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 & Director of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS and Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY. More than 60 Special Recognition Art Awards were presented. Learn more here.
The purpose of the exhibition is to remind us about the unique and miraculous beauty of nature and our responsibility to honor, protect and preserve it. We each have the ability to create positive change.
View spectacular art and statements by some of the artists from the exhibition. Please visit the artists’ websites and contact them directly to purchase their art.
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Richard Rosebery
I seek to capture poetic Nature, encapsulating a sense of place through my memory of the felt emotions of being there and resultant unconscious intuitions. I hope to instill in the viewer a sense of awe and a need to protect our amazing natural environments. My passion for detail is inherent in much of my work, where the whole is made up of so many wonderful parts. My lyricism of line accentuates the weirdness and beauty of our surrounding environs. richardrosebery.com
“The artist submits from day to day to the fatal rhythm of the impulses of the universal world which encloses him, continual centre of sensations, always pliant, hypnotized by the marvels of nature which he loves, he scrutinizes.” ~ Odilon Redon
Ruth Soller
I am inspired to create nature inspired art by my faith that God created heavens, earth, minerals, plants, animals, and gave man dominion over all. The purpose of my life is to share my gift of communication through art to encourage others to value and preserve the beauty of our planet. Bluebird Sky Walden Pond depicts a perfectly glorious day at a wildlife preserve and bird habitat near my home where I enjoy plein air painting and sketching. ruthsoller.com
“A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers but borrowed from his children.” ~ John James Audubon
Cristina del Rosso
In the contemplation of nature I find the necessary peace and motivation for my paintings. The immensity of the sky, the eternal presence of the rocks, the corners of the forests, the color of the flowers, the movement of the sea are inexhaustible source of inspiration. They reveal to us the mystery of life. I try to bring those emotions to the viewer, to make them dream, taking them to those places, and provoke those sensations when contemplating my works. cristinadelrosso.com
“And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything.” ~ William Shakespeare
Marcella Rose
My art reflects my connectedness to the divine essence within each and every form of life. I inhale inspiration, channeled through me by the Creator Herself, as the impetus within all my art. Wildlife, feminine shapes and elemental forms of energy expressed in rich layers of fluid mediums excite, surprise and comfort me. Through intuitive gestural strokes, I strive to emanate this sacred vibration — a vibration that viewers, through their own creative fire, innately react to, are warmed and inspired. marcellarose.com
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bren Sibilsky
I work with the alchemy of sculpture in the style of classical realism with emotional undertones. My art work is the reflection of my interests in nature and realism. “Visionary, Call to Spirit” is a healer who works with the natural world around him. Sculpted in the swirls of beads is the turtle and bear jaws, feathers and more. It is well for us to be in touch with the natural world. brensculpture.com
“Man’s heart away from nature becomes hard.” ~ Standing Bear
Mark Weller
The virtuosity of natural light is nature’s calling card. As an artist that uses a camera, I seek to document the euphoric illumination that the sun caresses upon nature in unexpected places and in unexpected ways. Like setting sunlight bouncing off golden autumn foliage and reflecting in a quiet Midwestern stream… or the radiance given off sand dune grasses the moment the morning sun clears the horizon. I am an artist that gives clarity to our grasp of nature. time-stacking.com
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” ~ Albert Camus
Sandra Belitza-Vazquez
Nature is art, and as an artist, I choose from an endless array of subject matter to highlight the beauty I see there. I can discover a whole world in my backyard by looking closely and presenting my vision in artwork that awakens understanding and emotions like joy and pleasure and fosters a desire to conserve nature’s wondrous beauty for future generations. Nature is all around us, and I enable its discovery through my interpretive artwork. sandyscan.com
“We still do not know one thousandth of one percent of what nature has revealed to us.” ~ Albert Einstein
Daisy Crane
My paintings are visual stories that question the ways we deny, adore, and/or ignore the materials that define our lives and futures. In the end, my paintings search for the beauty of creation, joy, reciprocity and balance even in the face of climate collapse. daisycrane.art
The ground we walk on, the plants and creatures, the clouds above constantly dissolving into new formations – each gift of nature possessing its own radiant energy, bound together by cosmic harmony. ~ Ruth Bernhard
Kelsey Worth
The core focus of my work is animal and ocean conservation. As a San Diego resident, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, aquariums, and SeaWorld, I am interested in learning about the world of water in my backyard. I continue to discover issues afflicting the ocean’s ecosystem, so I feel compelled to turn the themes of my art to activism. My intention is to give voice to endangered species and ecosystems using narrative art as a vehicle for change. kelseyworth.com
“In all things of Nature there is something of the marvelous” ~ Aristotle
Sandra Duran Wilson
