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Fantastic Flora and Fauna

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Magnificent Colorful Peonies ‐ Watercolor ‐ Paper ‐ 18 x 18

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...]

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

By Renee Phillips 1 Comment

Vincent van Gogh, Green Wheat Field, 1889 oil on canvas, 28.75" x 36.25". Loan at Kunsthaus Zurich

Plus Many Fascinating Facts About the Color Green The color green generally signifies growth, harmony, health, life, spring, wealth, and many other positive qualities. Color experts agree this color provides hope more than any other colors. As a "secondary" color, it is the color of light between the two "primary" colors blue and yellow on the visible spectrum. It combines … [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...]

“Spring” An Online Art Exhibition

By Renee Phillips 9 Comments

Spring Bouquet, watercolor, 19x19

Art by 14 Artists from The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Website No matter what time of year it is let's celebrate Spring in all of its literal and symbolic glory. It represents nature's awakening, hope, love, and healing energy. This presentation "Spring"  delivers inspirational art in different media by talented artists from The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS … [Read more...]

Increase Your Well-Being With Awe-Inspiring Art

By Renee Phillips 1 Comment

Maligne Lake, Jasper, acrylic 24x36

The Magic of Experiencing Awe In an article I read recently on the University of Wisconsin Health website, psychologist Shilagh Mirgain, PhD was quoted as saying, “Awe has many important implications for our well-being... Experiencing awe can give us a sense of hope and provide a feeling of fulfillment." I agree: Increase your well-being with awe-inspiring art. One example … [Read more...]

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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...]

Tanis Bula

Masterful Watercolor Paintings of Florals About Tanis Bula: Tanis Bula is an internationally … [Read More...]

Therese Boisclair

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

Roopa Dudley

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

David G. Rickman

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

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...]

“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...]

Frantisek Strouhal

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

Judy Hatlen

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

Artist Members Tell Us What Inspired Their Works of Art

Enjoy This Delightful Article! It is an honor and pleasure to present "Artist Members Tell Us What … [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...]

Fantastic Flora and Fauna

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

Rajul Shah

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

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