Inspirational Art in Mixed Media

Manhattan Arts International presents the "Inspirational Art in Mixed Media" Online Art Exhibition, curated by Renee Phillips, that features art by 54 artists from around the world. It is presented on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website, which is an initiative of Manhattan Arts International.

About The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website
The website at https://healing-power-of-art.org serves as a catalyst for healing and raises awareness for positive change. We believe that art has the power to heal, inspire, provoke, challenge and offer hope.  It holds the power to ignite the flame in our hearts and transform our minds.

"Inspirational Art in Mixed Media" exhibition runs from September 20, 2021  through November 20, 2021.

The Purpose of "Inspirational Art in Mixed Media" Online Art Exhibition

• To share a wide range of artwork by artists who use Mixed Media.
• To increase awareness and understanding of Mixed Media art and expand an appreciation for the exceptional artists’ creative use of art materials.
• To give extraordinary Mixed Media artists international exposure, publicity, and promotion they deserve.
• The exhibiting artists' art and statements reflect their passion to explore, experiment and discover the surprises and face the challenges that arise during their artistic process.

View the "Inspirational Art in Mixed Media" exhibition now at https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/inspirational-art-in-mixed-media-exhibition/

Statements From the 3 Artists Whose Art is Shown Above

James Campbell: I expect I will always explore creative use of materials in my search for new insights and methods of visual presentation. My panel work involves building wooden support panels and applying entire sheets of paint to the prepared panels. I am challenged with painting the image in reverse, working from foreground to the background resulting in a vinyl-like acrylic paint sheet. I love the enigmatic nature of this surface, where you can see the immediacy of the strokes, but are presented with a glossy smooth surface.  campbellarts.net

Karen Johnston: Creating art is cathartic. I seek the peace the process gives. Delving into the unknown and resurfacing with colorful paintings from the depths of exploration not only feels satisfying but also empowering. I use mixed media because I want all possibilities available to me when I am roaming the halls of my imagination. Acrylic paint, paper, charcoal, pencil, pastel, ink, and natural elements work well together and offer endless options to instinctively communicate whatever it is that feels important.  studiokarenjohnston.com

Lorraine Brennan: Texture and pattern play a key role in my work. I love using contrasting mark-making, whether from my paint brush, a palette knife, or a piece of collage paper. In the painting, “Next Stop”, I collaged a mixed media purse that the main figure has hanging from her shoulder. It is made from layering thick aluminum sheeting on heavy watercolor paper. Absorbent ground is then laid on top of the aluminum sheeting and acrylic painted on top. The rest of the painting is oil.  lorrainebrennan.com

About Manhattan Arts International
Based in New York, NY, a leading art capital of the world, Manhattan Arts International has been a leading advocate for under-recognized and accomplished artists from around the world since its inception in 1983. We are dedicated to promoting and rewarding artistic excellence in all styles and mediums through our strong social media presence and email newsletters to thousands of subscribers worldwide.

Under the direction of Renée Phillips, founder and director, we offer a curated artist membership program, online gallery and juried online exhibitions. We provide a high quality resource for art buyers, artists and other professionals.

Find out more about us at https://www.manhattanarts.com