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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...]

Marianne Goldyn Creates Life-Affirming, Intuitive “SoulChi” Healing Art

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Art by Marianne Goldyn "Ancestor of The Winter Solstice"

Marianne Goldyn creates life-affirming “SoulChi” works of art that illuminate our paths to higher consciousness. Her creative contributions bring much needed restoration to us individually and to our society. As we gaze into her mesmerizing, meditative works of art, we immediately experience a visceral surge of energy, filled with awe, enlightenment and renewal. As our … [Read more...]

Artist Lily Yeh Transforms Communities Around the World

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Lily Yeh

This article was written by artist Mary Lou Dauray in 2015. Art has the power to transform, in a positive way, people and places that have been destroyed, decimated and are filled with sorrow. Artists can help those who suffer recover a sense of self-identity and joy. A shining example of such an artist accomplishing these wonders is Lily Yeh, 74. Through the Barefoot … [Read more...]

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

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Longing For a Day at the Beach, mixed media, 39″ x 48″ x 1.5″ created in the style of Trompe L’oeil.

View Some of the Art from this Invitational Exhibition September 29 – December 2, 2024 Curated by Renee Phillips, Founder / Director, Manhattan Arts International This exhibition 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.  The names of all … [Read more...]

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

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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...]

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...]

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...]

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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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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...]

View Our Artist Members Exhibitions Devoted to Color

It is undeniable that color affects our behaviors, moods, and thoughts. It has the ability to bring … [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...]

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...]

Therese Boisclair

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

Several Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity

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

Roopa Dudley

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

Sandra Belitza-Vazquez

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

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...]

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...]

“Spring” An Online Art Exhibition

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

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 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 Power of Color 2025 Exhibition

Art from “The Healing Power of Color” 2025 Invitational Exhibition April 20 - June 20, 2025 This … [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...]

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...]

Peter N. Van Giesen

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

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...]

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