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Shirley Wallitsch Creates Paintings With A Vibrant Colorful Medley

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Summer Garden 40” x 42” oil on canvas

Shirley Wallitsch is an artist from New Jersey who creates joyful oil paintings. She creates art that exudes an infectious and unbridled enthusiasm and shares her affinity with the natural world. Her oil paintings emanate a resounding vibrant medley of rhythm, colors and forms. Textural qualities applied with confidence and spontaneity bring a luscious depth, dimension, and … [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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