Connecting color, pattern and spiritual principle.
Inspire Discover Celebrate Heal
Bold Modern Art
Connecting color, pattern and spiritual principle.
Inspire Discover Celebrate Heal
Bold Modern Art
My inspiration continues to be fueled by my kids and life.... Interested in any of the show pieces, or full art descriptions - reach out to me at Monica@Artforabetterlife.com
In 1607 the first colonists arrived in Jamestown, VA. They constructed a fort and physically, mentally and spiritually fenced themselves off from all the abundance around them. Over 400 years later, how many times, when starting a new endeavor do we follow this same pattern ?
Watercolor Collage 21 in x 18 in
A metaphor for love...
Protection, Security... Freedom, Fun Possibility....
Docks encourage risk and a change of state. Traverse.. Play... Hop... Leap...
Love both sides.
Watercolor Collage 30 in x 20 in
A Gift of Gratitude
One piece of small art in a
6 x 8 matte black box with easel for $24
Free delivery Wheaton area
The Gift of Art
Any three pieces of small Art in
6 x 8 black box with easel for $49
Free Delivery Wheaton area
Large Fine Art Prints
A pop of colorful fun and new energy
A great way to welcome employees
back to the office !
Who doesn't need a good Laugh - lol
and it's healthy for you !
Wake up your space with inspiration...
Large Fine Art Prints are 20in x 30in
The light of love is inside each person, but sometimes we hide it out of fear.
Occasionally we need an eclipse - the reverse of light to show us Selves !
Our bodies and minds respond to color and pattern.
BLACK and WHITE are the sum of all colors and are not different.
All spiritual masters teach differences are actually illusions, as we are all one,
and the only thing that really exists is love.
Love is the most powerful pattern in the universe, it is non- linear and unlimited.
Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone -
we find it with another. - Thomas Merton
Doorways are thresholds marking new environments... Our earth and our lives have approached a threshold.
Expanding our hearts positively shifts the environment on the other side.
Darkness can summon and marshal our deepest power and most loving selves.
(This piece comes in small and large sizes and is fully lined with green behind the bla
Doorways are thresholds marking new environments... Our earth and our lives have approached a threshold.
Expanding our hearts positively shifts the environment on the other side.
Darkness can summon and marshal our deepest power and most loving selves.
(This piece comes in small and large sizes and is fully lined with green behind the black - symbolizing that love and support are available for crossing those planned and surprise thresholds !)
GREEN is the color of the heart,
it's also the color of growth.
BLACK, the sum of all colors, can be attributed to fear, darkness and evil.
It also stands for possibility...
Three things have limited threshold:
Time, pain and death.
While truth, love and knowledge -
Are boundless.
- Suzy Kassem
After fine tuning the Threshold art,
I leave for a bike ride with a new group.
I'm unaware it's a 50 mile route with lots of single track, which I've never done ! Due to the kindness and support of the group
I make it thru AND cross a cycling Threshold - a major surprise and a thrilling feeling ! Unplanned I'm wearing
black and green - lol.
Crossing surprise thresholds are the best !
I created the art with actual bike tires.
There are 9 themes in this series,
the art is oriented toward cyclists,
but also metaphoric.
The combinations are endless. Pictured here (top to bottom)
Explore - Change Course - Connect
I love the symbolism of Trailhead,
it's both come together and wide open.
This is great as a single piece or in a combo.
The Traction Art comes in a 20in x 20in Fine Art Print. A fun fact, my printer's space was formerly a bicycle manufacturer !
Custom sizes and originals are available upon request.
Contact Monica@artforabetterlife.com
I am displaying at different bike shops. See the Art up close and experiment with my art magnets to create your favorite design !
Check my Pop Up Shops schedule.
I will have the color art and the Traction series along with notecards ... come see me :)
More dates on the way !
