"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
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...]
Maria Belik Creates Profound Figurative Art With Visceral Impact
Maria Belik creates emotive works of art that resonate with imaginative symbolism and evocative metaphorical references. In her “Illustration” portfolio Maria conveys a range of universal human emotions and concepts fused with an intuitive and sagacious creative energy. Her figurative art evokes a profound and insightful visceral impact that continually transforms … [Read more...]
Guimond Creates Dynamic Paintings with Colorful Fractal Patterns
Guimond creates ebullient paintings with a rhythmic interplay of bold, vibrant colors, dynamic geometric and fractal patterns, and curvilinear organic forms. Her human and nature-inspired subjects exude a scintillating energy that lifts our spirits and delights our senses. One of Guimond’s many distinctive qualities is her luminous circular motif. As it symbolizes the earth, … [Read more...]
Marni Spencer-Devlin Creates Joyful, Abstract Sculptural Paintings
Art With An Exuberant Spontaneity Marni is a color virtuoso with a bold, sophisticated and confident approach to creating large-scale sculptural paintings. They emanate a scintillating healing energy that revitalizes the viewer. She infuses her abstract expressionist works of art with an exuberant spontaneity and triumphant spirit propelled by her heartfelt desire to bring … [Read more...]
The Four Elements in Art and What They Express
The Building Blocks of Life The Four Elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire are fundamental building blocks of life that exist in the physical world. These substances that compose the physical universe are visible in the lakes, streams and oceans, mountains, rocks and soil, the wind and atmosphere, the sun and energy. These elements represent the essence of our existence. The … [Read more...]
Nicole Cromwell Artist, Former Nurse and One of Our World Changers
She is Improving the Medical Community and Beyond Through Creativity It is a pleasure and honor to have inducted Nicole Cromwell into our "World Changers", a series about extraordinary Artists like her who are contributing to improving the world. I know you will enjoy reading this interview with her. Nicole creates transcendent paintings that portray luminous, and … [Read more...]
Mitchell Rodbell Creates Vibrant Nature-Inspired Paintings that Evoke Joie de Vivre
Mitchell Rodbell creates resplendent nature-inspired paintings. With an exuberant color palette and gestural, tactile brushstrokes he produces rhythmic compositions that exude feelings of enchantment, bliss and harmony. Mitchell’s idyllic paintings transcend their aesthetic beauty, physical depiction, and sense of time and space. Images of fleeting moments of atmospheric … [Read more...]
Frantisek Strouhal and Chantal Robert: Founders of Global Symphony for a United World
"Art Embracing Awareness" It is an honor to add Frantisek Strouhal and Chantal Robert to our series of "World Changers". They are founders of Global Symphony for a United World, (GSUW), a mission guided by their concept of "Art Embracing Awareness”. Their work "delves into existential themes, exploring the harmony between the spiritual and physical realms." As stated … [Read more...]
“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 all." ~ Stanley Horowitz Many artists and art enthusiasts would heartfully agree. For nature-inspired artists the fall season offers a diverse cornucopia of colors and textures to stimulate the creative imagination. For your pleasure, The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS presents … [Read more...]
Marianne Goldyn Creates Life-Affirming, Intuitive “SoulChi” Healing Art
Marianne Goldyn creates life-affirming “SoulChi” works of art that illuminate our paths to higher consciousness. Her creative contributions bring much needed restoration to us individually and to our society. As we gaze into her mesmerizing, meditative works of art, we immediately experience a visceral surge of energy, filled with awe, enlightenment and renewal. As our … [Read more...]