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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...]

Nimi Trehan

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Sun Kissed, mixed media, diptych, 30" x 80"

"Environmentally Yours" Nimi Trehan is a Maryland-based artist whose vibrant, expressive paintings draw inspiration from the cultural richness of her native India and the dynamic beauty of nature. Title of Series of Art Shown here: "Environmentally Yours" Price Range: $500 - $5,000 All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the artist’s permission. With a … [Read more...]

Attention Nature-Inspired Artists!

By Renee Phillips

Paul Gauguin, "Tahitian Landscape" from 1897. Photo: Public Domain

The entry deadline was October 26 at 6:00 PM New York Time The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS presents "Art Inspired by Nature",  November 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026. View Art from the Exhibition To learn about our exhibition opportunities for artists visit this page. … [Read more...]

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

By Renee Phillips 6 Comments

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...]

Sandra Belitza-Vazquez

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Vestrahorn Mountain and Reflection, photography, available in various sizes

"A World Wonderland" About Sandra Belitza-Vazquez: Sandra is an internationally exhibited, award-winning and versatile artist whose awe-inspiring photographs raise our awareness about the natural beauty in the world. She also reminds us about our responsibility to honor and preserve it. She captures magnificent views from world travels as well as local nature scenes. Sandra … [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...]

Frantisek Strouhal and Chantal Robert: Founders of Global Symphony for a United World

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"Art Embracing Awareness" It is an honor to add Frantisek Strouhal and Chantal Robert to our series of "World Changers". They are founders of Global Symphony for a United World, (GSUW), a mission guided by their concept of  "Art Embracing Awareness”. Their work "delves into existential themes, exploring the harmony between the spiritual and physical realms." As stated … [Read more...]

“Autumn” Art by Artist Members and Artists from Art History

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Aspen in Meadow

"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them all." ~  Stanley Horowitz 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 & ARTISTS presents … [Read more...]

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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...]

Tanis Bula

Masterful Watercolor Paintings of Florals About Tanis Bula: Tanis Bula is an internationally … [Read More...]

Sandra Belitza-Vazquez

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

Janice Phelps Williams

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

Rajul Shah

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

David G. Rickman ~ Featured Artist of the Week

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

Fantastic Flora and Fauna

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

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 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...]

Monique J. Dufour

“Essence of Raw - 2025" About Monique J. Dufour: Monique J. Dufour is an extraordinary expressive … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Roopa Dudley

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

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