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Art and Quotes by Famous Artists

By Renee Phillips 28 Comments

"Paul Gauguin 113" by Paul Gauguin. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org

Art and Words That Will Inspire You Throughout art history we have been enthralled and inspired by the art and quotes by famous artists. This page has been created to bring information and inspiration to our readers. We update this page regularly with  images and quotations that are positive and healing. They may also be provocative and thought-provoking. Please visit … [Read more...]

What is Environmental Art?

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

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Its Roots, Importance, and Artists Identified With The Movement As you know, the mission of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS is based on caring deeply about raising awareness about art that has a positive impact on individuals, society and the environment.  That's why you'll find a series of articles about artists concerned with environmental issues named Eco-Art & … [Read more...]

Celebrate Creative Arts Therapy Week March 15-21

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Creative Arts Therapy Week (CATs Week) is held annually during the third week of March in the U.S. and Canada. This year it is celebrated March 15-21, 2026. This important event highlights the mental health benefits of art in all of its forms, from visual art to dance, music, poetry, and more. Creative Arts Therapy Week raises awareness about the healing modalities in art and … [Read more...]

“Art Inspired by Nature” 2025 Exhibition

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An Exhibition of Nature-Inspired Art by 53 Contemporary Artists November 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026 Shown here is a selection of art from this exhibition.  Whether you are a nature-loving art buyer, organization or business seeking art in this specific genre this exhibition "Art Inspired by Nature" 2025 offers extraordinary nature-inspired art in a wide variety of styles and … [Read more...]

Video of Art by 25 Artists from Our “Art Inspired by Nature” Exhibition

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Names of Artists who are featured in the video below: Gail Bach, Hiske Tas Bain, Sandra Belitza-Vazquez, Eva Breitfuss, Barbara Brown, Tanis Bula, Betty Jo Costanzo, Dr. Michael Durst, Corina Ioana, Sandy Iseli, Helen Klebesadel, Tommy B. McDonell, Poul Nielsen, Steevie Jane Parks, Anne Morrison Rabe, Nancy Reyner, Karen H. Salup, Bren Sibilsky, Lynn Sposito, Peter N. Van … [Read more...]

Call For Artists “The Healing Power of Color”

By Renee Phillips

"The Healing Power of Color" 2026 Exhibition The Entry Deadline was January 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm NY Time Curator: Renee Phillips Founder, Director and Editor of Manhattan Arts International Founder, Director and Editor of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS View the Exhibition … [Read more...]

Janice Phelps Williams

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Neptune's Fantasia, ink, colored pencil, acrylic, metallics, 18" x 24"

"A Beautiful World" About Janice Phelps Williams: Janice creates uplifting nature-inspired art with a delightful profusion of joyful colors, engaging organic forms, rhythmic compositions, and inspirational messages. Janice's creative versatility spans a variety of styles and media. Most recently the interior landscape of her imagination has captured her interest to the … [Read more...]

Monique J. Dufour

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

Chasing the Horizon, acrylic on canvas, 28” x 32”

“Essence of Raw - 2025" About Monique J. Dufour: Monique J. Dufour is an extraordinary expressive abstract painter known for creating "Healing Art". She has received several honors and accolades for her art and her collectors span the globe. Monique paints intuitively with unbridled spontaneity from the heart and enjoys creating customized paintings for her clients that … [Read more...]

Judy Hatlen

By Renee Phillips 3 Comments

In the Embrace of Flowers: A Hummingbird's Journey

"Nature's Most Fragile Elements" About Judy Hatlen: Judy Hatlen is a Wisconsin artist whose calming nature imagery is created to support healing environments. Her most significant accomplishment to date is a permanent installation of 14 high-quality canvas prints at the Stoughton Health Outpatient Center in Stoughton, Wisconsin. During her exhibition at the University of … [Read more...]

Bob Dooley

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Stream with ripples, oil 24" x 17"

Masterful Realistic Paintings Inspired by Nature About Bob Dooley: Bob Dooley is an outstanding contemporary realist painter who illuminates the diversity, magic and wonder that exists in the world of nature. His masterful works of art impact the viewer as immediately soothing, inspirational and healing. They are imbued with a superb sense of vibrancy and an amazing attention … [Read more...]

Peter N. Van Giesen

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Fisgard Lighthouse, Olympic Mountains acrylic 20x24

"The Eternal Aura of Nature" About Peter N. Van Giesen: Peter N. Van Giesen's paintings convey a majestic grandeur inspired by the natural beauty of British Columbia where he resides. Peter is also a member of  the Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase online art gallery, a curated art program that recognizes artistic excellence. He has received several awards … [Read more...]

About The “Art Inspired by Nature” 2025 Exhibition

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Claude Monet, Water Lily, Evening, Right Side panel, created before 1926. Photo: Public Domain in the U.S.

