Dr. Michael Durst is an artistic messenger of elation, hope, and wellbeing. He combines his masterful skills in color with his proficiency for conveying his love for humanity, nature, and all living creatures. These admirable artistic and personal attributes lay the foundation for his visionary imagination to flourish. Michael's capacity to express the healing power of art … [Read more...]
What Is Art Therapy?
The first use of art as a therapeutic discipline was developed in the 1940′s in both the U.S. and Europe. During World War I, Red Cross volunteers and occupational therapists worked with soldiers to treat PTSD. In England, Adrian Keith Graham Hill, an artist, author, art therapist, educator and broadcaster, was the first person to refer to the therapeutic applications of art … [Read more...]
Sandy Iseli Creates Serene and Blissful Nature-Inspired Paintings
Sandy Iseli creates resplendent paintings that convey her spiritual connection and reverence for the natural world. Having mastered creative skills with remarkable versatility, she illuminates the quintessence of all seasons with their intrinsic and diverse qualities and poetic splendor. In creating her awe-inspiring paintings Sandy uses clear vibrant colors that depict … [Read more...]
Artists Make Earth Day An Everyday Experience
For many artists paying respect to Mother Earth and honoring Nature is their passion and major source of creative inspiration 365 days a day. It's not simply an occasional idea they think about on Earth Day, April 22. We are proud to offer a forum on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS where we can share their art in nature related exhibitions, numerous articles, and … [Read more...]
About the Call for Artists “The Healing Power of Color” 2023 Exhibition
The purpose of "The Healing Power of Color" 2023 Exhibition: To share art by artists who use color with the intention to evoke a positive impact and foster feelings of well-being. Our goal is to accelerate the artists' recognition by presenting their art, statements and links to their websites. View Some of the Art from the Exhibition Exhibition Dates: May 8 - July 8, … [Read more...]
“The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” Exhibition 2023
View Some of the Art from "The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE" presented January 1 - March 1, 2023 We believe that Art is an inspirational and powerful catalyst for healing individuals, society and the environment. “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE” online exhibition, January 1 - March 1, 2023 featured 96 artists, curated by Renee Phillips, Founder … [Read more...]
Eco-Artist Natalie Oliphant Transforms Recycled Materials Into Life-Affirming Sculptures
Natalie Oliphant is an important eco-artist who lives in Canada. She has an extraordinary talent for transforming body forms and mannequins and other discarded items into new life-affirming sculptures. Destined for obscurity in landfills that harm our environment found objects become mixed media works of art that resonate with symbolic and metaphorical references. They will … [Read more...]
Shirley Wallitsch Creates Paintings With A Vibrant Colorful Medley
One of the most satisfying experiences as a writer is to be approached by artists who create uplifting works of art and wish to have me write an Art Review for them. Shirley Wallitsch is an artist from New Jersey who creates joyful oil paintings. She requested I write about her art for her to use for her website and promotional use. I was more than happy to accommodate her. … [Read more...]
Honor, Remembrance, Gratitude and Hope for Peace Expressed in Art
An Artful Tribute This was published in 2022 and was updated in May, 2023 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 of … [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...]
Call For Artists “The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE 2023” ~ Entry Deadline Dec 19
"The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE" 2023 Art about the natural world reminds us about the magnificence of nature and that we must celebrate, honor and preserve it. Purpose of "The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE": This exhibition will raise awareness about art and artists inspired by nature. All styles of art and mediums including painting, drawing, … [Read more...]
Gwen Roberts Received A Special Recognition Art Award
Gwen Roberts received a Special Recognition Art Award in "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience" 2022 Exhibition for her exceptional ability to impact the viewer on a visceral level. She is a master in the use of pencil and her painstaking, detailed process is captivating and rare to find today in our digital age. Her technical proficiency is matched by her profound sensitivity … [Read more...]
Nathalie Foisy, Elynne Rosenfeld and Aaron Santos Boyd-Rochman Receive Special Recognition Art Awards
Nathalie Foisy, Elynne Rosenfeld and Aaron Santos Boyd-Rochman have been selected to receive Special Recognition Art Awards from “The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022” exhibition. As the curator of the exhibition, I was immediately impressed by the artists' use of innovation and talent to create multi-faceted art that is beautiful and engaging and also profoundly … [Read more...]
Denise Lorenz, Michael Stoyanov, Mark Weller and Claudia Michael Receive Special Recognition Art Awards
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...]
Ekaterina Stoyanova, Esther Simonis and Dr. Michael Durst Receive Special Recognition Art Awards
Ekaterina Stoyanova, Esther Simonis, and Dr. Michael Durst have been selected to receive Special Recognition Art Awards from "The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022" exhibition. Their art and their statements captivated my interest and inspired me to share more information about them. They deserve to receive your attention. As you will discover their self-awareness as … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022 Exhibition
Art and Statements About Resilience In the Human Experience and in Nature September 30 – November 30, 2022 Welcome! The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS (HPAA) is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY, an organization launched in 1983 to promote emerging artists. HPAA is a growing global community of artists, advocates, and writers dedicated to raising … [Read more...]
Call for Artists “The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022”
“The Healing Power of ART: Resilience 2022" Exhibition The entry deadline was September 20, 2022. Exhibition Dates: September 30 -November 30, 2022 View Some of the Art From the Exhibition Artists in the Exhibition A-Z A-F Martine Allard, Allie Almvig, Julie C. Baer, Rieke Baptista, Annette Back, Elise Beattie, Tanis Bula, Paula Borsetti, Renata Bosnjak, … [Read more...]
Artist Members Explain The Power of Creativity
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. As Henri Matisse simply stated, "Creativity takes courage". 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 … [Read more...]