Psychedelics like LSD and magic mushrooms (psilocybin) go into the brain and scramble (or descramble) whatever it is in there that keeps us rooted in the plane of everyday reality. Some say they provide a doorway to a heightened level of cosmic awareness, an understanding of our place in the universe, of our inner selves, and of the order of things. The effects of these drugs, are intriguing at the least. Here are some links that provide some insight:
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| Drawing from 1950s LSD study |
- In the 1950s controlled research was done with LSD, and one study involving an artist under the influence of the drug produced some rather striking before-and-after style drawings.
- Take a look here at some more interesting psychedelic related art and patterns.
- Finally a woman draws self-portraits during an LSD trip.
I modeled the drug Trax in my novella renatus after LSD, though Trax is much meaner, and addictive to boot.
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