We often hear how, for some people, being under the influence unlocks their hidden artistic souls. It might be true for some, and it might be an urban myth. We won’t know for sure, and each person can have different results. There is one example out there that might get us closer to understanding this phenomenon—self-portraits on drugs by Bryan Lewis Saunders.
Mostly known for his art on drugs, Bryan also expresses his artistic soul with performance art and poetry, videography, and stand-up tragedy. And it’s not your usual inspirational poems about life. He set out on his self-portrait a day journey in 1995, and since then, he hasn’t missed a single day. His most viral work of self-portraits under the influence is also part of this long-time commitment.
Bryan Lewis Saunders’ art is obviously on a more niche side; the painted self-portraits on drugs put him on the map, as no one has ever attempted something like this. For those who love that kind of art, these creative illustrations can act as a getaway drug into the world of Saunders. He is undoubtedly one of the most notable modern artists with a vast portfolio of different, thought-provoking art forms.
So dig into this list and explore the perception of the world by a brain under the influence. Share these portraits with your friends, and while you’re welcome to appreciate the art, we urge you not to attempt to recreate something similar. Stay safe and healthy!
#1 Psilocybin Mushrooms (2 Caps Onset)
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#2 Ativan / Haloperidol (Doseage Unknown In Hospital)
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#3 Alcohol
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#4 Marijuana (G13)
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#5 Morphine IV (Doseage Unknown)
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#6 LSD
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#7 1 sm Glass Of Absinth
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#8 20mg Valium
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#9 Abilify / Xanax / Ativan (Dosage Unknown In Hospital)
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#10 Bath Salts
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#11 Opium
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#12 4mg Dilaudid
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#13 2 Bottles Of Cough Syrup
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#14 Nitrous Oxide
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#15 1/2 Gram Cocaine
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#16 DMT (During And After)
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#17 90mg Abilify (After 3 Months Usage 3x Maximum Dose)
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#18 1 Shot Of Dilaudid / 3 Shots Of Morphine (In The ER With Kidney Stones)
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#19 Khat (Chew And Tea)
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#20 10mg Ambien
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#21 3mg Klonopin
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#22 Marijuana Resin
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#23 Carbon Monoxide Inhalation
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#24 Celexa (Dosage Unknown)
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#25 15mg Buspar (Snorted)
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#26 1 “Bump” Of Crystalmeth
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#27 Pcp
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#28 Heroin (Snorted)
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#29 Huffing Lighter Fluid
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#30 Huffing Gas (During And After)
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