All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the artist’s permission.

About Thérèse Boisclair: A native of Trois-Rivières (Canada), Thérèse Boisclair creates exquisite nature-inspired abstract works of art that reflect the atmospheric sensations of landscapes. She combines the fragility of  tissue paper and the boldness of acrylic paint to achieve many beautiful variations of textures, forms and colors.

She states, “Intuition has always guided me in my exploration of the spiritual and material worlds.” She creates art “from the soul and to honor the beauty of the Creative Spirit in us all.”

Her innovative works of art can be found in many private and public collections throughout the world. She has attracted numerous awards and recognition including Best of Show in the exhibition “Liberated Dreams”, held at the Estense Castle in Ferrarra, Italy.

Her Portfolio/Series: “Life is Worth Living”

Price range: $275- $5,000

Thérèse’s art has been seen in numerous exhibitions in Canada, Europe and the U.S. for several years. In 2020, her art was included in exhibitions at Foyer Gallery, Kanata Civic Art Gallery, and Kanata Theater — all in Ontario and she is in an on-going exhibition at Petit Bill Bistro, Ottawa, Ontario. In 2021 her paintings from her “Sunset Series” were shown in the “Never Give Up” exhibition in Paris under the auspices of Monteoliveto Gallery.

In June, 2022 she exhibited her art at the Riverdale Artwalk exhibition in Toronto and at Windows Art Gallery in Kingston. Her work of art titled “Let There Be Light”, shown below, was selected for “Inspirational Art in Mixed Media”, a juried competition, in 2021.

The artist was featured in Studio Visit Magazine, among other publications.

Thérèse is proficient in several different mediums. She studied photography and painted in watercolor for over 18 years. She spent a long time searching for the “right medium” to explore her artistic talents.

All art is in mixed media. Click on thumbnails for larger views.

Artist’s Statement:
“My abstract art captures the atmospheric sensations of landscapes. I enjoy combining the bold colors of acrylic painting with the fragility of tissue paper to achieve a myriad textures, unexpected patterns, and varied translucent effects. My expertise is in many different artistic mediums that have all contributed to an expansive visual vocabulary. Textures and bold colors continue to fascinate me.”

Interesting Facts About Thérèse Boisclair:
She enjoys outdoor life, in nature. She is an avid cyclist, golfer and was an avid downhill skier “before some health problems.” She states, “To be outside where I can enjoy the sun on my skin and commute with nature is where I really feel alive.”

Visit Thérèse Boisclair’s website: tboisclair.com

Join Thérèse Boisclair on Social Media
Facebook: thereseboisclair
Instagram: Boisclair_artwork
Twitter: theresemc2

Find Out About Our Exhibition
“The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire” 2023

Artists, consciously or intuitively, may consider choosing a single element or a combination of them when creating their art. Depending on how they incorporate the elements in their works of art the impact can be powerful.

In addition to the physical forms the four elements provide symbolic references to various aspects of life, such as emotions, personality traits, and even spiritual aspects. They have vibrational qualities that are significant in our healing process.

Art that contains a restful lake or stream may connect us to immediate relaxation. A painting that depicts expansive areas of sky may suggest hope and freedom. An abstract painting with shapes and colors that suggest flames could motivate us and ignite feelings of passion, and so on…

The Four Elements Expressed in Art and Symbolic References

Earth: Earth is often associated with solidity, stability, and mother earth. Art that illuminates the texture, weight, and color of soil, stone, or wood — either in the abstract form of expression or the realistic style. Also welcome is art that calls our attention to climate change and global warming on earth.

Water: A symbol of purity and fluidity expressed in the abstract or waterscapes and marine life in realism. Art may also call attention to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our water supply and the living creatures therein.

Air: Expressions of movement, art that depicts the sky, evokes the sensation of wind, or displays images of objects such as leaves or feathers transported by the wind.

Fire: A symbol of change and transformation, fire-themed artworks can illustrate the strength and endurance of humans. Art with bright colors and dynamic forms of flames that evoke strong emotions and energy, as well as artworks that explore the light and shadow created by fire.

The Four Elements and Feng Shui

Feng Shui is an ancient art and science that originated more than 3,000 years ago in China. Translated to English, feng means “wind” and shui means “water.” In Chinese culture, wind and water are associated with good health and good Feng Shui is associated with good fortune. Feng Shui is also related closely to the Taoist vision and understanding of nature and the notion that the land is alive and filled with chi (Qi) or energy. Chi is known as “The Dragon’s Cosmic Breath”. That is something to consider when selecting art for your home or office.