Wheaton Public Library
Main Floor
225 Cross Street, Wheaton, IL
Wheaton French Market
Corner of Main and Liberty
Wheaton, IL 60187
Wheaton French Market
Corner of Main & Liberty
Wheaton, IL 60187
Highland Park French Market at the Lot
523 Central Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
Elmhurst French Market
Corner of Park & Prospect
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Wilmette French Market
Metra Parking Lot
722 Green Bay Road
Wilmette, IL 60187
Wheaton French Market
Corner of Main and Liberty
Wheaton, IL 60187
Wheaton French Market
Corner of Main and Liberty
Wheaton, IL 60187
TheosoFest at
Theosophical Society
1926 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
Wheaton French Market
Corner of Main and Liberty
Wheaton, IL 60187
J & R Cycle
240 W St Charles Road
Villa Park, IL 60181
This piece was created for Appleton, Wisconsin cyclist Chris Grapentine. It commemorates and celebrates 3 of his training rides in preparation for the June 2021 Tour Divide Mountain Bike Race, which is 2,745 miles and goes from Banff, Canada to Antelope Wells, New Mexico.
Commission a custom art piece celebrating your spirit on the cycling, sports or life journey !
It can include time, place, insights, accomplishments, fun and connections in an artful way :)
Reach out to me at Monica@Artforabetterlife.com
Measures 42 inches x 54 inches. The custom frame with bicycle welds is titanium, same material as Chris's Xizang GT bicycle.
was made from Chris's actual wheel, and other bike parts were from Chris's bicycles. Facts and fun details of his experiences are included as well as....
that have inspired and sustained his cycling journey.... which continues to unfold !
Contact Monica Powers at Monica@Artforabetterlife.com
for more information and how we can create a special art piece for you celebrating a memorable aspect of your life.
The Art looks fabulous large scale. Wording can be edited and adjusted for the space. Communicate uplifting and inspiring messages much needed for our time.
Very impactful in Lobby's, waiting areas, large spaces or even outdoors.
Contact Monica Powers at
Monica@Artforabetterlife.com for more information and pricing.
The pieces are essentially modern day spiritual symbols. As the famous psychologist Carl Jung stated, symbols are powerful, they act on our subconscious and create change.
The art empowers you to become more aware your patterns, then shift and change as needed or wanted. Large wall pieces or tiny paintings provide inspiration anywhere you are.
See Large Art Gallery and Small Art Galley
Monica Powers' work has a reflective quality, engaging you to interact with the principle or life area using color and pattern.
The colors are bold. The art is modern - looks simple and incorporates deep meaning. Activating spiritual principles in your life, even in small ways, is powerful and impactful.
I created Art for a better life to help people improve their wellness and happiness. With a background in mathematics and economics, I worked in data analysis searching for patterns. I left my career to stay home and raise my two children with special needs, though in many ways they raised me.
Through my children I was propelled into a gi
I created Art for a better life to help people improve their wellness and happiness. With a background in mathematics and economics, I worked in data analysis searching for patterns. I left my career to stay home and raise my two children with special needs, though in many ways they raised me.
Through my children I was propelled into a giant healing journey, sparking my interest in healing patterns; What do they look like ? How can we tap into them ?
While traveling the long, winding, funny and transformative road as a parent, I discovered the power of visuals to positively impact us. I was spiritually guided to create art. I chose watercolor as my primary medium because water has the ability to carry intention - and also the reason it's used in many spiritual traditions.
Silently and
While traveling the long, winding, funny and transformative road as a parent, I discovered the power of visuals to positively impact us. I was spiritually guided to create art. I chose watercolor as my primary medium because water has the ability to carry intention - and also the reason it's used in many spiritual traditions.
Silently and subconsciously art can stimulate our own tremendous power for happiness and health.
My art acts as a symbol or mirror in activating spiritual principles in our lives, which lighten and enlighten our souls. Using color and pattern makes the process easy and fun !
I think of myself as a weaver, offering a way to weave light into our thoughts, actions and being. When light touches our spirit, we experience more joy on a regular basis !
Feel free to send me a message at Monica@Artforabetterlife.com. I am available for commissions as well as for shows and workshops - I love speaking about my art.
I appreciate hearing what viewers think of my work and look forward to hearing from you !