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...]
David G. Rickman
Awe-Inspiring "Beach Air" Paintings About David G. Rickman: David G. Rickman is a contemporary impressionist painter, drawing and painting inspirations based on his personal experiences in the southern coastal areas of Alabama and Florida. His paintings develop "from dreams, memories, and travels, inspiring hope and beauty in the soul." David explains his intention is to … [Read more...]
Bob Dooley
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
"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...]
Frantisek Strouhal
"Art Embracing Awareness" About Frantisek Strouhal: Frantisek Strouhal is an esteemed visual artist and poet based in the serene West Kootenay region, in British Columbia. He is renowned for his innovative mixed-media artworks. His signature style, imbued with deep introspection, nostalgia, and existential nuance, captivates audiences worldwide. Portfolio/Series: “Art … [Read more...]
Janice Phelps Williams
"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...]
Judy Hatlen
"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...]
“Art Inspired by Nature” 2025 Exhibition
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
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”
"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...]
About The “Art Inspired by Nature” 2025 Exhibition
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...]
The Healing Power of Water Expressed in Art
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...]
Karen Johnston Artist and Founder of The H.O.P.E. Ministry
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...]
Primary and Secondary Colors
Read Historical Facts and Healing Properties The Color Blue In color therapy, blue governs the throat and the thyroid, so has an important role to play both in speech and communication, and in the body’s metabolic functions. It is associated with feelings of trust and sense of security which is why you see it associated with banks and many businesses and some police … [Read more...]
Rohit Shah Creates Formidable and Transcendent “Cosmos” Paintings
Abstract Art Created with Emotive Versatility As a versatile artist, Rohit Shah has an expansive portfolio of abstract art that comprises a range of vistas – from ethereal and evanescent, dreamlike and transcendent, to bold, intense, richly textured and sculptural. Rohit creates formidable paintings that illuminate his superior proficiency in the realm of Abstract … [Read more...]
Mark Levin Creates Wood Sculpture with Aesthetic Beauty and Functionality
Mark Levin creates masterful wood sculpture and artful furniture. A sublime elegance permeates his creations for which he combines elements of aesthetic beauty with purposeful meaning, form and function. Free-standing and wall mounted sculptures, tables, desks and more comprise his resplendent, highly praised portfolio. Mark also creates art on commission. Mark’s works of … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of Color 2025 Exhibition
Art from “The Healing Power of Color” 2025 Invitational Exhibition April 20 - June 20, 2025 This exhibition originally included more than 60 artists who are members of one or more of our online galleries -- Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS -- and/or from our Art Review series. For a complete list of all exhibiting artists visit this … [Read more...]
About “The Healing Power of Color” 2025 Exhibition
April 20 - June 20, 2025 This exhibition provided a spectacular presentation of art by artists who are members of one or more of our online galleries — Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS — and/or from our Art Review series. And, as always we include art and inspirational quotes about colors by several historical master artists who … [Read more...]