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...]
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Mary Lou Dauray Uses Her Artistic Voice to Express Outrage
Mary Lou Dauray is a multi-talented artist, writer and environmental advocate who uses her art, writing and numerous humanitarian activities to raise awareness about the need for positive change. She is proficient in a variety of mediums that include watercolor, graphite, oil, and acrylic, and frequently uses her iPad to create sketches. She is a member of The Healing Power of … [Read more...]
Artist Mary Lou Dauray is An Advocate for Global Change
Mary Lou Dauray is a multi-talented artist, writer and environmental advocate who uses her art, writing and numerous humanitarian activities to raise awareness about the need for positive change. She is proficient in a variety of mediums that include watercolor, graphite, oil, and acrylic, and frequently uses her iPad to create sketches. She is a member of The Healing Power of … [Read more...]
Mary Lou Dauray Raises Awareness About Coal Burning and Pollution
Mary Lou Dauray is an award-winning artist who lives in Sausalito, California. She believes that art has the power to influence action and thought and is dedicated to raising awareness about climate destruction and global warming. Dauray is also the only contemporary artist who has been devoted to creating a series of paintings about the mining, burning and transportation of … [Read more...]
Call For Artists “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire”
Many Thanks to All Artists Who Submitted Entries Deadline for Entries: August 17, 2023 (The entry form was removed August 18 at 9:00 AM New York time) "The Healing Power of Elements" exhibition will present art that is positive and uplifting inspired by one or more elements -- Earth, Water, Air and Fire. The exhibition will convey a broad range of interpretations of the … [Read more...]
How Artists Help Charities
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...]
Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity
Creativity may be defined as a mysterious, life-affirming gift that requires passion, risk-taking, and the ability to surrender to its fullest power and potential. As Henri Matisse simply stated, "Creativity takes courage". To ignite creativity and keep it alive we need to preserve our inner child, as Picasso reminds us, “All children are born artists, the problem is to remain … [Read more...]
Artist Members Share The Core Beliefs That Impact Their Art
Our core beliefs and philosophies impact our views of the world, our decisions, priorities, how we communicate and deal with challenges, triumphs and tribulations. For artists, the beliefs they choose have a powerful impact on their creative visions and finished works of art. Eager to learn and share more information about our incredible artist members, in 2021 we asked them to … [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...]
How Does Where You Live Impact You As an Artist?
Artist Members Share Their Thoughts In most instances, an artist's physical surroundings influence the art they create. They may be inspired by the culture, climate, or people in their midst. The artist members of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS live in different parts of the world. We recently asked them, how does where you live impact you as an artist? How does it … [Read more...]
How Artist Members Want Viewers to Respond To Their Art
Art is a powerful means of communication between the artist and the viewer. Most artists consider the reactions others will have upon viewing it. In fact, this may be a very important factor that guides them in their creative process. For instance, Georgia O'Keeffe once said, "When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want to … [Read more...]
Fascinating and Fun Facts About Our Artist Members Part II
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 Fascinating and Fun Facts About Our Artist Members Part I and Fascinating and Fun Facts … [Read more...]
Art by Members With the Magical Color Blue
Plus Art by Master Artists and Fascinating Facts About Blue The color Blue has been referred to as a magical hue that has the power to induce relaxation, tranquility and inspiration and even connect us to highest states of consciousness. Suffice to say, if you want to bring any of those qualities into your physical surroundings, seek art with the color blue. You can choose … [Read more...]
“The Healing Power of Color” 2019
The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS presented "The Healing Power of Color" May 6 through July 6, 2019 with more than 50 artists from around the world. View some of the art from this exhibition. About Us: An initiative of Manhattan Arts International, we are a community of artists, writers and activists who share the belief that ART has the power to heal, inspire, provoke, … [Read more...]
“Our Bond With Nature” Exhibition
The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS presented "Our Bond With Nature", October 25 - December 25, 2018, featuring 66 artists from around the world. To learn about our calls for artists for future exhibitions visit this page. These artists are helping to raise awareness about the miraculous beauty in the natural world and our need to honor, protect and preserve it. On this … [Read more...]
John Sabraw: Eco-Conscious Artist and Alchemist
Update: 2020 Since this article was originally published in 2015 much has happened. In an article about John Sabraw in Time.com, August, 2020, writer Arvind Dilwar wrote: "Sabraw’s idea inspired not only a line of his paintings but also a collaborative effort between artists, researchers and community organizers to turn Sunday Creek’s AMD into paint pigments via an … [Read more...]
Artist Lily Yeh Transforms Communities Around the World
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 Artists Organization which she founded in 2002, Ms. Yeh travels all … [Read more...]
Art & Healing Resources of Organizations & Programs
One of the Most Comprehensive Online Resources Related to Art & Healing These Organizations are Bringing Positive Change to the World! The following regional, national and international non-profit art and healing organizations use art and art programs to help individuals, their communities, and society at large. They work tirelessly to advocate positive change in the … [Read more...]