In the U.S. May is Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as “Mental Health Month”). Now, more than ever, it is essential that we continue to focus on finding treatment and solutions to this widespread problem. As you know, here, at The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website, art and mental health is a daily priority for us since we launched this website in 2015. … [Read more...]
The Spirit of Resilience Exhibition 2020
We were delighted to present "The Spirit of Resilience", September 4 - November 11, 2020. This exhibition was a huge treasure trove of diverse, inspirational and thought-provoking works of art. It featured 80 artists. Several artists also received Special Recognition Art Awards. All artists have been selected based on specific criteria which you can locate on this page. Here … [Read more...]
Artists from The Spirit of Resilience Exhibition Who Are World Changers
During the curatorial process for The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS "The Spirit of Resilience" online exhibition we discovered a few of the artists selected for the exhibition who also generously devote their time to helping others. You will meet them in this article "Artists from The Spirit of Resilience Exhibition Who Are World Changers". We share their winning art, … [Read more...]
Artists Transformed Cardboard Into Hope and Healing in the “Together While Apart Project”
By Deane V. Bowers Deane V. Bowers, deanevbowersart.com, is a self-described self-taught artist who lives in Seabrook Island, South Carolina. She is driven by a desire, "to be a responsible Environmental Steward in every aspect of my life. As an artist, whenever possible I always use reclaimed, recycled, repurposed and Eco Friendly materials." Her purpose is to create art … [Read more...]
Popular Articles on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS
We have had a remarkable year promoting art as a powerful catalyst for positive change for individuals, society and the environment. As we reflect upon our time together we want to express our gratitude to all of you for your interest, participation and loyalty. On this site you'll read about creative people achieving triumph over tragedy, the missions behind art and healing … [Read more...]
Artist and Curator Mehreen Hashmi Gives A Voice to Survivors of Abuse
Mehreen Hashmi is an independent curator, art educator and internationally exhibited visual artist from Karachi, Pakistan. Since 2010, she has been engaged with her community, initiating public art projects and exhibiting her own art work. She is the founder of a non-profit project ‘Paywasta Reh Shajar Se’ in order to promote art education for children with such challenges as … [Read more...]
Moving Toward The Light With Fluid Abstract Paintings
By Patricia Coulter Patricia Coulter is an award-winning artist who lives in Alberta, Canada. Art Business News recently selected her as one of "The Top Artists To Watch". In addition to making her own art, she enjoys helping others discover their creativity by presenting workshops around the world. In this article she shares a heartfelt story about her devastating loss and … [Read more...]
Artist Donna Howard Fights Back Against Disease
Donna Howard began painting in late 2010 after she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She decided to fight back against the disease with a paintbrush. She has shown her endearing works of art in 73 juried group shows around the country as well as 28 solo exhibits. Artsy Shark named her one of the 6 most visited Artist Pages in 2015. She was Artful Vagabond’s featured Artist … [Read more...]
Artist Margaret Galvin Johnson’s Transformation in Process
Margaret Galvin Johnson's childhood was filled with special privileges that included dinners with such stellar artists as Georgia O’Keeffe as she traveled with her family across the U.S. However, her life was also afflicted by abuse and trauma. Her profound story is about her remarkable inner strength to persevere in spite of her painful experiences. As she shares her … [Read more...]
Mark Allen Finds Comfort in Drawing “Proper Mental Attitude”
Mark Allen's humorous and cynical cartoon series titled "Proper Mental Attitude", came out of a need to create something positive while his older son succumbed to cancer. During their grieving process, he and his wife Donna found insight in the realization, "We can live until we die or we can die until we die." His works of art remind us that “nobody gets out of this life … [Read more...]
Francine Kohn’s “Art That Moves You”
Francine Kohn is an artist from the San Francisco Bay area in California. Her "Art That Moves You" weaves layers of harmonious colors with glazing techniques from the Masters and is in many collections. Her art celebrates "vignettes of passion, power and perception". She states, "I want to share how I used my art to overcome my life-threatening event of paralysis and blindness … [Read more...]
Yvette Renee Johnson Discovers Her Voice Through Art
Her Company Pure Religion Ministries Inc. Provides Services for Disadvantaged Women Yvette Renee Johnson is a writer, artist, and social entrepreneur who believes "artistic expression is a vehicle of healing for the troubled soul." Her personal blog, "Selah Soul" is comprised of creative writing and devotions and her art blog "Artistic Expressions" is comprised of articles … [Read more...]
Art Is A Place of Calm for Betty Jean Hoaglund
It is a pleasure to share this article by inspirational artist Betty Jean Hoaglund, as part of our ongoing series of Artists Stories -- how artists have used art to cope with life's challenges. Hoaglund explains how art became her survival tool and refuge, especially during such challenging times as when her mother suffered from depression and when she became a widow. For her, … [Read more...]
Carolyn Eardley Finds Hope and Healing Through Painting
It is an honor and pleasure to share Carolyn Eardley's story about finding hope and healing through painting. Her article is part of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS ongoing series of Artists Stories, articles written by artists about how art has served as a source of healing in their lives. Carolyn Eardley was a clinical social worker using art therapy with clients. … [Read more...]