Exploring music through colors, Melissa McCracken's synaesthetic art

Melissa McCracken, a synesthetic artist, explains her unique ability to perceive music as colors due to synesthesia. She describes how she translates songs into visual art, focusing on the emotional and visual impact of different music genres, particularly jazz. Melissa shares her personal connection to music, influenced by her brother, and how it shapes her artistic expression.

What is synesthesia and how does it affect the way Melissa McCracken experiences music?

How does Melissa McCracken use color to express her experience of music?

What role does the mood or vibe play in Melissa's painting process?

Describe the colors and feelings Melissa associates with jazz music.

How does Melissa's personal history with music influence her artistic expression?