Chris Dyer's Creative Friends

In this episode, Chris receives a home visit from Ka Amorastreya, a longtime friend and old school Visionary Painter and Dancer!In this soulful conversation they talk about the old times when the North American Visionary Art scene was just getting started, her healing painting practices, her 'Serpent Feathers" brand, her mystical bird dance, her "Headdress" workshops, the ethics of these practices and materials, channeling interdimentional spirits, experiences with Psychedelics and much more! Website: https://www.serpentfeathers.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serpentfeathers/This episode is brought to you by:YAK SNACKS. Follow on IG: @yak.snackVibeMedX Shilajit: https://www.vibemedx.com/Positive Creations. www.PositiveCreations.netCome to my Retreats in:ECUADOR: https://lalomitaretreats.com/chris-dyers-relaxation-and-art-retreat-june-4th-9th-2026/COSM NY: https://www.cosm.org/calendar/2026-soul-stylistics-painting-creative-momentum-with-chris-dyerEGYPT: https://www.omnichakra.com/egypt

In this episode, Chris kicks it with legendary Visionary Painter Autumn Skye Morrison, while they hang out at an Airbnb they shared in Tennessee.Autumn and Chris know each other for over 15 years so they recount on old events when the Visionary Art Scene was still being formed and building momentum. Chris then picks Autumn's brain over a number of topics on her art, workshops, business, spiritual perspectives and life. I think you will really enjoy this conversation!Website: https://autumnskyeart.com/Instagram: @autumnskyeartThis episode is brought to you by:YAK SNACKS. Follow on IG: @yak.snackVibeMedX Shilajit: https://www.vibemedx.com/Positive Creations. www.PositiveCreations.netCome to my Retreats in:ECUADOR: https://lalomitaretreats.com/chris-dyers-relaxation-and-art-retreat-june-4th-9th-2026/COSM NY: https://www.cosm.org/calendar/2026-soul-stylistics-painting-creative-momentum-with-chris-dyerEGYPT: https://www.omnichakra.com/egypt

Chris visits his former college professor and longtime friend, Carmelo Blandino, at his Naples, FL studio.Together, they dive into art philosophy, spirituality, and the nature of reality, reflecting on their shared time as student and teacher at Montreal’s Dawson College.Their conversation traces the many layers of the psyche through stories of Montreal mural projects, early sketchbooks, collage and evolving mediums, reflecting on art as both personal healing and intentional beauty. Moving from questions of identity—“Who am I?”—to inner wisdom, mentorship, and the role of technology in modern life, they explore what it means to build a creative career with meaning, integrity, and depth.About the Artist: Born to Sicilian parents in Tübingen, Germany, and raised in the culturally vibrant city of Montreal, Quebec, Carmelo Blandino studied art and design at the city’s local colleges and began a successful career as a freelance illustrator, collaborating with architects, designers, and advertising agencies. He is now an accomplished fine artist whose work continues to evolve, and has recently celebrated the launch of his new book.Website: carmeloblandio.comInstagram: @carmeloblandinoartThis episode is brought to you by YAK SNACKS Follow on IG: @yak.snacks

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.Website: https://www.illuminaticongo.comInstagram: @illuminaticongoSpotify tracks mentioned:They LiveGalaktic GangGalaktic Gang Gang - Thang RemixThis episode is brought to you by YAK SNACKS psilocybin gummies and VIBEMEDX shilajit!Follow on IG: @yak.snacks@vibemedxwww.vibemedx.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. Website: https://www.waywardwalls.comInstagram: @waywardwallsThis episode is brought to you by YAK SNACKSFollow on IG: @yak.snacks

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 source of inspiration to all aspiring artists desiring to go down a similarly creative and alternative path of art.Website: https://www.mikegiant.comInstagram: @THEMIKEGIANTThis episode is brought to you by YAK SNACKSFollow on IG: @yak.snacks

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

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

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

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

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

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