594. Exploring Synesthesia, The Perception of Art in Society and Why There is an Artist Inside All of Us

The Far Side of Fitness

In this insightful episode, Heather Eck discusses her unique experiences with synesthesia—a condition where her senses blend together, allowing her to see sounds and feel colors. She describes how this ability influences her artistic creations and her approach to painting portraits that capture the energy and aura of individuals. Heather shares her personal journey, from discovering her gift to pursuing art full-time, and offers practical advice for aspiring artists. The conversation also touches on the broader acceptance of energy and spirituality in today's world and the intrinsic artistry present in everyday life.

HEATHER ECK is a multimedia abstract artist and writer. An intuitive artist and painter, Heather interprets people, places, and experiences through color, a condition known as synesthesia. Like an enormous box of crayons, her gift operates by categorizing through intricate but specific shades of color. While this condition enables her to experience color, she responds to these encounters with people, things, emotions, and spaces by understanding the particular shade of experience that a person dwells in. She uses her gift to detect the most healing color for them to remedy their wounds. Guided by the chakra system and inspired by spirituality and the mysteries of the universe, Heather transforms these vibrant energies into captivating paintings that uplift, inspire and, ultimately, heal.

Heather's Links:

Instagram www.instagram.com/heathereckartist

Facebook: www.facebook.com/heathereckartist

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@heathereckartist

Prints & Products: www.heathereckstudios.com

Web: www.heathereck.com Show Offer: For Heather’s freebies and a complimentary 15-minute color consultation, and 25% off Spirit Portraits go to: https://www.heathereck.com/thankyou

She’d love to connect with you on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathereck/

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Intro Music by Wordsmith: www.wordsmithmusic.com

Time Stamps:

00:31 Discovering Synesthesia

01:01 Experiencing Synesthesia

04:16 Artistic Expression Through Synesthesia

05:03 Reading and Painting Energy

15:45 The Importance of Creativity

23:32 Climbing the First Mountain

23:58 Resistance to Synesthesia

24:56 Growing Acceptance of Energy

27:55 Techno-Spiritual Renaissance

29:58 AI and Artistic Creation

32:51 The Essence of Being an Artist

37:26 The Act of Making

42:39 Art in Everyday Life

45:00 Connecting Through Energy