Chris Dyer's Creative Friends

On this episode Chris visits sculptor Gwak in Sarasota!

Chris sits down with his good friend Illuminati Congo during the Shila Jam festival in Pennsylvania, for a wholesome, reflective, thought provoking conversation. They discuss esoteric healing modalities, consciousness, belief, integrity, the future of community and much more.

About the Artist:

Jahn The Baptist is unlike any other rapper out there. He is able to utilize his mantra of “as above, so below” to formulate a refreshing unity of the higher self and lower self. His lyrics reflect both his practice of spirituality and his embrace of earthly, human desires.

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During the MAPS conference in Denver, Chris was able to sit down with visionary artist friend Izzy Ivy for a creative, spiritual conversation about the interdimensional beings she works with, her oracle and tarot decks, workshops, reiki, paintings and more!

About the Artist:

Izzy Ivy is passionate about grounding inspiring wisdoms from other realms, through word and paint, her art gives voice to her mystical experiences, adventures and all she encounters in her spiritual and healing work.

Website: 

www.izzyivyart.com

Chris and local St Pete artist friend, Wayward Walls aka Jason Harvin discuss the local art scene and community, muralism, the societal impacts of the Internet, the beauty of skate culture, how he unintentionally became an artist and much more!

About the Artist:

Jason Harvin, aka Wayward Walls, is a prolific geometric abstractionist adding wild bursts, lines, and shapes of color all over the Tampa Bay region. Harvin, who grew up in Germany, has been exposed to fine art, street art, graffiti and the like his entire life. 

Chris links up with longtime visionary artist friend Amanda Sage in Denver, during Maps’ Psychedelic Science Conference 2025.

Amanda shares her thoughts on the importance of psychedelic studies, the intentions behind the research, how we’re showing up and the connection to the Visionary Arts movement.

About the Artist:

Amanda Sage is an artist driven to contribute to the development of regenerative culture by using painting as a tool for transformation within the individual and collective.

Her paintings represent multidimensional aspects of humanness in harmonious balance, inspir...

Chris makes a stop in Dayton, Ohio to interview artist and tattooer, Mike Giant! 

Giant shares about his mindfulness path, healing retreats, graffiti, the nature of our reality, psychedelic experiences and much more!

About the Artist:

A genuine idol of the United States subcultures and their arts, Mike Giant is a celebrated American graffiti artist, illustrator and tattooist. Driven for the entirety of his career by BMX bicycles, tattoos, skateboards, street art and all around rebellious spirit, this artist created an impressive reputation of a true legend that serves as a...

During his recent art retreat in Kauai, Chris gets to sit down with his good artist friend Joseph, aka Rime MSK aka Jersey Joe.

.These two indulge in deep philosophical conversation about art, medicine work, healing family lines and Joe’s recent investigations of how art and color can impact the mind.

About the Artist:

Rime goes about his paintings like a diary, an illustration of his quotidian quest for the essential.  A sheer concentration of energy, Rime’s universe mixes colors, movement and light sources to which the artist has affixe...

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...

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.com

Instagram: @lukebrownart

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...

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.com

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 has

been seen by many and has astounded many people in different areas of the world. The art that

he creates is in a graffiti style, using bold...

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 de...

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...

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...

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...

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 sou...

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 inc...

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!

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

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 a...

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...

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...

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 c...

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...

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...

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 k...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, an...

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.”  

W...

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 Artist:

Painter and illustrator Wizard Skull’s humorous and often raunchy riffs on cartoon characters and mascots poke fun at pop culture and commercialism. Wizard Skull tra...

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

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...

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 design...