This Article Will Awaken the Creative Spirit Within You! Do you remember your first encounters with the magic and joy of creative self-expression? Or, perhaps are you still waiting for that moment to arrive? For some it begins in early childhood, others consider themselves to be "late bloomers". Either way, this article is meant to awaken or rekindle that creative spirit … [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 it's exciting to know how and why they select the ones they do. An artist may choose a particular medium and remain with it for a lifetime, while other artists may begin new relationships as their artwork evolves. Each medium offers a myriad of different technical and creative … [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 know that a certain color has the ability to soothe your frazzled nerves, empower you to take action, and also to bring healing energy when you need it. As Wassily Kandinsky proclaimed, "Color hides a power still unknown but real, which acts on every part of the human body." In this … [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. Here is a sampling of art from the exhibition. Please visit the artists' websites to learn more about them. Contact them directly to purchase their … [Read more...]
Artists from The Spirit of Resilience Exhibition Who Are World Changers
Read About Our Inspirational Discovery! During the curatorial process for The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS "The Spirit of Resilience" online exhibition we discovered a few of the artists selected for the exhibition who also generously devote their time to helping others. You will meet them in this article "Artists from The Spirit of Resilience Exhibition Who Are World … [Read more...]
October is An Opportunity to Celebrate National Arts & Humanities
October is an opportunity to celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM), a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. This event comes when we need it most. Let's shift our awareness to the healing and powerful gifts that the Arts provide. An Invitation to Show Your Art Americans For The Arts is leading an online celebration … [Read more...]
The Spirit of Resilience Video
We are pleased to present a fantastic video with 24 artists from "The Spirit of Resilience" online exhibition, that runs through November 4, 2020. You'll find it on the Manhattan Arts International Youtube channel. Turn on your volume and let the visuals and music fill your heart and spirit. Then, view the entire exhibition of 80 artists from around the world! Please share and … [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 and seeking some relief, you came to the right place. To lift your spirits we searched our website to present an online art exhibition "Whimsical Art by Artist Members". Shown here is art by Janice Phelps Williams, Sandra Belitza-Vazquez, Tanis Bula, Roopa Dudley, Andrea … [Read more...]
Artists Transformed Cardboard Into Hope and Healing in the “Together While Apart Project”
By Deane V. Bowers Deane V. Bowers, deanevbowersart.com, is a self-described self-taught artist who lives in Seabrook Island, South Carolina. She is driven by a desire, "to be a responsible Environmental Steward in every aspect of my life. As an artist, whenever possible I always use reclaimed, recycled, repurposed and Eco Friendly materials." Her purpose is to create 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 Healing Touch of Red in Art" by members of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online gallery and some master artists. It is a part of our series of exhibitions related to color. You may also want to view "The Healing Power of Color" 2026. The artist members included in this … [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 sun. It is the brightest color of the visible spectrum, and it is the most noticeable of all colors by the human eye. Scientific studies have shown that yellow is a good color to strengthen the nerves, stimulate communication and collaboration, enhance mental clarity and … [Read more...]
Artists Who Experience Their Own Healing Process Through Art
Artists Selected From Entries Received For "The Healing Power of ART 2020" When we announced our call for artists for our Healing Power of ART 2020 exhibition, we asked artists to let us know if they create art as a modality for healing. We are honored to introduce you to artists who not only create outstanding works of art, they are artists who experience their own healing … [Read more...]
Using Art to Deal with Trauma
For most of us our environment is generally nurturing and positive, but for some, it can be traumatic, such as experiencing horrific events in war zones or being raised in an abusive home. Art is often the healing balm that soothes these harsh realities, as well as provides long term benefits. This article is about using art to deal with trauma. You'll read about Marina … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of ART 2020 Exhibition
52 Artists from Around the World The Healing Power of ART 2020 online exhibition was presented from February 20 - May 31, 2020 and featured artists from around the world and a range of styles and mediums. Below you will see several works of art from the exhibition. The criteria we used includes the artist’s ability to convey healing through their chosen medium, their level of … [Read more...]
Artist Joanne Turney Celebrates Aging with Joy
Living Life and Art With Passion, Gratitude and Courage Update: This article was originally published in 2020 and remains here as a tribute in honor of Joanne Turney who died on April 6, 2025. I wrote articles about my dear friend Joanne Turney several years ago and it was published in Professional Artist magazine and also Luxe Beat magazine. Here is a version of it on The … [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 that there is so much goodness in the world. To help you get back on the positivity mindset, I am happy to present this wonderful visual presentation of art about love, peace, harmony and unity by artist members. Their statements are also inspiring. The artists you'll find in … [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 multi-talented and multi-dimensional individuals whose interests and experiences extend beyond their art studios. In this article you’ll discover fascinating and fun facts about our artist members. This is Part II of a series. Also read Part I The artists’ names will take you to … [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 multi-talented and multi-dimensional individuals whose interests and experiences extend beyond their art studios and also have impacted them creatively. In this 2-part series you'll discover fascinating and fun facts about our artist members. The artists’ names will take you to their … [Read more...]