A Few Inspirational Quotes About Earth, Water, Air and Fire

“And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.” ~ Khalil Gibran

“With your fragrance in the air, I give my love to the wind.” ~ Rumi

“In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans.” ~ Kahlil Gibran

“Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow.” ~ Helen Keller

“Earth’s crammed with heaven… But only he who sees, takes off his shoes.” ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning

“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” ~ Rainer Maria Rilke

“The difference between a good life and a bad life is how well you walk through the fire.” ~ Carl Jung

“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” ~ Jacques Cousteau

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” ~ Rachel Carson

Learn about The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS exhibition “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire” 2023.

(The entry form was removed August 18 at 9:00 AM New York time)

“The Healing Power of Elements” exhibition will present art that is positive and uplifting inspired by one or more elements — Earth, Water, Air and Fire. The exhibition will convey a broad range of interpretations of the elements by more than 50 artists. It will convey that Art created in this manner provides a significant power in our healing process.

The exhibition will promote the artists to our expansive international audience on social media and subscribers to both this website and Manhattan Arts International.

Schedule

Exhibition Dates: September 4 – November 4, 2023
Names of Exhibiting Artists posted here: August 28, 2023

All styles, sizes, and all 2-and 3-d art are welcome. Mediums include painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, collage, digital art, and more. (Exceptions: No installation, AI-generated art, video or graphic erotic art.)

At least 50 artists will be selected and will have one of their entries displayed prominently with their statements and links to their websites to help them gain recognition, opportunities for exhibitions and sales.  We encourage viewers to contact the artists directly to purchase their art. The service we provide is to promote the artists.

The primary curator is Renée Phillips, founder of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, and also founder and director of Manhattan Arts International, New York, NY. She may confer with one or more of her professional associates.

Requirements

* Art is related to the theme “Elements”
* Artist is 18 years or older
* Artist has their own art website or blog
* Artist is the original creator of the artwork
* Submissions are accepted in JPEG format 800 pixels wide or high and cropped properly
* Size of each JPEG file no larger than 1 MB
* Properly labeled image file with your name and entry. For example: Firstname_Lastname_1
* Artist’s statement is related to the theme of the exhibition — 80 words maximum.
* Submissions must be made using using our online entry form
* Nonrefundable entry fee payment via PayPal. 1-2 entries $25. Each additional entry: $10 up to 5 entries.

* Artist Members and Friends: You are encouraged to submit your art; however, please don’t submit art that already appears on this website.

Special Recognition Art Awards

* 6 Artists will be selected to be featured in articles or interviews on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website
* 4 Artists will be selected to be featured in articles or interviews on the Manhattan Arts International website
* 20 or more Artists will have their art in the exhibition video produced on the Manhattan Arts International YouTube channel
* 10 or more Artists will have their art promoted on social media announcing the exhibition
* 10 or more Artists will have their art remain on this website after the exhibition
More Awards to be announced

Romeo Varga is a European-Australian artist who has created an awe-inspiring series titled “The Mystics of Montenegro”. In this oeuvre of classic feminine beauty, he portrays beguiling muses, angels, and sea goddesses in enchanting mythological vistas. Imbued with the spirit of idealized romanticism his symbolic allegorical paintings recall an innocent, simpler bygone era of human existence which he infuses with his unique contemporary narrative.

Having created art since childhood Romeo’s current choice is digital media which he applies with the same professional precision as traditional mediums used by Old Masters. His skillful compositions are created stroke by stroke, layer upon layer, with modern technology.

Romeo offers his digital paintings as original digital works of art printed on Hahnemühle German Etching Fine Art Paper. In addition to his “The Mystics of Montenegro” series he creates extraordinary portrait paintings and more subjects.

View Romeo Varga’s artwork at saatchiart.com/vargaromeo

Visit his YouTube channel to watch how his process and how he creates his breathtaking works of art using digital tools.

This Art Review was written by Renee Phillips, Director and Curator, Manhattan Arts International, and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, New York, NY

If you are an artist and would like me to write an Art Review
please visit  “Art Reviews for Artists”

]]> https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/romeo-varga-creates-an-awe-inspiring-series-the-mystics-of-montenegro/feed/ 0 https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/artists-featured-in-art-reviews/ https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/artists-featured-in-art-reviews/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:31:09 +0000 https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/?p=27917 I hope you enjoy this series of Artists Featured in Art Reviews launched by a desire to introduce you to more superior artists who create positive, inspirational, healing art. As an avid arts writer, with 30 years experience, it is always a pleasure to give more artists the international publicity they deserve which this website provides.

