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Peter N. Van Giesen

By Renee Phillips 4 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...]

“Autumn” Art by Artist Members and Artists from Art History

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Aspen in Meadow

"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them all." ~  Stanley Horowitz Many artists and art enthusiasts would heartfully agree. For nature-inspired artists the fall season offers a diverse cornucopia of colors and textures to stimulate the creative imagination. For your pleasure, The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS presents … [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...]

Several Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity

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Hopefully Serene, acrylic, 14" x 11"

"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 … [Read more...]

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

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painting in purple

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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Risen Glory, Acrylic, 18" x 24"

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. With great pleasure we present this article "Artist Members Share The Core Beliefs That Impact Their … [Read more...]

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

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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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Vestrahorn Mountain and Reflection, photography, available in various sizes

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...]

Artists Celebrate the Color Orange

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waterscape in oranges by Peter N. Van Giesen

Art, Statements and Facts About the Color Orange 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"

Beautiful 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 may also want to view "The Healing Power of Color" 2026. The artist members included in this … [Read more...]

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

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J. M. W. Turner, Caernarvon Castle Date: 1799, watercolor on paper, 82.5 x 57 cm, Romanticism Genre: landscape. Photo: Public Domain. wikiart.org

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...]

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Artist Members Tell Us What They Love About Their Favorite Medium

Enjoy This Wonderful Article! Artists develop special relationships with their chosen mediums and … [Read More...]

Fantastic Flora and Fauna

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

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...]

Therese Boisclair

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

“Autumn” Art by Artist Members and Artists from Art History

"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them … [Read More...]

Bren Sibilsky

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

Monique J. Dufour

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

Peter N. Van Giesen

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

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...]

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...]

Artists Celebrate the Color Orange

Art, Statements and Facts About the Color Orange When it comes to the healing power of color we … [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...]

Judy Hatlen

"Nature's Most Fragile Elements" About Judy Hatlen: Judy Hatlen is a Wisconsin artist whose calming … [Read More...]

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

Plus Many Fascinating Facts About the Color Green The color green generally signifies growth, … [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...]

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...]

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

"A World Wonderland" About Sandra Belitza-Vazquez: Sandra is an internationally exhibited, … [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 ~ Featured Artist of the Week

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

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