Every Shade of Blue

Day 2 at Sea Hear Now was so full of highlights. I swear I don't know where to begin, and how to put one over another. But, I think I will concentrate on the one group that excited me the most. On a personal level I am struggling to find the time to devote to my artwork. I can't say I am disappointed, because it is supposed to help me. But, going towards Sea Hear Now I took my brush out and painted. I like to listen to a song and just paint how I feel. I painted to the song "Every Shade of Blue". It is written by The Head and the Heart. My daughter saw them at the Firefly Music festival about ten years ago. I have been listening to them ever since. I really appreciate their music. This year they came out with this new album. And their history as a group is really interesting. Because, they were having a hard time after a band member had to leave the group. And, the husband of the female singer stepped in. They went to group therapy. It really worked because, this new album and tour this summer has been really successful. When I was home for a few minutes before leaving for day two of Sea Hear Now I noticed a couple of different people liked my story on instagram of me painting to the song. And, then I saw Head and the Heart had actually shared the story. 24 hours had gone by and I missed it!!! But, anyway I was able to see a very intimate show in the Transparent Gallery tent along with all of the art work of the different bands performing. They talked about thier art and getting into the flow. And, the first song they sang was "Every Shade of Blue". It ends up I know every word. Their song writing is very visual. I think I would love to do a stop motion video to their song "honeybee" which they performed at the evening performance. I will share the videos of each in my stories on instagram and facebook today. I was singing along to this song. My favorite line is " Promises made......sandcastles break......wave after wave." And, you will see at one point the singer looks at me with a big smile and we are singing to each other. He gave me a feeling I really needed. As a human and a artist I feel like I need to be heard. But, in order for anyone to understand how I am feeling I really feel the need to yell or scream at the top of my lungs. Because, maybe then I will really feel everyone would know what I am going through. But, my personality of trying to always control myself and not to act out on my feelings holds me back. But, the moment he makes eye contact with me.....I feel heard. Sounds a little wierd, but the person who did this has no idea how I feel. But, I put my phone away and just absorbed the rest of the show. Art is like that. No matter how you express yourself, there is something inside you that you want to be seen or heard. And, the end result is you want it to be noticed. But, if you are an introvert naturally, it becomes very complicated. But, anyway I was left very inspired to keep painting each day and record it. It is the healing I really need. Quote of the day: “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ― Pablo Picasso Song of the day: Every Shade of Blue The Head and the Heart