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...]
The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022 Exhibition
Art and Statements About Resilience In the Human Experience and in Nature September 30 – November 30, 2022 Welcome! The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS (HPAA) is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY, an organization launched in 1983 to promote emerging artists. HPAA is a growing global community of artists, advocates, and writers dedicated to raising … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of Color Exhibition 2022
Color affects our behaviors, moods, and thoughts. It has the ability to bring healing energy, soothe our frazzled nerves, motivate and empower us. In art the healing power of color is undeniable and far-reaching. Color (or hue) may be the first creative element an artist chooses and often the most distinctive quality we may notice about their art. This exhibition "The … [Read more...]
Art That Reminds Us to Honor and Protect Mother Earth
There are many extraordinary artists who focus on honoring Mother Earth more than one day a year when we celebrate Earth Day, April 22. For these artists, creating art is often a daily ritual to express their gratitude and reverence for our natural environment. In this article I focus on several unique and talented artists who create art that reminds us to appreciate and … [Read more...]
The Spirit of Resilience Exhibition 2020
We were delighted to present "The Spirit of Resilience", September 4 - November 11, 2020. This exhibition was a huge treasure trove of diverse, inspirational and thought-provoking works of art. It featured 80 artists. Several artists also received Special Recognition Art Awards. All artists have been selected based on specific criteria which you can locate on this page. Here … [Read more...]
“Autumn” Art by Artist Members and Artists from Art History
The poet Stanley Horowitz wrote, "Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them all." 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 & … [Read more...]
Mary Lou Dauray
About Mary Lou Dauray: Mary Lou Dauray lives in California and her artwork is in numerous collections around the globe including the Sophie Davis Medical School, City College of New York, and many private collections. Mary Lou has had many exhibitions throughout the U.S. including those at the Virginia Art Museum, the Blue Planet juried show sponsored by The Pacific Coast … [Read more...]
Enjoy The Power of Yellow in Art Created by Artist Members and Master Artists
Yellow is a Powerful Color With Many Healing Benefits Yellow is the brightest color of the visible spectrum, and it is the most noticeable of all colors by the human eye. It has been said yellow is a good color to strengthen the nerves, stimulate communication and collaboration, clear the mind, and encourage laughter, fun and joy. Last, but not least, it is the color we … [Read more...]
Fascinating and Fun Facts About Our Artist Members Part I
The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS members are multi-talented and multi-dimensional individuals whose interests and experiences extend beyond their art studios and also have impacted them creativitely. In this article you'll discover fascinating and fun facts about our artist members. This is Part I of a series. Also read Fascinating and Fun Facts About Our Artist … [Read more...]
“Art That Lifts Our Spirits” Exhibition
We were delighted to present the "Art That Lifts Our Spirits" Exhibition for Seekers of Inspirational Artwork, August 15 - October 15, 2019. This exhibition presented outstanding art and statements by more than 50 artists from around the world. We received many excellent entries making the curatorial process extremely challenging. Ultimately, I chose those images that reflect … [Read more...]
Fantastic Flora and Fauna by Member Artists
In this inspirational presentation view some fantastic images of flora and fauna by several members of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS. The common phrase "flora and fauna" covers just about every visible living thing in the natural world. The word "flora" comes from the Latin name of Flora, the goddess of plants, flowers, and fertility in Roman mythology. The word … [Read more...]
“Spring” Members Online Art Exhibition
Our talented member artists from The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online art gallery help us celebrate Spring in all of its literal and symbolic glory. "Spring" online art exhibition delivers inspirational art in different media by several members. To accompany the works of art you will find inspirational quotes about Spring. No matter what season it is, I wish you … [Read more...]
Artists Share Their Creativity and Compassion
Many artists share their creativity and compassion to make a positive difference in the world. You'll find articles about many world changers on this website. Their actions convey their calling to serve humanity. This article presents two such extraordinary artists Rosemarie Adcock and Deborah Sofferman. Read about their charitable deeds and humanitarian … [Read more...]