Edi Matsumoto, David F. Burke, and Marta Gonzalez are featured in this article for having received Special Recognition Art Awards in "The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air & Fire" juried exhibition. They are being recognized for their unique artistic expressions that reflect deeply felt empathy for nature and human nature. They serve as important role models for … [Read more...]
Artist Eva Breitfuß Transports Us and Expands Our Consciousness
Eva Breitfuss, known as Eva Breitfuß, is a contemporary artist whose paintings transport us on an enthralling, multi-dimensional, visceral journey of transcendent self-discovery. A profusion of abstract styles culminates in her versatile artistic vocabulary. She eloquently orchestrates minimal and reductive imagery and open spaces as she arranges geometric shapes and … [Read more...]
Romeo Varga Creates An Awe-Inspiring Series “The Mystics of Montenegro”
It is an honor to have been asked by Romeo Varga to write an Art Review about his series “The Mystics of Montenegro”. He is an extraordinary contemporary artist who creates art with skillful Old Master art techniques using a digital artistic process. Romeo Varga is a European-Australian artist who has created an awe-inspiring series titled “The Mystics of Montenegro”. In … [Read more...]
Corina Ioana Creates Bold, Vibrant and Empowering Artwork
Corina Ioana is a contemporary artist who was born in Transylvania, Romania and currently lives in California. Endowed with fearless bravado and versatility she conveys a vision of the miraculous natural world and human aspirations and their interconnections. She combines her emotive use of color and multi-faceted skills in photography and digital art that include drawing and … [Read more...]
Call For Artists “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire”
Many Thanks to All Artists Who Submitted Entries Deadline for Entries: August 17, 2023 (The entry form was removed August 18 at 9:00 AM New York time) "The Healing Power of Elements" exhibition will present art that is positive and uplifting inspired by one or more elements -- Earth, Water, Air and Fire. The exhibition will convey a broad range of interpretations of the … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of Color 2023 Exhibition
"The Healing Power of Color" exhibition featured 89 artists May 8 - July 8, 2023. 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. We promote artists and provide links to their … [Read more...]
Steevie Jane Parks Unites the Healing Dynamics of Colors and Forms
Steevie Jane Parks creates awe-inspiring, multi-layered abstract paintings. She is highly proficient in applying the dynamics of color theory and integrates a range of hues with organic and curvilinear elements. Her art combines her many artistic skills with intuition and engages viewers visually and viscerally. The artist’s background in Clinical Psychology contributes to … [Read more...]
Artist Members Share Proud Achievements of 2023
Bravo to Our Members! It is June, 2023, and we embark upon the midpoint time of the year. I invited artist members to share their proudest moment they have experienced this year. We are delighted to share their achievements with you. Please visit the artists' pages to see more of their artwork and read about their many achievements and inspiration. Visit their websites and … [Read more...]
Dr. Michael Durst is A Colorful Messenger of Elation and Healing
Dr. Michael Durst is an artistic messenger of elation, hope, and wellbeing. He combines his masterful skills in color with his proficiency for conveying his love for humanity, nature, and all living creatures. These admirable artistic and personal attributes lay the foundation for his visionary imagination to flourish. Michael's capacity to express the healing power of art … [Read more...]
What Is Art Therapy?
The first use of art as a therapeutic discipline was developed in the 1940′s in both the U.S. and Europe. During World War I, Red Cross volunteers and occupational therapists worked with soldiers to treat PTSD. In England, Adrian Keith Graham Hill, an artist, author, art therapist, educator and broadcaster, was the first person to refer to the therapeutic applications of art … [Read more...]
Sandy Iseli Creates Serene and Blissful Nature-Inspired Paintings
Sandy Iseli creates resplendent paintings that convey her spiritual connection and reverence for the natural world. Having mastered creative skills with remarkable versatility, she illuminates the quintessence of all seasons with their intrinsic and diverse qualities and poetic splendor. In creating her awe-inspiring paintings Sandy uses clear vibrant colors that depict … [Read more...]
Artists Make Earth Day An Everyday Experience
For many artists paying respect to Mother Earth and honoring Nature is their passion and major source of creative inspiration 365 days a day. It's not simply an occasional idea they think about on Earth Day, April 22. We are proud to offer a forum on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS where we can share their art in nature related exhibitions, numerous articles, and … [Read more...]
Celebrate Mother Earth With Our Nature-Inspired Art and Articles
For Nature Lovers Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. However, here, on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website we celebrate and honor nature every day as part of our overall purpose. First and foremost, you will notice that many of the artists in our Online Gallery create nature-inspired art. We also present … [Read more...]
About the Call for Artists “The Healing Power of Color” 2023 Exhibition
The purpose of "The Healing Power of Color" 2023 Exhibition: To share art by artists who use color with the intention to evoke a positive impact and foster feelings of well-being. Our goal is to accelerate the artists' recognition by presenting their art, statements and links to their websites. View Some of the Art from the Exhibition Exhibition Dates: May 8 - July 8, … [Read more...]
“The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” Exhibition 2023
View Some of the Art from "The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE" presented January 1 - March 1, 2023 We believe that Art is an inspirational and powerful catalyst for healing individuals, society and the environment. “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” online exhibition, January 1 - March 1, 2023 featured 96 artists, curated by Renee Phillips, Founder … [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...]
Shirley Wallitsch Creates Paintings With A Vibrant Colorful Medley
Shirley Wallitsch is an artist from New Jersey who creates joyful oil paintings. She creates art that exudes an infectious and unbridled enthusiasm and shares her affinity with the natural world. Her oil paintings emanate a resounding vibrant medley of rhythm, colors and forms. Textural qualities applied with confidence and spontaneity bring a luscious depth, dimension, and … [Read more...]
Honor, Remembrance, Gratitude and Hope for Peace Expressed in Art
An Artful Tribute This was published in 2022 and updates have been made recently. Every day we need to honor those individuals who served in the Armed Forces and we should pay a tribute to the many heroes who have generously and willingly sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom and bear the tremendous stress of war and conflict. This art presentation with messages … [Read more...]