California to meet up with artist friend, Miles Toland!  He shares with us a multitude of knowledge regarding the importance of a proper studio space, organization, community, the relationship with different surfaces he paints upon, his love for traveling, street art and lots more! About the Artist: Miles' creative juices have been squeezed from the fruits of graffiti culture, a BFA at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, live painting at festivals, and traveling around the world creating street art in places including Paris, Switzerland, Art Basel Miami, Mexico, Canada, and India. His mural series at the Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh has been published in the Smithsonian Magazine and The New York Times blog. Website: https://www.milestoland.com/ Instagram: @milestoland --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

In this episode, Chris is in San Francisco California for some book launches and had the chance to visit the legendary Mark McCloud!! Mark is an art teacher, sculptor, painter, photographer, amateur comedian, and the leading collector of LSD blotter paper and Psychedelic Art. Founder of the "Institute of Illegal Images", he has the largest and most comprehensive blotter art collection in the world! With nearly 30,000 framed tabs on the walls surrounding him, he shares with us various bits of knowledge, history of LSD and stories of his super interesting Life! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

In this episode of our Super Awesome Podcast Show, Chris visit his Visionary Artist friend Jessica Perlstein at her San Francisco California home studio. They got into a bunch of fun topics about her art career, the visionary art scene through the years, being an intern under Android Jones, changing mediums and styles of expression, etc. May you be very inspired by this conversation! Webpage: https://www.jessicaperlsteinart.com/Insta: @jessicaperstein --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris visits Venice Beach aka, “Dog Town” where he and Greg Cipes tap into the 5th dimension amidst the flowing people-river all along the board walk. Best known for his roles as Beast Boy in Teen Titans, Michelangelo in Ninja Turtles and a myriad of other characters, Greg finds purpose in the multi-dimensional expressions of self, pure presence and belief that humans are innately good.  About the Artist: Born and raised in Florida, Greg began as performer starring in over 30 national television commercials, broadway musicals, movies and television shows. All this before the age of 15, he also self produced his first album. Over the past 17 years, he's garnered a massive audience, has starred in blockbuster films and TV shows, put out multiple albums, has produced his own TV shows and movies and has become one of the most recognized voice actors in the world. He currently is creating and producing his own television shows series. Website:  www.gregcipes.com Social Media (IG):  @gregcipes YouTube: @GregoryCipes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

During his California book tour, Chris stops in Los Angelas to visit long-time friend Will, aka The Gaslamp Killer! Will is a musician/DJ/producer with a far-out curiosity and interest in creating sounds that inspire the listener to shake and move! His broad cultural background and appreciation of beauty inspire his rich taste in personal esthetic and creative offerings that manifest into experimental, psychedelic music. The two dive deep into the heart space of life's challenges, inspirations, growth, meaning and purpose. About the Artist: The Gaslamp Killer is a Los Angeles-based DJ and producer whose eclectic style ranges from psychedelia and world music to dubstep and left-field hip-hop. He is a longtime associate of Low End Theory, an influential club night dedicated to experimental hip-hop and electronic music, often considered the epicenter of the L.A. beat scene. Website:  https://thegaslampkiller.cussrecords.com Bandcamp: https://thegaslampkiller.bandcamp.com/album/ananda Social Media (IG):  @gaslampkiller @airplanemodela --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris visits with long time visionary art friend, Xavi Panneton in his Ashland Oregon studio! Xavi shares his artistic history that has evolved through drawing, graffiti, rave culture, visionary art, handmade clothing, his appreciation of techno and the mystical experience it evokes within him. All of this lends to the newer contemporary mural work he expresses today. About the Artist: Xavi Panneton is an artist with an evolving aesthetic where abstract, graffiti, and visionary art meets modern design.  