Artsy AF

Brian Ray Simmonds (@pher01) is a painter, muralist, digital artist and heart centered explorer of consciousness living in Denver, Colorado. In this episode we talk transcendent experiences, the live painting experience, the possible ontology of reality, the dissolution of ego, the free will, Ayahuasca and how this all relates to being an artist in the world. Go give Pher0 a follow and show him so...

Mitchell Gomez (@dancesafe_) is the executive director of DanceSafe, a public health nonprofit that promotes health & safety in the electronic music & nightlife communities. In this episode we talk about harm reduction through drug education & test kits, the fentanyl crisis, ending drug prohibition, life-changing psychedelic experiences, saliva stories, and so much more! Stop by dances...

Abram  ( @aleoart ) is a painter, illustrator and muralist currently living in Denver, Colorado. In this episode he talk about how he procures a wall to paint a mural, creating your own ‘style’, how to renegotiate with your art path and some of his daily routines. There’s a lot of value for all artists here, from those with little experience to those who have a lot. We hope you enjoy! Please...

Alicia (@aliciapostart) is a painter, mother, teacher-in-training, and professional badass! We talk about live painting, art school, switching styles, navigating trauma,  the evolution of communication, and so much more! In 3...2...1...... If you value what you're hearing and want to support the podcast you can find out more about how to do that at https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast Rate,...

Kaliptus is a painter, digital artist and teacher living just outside New York City. His art blends spiritual symbolism with the aesthetics of current and future digital technologies. We talk about art school, easing out of the festival scene, and what new events might look like that incorporate group cooperation in a VR setting. We hope you enjoy! Please remember to rate, review and follow on wha...

Kurt is the owner of Knew Conscious (@knew_conscious) art gallery in Denver, CO! Get ready for their third location's grand opening on February, 8th. Visit https://www.knewconscious.com/ for more info. Kurt talks about the vision for creating an art gallery, his own creative process, the challenges of operating a gallery, and so much more! If you value what you're hearing and want to support the p...

Hosts John Speaker and Andrew Norris sit down and open up the ol' e-mail bag, talk about upcoming murals and building a studio, the workload of running their own art businesses plus a podcast simultaneously AND give plenty of shoutouts along the way. Shouts! Click here to support the podcast and purchase a keychain from Lost Sailor Leather If you value what you're hearing and want to support the p...

Molly Gardner (@mollygardnerart) is a painter and shining light in the Denver art community!  We talk about her upcoming art auction that will donate all the proceeds to disaster relief after the recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico. Many of your favorite artists (including your hosts!) have donated art and merch for the auction, check out @mollygardnerart on Instagram on Thursday, Jan 23rd to w...

Jake Amason is a prolific painter who uses abstract theory to tell a story on the canvas. We get into his process, art history, why an artist shouldn't hold back any secrets and some of his ideas on art and constructing an image. This talk goes deep and spans the gamut, from cave paintings to the present and how technology is shaping art. Big ups to Jake for giving us all a full 3 hours of audio i...

Chris Bohlin (@bohlguy) is an amazing painter based in Denver, CO! Chris shared with us the experience of throwing your own art show, his process for the perfect swoosh, how to navigate the highs and lows, and so much more!  You can catch Chris Bohlin, Andrew Norris, John Speaker, and many more artists at Mirus Gallery in Denver on Friday, January 10th for the 'Locals Only' art show. If you v...

In this episode we dive deep with fine artist Elizabeth Banker, as she tells us her journey from a rebellious teen, forced into the box of traditional education, to an attentive creator about to embark on a new chapter in Austin, TX. She talks about losing loved ones, probes into the mystery of knowing yourself and why she likes to paint at night. This is a really in depth look at life, death, the...

In this episode, we talk about Andrew's trip to Art Basel, navigating depression, explore random musings, and we answer FAN QUESTIONS! If you value what you're hearing and want to support the podcast you can find out more about how to do that at https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast Rate, review, subscribe and share on your favorite podcast platform

Phil Lewis (@phillewisart // phillewisart.com) is an artist, father, entrepreneur, community builder and the nicest guy you could hope to meet! Prepare to get inspired and realize the potential of living a creative, hardworking, loving life. Make sure to visit Phil's incredible gallery/studio on Pearl Street if you ever find yourself in Boulder! If you value what you're hearing and want to support...

