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Peter N. Van Giesen

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Fisgard Lighthouse, Olympic Mountains acrylic 20x24

"Capturing Nature's Eternal Aura" 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...]

Artist Members Share Exciting Plans for 2024

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Roses, watercolor, 19x19

Three Artists Share Their Plans It's always exciting to ask the members of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online gallery what are you excited about in the coming year? When we asked them in December 2023, we received replies from these members and are delighted to share the news with you.  Please visit the artists' pages and their websites to view more of their art … [Read more...]

Artist Members Share Proud Achievements of 2023

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Kintsugi Skies Triptych, oil on canvas, 20 x 30 by Rajul Shah

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...]

Celebrate Mother Earth With Our Nature-Inspired Art and Articles

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painting by Peter N. Van Giesen Sunset Blissful Peace. 24 x30 acrylic on canvas

For Nature Lovers Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. However, here, on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website we celebrate and honor nature every day as part of our overall purpose. First and foremost, you will notice that many of the artists in our Online Gallery create nature-inspired art. We also present … [Read more...]

Honor, Remembrance, Gratitude and Hope for Peace Expressed in Art

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Interconnected Aura, acrylic on canvas 24” x 32”

An Artful Tribute This was published in 2022 and updates have been made recently. Every day we need to honor those individuals who served in the Armed Forces and we should pay a tribute to the many heroes who have generously and willingly sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom and bear the tremendous stress of war and conflict. This art presentation with messages … [Read more...]

Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

"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...]

The Healing Color of Purple in Art by Artists from Our Website

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

JUST A DREAM, mixed media/ oil printing/lithograpgy inks, 20" x 24"

Enjoy Viewing! The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS believes art has the power to bring positive change and we know that color plays a very important part of that process. This is part of a a series of exhibitions on various colors that include "Enjoy The Power of Yellow in Art", "Art With the Magical Color Blue", "Many Shades of Green in Art" -- and now "The Healing Color … [Read more...]

Artist Members Share The Core Beliefs That Impact Their Art

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Maligne Lake, Jasper, acrylic 24x36

Our core beliefs and philosophies impact our views of the world, our decisions, priorities, how we communicate and deal with challenges, triumphs and tribulations. For artists, the beliefs they choose have a powerful impact on their creative visions and finished works of art. Eager to learn and share more information about our incredible artist members, in 2021 we asked them to … [Read more...]

The Healing Glow of Pink in Art by Artist Members, Famous Artists, and More

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

Edgar Degas-Dancers in Pink c. 1885

Glowing Art and Facts About Pink! We invite you to bask in the healing glow of pink in art by several artists featured on this website. And, as always, we provide many interesting facts about the color. This exhibition is part of our ongoing series about color. We have already covered art using blue, red, yellow, purple, green and orange. For links to all of our exhibitions … [Read more...]

Artist Members Tell Us What They Love About Their Favorite Medium

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Yosemite Falls Reflection Photography 18x24

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...]

Artist Members Celebrate the Color Orange

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waterscape in oranges by Peter N. Van Giesen

A Happy, Energetic and Eye-Catching Color When it comes to the healing power of color we know that a certain color has the ability to soothe your frazzled nerves, empower you to take action, and also to bring healing energy when you need it. As Wassily Kandinsky proclaimed, "Color hides a power still unknown but real, which acts on every part of the human body." In this … [Read more...]

Whimsical Art by Artists on Our Website

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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...]

A Healing Touch of Red in Art by Members and Masters

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Welcome to Cappy's Bakery Digital Photography 16.5" x 27"

Fascinating Art and Facts About the Color Red We are delighted to present this online exhibition "A Healing Touch of Red in Art" by members of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online gallery and some master artists. It is a part of our series of exhibitions related to color. You'll also read many facts about the primary color red. Powerful Healing Art by … [Read more...]

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

By Renee Phillips 5 Comments

Just a Peek Photography Variable Sizes

Yellow is a Powerful Color With Many Healing Benefits  Yellow is the color we associate with the sun. It is the brightest color of the visible spectrum, and it is the most noticeable of all colors by the human eye. Scientific studies have shown that yellow is a good color to strengthen the nerves, stimulate communication and collaboration, enhance mental clarity and … [Read more...]

How Artist Members Want Viewers to Respond To Their Art

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Naturally Blissful, acrylic 24x24 by Peter N. Van Giesen

Art is a powerful means of communication between the artist and the viewer. Most artists consider the reactions others will have upon viewing it. In fact, this may be a very important factor that guides them in their creative process. For instance, Georgia O'Keeffe once said, "When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want … [Read more...]

Art About Love, Peace, Harmony and Unity by Artist Members

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art about love

Be Prepared to Be Inspired It's easy to get distracted by the loud noises of negativity and forget that there is so much goodness in the world. To help you get back on the positivity mindset, I am happy to present this wonderful visual presentation of art about love, peace, harmony and unity by artist members.  Their statements are also inspiring. The artists you'll find in … [Read more...]

Fascinating and Fun Facts About Our Artist Members Part I

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Rajul Shah in her studio

Read About These Multi-Talented Artists The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS members are multi-talented and multi-dimensional individuals whose interests and experiences extend beyond their art studios and also have impacted them creatively. In this 2-part series you'll discover fascinating and fun facts about our artist members. The artists’ names will take you to their … [Read more...]

Fantastic Flora and Fauna

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painting of a peony by Tanis Bula

View Inspirational Art! In this inspirational presentation view some fantastic images of flora and fauna by artists we promote on the The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website. The common phrase "flora and fauna" covers just about every visible living thing in the natural world. The word "flora" comes from the Latin name of Flora, the goddess of plants, flowers, and … [Read more...]

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