Chris Dyer's Creative Friends

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,...

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 gra...

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...

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: http...

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...

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 experime...

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 Pannet...

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 ti...

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...

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 expressi...

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 knowledg...

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 an...

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 sp...

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 recoun...

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...

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...

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 fo...

Today we’re going to Brooklyn! Chris visits Pop/Street artist Wizard Skull at his Bushwick studio. Alex shares with us some of his early-on art adventures, inspirations and lessons that lead to him becoming the artist he is today.  The two also chat about his involvement with skateboard graphics, Zines, street art, inflatable art, observing the “Art Game” and social media offerings. About the Arti...

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-li...

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 Art...

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 ba...

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 conver...

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,...

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 G...

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, socia...