The "Still Life" in Contemporary Realism About Debora Levy: Debora excels in using a variety of materials -- from gold leaf, acrylic, to oils, cold wax, inks, and dry media. Most recently Debora has been creating gorgeous realistic oil paintings that reflect her masterful painting skills and illuminate everyday objects. She conveys a remarkable sense of balance and harmony … [Read more...]
Bren Sibilsky
"Figures, Equestrian Statues, Portraits and Reliefs" About Bren Sibilsky: Bren Sibilsky is a sculptor in the style of classical representation with baroque undertones who excels in creating full standing figures, equestrian statues, portraits, and reliefs. She pushes classical subjects to daring emotive heights. Manhattan Arts International granted Bren a Special … [Read more...]
Sandra Belitza-Vazquez
"A World Wonderland" About Sandra Belitza-Vazquez: Sandra is an internationally exhibited, award-winning and versatile artist whose awe-inspiring photographs raise our awareness about the natural beauty in the world. She also reminds us about our responsibility to honor and preserve it. She captures magnificent views from world travels as well as local nature scenes. Sandra … [Read more...]
Tanis Bula
Masterful Watercolor Paintings of Florals About Tanis Bula: Tanis Bula is an internationally renowned watercolorist. Her awe-inspiring masterful paintings of nature are endowed with a healing symphony of hues, light and shadow. She creates life-affirming floral bouquets, serene landscapes and other subjects that delight and enchant us; however, she is best known for her … [Read more...]
Gwen Roberts Received A Special Recognition Art Award
Gwen Roberts received a Special Recognition Art Award in "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience" 2022 Exhibition for her exceptional ability to impact the viewer on a visceral level. She is a master in the use of pencil and her painstaking, detailed process is captivating and rare to find today in our digital age. Her technical proficiency is matched by her profound sensitivity … [Read more...]
Marie Mitchell Won A Special Recognition Art Award
Marie Mitchell received a Special Recognition Art Award in “The Healing Power of ART: Resilience” 2022 Exhibition for her steadfast commitment to use her extraordinary creative talent as a catalyst to raise awareness about climate change. The artist who lives in Bouvard, Western Australia is active in protecting the environment. Marie is a champion for positive change and … [Read more...]
Artist Frankie Hsu Captures the Ethereal Energy and Wonder of Nature
Frankie Hsu is a Brooklyn, NY-based artist, whose ethereal abstract paintings immediately lift the viewer to an atmospheric world of wonder and evoke a sense of well-being. Her works of art explore the spiritual and transformative qualities inherent in nature and our relationship with it. She reminds us to revere, protect and take action to preserve nature. Frankie also … [Read more...]
Artist Julie Greig Captures the Extraordinary Beauty and Healing Power of Nature
Masterful Pastel Artist As director and curator of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, I am honored to present this featured article about Julie Greig. As a masterful pastel artist she captures the extraordinary beauty and healing power of nature. This Special Recognition Award has been given to only three artists in in "The … [Read more...]
Artist Diane Turner Creates Inspirational Paintings of Figures in the Natural World
Diane Turner is an outstanding American figurative realist painter best known for masterful paintings of multiple figures in natural settings. These mesmerizing works of art convey her sensitivity to the bond between humans and the environment. She possesses expertise in her chosen medium and a remarkable sense of composition and attention to detail. The artist devotes … [Read more...]
Wendy Lemen Bredehoft: Artist, Artist Advocate and Art World Changer
Wendy Lemen Bredehoft is an innovative full-time mixed media artist from Wyoming who describes her art as that which "investigates visual nuances, focusing on details that provide a basis for understanding and responding to specific places and experiences, especially those informed by nature." I selected Bredehoft to be included in the "Our Bond With Nature" online art … [Read more...]
Fran Eber Award-Winning Artist
Manhattan Arts International recently launched "The Healing Power of ART 2016" online exhibition that will be presented until September 20, 2016. This year the curator Renee Phillips invited me to select an artist from all of the exhibiting artists in the show to receive The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Featured Artist Award. I chose Fran Eber, an award-winning artist … [Read more...]