He approaches his craft with a unique perspective made possible by his history of creating works across many genres. He is presently utilizing experimental processes that embrace both technology and mixed media to advance abstract expressionism for the 21st century. Website:  https://xaviart.com Social Media (IG):  @xavipanneton --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris visits his long-time artist friend, Ishka Lha at her home studio where she shares the story of her Kundalini Awakening, how it forever changed the way she saw the world and gave her access to visions of beautiful archetypal beings and interdimensional energies. They talk more about the intentionality of her work here and how spirituality, creativity and love are woven together. STAY TUNED til the end for a very special musical performance by @JAMeeSHKA !! About the Artist: Ishka Lha is an internationally celebrated visionary artist, musician, writer, ritualist, and mentor. She is part of a growing visionary art movement that is dedicated to the happiness of all beings, and approaches her creative process as a spiritual practice. Her art explores and celebrates the natural radiance inherent in all dimensions of life through the use of neo-traditional iconography and mythology. She is especially interested in what universal archetypes have most helpfully guided humankind's passage through time into greater avenues of mutual respect, understanding, and heartfelt livelihood. Website: www.ishkalha.com Social Media:  IG: @ishka_lha_art FB: @the_art_of_ishka_lha About JAMeeSHKA: Co-creators, James Caran and Ishka Lha, delight in producing site-specific art and music journeys for private and public events, frequently causing audiences to erupt with fervid laughter, cry with introspective reverence, and dance in ecstatic wonderment. Website/Links: www.JAMeeSHKA.com Soundcloud Bandcamp Social Media:  IG: @JAMeeSHKA FB: @JAMeeSHKA YT: @JAMeeSHKA Live album available for purchase on Bandcamp. Studio album coming soon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

During a weekend conscious festival called "Sacred City", Chris sits down with world musician, healer and producer Poranguí for a transformative, spiritual conversation. Poranguí shares his mission of becoming a Chakaruna or “bridge person” and his intention of inspiring others to do the same. They also discuss the power our words, heart vs mind, healing the land and channeling medicine through creation. About the Artist: Poranguí is a world-renowned musician, composer, and therapeutic bodyworker who blends ancestral sounds and indigenous rhythms from around the globe to foster our individual and collective well-being. Through his live performances, which he creates from scratch using looping technology, he takes his audiences on a sonic journey that ranges from meditative to exhilarating, moving the body and elevating the spirit. Website:  https://www.porangui.com Social Media (IG):  @Porangui --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

For our 100th episode Chris sits down with legendary visionary artists, Alex & Allyson Grey! Together they recount the founding of Chapel of Sacred Mirrors and creation of Entheon, both a museum and sanctuary of visionary art. They expand upon the mission of CoSM and the importance of what it offers to the community as social sculpture, merging spirituality with business, what each is expressing through their creative work, the trinities of “mind, body, spirit” relating to “chaos, order & secret writing”, interdimensional philosophy and much more! About the Artists:  Alex Grey is best known for his depictions of the body that provide a multi-dimensional “x-ray” of anatomical, psychic and spiritual forces. For many people his visionary art presents icons of the psychedelic mystical experience. Allyson Grey: Painter, Social Sculptor, Muse... For forty years, Allyson has expressed in her paintings an essentialized world view consisting of three root components: CHAOS, ORDER, & SECRET WRITING. Alex Grey & Allyson Grey are co-founders & Ministers of CoSM. CoSM is a place of contemplation & worship for community honoring the practice of art as a spiritual path. Website:  https://www.cosm.org https://www.alexgrey.com https://www.allysongrey.com Social Media (IG):  @AlexGreyCosm @AllysonGreyCosm @ChapelOfSacredMirrors --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Are you ready for this one?? Chris sits down with legendary urban/hip hop artist, Justin Bua in his Texas home studio. Bua shares about his colorful and funky childhood growing up on the streets of New York in the 70's & 80's, b-boying, drawing endlessly and absorbing the iconic culture that is hip-hop.  