“Essence of Raw - 2025" About Monique J. Dufour: Monique J. Dufour is an expressive abstract painter known for creating "Healing Art". She has received several honors and accolades for her art and her collectors span the globe. Monique paints intuitively with unbridled spontaneity from the heart and enjoys creating customized paintings for her clients that provide … [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 artist members to share their proudest moment they have experienced this year. We are delighted to share their achievements with you. Please visit the artists' pages to see more of their artwork and read about their many achievements and inspiration. Visit their websites and … [Read more...]
Expressions of Gratitude With Art and Artists
Thanksgiving Day may be an annual celebration; however, for many of us, being thankful and expressing gratitude is a daily ritual. My favorite quote serves as a reminder of role models and aspects of people who I am grateful for and how I wish to inspire others. It is my mission every day and one of my communication goals in every piece of art I create. “Be the reason … [Read more...]
Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity
"Creativity Takes Courage" ~ Henri Matisse... Creativity may be defined as a mysterious, life-affirming gift that requires passion, risk-taking, and the ability to surrender to its fullest power and potential. To ignite creativity and keep it alive we need to preserve our inner child, as Picasso reminds us, “All children are born artists, the problem is to remain an artist as … [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 multi-talented and multi-dimensional individuals whose interests and experiences extend beyond their art studios. In this article you’ll discover fascinating and fun facts about our artist members. This is Part II of a series. Also read Part I The artists’ names will take you to … [Read more...]
Art With the Magical Color Blue by Contemporary and Historical Artists
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...]
“Spring” An Online Art Exhibition
Inspirational Art and Quotes No matter what time of year it is let's celebrate Spring in all of its literal and symbolic glory. This presentation "Spring" delivers inspirational art in different media by talented artists from The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online art gallery and series of Art Reviews as well as our Special Friends. To accompany the works of art … [Read more...]