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 dancesafe.com for more information, #testit alerts, and their comprehensive selection of test kits. Stay safe out there!!

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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 remember to rate, review and subscribe to Artsy AF wherever you listen to podcasts.

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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......

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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 whatever platform you hear us on! Thanks for the support!

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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!

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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

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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 win some cool art for a great cause! We also discuss Molly's painting technique, moving from festivals to more studio work, her upcoming surgery on her painting wrist, and a little bit of everything in between!

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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 into the way his mind works. Check him out at the links below.

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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.

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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 human experience, communication and how to be true to your inner nature. We hope you find this podcast inspiring, please let us know what you think.

https://www.elizabethbankerart.com

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