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Interview with Agnes Jorgensen and Andre Chatelain, Artists and Founders of Painting A New World

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

Victory, painting by Andre Chatelain

"We are artists helping artists, painting a new world, one brushstroke at a time." Agnes Jorgensen and Andre Chatelain are extraordinary artists who have received many accolades for their masterful paintings in realism. The dynamic married couple share a deeply felt humanitarian spirit, a passion for Africa and its people, and have combined their talents to create Painting … [Read more...]

The Healing Power of Elements Exhibition

By Renee Phillips 3 Comments

Art from Elements Exhibition

Earth, Water, Air & Fire “The Healing Power of Elements” exhibition was on view September 4 – November 4, 2023. It featured 75 artists. The superior works of art on view revealed the many physical aspects of the four elements in addition to their emotive, symbolic, and healing qualities. This important exhibition continues our series of nature-related projects that raise … [Read more...]

Fadia Haddad Jawdat Creates Beautiful and Profound Narrative Works of Art

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Flight, acrylic, pumice gel, painted and found paper, 8.5” x 8.5”

Fadia Haddad Jawdat is a remarkable storyteller with a profound artistic vision. Her art is infused with meaningful visual concepts that evoke myriad visceral and thought-provoking interpretations. With compelling beauty and insight she conveys personal memories about living in the Middle East and observations about the often-complex human experience. With unerring … [Read more...]

Beth Shadur, Barbara Brown and Mark Weller Received Special Recognition Art Awards

By Renee Phillips 1 Comment

Beth Shadur

Artists Who Raise Our Awareness As the curator of  “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air & Fire" 2023 juried exhibition I selected Beth Shadur, Barbara Brown, and Mark Weller to receive Special Recognition Art Awards and I am delighted to share this Featured Article about them. They deserve to receive our attention and acknowledgement for their many … [Read more...]

Edi Matsumoto, David F. Burke and Marta Gonzalez Received Special Recognition Art Awards

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Rootman by David F. Burke

Expressions of Empathy for Nature and Human Nature Edi Matsumoto, David F. Burke, and Marta Gonzalez are featured in this article for having received Special Recognition Art Awards in "The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air & Fire"  juried exhibition. They are being recognized for their unique artistic expressions that reflect deeply felt empathy for nature and … [Read more...]

Artist Eva Breitfuß Transports Us and Expands Our Consciousness

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

From Stillness Into Vast Creation, acrylic, oil pastel, soft pastel on canvas, 24" x 24"

Eva Breitfuss, known as Eva Breitfuß, is a contemporary artist whose paintings transport us on an enthralling, multi-dimensional, visceral journey of transcendent self-discovery. A profusion of abstract styles culminates in her versatile artistic vocabulary. She eloquently orchestrates minimal and reductive imagery and open spaces as she arranges geometric shapes and … [Read more...]

Romeo Varga Creates An Awe-Inspiring Series “The Mystics of Montenegro”

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

The Forgotten Women of the Nikšić Ruins Paintings, 63" x 39..4" by Romeo Varga

It is an honor to have been asked by Romeo Varga to write an Art Review about his series “The Mystics of Montenegro”. He is an extraordinary contemporary artist who creates art with skillful Old Master art techniques using a digital artistic process. Romeo Varga is a European-Australian artist who has created an awe-inspiring series titled “The Mystics of Montenegro”. In … [Read more...]

Corina Ioana Creates Bold, Vibrant and Empowering Artwork

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Validation is For Parking by Corina Ioana

Corina Ioana is a contemporary artist who was born in Transylvania, Romania and currently lives in California.  Endowed with fearless bravado and versatility she conveys a vision of the miraculous natural world and human aspirations and their  interconnections. She combines her emotive use of color and multi-faceted skills in photography, digital art using drawing and painting … [Read more...]

Call For Artists “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire”

By Renee Phillips 26 Comments

call for artists online exhibition

Many Thanks to All Artists Who Submitted Entries Deadline for Entries: August 17, 2023 (The entry form was removed August 18 at 9:00 AM New York time) "The Healing Power of Elements" exhibition will present art that is positive and uplifting inspired by one or more elements -- Earth, Water, Air and Fire. The exhibition will convey a broad range of interpretations of the … [Read more...]

