Spring 2020 | The Burgundy Zine

April 24, 2020

Muralist and Art Therapist Jessie Novik Takes on the World One Wall at a Time

Impassioned by her innate artistry and love for teaching, Jessie Novik has explored multiple avenues for utilizing art as a healing medium, from one-on-one art therapy sessions with her clients to leading public community art projects throughout New York.

Recently, we spoke to the Brooklyn-based creative via telephone to learn more about her lifelong love for art, her experiences in martial arts, and to learn more about how she’s staying connected with her clients virtually during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 23, 2020

Don’t Forget to Relax by Belinda Kou

Lettering artist Belinda Kou eases us with her beautiful illustration of a much-needed reminder: don’t forget to relax.

April 23, 2020

Kissed by Flame: A Basic BBQ Guide by Darren Wayland

Darren Wayland of BBQ Host teaches us the basics of mastering the barbecue.

April 22, 2020

Experts Say Deforestation Increases Risks of Future Pandemics

Deforestation doesn’t just jeopardize the environment and the animals we cohabitate this planet with; it also increases the risk of humans contracting zoonotic diseases, which have been at the heat at recent pandemics.

Zoonotic diseases are those that spread from animals to humans – salmonellosis, West Nile virus, rabies, Lyme disease, and coronaviruses being among the “top zoonotic diseases of most concern in the US,” according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control.

“Sixty percent of novel infectious diseases originate in animals and can be highly contagious and dangerous,” says a recent article by Sustainable Brands. “Despite advancements in medical technology that improve disease treatment outcomes, the incidence of zoonotic emerging infectious diseases and their potential for pandemic have increased.”

April 22, 2020

#EarthDayAtHome – Celebrating Our Home Without Leaving the House

Earth is about 4.54 billion years old (give or take 50 years or so), and yet it took until 1970 for humans to dedicate an official holiday honoring this big, blue marble that we call home.

And now, for Earth Day’s big 5-0, the entire world has found itself on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

So, how is one to celebrate the environment while stuck at home? Don’t fret, there’s plenty you can do to subtly say, “I love you” to this breathtaking, selfless space rock.

April 21, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #66 BONUS: The Carousers Release Deluxe Edition EP

Following the release of their self-titled EP in 2017, New Jersey-based punk band The Carousers have unveiled a deluxe edition featuring live performances, an acoustic rendition of “Cracked Pot,” and a live interview with Wtsr 91.3 FM.

April 21, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #66: Grasmere: “Together we are invincible”

Alternative pop-rock band Grasmere unites and inspires us with their latest single, “Invincible.”

April 20, 2020

Winged Beauties by Carl Bovis

Bird photographer Carl Bovis stuns us with a gallery of his beautiful pictures.

April 20, 2020

You Are What You Eat… Or Smoke

The cannabis industry has put terpenes on the map due to how they affect the scent, taste, and medicinal properties of the product. However, terpenes aren’t exclusive to cannabis – they’re found in plants, fruits, and spices.

Terpenes can be used to apply flavor or fragrance to products like essential oils or shampoos (just look at the ingredients of your favorite Lush soap). They also play a vital role in how plants interact with the environment, providing plants with an odor-based defense mechanism, says a 2015 3 Biotech article.

Furthermore, many people feel their body odor is affected by using cannabis and consuming certain foods can alter how you smell – including meat and tomatoes.

So, could terpenes be the culprit behind certain human body odors?

April 19, 2020

Artist Spotlight: Saumya’s Spring Landscape

Artist Saumya (@artisticardor) delights us with her gorgeous oil pastel painting of a spring landscape.