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Kristen Palana Creates Transcendent “Sacred Geometry” Meditative Healing Art

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Mother, watercolor pens and acrylic, on vellum, 18” x 18”

Kristen Palana is an American/Portuguese interdisciplinary artist, based in Rome, Italy. She is world renowned for creating transcendent, “Sacred Geometry” meditative, healing works of art. Kristen brings the ancient art form of Sacred Geometry as a healing modality to the contemporary realm with her stunning versatility and distinctive creative vision. A transformative … [Read more...]

View Our Artist Members Exhibitions Devoted to Color

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Hydrangeas in Blue, watercolor, 16x19

It is undeniable that color affects our behaviors, moods, and thoughts. It has the ability to bring healing energy, soothe our frazzled nerves, motivate and empower us. Color (or hue) may be the first creative element an artist chooses and often the most distinctive quality we may notice about their art. We organized nine online exhibitions of artist members works of art … [Read more...]

Cheraine Collette Enlightens Us With Resplendent and Transformative Photographic Paintings

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Cheraine Collette "Tiger's Tranquility"

Cheraine Collette creates resplendent photographic paintings steeped with enlightened symbolic and metaphysical references. Her allegorical panoramas of astonishing beauty and splendor lure us into mystical and mysterious realms and propel us through time and space. We enter altered realities where earthly and heavenly scenarios coalesce and we embark upon a palpable … [Read more...]

How Artists Help Charities

By Renee Phillips 8 Comments

Drawn to Help

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...]

About “The Healing Power of Art Inspired by Nature” 2024 Exhibition

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Henri Rousseau, Tiger In A Tropical Storm Surprised, oil on canvas, 28″ x 35″, created in 1891. National Gallery, London, England. Public domain. wikipedia.org

“The Healing Power of Art Inspired by Nature” Invitational Exhibition, September 29 – December 2, 2024, featured art by members from The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Online Gallery, Manhattan Arts International Online Gallery, and Featured Artists from our Art Reviews. View Some of the Art   We believe that Art is a powerful catalyst for healing individuals, … [Read more...]

Nicole Cromwell Creates Transcendent and Tranquil Nature-Inspired Paintings

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Within Reach, acrylic on linen panel, 20” x16”

Nicole Cromwell creates transcendent paintings that portray luminous, and aspirational interpretations of the natural world. The magnificent, miraculous beauty of our universe permeates throughout her portfolio. She composes meditative visual environments that invite us into blissful realms of serenity and quietude. Indeed, Nicole's works of art are endlessly captivating and … [Read more...]

Poul S. Nielsen Creates Illuminating “Atmospheric Probabilities” in Pastel

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Atmospheric Probabilities (Rosado) pastel on paper 30”x22”

Poul S. Nielsen is a masterful contemporary Color Field artist who creates illuminating and meditative paintings in pastel. His vast, spacious and vaporous “Atmospheric Probabilities” are ephemeral and metaphysical. Poul's awe-inspiring pastels transport us beyond physical and cognitive limitations and levels of consciousness. Through Poul's art we enter a transcendent, … [Read more...]

Interview With Elaine Poggi, Founder of The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals

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Photograph by Elaine Poggi, Tuscany Italy

Elaine Poggi is a photographer and founder of the Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals and one of our "World Changers". The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals, Inc., was incorporated as a non-profit organization in the United States in November 2002. The unique mission of the Foundation is “to place large, framed photographs of nature and beautiful places from around the … [Read more...]

Alison Thomas Creates Resplendent Nature-Inspired “Serenity Scenes”

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“Blues and Oranges”, Blue Fog, Last Leaves, and Dancing in the Light, digitally modified photographs, each 8.5″ x 35″.

A Sublime, Spiritual Experience for Viewers Alison Thomas creates nature-inspired “Serenity Scenes” that deliver a sublime, spiritual experience for viewers. She shares her profound lifelong reverence and connection with nature, her sensitivity, and talent to express its myriad healing qualities. In the presence of Alison’s works of art, we immediately enter a realm of … [Read more...]

Bren Sibilsky

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Bren Sibilsky sculpture

"Figures, Equestrian Statues, Portraits and Reliefs" About Bren Sibilsky: Bren Sibilsky is a sculptor in the style of classical representation with baroque undertones who excels in creating full standing figures, equestrian statues, portraits, and reliefs. She pushes classical subjects to daring emotive heights. Manhattan Arts International granted Bren a Special … [Read more...]

Luba Shapiro Grenader Creates Transformative 3-D “Soul Weavings”

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Searching Through the Trees of Thoughts and Memories, conté, charcoal, watercolor on handmade paper, fabric, thread, found wood, 16” x 20” x 4”

Luba Shapiro Grenader conveys profound insight into human psychology through her visceral, thought-provoking 3-d series titled “Soul Weavings: Transcending Through Deconstruction and Renewal.” She communicates a myriad of complex truths about human existence. Mixed media wall sculptures, partially free-standing pieces, and “sculptures in the round” comprise her compelling … [Read more...]

