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The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope 2023-24 Exhibition

By Renee Phillips 33 Comments

Love in Hout Bay, acrylic on canvas, 33.1" x 23.3"

An International Juried Art Competition To Inspire You & Bring Peace & Comfort This exhibition was presented November 27, 2023 through February 29, 2024 "The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & Hope" online exhibition featured 57 Artists from around the world. It was organized to provide a place of healing and comfort for you. This page presents some of … [Read more...]

Art and Quotes by Famous Artists

By Renee Phillips 28 Comments

Wassily Kandinsky, Blue Mountain, oil on canvas, 194.3 x 129.3 cm. Created in 1908 in Munich / Monaco, Germany. Current location: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City, NY, US. Photo: Public domain. wikiart.org

Words That Will Inspire You Throughout art history we have been enthralled and inspired by the art and quotes by famous artists. This page has been created to bring information and inspiration to our readers. We update this page regularly with  images and quotations that are positive and healing. They may also be provocative and thought-provoking. Please visit often! If … [Read more...]

Whimsical Art by Artists on Our Website

By Renee Phillips 9 Comments

Imaginary Sea, ink, colored pencil, 19" x 24"

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 Sandra Belitza-Vazquez, Tanis Bula, Roopa Dudley, Andrea Kay, Peter N. Van Giesen, … [Read more...]

Henri Matisse and The Healing Power of Art

By Renee Phillips 7 Comments

Henri Matisse

Henri-Émile-Benoît Matisse (1869–1954) is known as one of the leading figures of modern art as an outstanding colorist, draughtsman, painter, print-maker, and sculptor. Along with André Derain, he is credited for having launched the Fauvism movement (1904-1908), an intensely emotional style of painting distinguished by a color palette that was rebellious for its time. The … [Read more...]

Many Shades of Green in Art by Artists On This Website & Master Artists

By Renee Phillips 1 Comment

Vincent van Gogh, Green Wheat Field, 1889 oil on canvas, 28.75" x 36.25". Loan at Kunsthaus Zurich

Plus Many Fascinating Facts About the Color Green The color green generally signifies growth, harmony, health, life, spring, wealth, and many other positive qualities. Color experts agree this color provides hope more than any other colors. Art that has this color is an excellent choice when you want to bring positive feelings into your home or office or healthcare … [Read more...]

Art With the Magical Color Blue by Contemporary and Historical Artists

By Renee Phillips 17 Comments

Blue Water Lilies by Claude Monet, 1916–1919, oil on canvas, (78.74 in); width: 2,000 mm (78.74 in), Google Art Project. Photo: Public domain.

Plus Many Fascinating Facts About the Color 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 from many … [Read more...]

Master Artists and Their Relationship With Color

By Renee Phillips 18 Comments

Lake George, painting by Georgia O’Keeffe. Public domain.

Discover Their Passions, Obsessions and Beliefs About Color! There is more than a lifetime of knowledge to gain from master artists and their relationship with color. As we view color through the eyes of great artists we discover their intense passions, relentless obsessions and staunch beliefs about the powers of color. This article provides some insight on this huge 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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Roopa Dudley

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The Healing Power of Color 2024 Exhibition

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

Manhattan Arts International Proudly Presents Andre Chatelain with this Award in Our “Love, Peace, … [Read More...]

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"A World Wonderland" About Sandra Belitza-Vazquez: Sandra is an internationally exhibited, … [Read More...]

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The "Still Life" in Contemporary Realism About Debora Levy:  Debora excels in using a variety of … [Read More...]

A Healing Touch of Red in Art by Members and Masters

Fascinating Art and Facts About the Color Red We are delighted to present this online exhibition "A … [Read More...]

Fantastic Flora and Fauna

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

Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity

"Creativity Takes Courage" ~ Henri Matisse... Creativity may be defined as a mysterious, … [Read More...]

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...]

View Our Artist Members Exhibitions Devoted to Color

It is undeniable that color affects our behaviors, moods, and thoughts. It has the ability to bring … [Read More...]

Frantisek Strouhal

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

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