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Frantisek Strouhal

By Renee Phillips 1 Comment

Lift the Veil, mixed media, oil printing, lithography inks, 23" x 21"

"Art Embracing Awareness" About Frantisek Strouhal: Frantisek Strouhal is an esteemed visual artist and poet based in the serene West Kootenay region, in British Columbia. He is renowned for his innovative mixed-media artworks. His signature style, imbued with deep introspection, nostalgia, and existential nuance, captivates audiences worldwide. Portfolio/Series: “Art … [Read more...]

Janice Phelps Williams

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Neptune's Fantasia, ink, colored pencil, acrylic, metallics, 18" x 24"

"A Beautiful World" About Janice Phelps Williams: Janice creates uplifting nature-inspired art with a delightful profusion of joyful colors, engaging organic forms, rhythmic compositions, and inspirational messages. Janice's creative versatility spans a variety of styles and media. Most recently the interior landscape of her imagination has captured her interest to the … [Read more...]

Therese Boisclair

By Renee Phillips 6 Comments

Forever in Hope by Therese Boisclair, Forever in Hope, mixed media, 24″ x 30″ x 1.5″

"Seeking the Light" About Thérèse Boisclair: Therese is inspired by nature. She has technical prowess in different mediums and currently enjoys combining acrylic paint with tissue paper. Her richly tactile mixed media works of art  convey the innate qualities we discover in the natural world emphasizing her distinctive, illuminating, abstract style. You can find her … [Read more...]

Rajul Shah

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Rooted, acrylic on canvas, 24" x 24"

"Kintsugi Chakras” About Rajul Shah: Rajul Shah creates healing art that immediately arouses a transcendent experience for the viewer. She offers us a meditative journey toward personal growth and transformation. Portfolio Series: “Kintsugi Chakras” Price Range: $1,000 - $8,500 All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the artist’s permission. Rajul Shah … [Read more...]

Kristen Palana Creates Transcendent “Sacred Geometry” Meditative Healing Art

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Mother, watercolor pens and acrylic, on vellum, 18” x 18”

Kristen Palana is an American/Portuguese interdisciplinary artist, based in Rome, Italy. She is world renowned for creating transcendent, “Sacred Geometry” meditative, healing works of art. Kristen brings the ancient art form of Sacred Geometry as a healing modality to the contemporary realm with her stunning versatility and distinctive creative vision. A transformative … [Read more...]

Luba Shapiro Grenader Creates Transformative 3-D “Soul Weavings”

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Searching Through the Trees of Thoughts and Memories, conté, charcoal, watercolor on handmade paper, fabric, thread, found wood, 16” x 20” x 4”

Luba Shapiro Grenader conveys profound insight into human psychology through her visceral, thought-provoking 3-d series titled “Soul Weavings: Transcending Through Deconstruction and Renewal.” She communicates a myriad of complex truths about human existence. Mixed media wall sculptures, partially free-standing pieces, and “sculptures in the round” comprise her compelling … [Read more...]

Eco-Artist Natalie Oliphant Transforms Recycled Materials Into Life-Affirming Sculptures

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Ange ou Demon (Angel or Demon), detail, by Natalie Oliphant

Natalie Oliphant is an important eco-artist who lives in Canada. She has an extraordinary talent for transforming body forms and mannequins and other discarded items into new life-affirming sculptures. Destined for obscurity in landfills that harm our environment found objects become mixed media works of art that resonate with symbolic and metaphorical references. They will … [Read more...]

Fadia Haddad Jawdat Creates Beautiful and Profound Narrative Works of Art

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Flight, acrylic, pumice gel, painted and found paper, 8.5” x 8.5”

Fadia Haddad Jawdat is a remarkable storyteller with a profound artistic vision. Her art is infused with meaningful visual concepts that evoke myriad visceral and thought-provoking interpretations. With compelling beauty and insight she conveys personal memories about living in the Middle East and observations about the often-complex human experience. With unerring … [Read more...]

Creative and Eco-Conscious Artists Who Use Recycled Materials

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"Spirit of Democracy" oil, sculpture, fabric, computer parts, found objects on canvas, 48" x 60" by Nancy Calef

Sustaining Our Planet's Resources For many artists using recycled materials is an aesthetic choice filled with infinite creative possibilities. It is also a responsible decision they have made because they care about sustaining our planet's resources.  Here, I share art by creative eco-conscious artists who use recycled materials in imaginative and thoughtful ways. They are … [Read more...]

About Call For Artists “Inspirational Art in Mixed Media”

By Renee Phillips 15 Comments

The Entry Submission Deadline was August 31, 2021 The exhibition took place September 20 - November 20, 2021 View Selections from the Exhibition Purpose Our online exhibitions attract thousands of viewers interested in art that is positive, uplifting and healing. We enjoy providing underrecognized artists widespread exposure to our international audience, direct more … [Read more...]

Artist Members Tell Us What They Love About Their Favorite Medium

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Enjoy This Wonderful Article! Artists develop special relationships with their chosen mediums and it's exciting to know how and why they select the ones they do. An artist may choose a particular medium and remain with it for a lifetime, while other artists may begin new relationships as their artwork evolves. Each medium offers a myriad of different technical and creative … [Read more...]

The Healing Power of Color 2019 Exhibition

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Decisions, oil on linen, 47 inches x 47 inches

This online art exhibition May 6 - July 6, 2019 presented 55 artists who use color to enhance healing and a sense of well-being to viewers. Below you'll find a few works of art selected from the exhibition. "Color can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways." ~ Oscar Wilde About Us: The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, … [Read more...]

A Work of Art is Not Complete Until it is Shared

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Meg Black painting

The Most Heartfelt "Thank You" I Ever Received This heart-warming story by artist Meg Black (megblack.com) illustrates so perfectly the truth - a work of art is not complete until it is shared. In late December, I received a phone call from my friend Mary's husband. After a brief "how have you been, what's new" greeting, he got to the point, which seeing Christmas was just … [Read more...]

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Many Shades of Gray in Art by Artist Members and Art from Art History

Enjoy Art and Facts About Gray! Our series of Color theme online exhibitions are a big success. We … [Read More...]

Frantisek Strouhal

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

The Healing Power of Color 2024 Exhibition

An Invitational Exhibition  April 7 -  June 7, 2024 About Us: The Healing Power of ART & … [Read More...]

Art With the Magical Color Blue by Contemporary and Historical Artists

Plus Many Fascinating Facts About the Color Blue Including Its Healing Impact The color Blue has … [Read More...]

Sandra Belitza-Vazquez ~ Featured Artist of the Week

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

The Healing Power of Color 2025 Exhibition

Art from “The Healing Power of Color” 2025 Invitational Exhibition April 20 - June 20, 2025 This … [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...]

David G. Rickman

Awe-Inspiring "Beach Air" Paintings About David G. Rickman: David G. Rickman is a contemporary … [Read More...]

Roopa Dudley

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

Fascinating and Fun Facts About Our Artist Members Part II

Learn More About Our Multi-Talented Members The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS members are … [Read More...]

Bren Sibilsky

"Figures, Equestrian Statues, Portraits and Reliefs" About Bren Sibilsky: Bren Sibilsky is a … [Read More...]

The Power of Yellow in Art Created by Artists On Our Website and Master Artists

Yellow is a Powerful Color With Many Healing Benefits  Yellow is the color we associate with the … [Read More...]

Monique J. Dufour

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

Several Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity

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

Rajul Shah

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

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