I am an observer and interpreter of nature. Where do I fit in this Universe and how do my actions dance with all the elements of nature? These are the questions I follow daily as I walk in my garden and explore the mountain trails of my home. I can also become a time traveler as I gaze at the stars in the night sky. The light that reaches me in this cosmic display is from millennia past. sandraduranwilson.com
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” ~ Rachel Louise Carson
Barbara Brown
It’s the Beauty of Nature that feeds my soul and opens my heart wide. A sense of wonder comes over me upon seeing a beautiful sight in the forest where I walk daily. It excites my fancy and ignites a passion within me to share what I am seeing that inspires me so — hoping others might be so moved when they set eyes on my painting. Hoping I can convey that feeling of reverence, that others may feel it too. barbarabrownart.com
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” ~ John Muir
Michael Kwong
This painting is called “Mickey’s Frustration” demonstrating the problem of air pollution and how its deadly consequence will damage the life of our next generation. Painting is just like a bridge for linking myself and the outside world together. I can express my attitude toward life, and my thoughts about things, and more importantly, I can interact with nature through my artwork. I want to use my painting to spread a positive power to people, and bring a better and prettier world to people through my paintings. michaelkwongart.wixsite.com/michaelkwong
“For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.” ~ Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Ivan Wong
Sometimes the old days, we have more time to connect with the natures. God of Heaven sometimes does beauty, and when the wind and waves are calm, a fisherman sees the water and his heart is clear. Although he is sometimes afraid of the wind and waves, many times the fishermen will still enjoy it in the life of fishing. ivanwongflowingart.com
“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” ~ Rachel Louise Carson
Nancy Natow-Cassidy
While I often despair at the state of the world, I am filled with awe and wonder at the natural world. As a dancer and painter, I am literally moved by nature. My paintings are created when gestures express themselves with pigment. My mind stops racing, I breathe deeper, and my heart expands in the presence of light touching earth, sky, rocks, water and plants. I am grounded and at peace and equilibrium. nancynatowcassidy.com
“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Peter N. Van Giesen
I feel more spiritually alive when outside. Naturally, I am drawn to the mystery that is implicit in the natural world. Using paint, I create images based on the interplay between darkness and light, the interconnected aura of the natural world. When I paint it is if the veil of the common life is momentarily lifted allowing me to be embraced by the underlying essence of the universe. I attempt to reach into the fabric of the world exploring the dynamics of tension and elasticity. peternvangiesen.com
“If we surrendered to earth’s intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees.“ ~ Rainer Maria Rilke
Roslyn Rose
“Sand Intrusion” is an interpretation of the effects of Hurricane Sandy on a once perfect vacation scene. Will the warming of the climate produce images like this in the future? I created this work of art by digitally combining a vacant room with the sands of a New Jersey beach. It is from “A Different View” series, in which I have integrated the sea into abandoned rooms or incorporated buildings with the sea. The components of these photographic montages are made up of images taken in different countries and far flung coastlines. roslynrose.com
“The ground we walk on, the plants and creatures, the clouds above constantly dissolving into new formations – each gift of nature possessing its own radiant energy, bound together by cosmic harmony.” ~ Ruth Bernhard
Donna Secour
Nature inspires me to paint. Nature in itself is the great healer, containing the most potent beauty. Flowers in particular inspire me for their translucency, purity of color, and how shadow can be the backdrop for luminosity. Trying to paint soothing scenes that people can rest in is the purest way that I can express the joy I feel in the natural world. donnasecour.com
“I never saw a discontented tree. They grip the ground as though they liked it,
and though fast rooted they travel about as far as we do.” ~ John Muir
Dick and Rosanne
Aristotle has said: “In all things of nature is something of the marvelous”. We couldn’t agree more. We are inspired everyday by the beauty and complexity of nature’s creations. What better place to start our creations than building upon the myriad exquisite views surrounding us. Studying our natural environment, appreciating colors and patterns in things both large and small, led us to making mandala-like images. With a focus on nature, you find this is an incredible place to be. dickandrosanne.com
“The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.” ~ Rachel Louise Carson
Dorit Brauer
I love surrounding myself with the beauty of nature and then channel the peacefulness and positive energy into my paintings. Nature balances our souls and connects us to the essence of who we are. My abstract landscapes emphasize the connecting between Heaven and Earth and how one reflects the other. The ancient wisdom of Kabbalah studies metaphysical relations. In Hebrew, the word Nature (הטבע – HaTeva) has the same numerical value as the word God (אלה-ים – Elohim). Therefore, in nature we find the divine. doritbrauer.com
“Nature contains the elements, in color and form, of all pictures, as the keyboard contains the notes of all music. But the artist is born to pick and choose… as the musician gathers his notes, and forms his chords, until he brings forth from chaos, glorious harmony.” ~ James Abbot McNeill Whistler
Vincent van Gogh, Irises, 1890. Oil on canvas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Adele R. Levy, 1958.
