In this episode, I have an enlightening conversation with artist Carla, who shares her unique journey through art, spirituality, and personal growth. We explore the profound influence her father's role as a Methodist minister had on her early understanding of mysticism and creativity, and how these experiences shaped her artistic vision.

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Since 2002, Carla Falb has been creating paintings of roller coasters from images she captures on her GoPro while riding in the front car. Facing the initial fear and the adrenaline rush of the ride is infused into her work – like a 21st century J.M.W. Turner tied to the mast of a ship witnessing a storm at sea. To the casual viewer, her series depicts mere amusements, yet her underlying intention is that the roller coasters symbolize our experience in this life, with all its peaks and valleys. After the death of her mother on Christmas in 2016, her emphasis shifted to nighttime imagery with light bursting through the darkness. For Falb, the light in her paintings represents our divine sparks or higher selves, connected to one another in a universal field of consciousness.

Carla Falb was raised in Philadelphia and spent her summers at the Jersey Shore. She was very close to her father, a Methodist minister, who shared his interest in mysticism with her, as well as his quirky sense of humor, love of art, music, dancing, and amusement parks! Falb received a B.F.A. from the Philadelphia College of Art and a Certificate in Painting from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 1983. During that time, after learning traditional drawing and painting techniques, she created paintings based on imagery from her dreams and visions. Twenty years later, Falb returned to Philadelphia and attended the University of the Arts for her M.F.A. where she began painting roller coaster structures.

In addition to her painting practice, Falb has taught art full time since 1987. She received a Dodge Foundation Fellowship for Artists/Educators that funded her travel to Southern California in 2009 to record source imagery for her Roller Coaster Series. During her visit, Falb fell in love with the area, and relocated to Orange County in 2017 where she is currently a tenured professor at Fullerton College.

Exhibition highlights include solo exhibits at the Billis Williams Gallery in Los Angeles, where she is represented, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ Alumni Gallery. Her work was also featured in exhibits at the Preston Contemporary Art Center in New Mexico, and at the Noyes Museum of Art in New Jersey. The Fellowship of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts recently commissioned and acquired one of her HangTime paintings, which feature the light streams of a roller coaster captured on a nighttime helicopter ride.

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In this episode, I engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with Fallon Morningstar and Ian Morris from Listening to Smile, an innovative platform dedicated to the healing powers of art and music. We delve into the profound relationship between creativity and healing, exploring how vibrational music can serve as a transformative medium for mental and physical well-being.

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Listening To Smile is a pioneering company that focuses on transforming the lives of individuals through the healing power of sound frequencies. By offering a unique licensing system, the company empowers holistic practitioners around the globe to provide Frequency Minded services to their clients.The Frequency Minded Music, featured in the company's Frequency Minded Magazine, highlights the LTS method, which is Listening To Smile's innovative approach to frequency therapy. This method offers a scalable and adaptable solution, providing practitioners with the tools to tailor treatments according to their clients' needs.With a presence in 13 countries, Listening To Smile is revolutionizing the field of frequency therapy through the scalability and effectiveness of its LTS method. By fostering a community of practitioners and music enthusiasts, the company continues to expand its reach, enabling more people to experience the life-changing benefits of Frequency Minded Music and sound healing.

Discover more about Listening to Smile:

Listening to Smile

Falyn Morningstar and Ian Morris are trailblazing entrepreneurs whose dedication to innovation and global wellness has made them influential leaders in the industry. Falyn's Radiant Balance System, seamlessly integrating Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, clinical testing, somatic practices, sound healing, and meditation, is a testament to her revolutionary approach to women's health and well-being.

Ian Morris, an acclaimed artist known for his Frequency Minded Music™ and LTS Method from Listening to Smile, has pushed the boundaries of sound therapy and stress reduction, garnering global recognition.

Together, they have multiple companies and continue to redefine the wellness landscape through Listening to Smile's recently expanded networks: Frequency Minded Magazine, LTS Podcast, and LTS Records. Their commitment to fostering connections within the art, music, and well-being communities solidifies their status as pioneers in this new world of holistic wellness and innovation.

https://falynmorningstar.com/

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