Morgan Jane Miller Creates Serene Photographs of The Sea That Speak to Our Soul

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Down to the Sea #11, photograph

Morgan Jane Miller creates resplendent photographs of the sea. They immediately embrace us with an ethereal, mystical quality that speaks to our soul. She satiates our deep longing to feel a peaceful and harmonious unity with the universal consciousness and its omnipresent splendor. Her images blur the lines between land and sea as we settle into a dream state of blissful … [Read more...]

Chalda Maloff Creates Life-Affirming and Inspirational “Botanic Abstracts”

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October, digital art by Chalda Maloff

Chalda Maloff creates life-affirming, nature-inspired artwork enriched with arresting luminosity and spatial depth. She conveys a profound understanding of our multi-faceted relationship with co-existing life forces and their empowering energies as they impact human experience and emotions. Shown here are her extraordinary works of art "Desire", "Breath", and "October" from her … [Read more...]

Drawn to Help – Drawing Funny Pictures to Help Kids Heal

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Drawn to Help

Drawn To Help is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created by artist Steve Barr to supplement existing art programs at hospitals, camps and treatment facilities around the country. This outstanding organization helps arrange “celebrity” appearances by successful cartoonists and talented artists who want to improve children's lives. When Steve learned about our call for artists … [Read more...]

World Changer Carole Claude T. Shares Excerpts From Her Enlightening Ebook

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Stepping Stones To The Top Of The World (The Great Forgetfulness) by C.C. Saint- Clair

A World Changer and Modern Sage Carole Claude T. is an artist and writer whose quintessential artistic style embraces her powerful intuition and her innate talent as an imaginative storyteller. Her narratives comprise insights about the universe, spirituality, human experience, and nature. Her symbolic characters encompass messages about religion, literature, fables, allegory, … [Read more...]

Akshita Lad Creates Poetic and Peaceful “Soft Impression” Landscape Paintings

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Spring's Renewal, acrylic and soft pastels on linen, 39.37” x 39.37”, (100 x 100 cm)

Akshita Lad was born in Mumbai, India and currently lives in Dubai, U.A.E. As an artist she conveys a broad and perceptive understanding about human emotions and our relationship with nature. Her “Soft Impression” series is a resplendent collection of landscape paintings that provide a transcendent experience. At first encounter we immediately enter a calm, idyllic world … [Read more...]

How Mothers Nurture Artists and Their Creativity

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Mary Cassatt, A Kiss for Baby Anne, pastel, 17" x 25". Photo: Public domain.

Honoring All Women Who Have Played a Maternal Role For many artists their mothers were their first art teachers, whether they provided actual instructions as artists themselves or nurtured and encouraged them to explore and expand their innate creativity. For example, we learn from art history that Vincent van Gogh's mother was an artist and that she shared her love of … [Read more...]

Rina Rox Transports Us to Spiritual, Visceral, and Universal Realms of Awareness

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Enigma #4, acrylic on linen, 47.2" 39.37"

Rina Rox is a contemporary abstract artist who was born in Kyiv, Ukraine and currently lives in Knokke, Belgium. She possesses extraordinary insight and aesthetic vision which she applies with a bold sense of innovation. Her range of creative attributes encompasses a skillful integration of color, texture, space and design. Rina's imagery conveys associations from both … [Read more...]

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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...]

Sandra Belitza-Vazquez

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

Whimsical Art by Artists on Our Website

Art That Will Lift Your Spirits! If you're suffering from an overload of negative news of the world … [Read More...]

Janice Phelps Williams

"A Beautiful World" About Janice Phelps Williams: Janice creates uplifting nature-inspired art with … [Read More...]

Nimi Trehan

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

The Power of Yellow in Art Created by Artists On Our Website and Master Artists

Yellow is a Powerful Color With Many Healing Benefits  Yellow is the color we associate with the … [Read More...]

The Healing Glow of Pink in Art by Artist Members, Famous Artists, and More

Glowing Art and Facts About Pink! We invite you to bask in the healing glow of pink in art by … [Read More...]

Many Shades of Gray in Art by Artist Members and Art from Art History

Enjoy Art and Facts About Gray! Our series of Color theme online exhibitions are a big success. We … [Read More...]

Interview with Andre Chatelain, Recipient of The Special Recognition Art Award

Manhattan Arts International Proudly Presents Andre Chatelain with this Award in Our “Love, Peace, … [Read More...]

Therese Boisclair

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

Many Shades of Green in Art by Artists On This Website & Master Artists

Plus Many Fascinating Facts About the Color Green The color green generally signifies growth, … [Read More...]

Judy Hatlen

"Nature's Most Fragile Elements" About Judy Hatlen: Judy Hatlen is a Wisconsin artist whose calming … [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 … [Read More...]

Peter N. Van Giesen

"The Eternal Aura of Nature" About Peter N. Van Giesen: Peter N. Van Giesen's paintings convey a … [Read More...]

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