“…and then, I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?” ~ Vincent van Gogh
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” ~ Rachel Louise Carson
“Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.” ~ John Ruskin
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God… I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.” ~ Anne Frank
“The smallest flower is a thought, a life answering to some feature of the Great Whole, of whom they have a persistent intuition.” ~ Honore de Balzac
“The sun and the moon, the cedar and the little flower, the eagle and the sparrow: the spectacle of their countless diversities and inequalities tells us that no creature is self-sufficient. Creatures exist only in dependence on each other, to complete each other, in the service of each other.” ~ Pope Francis in his book “Enclyclical on Climate Change & Inequality”
“Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” ~ Albert Einstein
Dear Renee,
Thank you very much Renee to include my artwork in this exhibition, I am very happy to see many great creative and stunning artworks from different part of the world! Cherishing the sounds of our nature.
Renee, Thank you for organizing this themed exhibit and accepting my entry. Seeing all the images together on a large screen computer is truly stunning. What a great way to start off 2023!
You’re welcome Silvina. I love your painting. Yes, I agree, the only way to view the exhibition is with a large size monitor and it is a wonderful way to begin the year. All the best to you in 2023!
Thank you Renee for the inclusion in this wonderful exhibition. A great array of different artists and styles all committed to the promotion of the natural world. Thank you for the inclusion!
Thanks for including me in this showing.
Wow Renee, you have put together a very strong collection of images that celebrate nature. Delighted to be included!
Thanks…
Mark Weller
Honoured to be chosen again for this year’s Healing Power of Art Inspired By Nature exhibition! So many wonderful images, so inspiring! Thank you!
What a stunning exhibit! Each work is a beautiful reflection of the healing powers of nature. Thanks so much for including my work along side this talented group of artists.
Thank You Renee for including me in this exhibit. Nature has given such great inspiration to so many and it is delightful to see them compiled in this exhibit.
This is a simply beautiful exhibition – so many wonderful artists to discover and whose work I can’t wait to explore. Thank you for curating and hosting this Renee!
Thank you so much Renne to have included me in this beautiful exhibit! I am feel very honored!
Beautiful! This exhibition is full of beauty and talented artists. The inspiration from nature shines through in all of the art presented. I’m grateful and honored to be included in this exhibition. A wonderful way to start 2023. Thank you, Renee for all you do.
Renee, I feel blessed to be part of this exhibition and amazed that each competition that you curate is more extraordinary than the last. I appreciate the work that you do to promote artists who resonate with nature and create memorable art. Thank you!
Dear Renee:
I would like to thank you for selecting my work into your Nature Exhibition. My Tree Series is very special to me, so it really means a lot.
Also, I find it incredible how so many artists from around the world have so many styles, media and interpretations, yet you bring them together so cohesively and with such professionalism. It is a joy to see all of the other artists’ pieces!
Thank you again, Renee.
All the best,
Tracy Ellyn
It is such a beautiful exhibition and I so happy to be part of it. Thank you . A very happy healthy New Year to all.
This exhibition is so alive with the beauty of Nature, and with so many diverse examples and styles. I am honored and grateful to be a part of it!
Hello Renee, Thank you, yes I agree with you its a lovely way to start off 2023! Happy New Year!
Aristotle said “In all things of Nature there is something of the marvelous” and Buddha shared “If you wish to know the Divine, feel the wind on your face and the warm sun on your hand”. Thank you Renee for providing an opportunity for artists to explore their relationship with Nature. It’s a beautiful exhibition and I am honored to be in the company of such a talented and diverse group of artists.
WOW! What a fantastic way to begin the year! Your selections are inspirational and make for an outstanding show. Thank you for including me and putting such colorful inspiration into our world !
This exhibit is stunning—such creative and innovative work. I am awed to be included in this group of artists. Thank you, Renee.
What a beautiful group of images! Thank you so much for including mine!