His appreciation for this culture paired with his expanding artistic skillset and knowledge of the masters contribute to Bua's no BS approach to life, art and activity amidst the “Art World” as we later hear. About the Artist: Award-winning artist, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Groundbreaking in his field, BUA is internationally known for his best-selling collection of fine art posters - The DJ being one of the most popular prints of all time. Website:  https://justinbua.com Social Media (IG):  @JustinBua --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris and his artist girlfriend, Paulina, sit down over some coffees in their St. Pete home and talk about the many “hats” she wears. From podcast producer & editor, to painter, carpenter, green witch and permaculture enthusiast, Paulina shares how she came to have such a great “hat” collection, formative moments from her childhood, from where she draws inspiration, the tools she works with and much more! About the Artist: Paulina Casati is a visionary artist from the mountains of south-central Appalachia and is presently based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Inspired by her appreciation for nature and divine intelligence, she explores motifs of oneness, non-duality and multi-dimensionalism. Her creative intention is to reflect the synchronistic unity displayed across humans, our planet and the cosmos. Website: https://www.paulinacasatiart.space https://www.abundantsatisfactions.com/ Social Media (IG): @PaulinaCasatiArt @AbundantSatisfactions YouTube: @paulinacasatiart Magic Mind Discount Code: CHRISDYER20 Https://www.magicmind.com/chrisdyer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris catches Roots Reggae Musician Mike Love just as he comes off stage and has a deep conversation! They talk about  him playing solo vs with a band, spirituality, dreadlocks, rastafarianism, Selassie I, energy healing, The Marley family, leadership, community, love, hopelessness and letting go. About the Artist: Mike Love is at the forefront of this movement.  With a foundation rooted in the spirituality and message-based music of Reggae and Rastafari, he blends the sounds of progressive and classic rock, pop, R & B, soul, blues, flamenco, jazz and so much more.  Healing is at the core of his music. Website:  https://mikelovemusic.com/ Social Media (IG):   @MikeLoveMusic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris visits long-time artist friend, Illuminated Rose, aka "Rosie"! They chat about the Hippie movement of the 60's and 70's in New York, how she became a part of the Visionary arts movement and CoSM, her passion for sand mandalas and the classes she offers, sacred geometry, drumming, non-attachment, cultural appreciation, becoming an art teacher, the Vision Train and her recount of going to Woodstock as a teenager. About the Artist: Eileen M. Rose (“Rosie”) has been leading mandala classes for over 20 years and taught art to children for over 30 years. A visionary artist and award-winning photographer, she is a certified facilitator of Judith Cornell's mandala process. Many of her mandalas are featured in Cornell's The Mandala Healing Kit. She has also studied with other traditional and contemporary artists and experts, including visionary artists Alex and Allyson Grey, Amanda Sage, Pieter Weltevrede, Mavis Gewant, and monks from the Gyuto-Tantric University, and has been a member of Jean Houston's Mystery School for several years. Website:  http://illuminatedrose.com Social Media (IG):  @illuminatedrose Magic Mind Discount Code: CHRISDYER20 Https://www.magicmind.com/chrisdyer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

The future is now! Chris hops aboard the Future Joy mobile RV to chat with musical artists, Zach & Emily! They talk about the  band's history and mission, their ongoing love story, how they express their creativity through making music, Genre fluidity, the importance of joy, having fun and how they are spreading both through their music.  We're honored to share with you that they have covered the Creative Friend's intro jingle à la Future Joy!!! About the Artists: Blending elements of funk, house, bass, pop, drum and bass, hip-hop, techno, jazz, dubstep and more; Future Joy takes the listener on a joyous adventure with no musical boundaries. Both artists DJ, sing, and play keyboard while Zach shreds tenor, baritone, and bass saxophones in the key of fun.  Website:  https://www.futurejoymusic.com/ Social Media (IG):  @FutureJoyMusic Magic Mind Discount Code: CHRISDYER20 Https://www.magicmind.com/chrisdyer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris sits down on the waters edge of Downtown St. Pete with street artist Birdcap! The two enjoy conversing about their shared participation in Reggae Rise Up, Birdcap's history and love for street art and illustration, what inspires and fuels his creative expressions, exploring alternative creative mediums, the mural market, his shared journey of navigating grief and the ongoing development of AI and his response to it. About the Artist: “I paint colorful murals reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons as a proxy world to explore wide ranging themes such as grief, mortality, and political upheaval. I believe a style wrapped in childhood nostalgia makes these topics more palatable. My work is a product of the American South and as such I strive to create a contemporary landscape both beautiful and troubled.” Website:  https://www.birdcap.store Social Media (IG):  @birdcap Magic Mind Discount Code: CHRISDYER20 Https://www.magicmind.com/chrisdyer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris goes to Queens, NY to visit fellow artist friend, Nicole Palapoli at her cool Art Studio! The two talk about her tattooing and art career, what inspires her, her approach towards and appreciation of hand crafted artwork, how art can heal us, what the bleep she sees happening in the world and how to navigate. About the Artist: “My artwork exists to illuminate our soul's experience in human form; the duality of love and heartbreak, our connection with nature, sacred symbols and the unified field of consciousness.”   Website:  https://www.innerspacegallery.com/ Instagram: @NicolePalapoli Magic Mind Discount Code: CHRISDYER20 Https://www.magicmind.com/chrisdyer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

