While serving as a volunteer in a leading mental hospital I was horrified to see patients being routinely injected by Thorazine as they continued to stare into oblivion. I saw no signs of rehabilitation being offered to these unfortunate individuals who spent most of their time in isolation. I felt frustrated and disillusioned with the profession and the … [Read more...]
Martin Blanco Conveys Bold Expressions in Human Nature
He Is A Winner of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Featured Artist Award. Martin Blanco is an internationally exhibited artist/freelance illustrator who lives in Principality of Andorra, Europe. He is is one of the exhibiting artists in the Manhattan Arts International “Hot Topics – Bold Expressions” In Nature & Human Nature online exhibition. (August 17 through … [Read more...]
Positive Art News – Featured Artist Bren Sibilsky Is A Multiple Award Winner
Bren Sibilsky is accomplished in creating magnificent sculpture of full standing mythological figures, equestrian statues, portraits, and small scale reliefs in addition to inspirational paintings and drawings. Her artwork is in many distinguished private collections around the world. The artist from Wisconsin is a member of The Healing Power of ART Gallery and is a multiple … [Read more...]
Artist Caroline Evans Creates Award-Winning Narrative Drawings
She is A Winner of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS Featured Artist Award. Caroline Evans is an artist who lives in London, UK. She was born and raised in Thailand and states, "My love of painting started at an early age. I was fortunate to live in a world where Eastern mythology, Buddhism and its gentle beliefs were intertwined with fairy tales from the West; all … [Read more...]
Artist David Feingold Raises Awareness About Bipolar Disorder
When David Feingold submitted his fascinating digital art entries to the Manhattan Arts International exhibition titled "Hot Topics - Bold Expressions In Nature & Human Nature", he shared this equally startling statement: "I have bipolar disorder. I am callously feared, avoided, judged, and marginalized even by family and friends who find it hard to engage with me because … [Read more...]
ProjectArt Brings Art Education to Children
One of my favorite quotes is by Nelson Mandela: "There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.” It came to mind as I found out about Adarsh Alphons, an artist and founder of ProjectArt, an organization that brings art classes in public libraries that are near schools where art is not taught. ProjectArt's important message … [Read more...]