New Art Reviews will be added often so please subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
If you’re an artist you may apply to receive an Art Review.

Please also visit our Online Artist Membership Gallery, Special Friends Page, Online Exhibitions and Articles about Art and Healing.

~ Renée Phillips, Founder, Director, Curator, Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS

Art Reviews

The Artists’ Names will take you to their pages.

There, you will find their Art Reviews and links to their Websites.
Contact them directly to inquire about their artwork.

Dr. Michael Durst

Dr. Michael Durst is A Colorful Messenger of Elation and Healing

Shirley Wallitsch

Shirley Wallitsch Creates Paintings With A Vibrant Colorful Medley

Sandy Iseli

Sandy Iseli Creates Serene and Blissful Nature-Inspired Paintings.

Steevie Jane Parks

Steevie Jane Parks Unites the Healing Dynamics of Colors and Forms

Natalie Oliphant

Natalie Oliphant is an Eco-Artist Who Transforms Recycled Materials into Life-Affirming Sculptures.

Corina Ioana

Corina Ioana Creates Bold and Vibrant Empowering Artwork.

Romeo Varga

Romeo Varga Creates An Awe-Inspiring Series “The Mystics of Montenegro”

More Art Reviews Coming Soon

Eva Breitfuss

Susan Jarecky

Are you an artist who creates inspirational, positive works of art? To apply for an Art Review visit this page.

The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design is a group of Nurses and Design Professionals that believe in the power of design and healing. Its organization, The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design (NIHD, is hosting an art auction this year at the HCD Conference. The proceeds from this art auction will go to nurses in healthcare design and for research on healing environments.

The NIHD Foundation Art Auction will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 during the NIHD Reception at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo (HCD). Location of the conference will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA.

Artwork or handicrafts for this auction may be 2- or 3-dimensional, wearable, jewelry and/or houseware. Your art piece will be displayed at the NIHD Foundation’s Art Auction. You will receive a post-sale receipt for your financial and tax records.

The NIHD Foundation (NIHDF), a 501(C)3, is the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design’s (NIHD) fundraising arm.
The mission of NIHD is ‘To engage and integrate clinical expertise into the planning and design of Healthcare Environments.”

You will find more information and a participation form on this page https://nursingihd.com/blog-nihd/nihd-foundation-announces-art-auction

Natalie adorns all sides of her mannequins with tactile surfaces using modelling paste, gesso and found objects. At first glance her exquisite composites made with utilitarian parts — such as coins, chains, fabric, buttons and other humble items — appeal to us for their aesthetic value alone; however, we learn they also ignite powerful emotional reactions.

Natalie unearths a treasure trove of poignant messages with profound impact. Her highly-charged sculptures represent a unique archetype and expand our conscious awareness about the environment, female issues, relationships, diversity, and other complexities about our life choices and experiences.

Objects such as scissors, buckles, and bolts that she adheres to the sensual torsos arouse associations with abrasion, separation, pain and loss. Items such as zippers and locks may signify feelings about unresolved issues. Thoughts of unfulfilled desires, unspoken words, and unfinished deeds from the past that we may have buried and locked away rise to the surface.

We identify with Natalie’s forms because she resuscitates discarded objects and memorabilia and converts inanimate objects into timeless, universal stories. Her works of art have pulsating hearts and the power to heal. As we succumb to their messages we confront our human frailties, vulnerabilities, flaws and fears. Her sculptures serve as catalysts to embark upon our quest for personal growth and deepen the process of positive transformation.

Visit Natalie Oliphant’s website natalieoliphantart.ca

Read an article that features Natalie in “Creative and Eco-Conscious Artists Who Use Recycled Materials”.

This Art Review was written by Renee Phillips, Director and Curator, Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, New York, NY

If you are an artist and would like me to write an Art Review
please visit  “Art Reviews for Artists”

]]> https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/eco-artist-natalie-oliphant-transforms-recycled-materials-into-life-affirming-sculptures/feed/ 0 https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/corina-ioana-creates-bold-vibrant-and-empowering-artwork/ https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/corina-ioana-creates-bold-vibrant-and-empowering-artwork/#comments Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:22:26 +0000 https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/?p=27781 Corina Ioana is a contemporary artist who was born in Transylvania, Romania and currently lives in California.  Endowed with fearless bravado and versatility she conveys a vision of the miraculous natural world and human aspirations and their  interconnections. She combines her emotive use of color and multi-faceted skills in photography and digital art that include drawing and painting.

