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...]
Monique J. DuFour
All rights reserved. Do not reproduce images without the artist’s permission. About Monique J. DuFour: Monique J. DuFour is an expressive abstract painter known for creating "Healing Art". She has received several honors and accolades for her art and her collectors span the globe. Monique paints with unbridled spontaneity from the heart and enjoys creating customized paintings … [Read more...]
3 Artist Members Tell Us What Inspired 3 Works of Art
We asked all artist members to select 3 works of art that appear on their online gallery pages on this website and explain what inspired them. Surprisingly only 3 artists decided to accept our challenge. They are Karen Johnston, Rajul Shah and Monique J. DuFour. You'll find their extremely informative and inspirational artists' statements below. Please also visit the … [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. We recently asked all members of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online gallery to share what they are most grateful for or to share a favorite quote about gratitude. I am grateful to provide the replies received from three artist members. … [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...]
Art by Members With the Magical Color Blue
The color Blue has been referred to as a magical hue that has the power to induce relaxation, tranquility and inspiration and even connect us to highest states of consciousness. Suffice to say, if you want to bring any of those qualities into your physical surroundings, seek art with the color blue. You can choose from many different shades of the color found in a variety of … [Read more...]
“Spring” Members Online Art Exhibition
Our talented member artists from The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online art gallery help us celebrate Spring in all of its literal and symbolic glory. "Spring" online art exhibition delivers inspirational art in different media by several members. To accompany the works of art I chose quotes about Spring that I felt complemented the artwork. I wish you the best … [Read more...]