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TFC – A Woman’s Voice in Art

Do people give focus to a woman’s voice in the art? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley welcomes guest Joanne Landis. After twelve years as a fashion illustrator in New York and London, Joanne knew she wanted to do more profound work. Wanting to incorporate what she thought about onto the canvas, she decided to become a figurative painter, mostly of women. Landis reaches for archetypal figures that represent eternal and universal themes that are common and accessible. She intends to capture her unique voice in her work. Tune in to understand and hear a woman’s voice in art!

Melinda Harr Curley2022-07-18T17:47:01-07:00July 27th, 2022|

TFC – On the Front Lines of Sustainable Art

What will you do if you find yourself on the front lines of sustainable art? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley welcomes guest Gina Herrera. Gina creates large, graceful sculptures made from found objects. She was a reservist in the military and served a one-year tour in Iraq. While there, she was saddened by the thousands of acres of trash the military left there called The Graveyard. When she returned to the U.S and enrolled in graduate school, she became more curious about the use of chemicals to create art. This experience inspired her to create art from found objects and establish her voice as an environmentalist. Please tune in to discover more about what it is like to be on the front lines of sustainable art.

Melinda Harr Curley2022-06-27T17:10:38-07:00June 29th, 2022|

TFC – Ancient Awakenings in Art

How can an artist experience ancient awakenings in art? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley welcomes guest Linda Benton McCloskey. Linda shares that her emotions paint her artwork and that her paintings reveal her soul. She feels that the talent of art can be taught but that the essential aspect of painting is to be true to yourself, to be who you are in your work. McCloskey paints in many layers and leaves traces of the previous layers creating an impression of ancient history. Tune in to hear Linda’s personal experience on ancient awakenings in art.

Melinda Harr Curley2022-05-24T17:13:16-07:00June 8th, 2022|

TFC – Renee Stout: Trusting Yourself in Art

Why do you need to start trusting yourself in art? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley and guest Renee Stout talk about the importance of channeling your inner child. Renee is an award-winning artist from the perspective of a three-year-old. She trusts the inner child within her more than her adult self. Renee also presents alternate ways of seeing things that challenge stereotypes. Tune in and know why you need to try trusting yourself in art.

Melinda Harr Curley2022-05-25T14:47:57-07:00May 25th, 2022|

TFC – Gospel Glass

What is gospel glass? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley welcomes Laura Ann Cohn, a lifelong artist in painting and singing-songwriting. Laura saw an arresting vision of an illuminated swan that inspired her in a career of drawing and now creating beautiful birds in fused glass. Each Gospel Glass bird comprises broken pieces of glass that are then fired into a wholeness that represents the wholeness of God. When light shines through these glass birds, it illuminates the beauty of God's love, and each bird holds a special gospel message. Tune in to know more about the beauty of the gospel glass.

Melinda Harr Curley2022-04-26T17:18:09-07:00May 11th, 2022|

TFC – Art Reflecting on Climate Change

Do you want to engage yourself in reflecting on climate change? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley sits with guest Jennifer Kane. Jennifer Kane as an artist, considers herself a reporter on climate change. She paints En Plein Air and immerses herself in nature, connecting deeply with the energy around her. She has studied the science of climate change and holds all this information within her. Her art balances the weight of devastation with an overriding hope for renewal, providing us, the observer, with a profound visual exploration of our environment and the significant changes. Listen and learn the art of reflecting on climate change.

Melinda Harr Curley2022-04-12T17:50:52-07:00April 27th, 2022|

TFC – Supernatural America – The Paranormal in American Art

How can we find paranormal American art? Indeed, we all might have experienced a supernatural America. But, how about we perceive it through the lens of the paranormal activities in American Art? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley and guests Dr. Robert Cozzolino, Patrick, and Aimee Butler talk about this ground-breaking exhibition curated by the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Their conversation tackles the topic of contact with unseen worlds as experienced and depicted by United States artists. This vital exhibit brings awareness and visibility to art that captures interaction with ghosts, spirits, UFOs, extraterrestrials, and multidimensional beings. These spiritualist artists attempt to show in physical form what they have seen and been guided to create. Tune in now to learn all about a supernatural America!

Melinda Harr Curley2022-04-11T17:32:06-07:00April 13th, 2022|

TFC – The Influence of Music on Painting

What is the influence of music on painting since both exist in one realm, Art? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley discusses how music, specifically Baroque music, relates to abstract art. Guest Dr. Tacconi, distinguished professor of Musicology at Penn State, explains how the underlying structure of Baroque music is balanced with an element of free, "filling in" composition. Also, as an abstract artist, Dr. Tacconi's painting is directly influenced by the music she researches and studies. They draw comparisons between the music and abstract art - how abstraction appears as randomness but contains an underlying structure that must be in place for the painting to be successful. Tune in to learn about the influence of music on painting!