An Inspirational Annual Exhibition Exhibition Dates: November 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026 View Art from the Exhibition The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY. We are dedicated to raising awareness about how Art serves as a powerful catalyst for healing individuals, society and the environment.  Read About Us. Whether … [Read more...]

Nimi Trehan

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Sun Kissed, mixed media, diptych, 30" x 80"

"Environmentally Yours" Nimi Trehan is a Maryland-based artist whose vibrant, expressive paintings draw inspiration from the cultural richness of her native India and the dynamic beauty of nature. Title of Series of Art Shown here: "Environmentally Yours" Price Range: $500 - $5,000 All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the artist’s permission. With a … [Read more...]

The Healing Power of Water Expressed in Art

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Morgan Jane Miller, Down to the Sea #30, photograph

Extraodinary Art by Artists From Our Art Reviews Welcome Art, Water, and Nature Lovers! Art that incorporates the water element expresses a wide range of  life-affirmimng sensations on many visual, aesthetic and visceral levels. Tranquility, purity, fluidity, luminosity, rhythm, contrast, motion and reflection are just a few. And, of course, the myriad of tonal and … [Read more...]

Attention Nature-Inspired Artists!

By Renee Phillips

Paul Gauguin, "Tahitian Landscape" from 1897. Photo: Public Domain

The entry deadline was October 26 at 6:00 PM New York Time The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS presents "Art Inspired by Nature",  November 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026. View Art from the Exhibition To learn about our exhibition opportunities for artists visit this page. … [Read more...]

Roopa Dudley

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Moon in Pisces, acrylic on canvas, 40" x 30"

"Roopa's Major Arcanum" About Roopa Dudley:  Roopa Dudley is widely acclaimed as "The Chess Painter". Her bold, colorful and dramatic paintings in her inimitable style of realism engage the senses and challenge the imagination. They provoke interpretation and discussion. She describes her style as “gravitating towards Steampunk Art and Graphic Design”. She has exhibited her … [Read more...]

Therese Boisclair

By Renee Phillips 6 Comments

Forever in Hope by Therese Boisclair, Forever in Hope, mixed media, 24″ x 30″ x 1.5″

"Seeking the Light" About Thérèse Boisclair: Therese is inspired by nature. She has technical prowess in different mediums and currently enjoys combining acrylic paint with tissue paper. Her richly tactile mixed media works of art  convey the innate qualities we discover in the natural world emphasizing her distinctive, illuminating, abstract style. You can find her … [Read more...]

Karen Johnston Artist and Founder of The H.O.P.E. Ministry

By Renee Phillips 6 Comments

A Community that Supports and Shares The Healing Journey Karen Johnston is an extraordinary intuitive, abstract painter and instructor living in Nashville, Tennessee. The powerful healing nature of her artwork is invaluable. She is also the founder of The H.O.P.E. Ministry, a community that supports and shares the healing journey. Many people of all ages have benefited … [Read more...]

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Nimi Trehan

"Environmentally Yours" Nimi Trehan is a Maryland-based artist whose vibrant, expressive paintings … [Read More...]

Fascinating and Fun Facts About Our Artist Members Part I

Read About These Multi-Talented Artists The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS members are … [Read More...]

Sandra Belitza-Vazquez

"A World Wonderland" About Sandra Belitza-Vazquez: Sandra is an internationally exhibited, … [Read More...]

Therese Boisclair

"Seeking the Light" About Thérèse Boisclair: Therese is inspired by nature. She has technical … [Read More...]

Art With the Magical Color Blue by Contemporary and Historical Artists

Plus Many Fascinating Facts About the Color Blue Including Its Healing Impact The color Blue has … [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 … [Read More...]

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"Art Embracing Awareness" About Frantisek Strouhal: Frantisek Strouhal is an esteemed visual artist … [Read More...]

View Our Artist Members Exhibitions Devoted to Color

It is undeniable that color affects our behaviors, moods, and thoughts. It has the ability to bring … [Read More...]

Tanis Bula

Masterful Watercolor Paintings of Florals About Tanis Bula: Tanis Bula is an internationally … [Read More...]

Art About Love, Peace, Harmony and Unity by Artist Members

Be Prepared to Be Inspired It's easy to get distracted by the loud noises of negativity and forget … [Read More...]

Artist Members Share Exciting Plans for 2024

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“Autumn” Art by Artist Members and Artists from Art History

"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them … [Read More...]

The Healing Power of Color 2024 Exhibition

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The Healing Power of Color 2025 Exhibition

Art from “The Healing Power of Color” 2025 Invitational Exhibition April 20 - June 20, 2025 This … [Read More...]

Artists Celebrate the Color Orange

Art, Statements and Facts About the Color Orange When it comes to the healing power of color we … [Read More...]

Rajul Shah

"Kintsugi Chakras” About Rajul Shah: Rajul Shah creates healing art that immediately arouses a … [Read More...]

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