Corina’s empowering “Femme Fatale” series is a bold expression of the spirited female subject entwined with floral forms. The  compositions are fluid, graceful and harmonious. Her use of vibrant shades of red and purple against black and grey emote passion and intensity. The facial features emerge triumphantly with an unbridled feminine sensuality.

In this captivating, symbolic series we sense attributes of strength and resilience achieved by overcoming life’s challenges.

Corina’s “Nature Infused” series offers a variety of macro images and abstractions that capture the robust vitality of the botanical realm. Her superb use of rhythmic movement amidst swirling forms and strong geometric elements are especially apparent. Shown here is  “Path to Enlightenment” that entices us with its hypnotic, calming presence.

With her jubilant “Splash of Magic” collection Corina moves further into abstraction.  They emphasize exquisite forms from nature and their innate positive energies. As exemplified by “Joyful Mosaic of Vibrant Pebbles” the images from this series transport us to states of being revitalized and restored by nature.

With Corina’s “Heaven on Earth” series we are entranced by tranquil, cosmic, other-worldly artworks that emanate moods of mystery and meditative wonder.

Corina’s contributions to the art world and humanity include her profound commitment to enlighten and empower us. Through her art she takes us on paths of discovery and renewal beyond the physical realm. She invites us to explore, embrace and expand our personal inner potentiality.

Visit Corina Ioana’s website corinafoto.com

This Art Review was written by Renee Phillips, Director and Curator, Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, New York, NY

If you are an artist and would like me to write an Art Review
please visit  “Art Reviews for Artists” 

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. We promote artists and provide links to their websites to help them advance their art careers, increase art sales and receive other opportunities.  Read About Us.

“The Healing Power of Color” Exhibition aims to promote artists who use color with the intention to evoke feelings of positivity and well-being. Color in art has the ability to bring healing energy, soothe our frazzled nerves, motivate and empower us. The criteria for this exhibition and list of names of all exhibiting artists and Special Recognition Art Award Winners are on this page.

Visit the artists’ websites and contact them directly to purchase their art.

All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the artists’ permission.

Kari Bienert

Colours come together to form language and shape from a lucid, kaleidoscopic inner world. I am drawn to relationships between colours and people, nature, and space. My painting process is slow and meditative, mixing oil colours methodically for many hours. Most colours I use are a complex mix of over 20 oils to produce a single unique colour. The works take months and the painting over time becomes a meditation for the soul. karibienert.com

Tanis Bula

Color is everything to me. In nature the light and shadows are always forming complex shapes, textures, patterns and colors. A particular love is to paint flowers revealing the delicate colors and shapes that make each flower remarkable. I like using many colors in my paintings to create an appreciation for nature and its many colors. tanisbula.com

Dr. Michael Durst

I love intense colorful impressionism and “Fractal Visions”. Fractals, as the building blocks of all things, often contain vivid colors and sacred geometry. The energy contained within these powerful mathematical expressions can be experienced on a cellular level, creating healing physically, intellectually and spiritually. I imbue my art with many layers of glazing, to exude beautiful translucent colors and a 3-D effect, reflecting an almost surreal, dreamlike quality, allowing the body, mind and spirit to heal as never before. heartscapepaintings.com

Karen Johnston

Every day, I am tempted by color. Whether it be through observation, letting my imagination soar, mixing on my palette, or drawing vibrant marks, color speaks to me. It houses a language my soul understands and it’s how I like to communicate. Watching it awaken new life as it flows on a canvas demonstrates phenomenal power. Color alone lures me into the studio simply to play, arrange, and compose with its source – a medicine that freely heals. studiokarenjohnston.com

Andrea Robinson

Colour plays a vital part in my paintings. I use analogous and complementary colours placing bright colour with softer tints to express positivity, energy, hope, and joy. Colour has a huge impact on how we feel, and when celebrated in a painting, it can bring a breath of fresh air into a room and uplift and inspire viewers. Colour speaks to my heart and mind and I my aim is to use it to bring happiness to others. andrearobinson.co.nz