Melinda Harr Curley2022-03-22T17:53:51-07:00March 30th, 2022|

TFC – Root Cause and Effect in Art

What is the root cause and effect in art? In this episode of The Frequency of Healing, host Melinda Harr Curley welcomes artist, sculptor, filmmaker Mark Oliver to ask some questions about everything and makes us think. Pulling together different ideas, images, language - Oliver assembles seemingly disparate concepts into a whole that is a new and unique perspective. Due to openness and curiosity, Oliver plays with universal images, symbols and words to create worlds of his own imagination that delight, humour and confound us. Tune in to unravel the root cause and effect in art.

Melinda Harr Curley2022-03-16T12:21:42-07:00March 16th, 2022|

TFC – Art as Guidance

How can we perceive art as guidance? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley and guest Debbie Arnold discuss how art can perform as a guiding light to the lost. Debbie shares that art has led her in a direction she may never have gone, and art taught her how to receive a broader perspective and see things differently. She says that art can shift your perspective during the act of creation. She paints from a deep inner knowing and reaches within for guidance that is always there. Debbie emphasizes that it is essential to open herself up in the painting process so that the paintings can reveal important messages they hold for her. Tune in to know how you can also experience art as guidance.

Melinda Harr Curley2022-02-09T17:05:45-07:00February 9th, 2022|

TFC – The Unique Language of Public Art

What is the unique language of public art? How can it live within the memories of people within the space? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley and guest Ann Tarantino talk about how public art represents people's lives and memories moving in a specific space. They also revolve their conversation around how public installations layered nuances of world-building and granted insight into our active role in shaping our environment. Tune in to listen to multimedia artist Ann Tarantino as she shares more about how public art reveals the pattern and imprint we leave on the world around us.

Melinda Harr Curley2022-01-18T18:01:31-07:00January 26th, 2022|

TFC – Art as Blessing

In what ways can we use art as a blessing? How can it open up your heart and spirituality? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley and guest Toni Carlton talk about art as a blessing and how spiritual practices can attune oneself to art. Toni beautifully weaves together many spiritual activities such as prayer, chant, meditation, and journaling to infuse high vibrational energy into her works. She plays with various art materials like fiber, calligraphy, songs, poems, rice paper, and acrylic paint to create her multimedia piece. Tune in to know how Toni’s passion for art opened her up and made her touch a deep inner knowledge.

Melinda Harr Curley2021-12-15T20:27:26-07:00January 12th, 2022|

TFC – Spark – How Creative Genius Ignites, From Picasso to Grandma Moses

Have you ever wondered how you can ignite your inner creative genius? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, New York Times bestselling author and journalist, Claudia Kalb, joins the show to talk all about the revolutionary genius of Picasso, the impact of Grandma Moses’s pastoral paintings, artistic prodigies and more. Claudia is the author of the book: “Spark: How Genius Ignites, From Child Prodigies to Late Bloomers” a book that explores human behavior and genius. Ignite your inner genius and listen now to this episode on how creative genius ignites!

Melinda Harr Curley2022-01-04T10:23:12-07:00December 29th, 2021|

TFC – Art in the Face of Cancer

How do we see art in the face of cancer? How can art help an individual survive cancer? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley and guest David Brady talk about David’s documentation of his cancer journey. David utilized art as an escape and means of capturing every moment of trying to survive cancer. He made portraits of himself that have helped him overcome everything bravely and courageously. He then published the book Into The Tunnel, which contains his self-portraits. Tune in and listen to know more about David’s healing and confrontation process through art.

Melinda Harr Curley2021-11-29T18:11:09-07:00December 15th, 2021|

TFC – Art of Healing and Manifesting – The Experience

Art of Healing and Manifesting - The Experience This podcast is Part 2 of Art of Healing and Manifesting where art therapist Leah Guzman guides us through a creativity experience to facilitate healing and manifesting.. Listen is as Leah guides listeners through an exercise from her book, Art of Healing and Manifesting, to help them reflect on specific areas of their life to prioritize and balance in a Wheel of Life model. For the best listening experience, download the Superpower Network App

Melinda Harr Curley2021-12-02T10:21:19-07:00December 1st, 2021|

TFC – Art of Healing and Manifesting

How can the art of healing and manifesting help us reach abundance? How can we get away from self-doubt that hinders us from achieving our full potential? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley and guest Leah Guzman talk about the power of healing and manifesting in achieving success and infinite abundance. Leah is the author of the book Art of Healing and Manifesting. As an art therapist, she shares her creative exercises to help you heal and manifest. Tune in and discover why being clear of what you want in life is essential to break away from the dangers of having limiting beliefs.

