Abracadabra, Alacazam, here she is under exam... Mushie Magic without Uncle Sam...

Jokes aside, this interview is a special one. Since the inception of Purple City Podcast the focus has been on musical artists within this great city of ours, but the show isn't only about that. It's about art as a whole and today we have Shay Picard from Kozmic Art on the show to talk everything mushrooms and everything art, so please, sit back, relax and enjoy this magic podcast.

Who is Shay you may ask?

Let Shay tell you herself...

♡ WHO IS SHE? ♡

I’m Shay and I’m an indigenous visual artist based in Treaty 1 territory Canada.

I create dreamy, mystical, surreal artworks inspired by nature and the universe. I am self taught and inspired by the energies of the universe. I focus on portrait studies and character design. Colour plays a huge role in creating that ethereal and dreamlike feeling in my art.

I enjoy creating surreal imaginary worlds for people to get lost in. I find the flow of creating to be meditative, grounding, healing and inspiring.

I create with many mediums: ink, acrylic, gouache and watercolour paint. I also create and experiment with other medium such as jewelry making, tee shirt and clothing designs, thread art, clay, digital art/graphic design, murals and collages.

I studied fine arts in high school and attended Red River College for Graphic Design, studying colour theory, art history, perspective and from life drawings.

Achievements: mural titled “Panther Totem”• Live Painting events • Logo Designs •

When I’m not creating art you can catch me hanging out with my kitty Cosmo, hiking amongst the trees, listening to music, skateboarding or foraging mushrooms.

Thank you for connecting, resonating or vibin' with my art! I couldn't thank you enougH for being part of my journey.

May magic find you!
- Shay Picard

INTRO: "Navigate this one, Sailor" recorded 05/04/2024

INTRO SONG: "Days by The Drums"

INTRO SONG: "What You Were by The Drums"

INTRO: "I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Purples Again, Mama" recorded 05/07/2024

INTERVIEW; "Shay from Kozmic Art" recorded 03/25/2024

Happy Trails, Purple City...

SHOP HERE:

https://kozmicart.bigcartel.com/