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Long time artist friend, Lindy Kehoe, stops by Chris' house where they chat about the importance of cuteness, synchronicities, the dream like worlds she channels through her art, the messages they bring forth, caring for ourselves, our earth and our future generations. About the Artist: Lindy Kehoe enjoys living a spacious and peaceful life, choosing to reflect that quality within her dream-like work. Contemplative and quiet, her paintings are portals into the subtle realms of remembrance, shape-shifting in care of the viewer. Website:  www.LindyKehoe.com Social Media (IG):  @LindyKehoeArt --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris meets up with street artist friend Chaz Barrisson from the “London Police”  at The Wynwood Walls where he and art partner Bob Gibson are in the midst of creating an impressive new mural. These two jokesters sit down over some beers and talk about what The Wynwood Walls is, Art Basel, street art, graffiti, the purpose of creating, and why “those birds are throwing nuts” at them! About the Artists: Chaz Barrisson and Bob Gibson, originally from the UK, began their artistic voyage on the streets of Amsterdam.  25 years later they have painted in galleries and on walls all over the world. Proud of their meticulous craftsmanship, TLP draws everything by hand.  Chaz makes the iconic Lad characters which are married with Bob's illustrative architecture and portrait style. Website:  https://www.thelondonpolice.com Social Media (IG):  @TheLondonPolice --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Miami Art Basel, Chris sits down with artist friend Mear One during his “Metaphysical Surrealism” solo show. The two discuss graffiti history, Mear's involvement in it, how it differs from street art, psychedelic research, his artistic inspiration and the messages he is currently conveying through his body of work. About the Artist: Mear One is an American artist based in Los Angeles, known for his often-political street graffiti art. Mear One is associated with CBS and WCA crews. As a graphic designer, Mear One has designed apparel for Conart, Kaotic, as well as his own Reform brand. Website: mearone.com Social Media (IG): @Mear_One --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Legendary Folk Painter and Installation Artist Shrine was in Saint Petersburg for a job with a tattoo shop so spontaneously dropped by Chris' home. In that visit he quickly painted his staircase and stayed for a nice coffee and conversation we share with you here! Shrine has been around the block a couple of times, thus why he is so well known and respected in the festival scene. So the conversation is deep and poignant, touching many deep matters to artists and humans in general. About the NonProfit: The Highway Sanctuary is an ongoing experiment of creative expression— creating the kind of world we want to live in.  https://www.highwaysanctuary.org/ Social Media (IG): @ShrineOn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris sits down with legendary artist Roger Dean to philosophize over the art and architecture movements, what influenced them into what they are today, his extensive career, working closely with the progressive rock band “Yes” and what the future of the world may hold. About the Artist: Roger Dean is a world renowned artist and designer, known for his unique style of album cover paintings, logos, typefaces and organic architectural designs. He was born in Kent, England and graduated from the Royal College of Art as a silver medallist. Website: https://www.rogerdean.com Social Media (IG): @rogerdeanofficial --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris and Gavin Gerundo aka Gavinger, sit down amidst the weird and lively Secret Dreams Music Festival. Gavinger shares about his role in producing this and other events, The Gallery Society, art curation, what's so great about festivals, creation, inspiration, the myriad of mediums he works with, his journey with psychedelics, sexuality and social evolution. About the Artist: Gavinger is Gavin Gerundo, a visual artist on a mission to challenge our perceptions and inspire moments of awe in our everyday lives. Drawing inspiration from the natural and scientific worlds, Gavin combines the geometric with the organic in artwork ranging from canvasses to interactive pieces of hand painted furniture. He utilizes a variety of medium to portray fantastical states of consciousness, drawing influence