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Andre Chatelain

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painting by Andre Chatelain

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Nicole Cromwell Creates Transcendent and Tranquil Nature-Inspired Paintings

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Within Reach, acrylic on linen panel, 20” x16”

Nicole Cromwell creates transcendent paintings that portray luminous, and aspirational interpretations of the natural world. The magnificent, miraculous beauty of our universe permeates throughout her portfolio. She composes meditative visual environments that invite us into blissful realms of serenity and quietude. Indeed, Nicole's works of art are endlessly captivating and … [Read more...]

Poul S. Nielsen Creates Illuminating “Atmospheric Probabilities” in Pastel

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Atmospheric Probabilities (Rosado) pastel on paper 30”x22”

Poul S. Nielsen is a masterful contemporary Color Field artist who creates illuminating and meditative paintings in pastel. His vast, spacious and vaporous “Atmospheric Probabilities” are ephemeral and metaphysical. Poul's awe-inspiring pastels transport us beyond physical and cognitive limitations and levels of consciousness. Through Poul's art we enter a transcendent, … [Read more...]

Agnes Jorgensen

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Interview With Elaine Poggi, Founder of The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals

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Photograph by Elaine Poggi, Tuscany Italy

Elaine Poggi is a photographer and founder of the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals and one of our "World Changers". The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals, Inc., was incorporated as a non-profit organization in the United States in November 2002. The unique mission of the Foundation is “to place large, framed photographs of nature and beautiful places from around the … [Read more...]

Alison Thomas Creates Resplendent Nature-Inspired “Serenity Scenes”

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“Blues and Oranges”, Blue Fog, Last Leaves, and Dancing in the Light, digitally modified photographs, each 8.5″ x 35″.

A Sublime, Spiritual Experience for Viewers Alison Thomas creates nature-inspired “Serenity Scenes” that deliver a sublime, spiritual experience for viewers. She shares her profound lifelong reverence and connection with nature, her sensitivity, and talent to express its myriad healing qualities. In the presence of Alison’s works of art, we immediately enter a realm of … [Read more...]

Bren Sibilsky

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Bren Sibilsky sculpture

"Figures, Equestrian Statues, Portraits and Reliefs" About Bren Sibilsky: Bren Sibilsky is a sculptor in the style of classical representation with baroque undertones who excels in creating full standing figures, equestrian statues, portraits, and reliefs. She pushes classical subjects to daring emotive heights. Manhattan Arts International granted Bren a Special … [Read more...]

Luba Shapiro Grenader Creates Transformative 3-D “Soul Weavings”

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Searching Through the Trees of Thoughts and Memories, conté, charcoal, watercolor on handmade paper, fabric, thread, found wood, 16” x 20” x 4”

Luba Shapiro Grenader conveys profound insight into human psychology through her visceral, thought-provoking 3-d series titled “Soul Weavings: Transcending Through Deconstruction and Renewal.” She communicates a myriad of complex truths about human existence. Mixed media wall sculptures, partially free-standing pieces, and “sculptures in the round” comprise her compelling … [Read more...]

Morgan Jane Miller Creates Serene Photographs of The Sea That Speak to Our Soul

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Down to the Sea #11, photograph

Morgan Jane Miller creates resplendent photographs of the sea. They immediately embrace us with an ethereal, mystical quality that speaks to our soul. She satiates our deep longing to feel a peaceful and harmonious unity with the universal consciousness and its omnipresent splendor. Her images blur the lines between land and sea as we settle into a dream state of blissful … [Read more...]

Chalda Maloff Creates Life-Affirming and Inspirational “Botanic Abstracts”

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October, digital art by Chalda Maloff

Chalda Maloff creates life-affirming, nature-inspired artwork enriched with arresting luminosity and spatial depth. She conveys a profound understanding of our multi-faceted relationship with co-existing life forces and their empowering energies as they impact human experience and emotions. Shown here are her extraordinary works of art "Desire", "Breath", and "October" from her … [Read more...]

Beth Sheridan

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World Changer Carole Claude T. Shares Excerpts From Her Enlightening Ebook

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Stepping Stones To The Top Of The World (The Great Forgetfulness) by C.C. Saint- Clair

A World Changer and Modern Sage Carole Claude T. is an artist and writer whose quintessential artistic style embraces her powerful intuition and her innate talent as an imaginative storyteller. Her narratives comprise insights about the universe, spirituality, human experience, and nature. Her symbolic characters encompass messages about religion, literature, fables, allegory, … [Read more...]

Akshita Lad Creates Poetic and Peaceful “Soft Impression” Landscape Paintings

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Spring's Renewal, acrylic and soft pastels on linen, 39.37” x 39.37”, (100 x 100 cm)

Akshita Lad was born in Mumbai, India and currently lives in Dubai, U.A.E. As an artist she conveys a broad and perceptive understanding about human emotions and our relationship with nature. Her “Soft Impression” series is a resplendent collection of landscape paintings that provide a transcendent experience. At first encounter we immediately enter a calm, idyllic world … [Read more...]

How Mothers Nurture Artists and Their Creativity

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Mary Cassatt, A Kiss for Baby Anne, pastel, 17" x 25". Photo: Public domain.

For many artists their mothers were their first art teachers, whether they provided actual instructions as artists themselves or nurtured and encouraged them to explore and expand their innate creativity. For example, we learn from art history that Vincent van Gogh's mother was an artist and that she shared her love of nature, drawing and watercolors with her son. … [Read more...]

Rina Rox Transports Us to Spiritual, Visceral, and Universal Realms of Awareness

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Enigma #4, acrylic on linen, 47.2" 39.37"

Rina Rox is a contemporary abstract artist who was born in Kyiv, Ukraine and currently lives in Knokke, Belgium. She possesses extraordinary insight and aesthetic vision which she applies with a bold sense of innovation. Her range of creative attributes encompasses a skillful integration of color, texture, space and design. Rina's imagery conveys associations from both … [Read more...]

Artists Who Contribute Their Talent and Compassion to Bring Positive Change to the World

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Nature Nurtures by Carole Claude T

Artists Who Inspire Us! You may be familiar to our extensive series on this website titled "World Changers", which includes in-depth inspirational interviews and articles about extraordinary individuals and organizations that are actively contributing to making a positive difference through their art. If you ever need to restore your faith in humanity visit that series that … [Read more...]

Sandra Belitza-Vazquez

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Bianca in thye Pantanal Photography Variable Sizes

"A World Wonderland" About Sandra Belitza-Vazquez: Sandra is an internationally exhibited, award-winning and versatile artist whose awe-inspiring photographs raise our awareness about the natural beauty in the world. She also reminds us about our responsibility to honor and preserve it. She captures magnificent views from world travels as well as local nature scenes. Sandra … [Read more...]

The Healing Power of Color 2024 Exhibition

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Spring Growth, scanner photography, size varies

An Invitational Exhibition  April 7 -  June 7, 2024 About Us: The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS  is a global community of artists, advocates, and writers dedicated to raising awareness about how art serves as a positive catalyst for enhancing the well-being of individuals, society and the environment. It is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY. Read … [Read more...]

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The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS (HPAA) is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY. It was founded in 2015 by Renée Phillips, artists’ advocate & mentor, and also Founder, Director & Curator of Manhattan Arts International. As a community of artists, writers and advocates we believe ART & ARTISTS are positive catalysts for enhancing the well-being of individuals, society and the environment. ART & ARTISTS have the power to bring positive change to the world.

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