Melinda Harr Curley2021-11-16T19:59:44-07:00November 17th, 2021|

TFC – Art as a Journey

How can an audience view art as a journey? What are the effects of time and experience of an artist on the masterpiece they produce? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley and guest ZheKa talk about the personal artistic journey, how artists explore and transform their ideas. ZheKa’s forty years of journey in the field of art allows him to curate exemplary visual narratives. These art pieces served as both hope and light to him in times of darkness and despair. Tune in and discover the contribution of time to the metamorphosis of the artists.

Melinda Harr Curley2021-10-25T18:17:09-07:00November 3rd, 2021|

TFC – The Subtle Power of Art

What is the subtle power of art? How can a painting create a dialogue with its audience and impact their lives? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley and guest Judy Hintz Cox talk about paintings and inspiration. Judy shares her spiritual practice and how this study impacts the expansiveness of her abstract paintings. Tune in and listen to Melinda and Judy to know how a seed of inspiration turns into a masterpiece.

Melinda Harr Curley2021-10-05T18:37:00-07:00October 20th, 2021|

TFC – Art as Experience

What is “art as experience”? How can art connect the author and the audience? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley and guest Martin Dull talk about art as experience. Martin is a Brooklyn-based mixed media artist that values creating an accessible art experience for the viewers. His abstractions invite the viewer to consider personal narratives that expand into universal themes based on spirituality, mythology, and the humanity that serve to unite us. Tune in and listen to Melinda and Martin as they revolve their conversation around art as a powerful form of communication and expression.

Melinda Harr Curley2021-10-04T09:47:54-07:00October 6th, 2021|

TFC – Salvador Dali – Spirituality and the Reconciliation of Science and Mysticism

Can the reconciliation of science and mysticism affect one's spirituality? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley and guests Dr. Christopher Heath Brown and Dr. Jean-Pierre Isbouts talk about the famous Spanish artist, painter, and filmmaker of the twentieth century, Salvador Dali. Dr. Christopher and Dr. Jean-Pierre published a book, The Dali Legacy: How an Eccentric Genius Changed the Art World and Created a Lasting Legacy, to explain why Dali still managed to create exemplary pieces despite the adverse social and political conditions thrown at him. Tune in to learn more from Melinda, Dr. Christopher, and Dr. Jean-Pierre on how and why Salvador Dali impacts fashion, literature, and artists like Lady Gaga and Andy Warhol and what happens to our spirituality when science and mysticism collide. To listen to the entire [...]

Melinda Harr Curley2021-09-07T18:38:15-07:00September 22nd, 2021|

TFC – From Hollywood to Social Realist Art

How does it feel to run away from the vivid life of Hollywood to social realist art? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley and guest Tonia Shimin talk about art and how it resonates and creates significance in the world's current events. Tonia Shimin has just published a book on her father's art, The Art of Symeon Shimin. He created movie promotional posters, including the iconic Gone With the Wind poster. Tune in and discover how Tonia feels about leaving Hollywood to paint social realist art depicting the poor, people of color, and those left behind. To listen to the entire show click on the player above or go to the SuperPower Up! podcast on iTunes.

Melinda Harr Curley2021-08-23T18:52:17-07:00September 8th, 2021|

TFC – Art as Inquiry

What is art as an inquiry? How can the environment affect the way artists make their pieces? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley and guest Margaret Lindsey talk about creativity and consciousness to engage with multiple aspects of the self. Margaret is a Master in Fine Arts, a healer artist, educator, and creativity coach. She teaches expressive art, healing retreats, and creativity and consciousness classes. Join Melinda and Margaret as they discuss a more creative way to drop deep within themselves and inquire authentically. To listen to the entire show click on the player above or go to the SuperPower Up! podcast on iTunes.

Melinda Harr Curley2021-08-10T17:24:03-07:00August 25th, 2021|

TFC – The Consciousness of Art

What is the consciousness of art? How do artists prepare themselves before creating artwork? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley is joined by guest Julianna Poldi. Juliana is a graduate of Master of Fine Arts and has done many gallery representations and shows for the past 24 years. She believes art can create an experience of consciousness that can be a gateway for the artist to communicate to the end-viewers. Join Melinda and Julianna as they talk more about the process of how an artist prepares their state and sense of presence with the help of abstract art. You can check out Julianna’s work at www.jpoldi.com. To listen to the entire show click on the player above or go to the SuperPower Up! podcast on iTunes.

