Fadia Haddad Jawdat is a remarkable storyteller with a profound artistic vision. Her art is infused with meaningful visual concepts that evoke myriad visceral and thought-provoking interpretations. With compelling beauty and insight she conveys personal memories about living in the Middle East and observations about the often-complex human experience. With unerring … [Read more...]
Eco-Artist Natalie Oliphant Transforms Recycled Materials Into Life-Affirming Sculptures
Natalie Oliphant is an important eco-artist who lives in Canada. She has an extraordinary talent for transforming body forms and mannequins and other discarded items into new life-affirming sculptures. Destined for obscurity in landfills that harm our environment found objects become mixed media works of art that resonate with symbolic and metaphorical references. They will … [Read more...]
Karen Johnston
All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the artist’s permission. About Karen Johnston: Karen Johnston is a visual artist residing in Nashville, Tennessee. Holding a BFA in Illustration from Columbus College of Art and Design, her art continues to expand and change alongside her inner and outer journeys. She has explained, from the bounty of inspiring … [Read more...]
Rajul Shah
All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the artist’s permission. About Rajul Shah: Rajul Shah moved to Japan in 2012 after retiring from her first career in healthcare. She trained extensively across all media including sumi-e/Nihonga for 7 years between the Tokyo Campus of Temple’s Tyler School of Art and Professional/Studio workshops. In 2019 she moved to … [Read more...]
Therese Boisclair
All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the artist’s permission. About Thérèse Boisclair: Thérèse Boisclair is an internationally awarded professional artist who has lived in Ottawa for over 40 years. Thérèse worked in watercolor for over 18 years before taking up the challenge of abstract painting. She creates gorgeous works of art by combining many unique … [Read more...]
Creative and Eco-Conscious Artists Who Use Recycled Materials
For many artists using recycled materials is an aesthetic choice filled with infinite creative possibilities. It is also a responsible decision they have made because they care about sustaining our planet's resources. Here, I share art by creative eco-conscious artists who use recycled materials in imaginative and thoughtful ways. They are Natalie Oliphant from Canada, Ana … [Read more...]
About Call For Artists “Inspirational Art in Mixed Media”
The Entry Submission Deadline was August 31, 2021 The exhibition took place September 20 - November 20, 2021 View Selections from the Exhibition Purpose Our online exhibitions attract thousands of viewers interested in art that is positive, uplifting and healing. We enjoy providing underrecognized artists widespread exposure to our international audience, direct more … [Read more...]
Artist Members Tell Us What They Love About Their Favorite Medium
Artists develop special relationships with their chosen mediums and it's exciting to know how and why they select the ones they do. An artist may choose a particular medium and remain with it for a lifetime, while other artists may begin new relationships as their artwork evolves. Each medium offers a myriad of different technical and creative advantages as well as challenges. … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of Color 2019 Exhibition
This online art exhibition May 6 - July 6, 2019 presented 55 artists who use color to enhance healing and a sense of well-being to viewers. Below you'll find a few works of art selected from the exhibition. "Color can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways." ~ Oscar Wilde About Us: The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, … [Read more...]
A Work of Art is Not Complete Until it is Shared
This heart-warming story by artist Meg Black (megblack.com) illustrates so perfectly the truth - a work of art is not complete until it is shared. The Most Heartfelt Thank You I Ever Received In late December, I received a phone call from my friend Mary's husband. After a brief "how have you been, what's new" greeting, he got to the point, which seeing Christmas was just days … [Read more...]