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Leonardo da Vinci and The Creative Process

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Leonardo da Vinci

Whatever you name it -- art notebooking, art sketchbooking or art journaling -- you may have experienced firsthand how it is one of the most essential and powerful tools to enhance the creativity and expand the mind. Throughout centuries, in their drawings, texts, and observations, artists have been using notebooking to resolve the relationship between creativity and thinking … [Read more...]

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Roopa Dudley

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

Frantisek Strouhal

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

Rajul Shah

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

Judy Hatlen

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

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

Artist Members Share Exciting Plans for 2024

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Celebrate Mother Earth With Our Nature-Inspired Art and Articles

For Nature Lovers Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental … [Read More...]

Tanis Bula

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

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...]

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“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...]

“Spring” An Online Art Exhibition

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Monique J. Dufour

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

David G. Rickman

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The Healing Glow of Pink in Art by Artist Members, Famous Artists, and More

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Interview with Andre Chatelain, Recipient of The Special Recognition Art Award

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

Peter N. Van Giesen

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The Healing Power of Color 2025 Exhibition

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