Melinda Harr Curley2021-08-03T17:49:46-07:00August 11th, 2021|

TFC – How Does Clyfford Still Create Powerful Energy Paintings？

How does Clyfford Still create powerful energy paintings? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley is joined by guest Andrew Cushen as they answer that question as well as discovering how The Clyfford Still Museum is home to the most powerful intersection of energy and art. Clyfford Still was an American artist and stalwart of the Abstract Expressionist Movement. Andrew helps guide the conversation to examine how "life and death" are embodied in Clyfford Still’s work. Join Melinda and Andrew in today's episode to discover the power behind the paintings in the Clyfford Still Museum. To listen to the entire show click on the player above or go to the SuperPower Up! podcast on iTunes.

Melinda Harr Curley2021-07-28T18:46:30-07:00July 28th, 2021|

TFC – The Healing Power of Creativity

How can we explore the healing power of creativity? Is it true that we are all creative in our unique, different ways? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley is joined by guest Helen Bradley. Helen is a transformational creativity coach, an artist, and the owner of an art studio. She believes that creativity is not about genes. Instead, it is instilled within us, and we must delve deeper into different areas of our life to find it. She amplifies how each of us must embrace creativity by going with the flow of curiosity and exploration. Join Melinda and Helen to discuss art, energy, and listening into a deeper voice to unleash creativity. To listen to the entire show click on the player above or go to the SuperPower Up! [...]

Melinda Harr Curley2021-06-28T18:24:37-07:00July 14th, 2021|

TFC – How Paula Majeski Uses Art in Her Healing Practice

Are you ready to explore healing through the energy of art? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity host, Melinda Harr Curley is joined by guest Paula Majeski where they discuss How Paula Majeski Uses Art in Her Healing Practice. Paula is a healer and an artist. Paula has a doctorate and master's degree in spiritual science and healing, and she uses her original abstract art to facilitate the healing process of her clients. Not only does Paula’s art hold the energy of healing, but the process of creation also captures this powerful energy as well. To listen to the entire show click on the player above or go to the SuperPower Up! podcast on iTunes.

Melinda Harr Curley2021-06-22T17:56:43-07:00June 30th, 2021|

TFC – The Ethereal Healing Power of Jean Forsberg’s Paintings

Is it possible to access the ethereal healing power through the energy that art and creativity emit? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley features the fifty-year career of accomplished abstract artist Jean Forsberg. In addition to being a trained artist, Jean is a cranial sacral therapist, organic farmer, and ecologist. As Jean conducts cranial sacral sessions, her work with clients exactly translates to the canvas - the struggles, learnings, enlightenment, and hard-won healings are reflected in her immense oil paintings. Join Melinda and Jean in today’s episode and live a highly integrated and fiercely gentle life. To listen to the entire show click on the player above or go to the SuperPower Up! podcast on iTunes.

Melinda Harr Curley2021-06-08T18:50:35-07:00June 16th, 2021|

TFC – How the Gestural Paintings of Claudia Concha Open You Up

Have you ever wondered how paintings and art therapy can help you change your energy? In this episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley talks about how the gestural paintings of Claudia Concha open you up. Claudia uses her years of experience to help others open to hidden parts of themselves and free any blockages to their true creative self. In Conversations with My Body, an art project in which Claudia painted 13 parts of her body, she discovered suppressed memories that released and opened her up. Through workshops and private coaching, Claudia assists others in accessing creativity that expands their overall quality of life. Join Melinda and Claudia in today’s episode to discover more about gestural paintings. To listen to the entire show click on the player above or go to the [...]

Melinda Harr Curley2021-05-31T18:21:07-07:00June 2nd, 2021|

TFC – The Frequency of Creativity

What is the frequency of creativity and how do we explore the energy of art? In this debut episode of The Frequency of Creativity, host Melinda Harr Curley is joined by guest Jewels Arnes as they explore what will be discussed in conversations of this exciting new podcast. Melinda explains how she is fascinated by energy expressed in form and how different artists and different genres of art capture energy and imbue it in their artwork. Melinda and Jewels also examine Jackson Pollock's drip paintings as an example of how organic patterns appearing in nature can be energetically transformed into the physical form of a painting. Join Melinda and Jewels in this debut episode to know more about this exciting new podcast. You Are An Illusion of yourself of the linear line you may perceive yourself to be limited and lacking that is not [...]

Melinda Harr Curley2021-05-18T17:24:13-07:00May 19th, 2021|