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...]
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...]
Special Recognition Art Award Winners Daisy Crane, Melanie Pruitt and Ruth Soller
As the curator of "The Healing Power of ART Inspired By NATURE" 2023 juried exhibition it is an honor and pleasure to present this Featured Article with three powerful Special Recognition Art Award Winners Daisy Crane, Melanie Pruitt and Ruth Soller. Their unique personal qualities and perception complement their artistic skills and career achievements. They bring a … [Read more...]
Kelsey Worth
All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the artist’s permission. Kelsey Worth is an accomplished fine artist and instructor living in the heart of San Diego, California. She exhibits her artwork at local galleries including the San Diego Watercolor Society, the San Dieguito Art Guild, and Ashton Gallery. Her new exquisite watercolors convey important messages … [Read more...]
Artists Inspired by the Natural World
If you have been following this website you know that our mission is to promote art that serves as a catalyst for positive change for individuals and our environment. In this article you will find a variety of artistic expressions from artists inspired by the natural world. The artists came to my attention through a call for artists for the Manhattan Arts International … [Read more...]
Creative and Eco-Conscious Artists Who Use Recycled Materials
For many artists using recycled materials is an aesthetic choice filled with infinite creative possibilities. It is also a responsible decision they have made because they care about sustaining our planet's resources. Here, I share art by creative eco-conscious artists who use recycled materials in imaginative and thoughtful ways. They are Natalie Oliphant from Canada, Ana … [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...]
Mary Lou Dauray
About Mary Lou Dauray: Mary Lou Dauray lives in California and her artwork is in numerous collections around the globe including the Sophie Davis Medical School, City College of New York, and many private collections. Mary Lou has had many exhibitions throughout the U.S. including those at the Virginia Art Museum, the Blue Planet juried show sponsored by The Pacific Coast … [Read more...]
“Our Bond With Nature” Exhibition
The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS presented "Our Bond With Nature", October 25 - December 25, 2018, featuring 66 artists from around the world. To learn about our calls for artists for future exhibitions visit this page. These artists are helping to raise awareness about the miraculous beauty in the natural world and our need to honor, protect and preserve it. On this … [Read more...]
Nature and Environmental Resources for Artists
This article provides information and resources to help artists get exposure for their nature-inspired art, learn more about environmental art, and find ways to express their concerns about the environment. "Nature and Environmental Resources for Artists" is part of a series of articles about eco-art and artists. This article also includes excerpts from my ebook "Resources for … [Read more...]
What is Environmental Art?
As you know, the mission of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS is based on caring deeply about raising awareness about art that has a positive impact on individuals, society and the environment. That's why you'll find a series of articles about artists concerned with environmental issues. We also present online exhibitions such as "Our Bond With Nature". I'm often asked … [Read more...]
How My Non-Political Art Has Become Political
Holly Van Hart is an award-winning artist whose nature-inspired, abstracted paintings are exhibited in galleries internationally. Her one-person exhibitions include those at the Triton Museum of Art and Stanford University, among other venues. When I learned about Holly's recent decision to take a more activist role as an artist to address global warming, and that she donates … [Read more...]
Judith Gale, Artist and Concerned Environmentalist
Judith Gale is an internationally exhibited artist, widely known for her series entitled “Hidden Wonders.” In this body of work, she provides us with a unique way of viewing the complexities of the seashell to gain appreciation for its important role in marine life. As a concerned environmentalist, Judith serves as Vice President of the Molluscan Science Foundation, which is … [Read more...]
Karen Hackenberg Raises Awareness with Her “Watershed” Series
Karen Hackenberg is an extraordinary artist who lives in the state of Washington. With great honor and pleasure Manhattan Arts International presented her with The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Featured Artist Award in the Manhattan Arts International "HERStory 2017" curated art exhibition. Her artwork was selected among more than 1,000 jpeg entries submitted by women … [Read more...]
Artist Mary Lou Dauray is An Advocate for Global Change
Mary Lou Dauray is a multi-talented artist, writer and environmental advocate who uses her art, writing and numerous humanitarian activities to raise awareness about the need for positive change. She is proficient in a variety of mediums that include watercolor, graphite, oil, and acrylic, and frequently uses her iPad to create sketches. She is a member of The Healing Power of … [Read more...]
Betsy Damon – Artist, Spokesperson and Guardian of Our Living Waters
Betsy Damon is committed to combining art with activism and she feels that her work must have an impact. In the 1970’s she founded an organization called No Limits for Women in the Arts. This national network of women artists, which is still in existence today, embraced the concept that artists and relationships create social and environmental change. “Water is the foundation … [Read more...]
“Appropriations” – Re-purposed Media at Denise Bibro Fine Art
Denise Bibro Fine Art, in Chelsea, New York is presenting "Appropriations", an exhibition of re-purposed media, from October 8th through November 7th, 2015. The opening reception is October 8th, 6-8pm. The exhibition features work by artists Linda Vallejo, Carlos Estevez, and Tyrome Tripoli, in which adopted and recycled imagery re-contextualize human-made visual … [Read more...]
Eco Visual Lab – The First 100% “Green” Custom Photo Printing Lab
As the art market is being flooded by prints the environment is being flooded with toxic chemicals. Increasingly print manufacturers are offering artists ways to have their art produced as giclées and other printed products in order to increase their profits, never giving a thought to how they are contributing to environmental damage. Do you know how the prints you buy and sell … [Read more...]