About Sandra Belitza-Vazquez: Sandra is an internationally exhibited, award-winning and versatile artist whose awe-inspiring photographs raise our awareness about the natural beauty in the world. She also reminds us about our responsibility to honor and preserve it. She captures magnificent views from world travels as well as local nature scenes. Sandra explains, "I want … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of Color 2024 Exhibition
An Invitational Exhibition April 7 - June 7, 2024 About Us: The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS is a global community of artists, advocates, and writers dedicated to raising awareness about how art serves as a positive catalyst for enhancing the well-being of individuals, society and the environment. It is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY. Read … [Read more...]
Liisa Viima Creates Inspirational Art with Messages of Resilience, Triumph, and Hope
Liisa Viima creates aesthetically beautiful inspirational art that transmits an immediate healing energy for the viewer. Her enlightened expressions originate from a wellspring of authenticity and convey her desire to share joyful and empowering messages of resilience, triumph, and hope. One of Liisa’s many admirable attributes is her creative versatility to reveal … [Read more...]
Artist Members Share Exciting Plans for 2024
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 and learn more about them. … [Read more...]
Sharon Grimes Creates Gorgeous Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Sharon Grimes creates gorgeous abstract expressionist paintings that are imbued with a radiant evanescent glow, rhythmic forms, and luscious tactile surfaces. They immediately captivate us with an alluring atmospheric and ethereal energy that activates a transformative experience. Sharon creates her works of art from her studios in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Longview, … [Read more...]
Romeo Varga Creates Transformative “Relinquish”, “Non-Finito” Portraits
Romeo Varga is a contemporary artist who is making an indelible mark on art history. He has taken giant steps forward with innovative artistic vision. His art conveys profound insight into humanity and resonates on an individual and universal level. The art shown here is from Romeo’s new and growing “Relinquish”, “non-finito” (“not finished”) portrait series. The … [Read more...]
Tanis Bula
About Tanis Bula: Tanis Bula is an internationally renowned watercolorist. Her awe-inspiring masterful paintings of nature are endowed with a healing symphony of hues, light and shadow. She creates life-affirming floral bouquets, serene landscapes and other subjects that delight and enchant us; however, she is best known for her vibrant florals. Her paintings are … [Read more...]
Artist Members Tell Us What Inspired Their Works of Art
It is an honor and pleasure to present "Artist Members Tell Us What Inspired Their Works of Art". All members of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online gallery were invited to choose one of the works of art that is presented on their membership page and tell us what inspired it. We received replies from 4 members. They are Peter N. Van Giesen, Therese Boisclair, Tanis … [Read more...]
Artist Members Share Proud Achievements of 2023
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. Artists are arranged in the order in which we received their submissions. Please visit the artists' pages to see more of their artwork and read about their many … [Read more...]
Many Shades of Gray in Art by Artist Members and Art from Art History
Our series of Color theme online exhibitions are a big success. We receive many emails from interior designers, individual art buyers and art consultants who are delighted to have a resource like ours. Advisors in the healthcare industry appreciate our focus on healing art and the importance of color. In this outstanding online exhibition "Many Shades of Gray in Art by Artist … [Read more...]
Artist Members Share The Core Beliefs That Impact Their Art
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...]
Eco-Conscious Artists and The Materials They Use
This article "Eco-Conscious Artists and The Materials They Use" is part of our series of articles devoted to Eco-Art and Eco-Artists. Whether you are an artist or art enthusiast who was attracted to our website there is a good chance that you share our interest in caring for the environment and apply eco-friendly practices. This article is the result of a question I posted … [Read more...]
Artist Diane Turner Creates Inspirational Paintings of Figures in the Natural World
Diane Turner is an outstanding American figurative realist painter best known for masterful paintings of multiple figures in natural settings. These mesmerizing works of art convey her sensitivity to the bond between humans and the environment. She possesses expertise in her chosen medium and a remarkable sense of composition and attention to detail. The artist devotes … [Read more...]
How Artist Members Want Viewers to Respond To Their Art
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
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 our online art gallery … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of Color 2019 Exhibition
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...]
Master Artists and Their Relationship With Color
There is more than a lifetime of knowledge to gain from master artists and their relationship with color. As we view color through the eyes of great artists we discover their intense passions, relentless obsessions and staunch beliefs about the powers of color. This article provides some insight on this huge and incredible subject. Wassily Kandinsky's Theory About Color and … [Read more...]