Jarred Michael Trantham is a leather smith, an actor and a high energy creator with a penchant for speaking his mind. In this episode we sit down and talk with Jarred about leather-smithing, how to engage an audience, what 7 months free of alcohol feels like and a whole lot more. You can find Jarred on Instagram @lostsailorleather or go to his website https://lostsailorleather.com If you value wha...

Stephen Kruse is an acrylic painter of abstract pods and swoops, creating depth and emotion in his work. On this episode we get into Stephen's epic, synchronous journey to becoming an artist and moving to Denver. Stephen proves in this podcast that if you have good intentions, are kind and focused on what you want out of life, you can make it happen. Find him on Instagram @stephen_kruse and check...

Ally Grimm is a painter, muralist, artist manager and clothing designer. Her new clothing line, CRYBABY, can be found through her instagram @a.l._grime. We talked about the overlap between computer coding and human psychology, complexity theory, black and white paintings and living for your own time.  Thanks for listening to ARTSY AF!  You can shoot us a comment on Instagram @artsyafpodc...

Seth (@sethmcmahon11) is an incredible painter, flow artist, and free-spirited adventurer. We hung out and talked about living in the jungle on Maui, traveling the world without a job, hitchhiking from festival to festival, weaving street art with visionary art, and so much more! If you value what you're hearing and want to support the podcast you can find out more about how to do that at https://...

Krystleyez is a visionary artist who has been live painting since 2004. We sat down to to talk with here about her creative process, the early days of live painting, collaborative painting and what analogous instruments she and her collaborators would play if they were in a band. Check out and follow Krystle’s work on Instagram @krystleyez. We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening! If...

John LaBoone is a producer who goes by Soulacybin. His psychedelic, bass-driven music gets the dance floor moving on a consistent basis. On this episode we discuss how to overcome adversity and balancing creativity and life. Check him out this Friday at 10 pm, the Black Box for Street Ritual's 11 year showcase.  He just dropped a great mix titled "The Shadow Mix" that you can listen to here!&...

Patrick Boyle (Digital Vagabond) is a DJ, jeweler, graphic designer and has been a key figure in the bass music scene in Denver, Colorado. Pat offers encouraging advice and we talk about bass music culture, living in a house full of amazing creators and making sure your basic needs are met before making art. Check Patty out this weekend in Colorado opening for Space Jesus Nov. 1st-3rd, at the Boul...

Jack Lightfoot (@thetorusenergy) is an artist based in Nottingham, England. While he was visiting the US; we got a chance to talk to him about portrait drawing, art school, how to do a forest whistle, art as propaganda, and so much more!! This one's gonna light a fire under you!! If you value what you're hearing and want to support the podcast you can find out more about how to do that at https://...

You guys asked us some pretty great questions and we answered them as long-winded and sincerely as we could. Shouts out to Ashley, Abi, Jesse, Joshua, Luke and Tom for those pretty great questions. We hope ya enjoy!  If you value what you're hearing and want to support the podcast you can find out more about how to do that at https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast Rate, review, subscribe and...

Peter (@peterwestermann) is an amazing artist and founder of art & apparel company Threyda (threyda.com)! His passion for artistic discovery and support of artists is nothing short of inspiring!  If you value what you're hearing and want to support the podcast you can find out more about how to do that at https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast Rate, review, subscribe and share on your fav...

Featuring the Cualli track "Upwards" after the intro. Aaron Holsapple is a music producer going by the moniker Cualli, a new father and a Burning Man veteran. We sat down with him in his sound-treated studio to discuss the ups and downs of creativity, being on tour, being a father, synthesizers and to trade some laughs. Follow Cualli on SoundCloud , Bandcamp and Spotify If you value what you'...

Kyle Dineen (@artbydineen) is a brilliant sculpture artist hailing from Columbus, Ohio. We hung out after the 'Psychonauts' group show at Mirus Gallery and discussed the creative process, musical inspiration, psychedelic revelations, and more!! If you value what you're hearing and want to support the podcast you can find out more about how to do that at https://www.patreon.com/artsyafpodcast Rate,...