heavily from dreams and lofty waking moments of grandeur. Website: https://gavinger.com Social Media (IG): @gavinger_ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris visits long-time artist friend Sweet Melis at her mountain-top art studio in Asheville. In their chill conversation they discuss the birth of live painting into the east-coast festival scene, the community and artists formed from and around it, composition, snowboarding, graphic design, becoming a fine artist, the importance of finding your own artistic voice, running a small business, social media pitfalls, empowerment through motherhood and the ongoing changes amidst the festival scene and world at large. About the Artist: “I am passionately living a dream of constant creation. I am inspired by the earth and the sky, by color and design. I want to project the beauty of nature and its synchronicity in my work. I want people to see the beauty I see in this world, to feel it, to live presently in it.”  — Melissa Leigh Website: https://www.sweetmelis.com Social Media (IG): @Sweet_Melis --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris sits down with artist friend Karma Glass to talk about blowing glass, the industry, Asheville, hip hop, spirituality, what cannabis legalization has meant for glass artists, why he loves rainbows, his creative craft and his inspiration. Stick around long enough and you may even get to hear some pretty wild stories laced with some heartfelt wisdom. About the Artist: Kevin has been making borosilicate glass art since 2010 & has a deep passion for bringing forth functional glass art pieces to act as totems on the daily during one's smoking rituals. He currently is creating in a color pattern he lovingly calls the Karma Stack, which is a transparent rainbow pattern he is best known for. Most of his art these days is collaborative with other glass artist around the country. Kevin travels when he can to manifest art for the people. All of his art is infused with consciousness, Hip Hop,  messages of a higher vibration. He is always looking to spread love and unity! Website: https://karmaglass.bigcartel.com/ Social Media (IG):  @KarmaGlass420 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Get ready for a playful and curiously philosophical ride with Chris and his artist friend Damon Soule! The two discuss living off grid, chickens, creative inspirations, the human process, making an effecting upon others, toroidal fields, energetics, natural law, divineness, universal origins, religion constructs, Damon's role in The Furtherrr Collective and what it means to be a creative. About the Artist: Soule's work is highly complex and imaginative in both practice and concept. Fueled by his inherent investigative and obsessive curiosity, he employs an array of scientific and artistic systems to create his paintings including polarity, abstraction, alchemy, geometry, quantum physics, surrealism, molecular biology, meta physics, ancient symbolism, cosmology, Buddhism, sci-fi fantasy, cyber- infrastructures, the global, digital subatomic and infinitely vast multiverses we may find ourselves in at any given moment. Website: https://www.damonsoule.com Social Media (IG): @DomonSoule --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Get your eyes and ears ready for a lesson in Psychedelic Art History! Chris sits down with “The Chambers Project” gallery owner, Brian Chambers, to pick his brain about his passion for psychedelic art, how he became immersed in the culture, his art collection, projects, exhibitions, favorite artists and why this branch of art and collaboration is so important. About The Chambers Project: The Chambers Project is the world's leading psychedelic art gallery representing the most influential contemporary artists in psychedelic culture, holding long standing relationships with the likes of Ralph Steadman, Roger Dean, the Rick Griffin Estate, Oliver Vernon, Mars 1 and many more!  Website: https://thechambersproject.com Social Media: Instagram - the_chambers_project Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thechambersproject YouTube: @thechambersproject --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris sits down with long-time artist friend, Ashely Josephine Foreman. Ashely is a visionary tattoo artist and member of the Cherokee Nation Oklahoma.  The two chat about their personal experiences integrating with the visionary arts scene, the art of tattooing, ancestral trauma, our healing paths and the medicine we bring back from our experiences to share with the collective. From the Artist: "My intention for my work, beyond personal healing, is to reflect a simple Truth -- That the Universe is made of a profound Love beyond human categories, and that inter-collectively, we are One Being, One Consciousness.” Website: www.faelien.com Social Media (IG): @ashelyjosyphine @faelien.ink https://www.facebook.com/AshelyForemanArt Youtube:  @JupiterCascadia  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