The Healing Power of Color 2023 Exhibition

By Renee Phillips 20 Comments

Spiritual Awakening, acrylic on canvas, 23.4" x 33.1"

"The Healing Power of Color" exhibition featured 89 artists May 8 - July 8, 2023. The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS  is a global community of artists, advocates, and writers dedicated to raising awareness about how art serves as a positive catalyst for enhancing the well-being of individuals, society and the environment. We promote artists and provide links to their … [Read more...]

Steevie Jane Parks Unites the Healing Dynamics of Colors and Forms

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Creativity by Steevie Jane Parks

Abstract Art Created With A Masterful Use of Color Steevie Jane Parks creates awe-inspiring, multi-layered abstract paintings. She is highly proficient in applying the dynamics of color theory and integrates a range of hues with organic and curvilinear elements. Her art combines her many artistic skills with intuition and engages viewers visually and viscerally. The … [Read more...]

Artist Members Share Proud Achievements of 2023

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Kintsugi Skies Triptych, oil on canvas, 20 x 30 by Rajul Shah

Bravo to Our Members! It is June, 2023, and we embark upon the midpoint time of the year. I invited artist members to share their proudest moment they have experienced this year. We are delighted to share their achievements with you. Please visit the artists' pages to see more of their artwork and read about their many achievements and inspiration. Visit their websites and … [Read more...]

What Is Art Therapy?

By Renee Phillips 8 Comments

art therapy

Art Therapy  has been an important topic of interest for me and one of the reasons I launched this website The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS that same year. You may recall the article I wrote for Professional Artist magazine in 2015 titled "Is Art Therapy the Ideal Career for You?". This article includes answers to such questions as when was the first use of Art … [Read more...]

Sandy Iseli Creates Serene and Blissful Nature-Inspired Paintings

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Marshland, acrylic on canvas, 39” x 39” by Sandy Iseli

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 our … [Read more...]

Artists Make Earth Day An Everyday Experience

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Claude Monet

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...]

Celebrate Mother Earth With Our Nature-Inspired Art and Articles

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painting by Peter N. Van Giesen Sunset Blissful Peace. 24 x30 acrylic on canvas

For Nature Lovers Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. However, here, on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website we celebrate and honor nature every day as part of our overall purpose. First and foremost, you will notice that many of the artists in our Online Gallery create nature-inspired art. We also present … [Read more...]

About the Call for Artists “The Healing Power of Color” 2023 Exhibition

By Renee Phillips 24 Comments

Color Wheel. Photo credit: Roland Ally

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...]

“The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” Exhibition 2023

By Renee Phillips 21 Comments

Interconnected Aura, acrylic on canvas 24” x 32”

Shown Here is Some of the Art From This Exhibition  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 & Director of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS and … [Read more...]

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Janice Phelps Williams

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

Artist Members Tell Us What They Love About Their Favorite Medium

Enjoy This Wonderful Article! Artists develop special relationships with their chosen mediums and … [Read More...]

“Spring” An Online Art Exhibition

Art by 14 Artists from The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Website No matter what time of … [Read More...]

Roopa Dudley

"Roopa's Major Arcanum" About Roopa Dudley:  Roopa Dudley is widely acclaimed as "The Chess … [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...]

Rajul Shah

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

Fantastic Flora and Fauna

View Inspirational Art! In this inspirational presentation view some fantastic images of flora and … [Read More...]

Bren Sibilsky

"Figures, Equestrian Statues, Portraits and Reliefs" About Bren Sibilsky: Bren Sibilsky is a … [Read More...]

Fascinating and Fun Facts About Our Artist Members Part II

Learn More About Our Multi-Talented Members The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS members are … [Read More...]

A Healing Touch of Red in Art by Members and Masters

Beautiful Art and Facts About the Color Red We are delighted to present this online exhibition "A … [Read More...]

Sandra Belitza-Vazquez

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

Several Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity

"Creativity Takes Courage" ~ Henri Matisse Creativity may be defined as a mysterious, … [Read More...]

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