Steevie Jane Parks

I have been involved in a love affair with color all of my life. The exploration of various color combinations motivates me to paint every day. Color has a unique ability to change the way people feel about themselves and the world around them. As I innocently play with colors as an Artist, I am symbolically working out my own inner conflicts, as well as some of the conflicts that exist in the world of which I am a part. steeviejaneparks.com/current-paintings

Connie Mae Moeller

I create oil paintings that celebrate nature and transport viewers to experience its peacefulness. Colors in nature have always inspired me and affect my emotions positively. I find peace in the greens, blues, and earth tones of forests and streams, and I experience joy in the colors of a sunset. When I need healing, I look out or up and find it in nature. I paint the colors I see to share this peace and joy with others. conniemae-art.com

Nancy Natow-Cassidy

Sunlight lights up colors, making my heart, literally, feel like it’s flying, taking my body and soul with it, healing everything in that moment. I feel this in nature, watching water reflections or the ever-changing show of colors and patterns forming behind my closed eyes in the sun. It’s an experience we all have available to us. Though ephemeral, I try to capture that experience and encourage everyone to pay attention to this joyful experience of color. nancynatowcassidy.com

Sandra Belitza-Vazquez

I am bathed in color during my waking hours. Bright sun and bold colors energize me, while muted shades or pastels make me reflective and calm. I sense the temperature of light that surrounds me, and the warmth or coolness of it invokes energy or calmness in my search for photographic subjects. Decisions about contrast and saturation of color and the clarity of subject matter allow me to achieve my desired photographic effects. Spirits are lifted or calmed by color. sbvaz.com

Lynda Goldman

My life as an artist is about sparking joy with color. I paint abstracted flowers because nature provides a horticultural ice cream parlor of saturated colors. I use layers of luminous color, with bold and delicate lines and shapes to portray the essence of flowers. I use acrylics, often adding oil sticks and inks. Big and small brushes, and even twigs from my garden are used to express exuberance and positivity in the delicate dance of colors on canvas. lyndagoldmanfineart.com

View More Art from the Exhibition

Watch Video with Art from “The Healing Power of Color” 2023 Exhibition

More Colorful Recommendations For You On Our Website!

Read Master Artists and Their Relationship with Color

“When you go out to paint, try to forget what objects you have before you… Merely think here is a little square of blue, here an oblong of pink, here a streak of yellow…” ~ Claude Monet

Read Dozens of Facts About The Power of Color

“I try to apply colors like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music.” ~ Joan Miro

Visit Our Online Gallery

View Art From All of Our Exhibitions

View Our Members’ Color Exhibitions

A Healing Touch of Red

The Healing Color of Purple

Art With The Magical Color Blue

The Power of Yellow

Many Shades of Green

Members Celebrate the Color Orange

The Healing Glow of Pink

Many Shades of Gray

Beautiful Brown in Art

Leave A Reply. Write A Comment Below!
Return Again Soon!

The artist’s background in Clinical Psychology contributes to her profound insight into the science of color and the healing potential it has on our minds and emotions.

Steevie deftly composes varying shapes and forms that evoke spontaneity and sensations of continuity, harmony, and infinite possibilities. She arouses feelings of interconnectedness through rhythmic undulations and circular motifs. Her use of overlapping spatial planes envelop both the microcosm and macrocosm. Tactile brushwork further increases depth and dimension.

The titles of Steevie’s paintings are in perfect alignment with her images and their life-affirming messages. Two examples are “Gratitude” and “Healing”. The soft palette, luminosity and meditative qualities calm the mind and lull us into states of peaceful contemplation.

Steevie’s vibrant painting “Creativity” awakens our inner spirit. Symbolic forms and contrasting colors emphasize dynamism and intensity. The mesmerizing glowing forms conjure visions of stained glass and kaleidoscopes.

Biomorphic elements also enliven many of Steevie’s paintings. However, they transcend their physical details in favor of illuminating their intrinsic essence. Her animated references to patterns from the natural world are often inspired by painting en plein air. Her  use of contoured human forms reflect her innovative interpretation of a developed knowledge of anatomy.

Through her art Steevie brings joyful healing energy and ignites our aspirations to evolve individually and interpersonally. It has been an honor to present her art in “The Healing Power of Color” 2023 and the Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” 2023 juried exhibitions.

Visit Steevie Jane Park’s website steeviejaneparks.com

This Art Review was written by Renee Phillips, Director and Curator, Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, New York, NY

Learn About Renee’s Art Reviews for Artists