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David G. Rickman

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Beach Weather, acrylic, 12" x 12"

Awe-Inspiring "Beach Air" Paintings About David G. Rickman: David G. Rickman is a contemporary impressionist painter, drawing and painting inspirations based on his personal experiences in the southern coastal areas of Alabama and Florida.  His paintings develop "from dreams, memories, and travels, inspiring hope and beauty in the soul." David explains his intention is to … [Read more...]

“Art Inspired by Nature” 2025 Exhibition

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Nature Banner

An Exhibition of Nature-Inspired Art by 53 Contemporary Artists November 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026 Shown here is a selection of art from this exhibition.  Whether you are a nature-loving art buyer, organization or business seeking art in this specific genre this exhibition "Art Inspired by Nature" 2025 offers extraordinary nature-inspired art in a wide variety of styles and … [Read more...]

Video of Art by 25 Artists from Our “Art Inspired by Nature” Exhibition

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Names of Artists who are featured in the video below: Gail Bach, Hiske Tas Bain, Sandra Belitza-Vazquez, Eva Breitfuss, Barbara Brown, Tanis Bula, Betty Jo Costanzo, Dr. Michael Durst, Corina Ioana, Sandy Iseli, Helen Klebesadel, Tommy B. McDonell, Poul Nielsen, Steevie Jane Parks, Anne Morrison Rabe, Nancy Reyner, Karen H. Salup, Bren Sibilsky, Lynn Sposito, Peter N. Van … [Read more...]

Call For Artists “The Healing Power of Color”

By Renee Phillips

"The Healing Power of Color" 2026 Exhibition The Entry Deadline was January 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm NY Time Curator: Renee Phillips Founder, Director and Editor of Manhattan Arts International Founder, Director and Editor of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS View the Exhibition … [Read more...]

Judy Hatlen

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In the Embrace of Flowers: A Hummingbird's Journey

"Nature's Most Fragile Elements" About Judy Hatlen: Judy Hatlen is a Wisconsin artist whose calming nature imagery is created to support healing environments. Her most significant accomplishment to date is a permanent installation of 14 high-quality canvas prints at the Stoughton Health Outpatient Center in Stoughton, Wisconsin. During her exhibition at the University of … [Read more...]

Bob Dooley

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Stream with ripples, oil 24" x 17"

Masterful Realistic Paintings Inspired by Nature About Bob Dooley: Bob Dooley is an outstanding contemporary realist painter who illuminates the diversity, magic and wonder that exists in the world of nature. His masterful works of art impact the viewer as immediately soothing, inspirational and healing. They are imbued with a superb sense of vibrancy and an amazing attention … [Read more...]

Karen Johnston Artist and Founder of The H.O.P.E. Ministry

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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

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Henri Matisse, Dessert, Harmony in Red, oil painting, 70″ x 86″. Public domain

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

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Cosmos IV, oil on board, 34” x 48”

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

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Hanna Flower Petal Table, 2025, walnut and African sapele, 32"height x 32"diameter (onions and knife are not part of the sculpture)

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

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Portals, digital photography, available in different sizes

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

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Abstracts 6.1, Untitled #44, digital photography, 25″ x 25″

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

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Golden, Digital Fine Art, procreate, A3: 11.69″ × 16.54″ by Maria Belik

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

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Wood Nymph, from Guimond's Soul Fragments Series

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

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After Labor Day, acrylic and epoxy over plaster, 48” x 48”

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

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Vincent van Gogh

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

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Nicole Cromwell, artist, instructor, healer and "World Changer"

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

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Rhapsody in Bloom, acrylic on canvas, 36” x 36”

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...]

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The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS (HPAA) is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY. It was founded in 2015 by Renée Phillips, artists’ advocate & mentor, and also Founder, Director & Curator of Manhattan Arts International. As a community of artists, writers and advocates we believe ART & ARTISTS are positive catalysts for enhancing the well-being of individuals, society and the environment. ART & ARTISTS have the power to bring positive change to the world.

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“Spring” An Online Art Exhibition

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

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...]

Several Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity

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

The Healing Power of Color 2024 Exhibition

An Invitational Exhibition  April 7 -  June 7, 2024 About Us: The Healing Power of ART & … [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...]

David G. Rickman

Awe-Inspiring "Beach Air" Paintings About David G. Rickman: David G. Rickman is a contemporary … [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...]

Roopa Dudley

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

Frantisek Strouhal

"Art Embracing Awareness" About Frantisek Strouhal: Frantisek Strouhal is an esteemed visual artist … [Read More...]

Fascinating and Fun Facts About Our Artist Members Part I

Read About These Multi-Talented Artists The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS members are … [Read More...]

Rajul Shah ~ Featured Artist of the Week

"Kintsugi Chakras” About Rajul Shah: Rajul Shah creates healing art that immediately arouses a … [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 Inspired Their Works of Art

Enjoy This Delightful Article! It is an honor and pleasure to present "Artist Members Tell Us What … [Read More...]

Artists Celebrate the Color Orange

Art, Statements and Facts About the Color Orange When it comes to the healing power of color we … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Therese Boisclair

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

Artist Members Share Exciting Plans for 2024

Three Artists Share Their Plans It's always exciting to ask the members of The Healing Power of ART … [Read More...]

Monique J. Dufour

“Botanical Pulse" About Monique J. Dufour: Monique J. Dufour is an extraordinary expressive … [Read More...]

Judy Hatlen

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

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