In this episode Chris meets with the World's Funkiest Diplomat, "The Polish Ambassador" aka David Sugalski! The two sit down in his California livingroom and talk about community living, permaculture, digital work balance, exploration living, activism, musical tastes & inspiration, how The Polish Ambassador came to be and much, much more! About the Artist: Musician. Producer. Beatsmith. Recording artist. Composer. Dance-floor general. Label-head. A mystery man of many hats, The Polish Ambassador rocks more than just a trademark jumpsuit, authoring sublime, intentional artistic works, animated safaris in technicolor sound. Website: - https://thepolishambassador.com Streaming: - https://thepolishambassador.bandcamp.com - https://spotify.link/np3QcxiYBDb - https://soundcloud.com/thepolishambassador - YouTube: @thepolishambassador Social Media: - IG: @thepolishambassador - FB: https://www.facebook.com/thepolishambassador --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris sits down with legendary skate artist, Jimbo Phillips! These two skater dudes talk about Santa Cruz (the place and the brand!), the importance of skate art, what is offers, its messages and meanings, brains, skulls, bulging eyeballs, the impact of the Phillips' family legacy upon Dyer, artistic styles, and much more! About the Artist: Jimbo Phillips, an artist from Santa Cruz, California was born and raised in the art world. His father, Jim Phillips, designed all the artwork for Santa Cruz Skateboards in the 70's and 80's and was the creator of the iconic “Screaming Hand” logo. At an early age Jimbo Phillips began working for his father doing graphics for the skateboard industry, creating eye-popping artwork for t-shirt designs, decals, magazine ads, and skateboards. In the early 90s Jimbo started his own graphic art business continuing to work for skateboard companies as well as other major brands such as Toyota, Nike, Snickers and Volcom. Website: http://www.jimbophillips.com Webshop: https://jimbophillipsstore.storenvy.com IG: @JimboPhillips --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Fellow psychonauts Chris and Rob Corradetti sit down in the Killer Acid studio and banter over some cans of Psychedelic Bug Juice. The two talk about Rob's colorful background, fear, energy, microdosing, design, starting and running a successful clothing and goods brand, his wide ranging artistic stye and inspiration, moon craters, making NFTs, patience, wisdom and life before social media. About the Artist: Killer Acid represents the psychedelic work of artist Rob Corradetti, who has been actively making art and creating products for over 25 years. Located in Santa Cruz, CA, the brand specializes in screen prints, T-shirts, and a myriad of mysterious, humorous, and highly-detailed psychedelic ephemera. Originally launched in 2010, the style is a blend of head shop and punk rock, hearkening back to his tumultuous and technicolor coming-of-age in New York City. Website: https://killeracid.com Social Media (IG): @killeracid --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris sits down in the cozy Santa Cruz studio of fellow visionary artist friend, Blake Foster!  The two chat about San Francisco, CoSM, MAPS, street art, graffiti, Blake's medicine path and artistic journey, his schooling, the interdimensional inspiration behind his work and much more! About the Artist: Blake Foster has been developing his stylistic vision for the past two decades; emerging from roots in graffiti, completing a certificate program in visual FX for film with a focus in digital sculpting, and exploring the healing potential of entheogens, nature, and the all mighty paint brush. Today he spends much of his time transforming canvas into a window of the mind's eye. Blake's artwork aspires to bridge the inner metaphysical realms with the outer natural world.  By juxtaposing micro and macro structures of the cosmos his work attempts to reveal the universal patterns and building blocks of our perceived reality. Drawing from dream-like states of consciousness and a limitless imagination, his brush strokes channel spiritual experiences with the divine. Website: www.sydwox.com Social Media: IG: @blakefosterart https://www.facebook.com/BlakeFosterArt --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris sits down with Psychic, Medium and Artist friend, Patty Davis during the “Align and Shine” healing retreat in Northern California. The two explore our innate gifts as humans, including but not limited to: psychic abilities, intuition, energetics, telepathy, clairvoyance, auric fields, healing modalities (such as sound healing, breath work, hypnosis and artistic expression), art portals and the powerful etheric phenomena they facilitate to creators and viewers. About the artist: Patty is a psychic, medium, intuitive teacher, healer, spiritual podcaster, spellcrafter, Aromatherapist, author and Heart Math Coach in Humboldt, CA. Through her work she offers encouragement, tools, insight, and healing modalities.  She believes artistic expression to be an intimate and important healing and activating practice, describing her own passion for painting as one of the purest forms of flow state and alignment. Websites: https://pdavispsychic.com https://linktr.ee/Wingandaether Spirit Speakers Podcast https://www.spiritspeakerspodcast.com Book: “It's Too Much” https://pdavispsychic.com/childrensbook Social Media (IG): @wingandaether @spiritspeakerspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

