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Roopa Dudley

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Moon in Pisces, acrylic on canvas, 40" x 30"

"Roopa's Major Arcanum" About Roopa Dudley:  Roopa Dudley is widely acclaimed as "The Chess Painter". Her bold, colorful and dramatic paintings in her inimitable style of realism engage the senses and challenge the imagination. They provoke interpretation and discussion. She describes her style as “gravitating towards Steampunk Art and Graphic Design”. She has exhibited her … [Read more...]

Peter N. Van Giesen

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Fisgard Lighthouse, Olympic Mountains acrylic 20x24

"The Eternal Aura of Nature" About Peter N. Van Giesen: Peter N. Van Giesen's paintings convey a majestic grandeur inspired by the natural beauty of British Columbia where he resides. Peter is also a member of  the Manhattan Arts International Artist Showcase online art gallery, a curated art program that recognizes artistic excellence. He has received several awards … [Read more...]

Denise Lorenz, Michael Stoyanov, Mark Weller and Claudia Michael Receive Special Recognition Art Awards

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Arizona, acrylic on canvas, 30″ x 40″. by Michael Stoyanov

The following artists: Denise Lorenz, Michael Stoyanov, Mark Weller and Claudia Michael have received Special Recognition Art Awards in "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience" 2022 exhibition. As the curator, I was captivated by how wonderfully they approached their connection with nature and wanted to share that with you. They deserve to have special attention and it gives me … [Read more...]

Artist Frida Kahlo Transcended Suffering through Art

By Renee Phillips 10 Comments

Frida Kahlo

An artist who epitomizes an individual's triumphant spirit to overcome challenges through creativity is Frida Kahlo, July 6, 1907 - July 13, 1954. One of the most respected women artists her art has been praised for its originality and its surreal, dreamlike, and fantastical quality. At the age of six Kahlo was stricken with polio. At age 18 she was in a bus when it … [Read more...]

The Healing Power of Color 2019 Exhibition

By Renee Phillips 25 Comments

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...]

Art With the Magical Color Blue by Contemporary and Historical Artists

By Renee Phillips 19 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 Including Its Healing Impact 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. … [Read more...]

An Art Project with Hospice in Memory of My Father

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Meg Black, National Seashore

Meg Black is a foremost artist and pioneer working with natural fibers for over 30 years. Her art is in numerous private and public collections and healthcare facilities. You can read her previous article about her art for healthcare here. In this article Meg Black shares insight about her firsthand experience with Hospice care, her desire to reach out to build new … [Read more...]

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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...]

Roopa Dudley

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

Peter N. Van Giesen

"The Eternal Aura of Nature" About Peter N. Van Giesen: Peter N. Van Giesen's paintings convey a … [Read More...]

Nimi Trehan ~ Featured Artist of the Week

"Environmentally Yours" Nimi Trehan is a Maryland-based artist whose vibrant, expressive paintings … [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 … [Read More...]

A Healing Touch of Red in Art by Members and Masters

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

Therese Boisclair

"Seeking the Light" About Thérèse Boisclair: Therese is inspired by nature. She has technical … [Read More...]

Whimsical Art by Artists on Our Website

Art That Will Lift Your Spirits! If you're suffering from an overload of negative news of the world … [Read More...]

Rajul Shah

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

Artist Members Share Exciting Plans for 2024

Three Artists Share Their Plans It's always exciting to ask the members of The Healing Power of ART … [Read More...]

David G. Rickman

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

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...]

Fantastic Flora and Fauna

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

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