Hey everyone! You know how some people just feel music? Well, for me, as a painter with synesthesia, it's a whole visual spectacle! I actually experience sounds as colours, patterns and textures. It’s like my brain automatically translates audio into a visual masterpiece, and I love to paint what different songs look like to me. Lately, I’ve had so many people wonder, “Does John Mayer have synesthesia?” It's a great question, given how incredibly evocative his music is! While John Mayer himself hasn't publicly shared that he has synesthesia, my art offers a glimpse into how his incredible soundscapes manifest in my mind. I was commissioned to paint one of his songs, and it was such an exciting challenge to capture those complex melodies and lyrics onto canvas. So, what exactly is synesthesia? Simply put, it’s when stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. For me, it’s primarily auditory-visual, meaning music and sounds trigger specific colors, shapes, and movements. But there are many types! Some people have grapheme-color synesthesia, where they see letters and numbers in specific colors – like a 'T' always being blue, or the number '7' always green. Others might experience auditory-tactile synesthesia, feeling a touch sensation when they hear certain sounds. It's a vast spectrum of unique perceptions! It’s not just me; there are quite a few famous people rumored or confirmed to have synesthesia, like Billie Eilish, Pharrell Williams, and Lorde, who have spoken about experiencing music in colors or seeing emotions as shapes. It’s fascinating to think about how their unique sensory experiences might influence their creative processes, just as it influences my art when I paint what different songs look like. For me, a John Mayer song isn't just notes and lyrics; it's a flowing river of deep blues, warm yellows, and intricate textures that swirl and shift with every chord change. Capturing that on canvas is a deeply personal process, and I'm always eager to share these visual interpretations. It makes me wonder, if you had synesthesia, what would your favorite John Mayer track look like? Do you ever feel like music has a color or a texture to you, even if you don't have synesthesia? It’s a beautiful way to connect with music on a whole new level!