In this episode, Chris joins Legendary Street Pop Surrealist painter Ron English at his “PopMart” in Upstate New York!  These two toy-loving friends discuss the real genius behind Van Gough, how artists “blow up”, street art, Ron's thought provoking body of work, his extensive oil painting process, vinyl toys, sculptures, books, creating controversial artwork, staying true to your self expression, AI, his NFT crypto club and much more! About the artist: Ron is a major player in the Pop Surrealism movement. Having painted over 1,000 renegade billboards in his lifetime he continues to challenge the ethics and paradoxes of numerous corporations, media and politicians through his paintings and vinyl toys. Websites: https://www.popaganda.com/ https://shoppopaganda.com/ The Rabbbits: https://therabbbits.com Song: Yellow IG: @RonEnglish @Team_Popaganda @LightCultCryptoClub YouTube: @POPagandaTV --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris sits down at CoSM with long time friend, art curator, art manager, event producer and artist advocate, Jen Ingram. They discuss Jen's various contributions to the visionary community for more than 20 years, the various platforms she creates to support artists, what the growing mainstream acceptance of entheogens means for the visionary art movement, the importance of professionalism, entering the mainstream world of art, visionary contributing founders, styles, history and much more! https://linktr.ee/ancientdigital Instagram: @AncientDigital @Tribe13Gallery --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris sits down with tattoo artist friend Elisa Rose Mountain to discuss Grateful Dead culture, her tattooing career, artistic side hustles and projects, the various art styles they've both experimented with, Elisa's healing modalities and spiritual path, her journeys to the south for purging, the importance of observing societal events with compassion and the potential impacts of AI and EMF on future generations. IG: @elisarosemountain Links: https://linktr.ee/elisarosemountain https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElisaRoseMountain https://laceylightnin.bigcartel.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

In this playful episode from a recent visit to Denver, Colorado, Chris sits down with his dear friend Max Paularena who is a Visionary Artist and shamanic practitioner. In this talk they discuss their latino heritage, the importance of having an art community, sacred plant medicines (Psilocybin, Ayahuasca, cacti and Kambo) and the healing roles they play. They also discuss their time spent in the Jungle, what it means to be shamanic, the ethics of navigating power, Mexican traditions, Max's art career, his own healing journey, transgenderism and the spectrum of gender. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris Dyer sits down with fellow artist Chris Morphis at Sol Fest to discuss his process and experience of becoming a renegade artist. They recount their meeting in 2012, delve into festival culture, what it offers to society, the wealth of knowledge through networking and workshops that have been made available, Morphis' career of becoming a successful artist, his approach to business, tips for up-and-coming- artists, and how he's been able to integrate his art into various music scenes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris sits down in his library with music producer friend, Random Rab during his tour through St. Petersburg, Florida. These two talk about archeology, ancient cultures, pyramids, plant medicines, psychadelics, creative passion, the profound healing found through music, the connection between music and visual art and the developing relationship between artists and AI and what that means moving forward.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support

Chris and film director friend, Michael Ien Cohen, sit down for an in-depth conversation about his uplifting documentary “Humanity Stoked” featuring awesome people like Tony Hawk, Bam Margera, Tony Alva, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Nyjah Houston, Lissie Armanto, Chad Muska, Shepard Fairey, Rob Machado, etc.  Michael shares what inspired him to create; the beauty and healing that lies within overcoming fears that humans of all backgrounds and traumas face. Healing fear and instilling inspiration in our youth is the driving purpose of his non-profit organization, What Stops You. WhatStopsYou.org https://humanitystoked.com/  @HumanityStoked   IG: @HumanityStoked FB: https://m.facebook.com/1880279355630013/ Shout out to Ben Zion Jackson for his Cinematography! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-dyer8/support