Artists Who Bring Positive Change To The World The artists featured in this presentation were selected for "The Healing Power of Color" exhibition and also received "Special Recognition Art Awards" for combining their artistic excellence with their spirit of generosity. The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS initiative believes in the importance of recognizing artists who are … [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...]
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...]
How Artists Help Charities
Kahlil Gibran stated, "You give but little when you give of possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give." This quote describes how artists help charities by contributing their talent, time and compassion to help those in need. My firsthand experience taught me how deeply satisfying it is to integrate an act of kindness to make a difference. During a very … [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...]
Rajul Shah
About Rajul Shah: Rajul Shah moved to Japan in 2012 after retiring from her first career in healthcare. She trained extensively across all media including sumi-e/Nihonga for 7 years between the Tokyo Campus of Temple’s Tyler School of Art and Professional/Studio workshops. In 2019 she moved to Singapore and now works between Singapore and the U.S. Portfolio Series: “Alchemy of … [Read more...]
Special Recognition Art Award Winners Daisy Crane, Melanie Pruitt and Ruth Soller
As the curator of "The Healing Power of ART Inspired By NATURE" 2023 juried exhibition it is an honor and pleasure to present this Featured Article with three powerful Special Recognition Art Award Winners Daisy Crane, Melanie Pruitt and Ruth Soller. Their unique personal qualities and perception complement their artistic skills and career achievements. They bring a … [Read more...]
Shirley Wallitsch Creates Paintings With A Vibrant Colorful Medley
One of the most satisfying experiences as a writer is to be approached by artists who create uplifting works of art and wish to have me write an Art Review for them. Shirley Wallitsch is an artist from New Jersey who creates joyful oil paintings. She requested I write about her art for her to use for her website and promotional use. I was more than happy to accommodate her. … [Read more...]
Honor, Remembrance, Gratitude and Hope for Peace Expressed in Art
An Artful Tribute This was published in 2022 and was updated in May, 2023 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 of … [Read more...]
Expressions of Gratitude With Art and Artists
Thanksgiving Day may be an annual celebration; however, for many of us, being thankful and expressing gratitude is a daily ritual. We recently asked all members of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online gallery to share what they are most grateful for or to share a favorite quote about gratitude. I am grateful to provide the replies received from three artist members. … [Read more...]
Roopa Dudley
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 has exhibited her art in many juried exhibitions including those presented by Manhattan Arts International, in which she has … [Read more...]
Gwen Roberts Received A Special Recognition Art Award
Gwen Roberts received a Special Recognition Art Award in "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience" 2022 Exhibition for her exceptional ability to impact the viewer on a visceral level. She is a master in the use of pencil and her painstaking, detailed process is captivating and rare to find today in our digital age. Her technical proficiency is matched by her profound sensitivity … [Read more...]
Nathalie Foisy, Elynne Rosenfeld and Aaron Santos Boyd-Rochman Receive Special Recognition Art Awards
Nathalie Foisy, Elynne Rosenfeld and Aaron Santos Boyd-Rochman have been selected to receive Special Recognition Art Awards from “The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022” exhibition. As the curator of the exhibition, I was immediately impressed by the artists' use of innovation and talent to create multi-faceted art that is beautiful and engaging and also profoundly … [Read more...]
Denise Lorenz, Michael Stoyanov, Mark Weller and Claudia Michael Receive Special Recognition Art Awards
The following artists: Denise Lorenz, Michael Stoyanov, Mark Weller and Claudia Michael have received Special Recognition Art Awards in "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience" 2022 exhibition. As the curator, I was captivated by how wonderfully they approached their connection with nature and wanted to share that with you. They deserve to have special attention and it gives me … [Read more...]
Ekaterina Stoyanova, Esther Simonis and Dr. Michael Durst Receive Special Recognition Art Awards
Ekaterina Stoyanova, Esther Simonis, and Dr. Michael Durst have been selected to receive Special Recognition Art Awards from "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022" exhibition. Their art and their statements captivated my interest and inspired me to share more information about them. They deserve to receive your attention. As you will discover their self-awareness as … [Read more...]
Special Recognition Art Award Winners in “The Healing Power of ART: Resilience” 2022 Exhibition
We are delighted to announce the winners of the Special Recognition Art Awards in "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience" 2022 Exhibition. More than 57 Awards have been given. * 2 artists received a Featured Article on this website for receiving Special Recognition Art Awards. They are: Gwen Roberts for her superb visceral drawings that portray women and Marie Mitchell for … [Read more...]