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Showcasing Art for a better life

Connecting color, pattern and spiritual principle.

Inspire Discover Celebrate Heal

Bold Modern Art - for these times !

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Showcasing Art for a better life

Connecting color, pattern and spiritual principle.

Inspire Discover Celebrate Heal

Bold Modern Art - for these times !

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A gift of Art - fun & Inspirational !

Art in a Box a perfect Gift!

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

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Art in a Box - A three piece set!

Art in a Box a perfect Gift!

The Gift of Art

Any three pieces of small Art in

6 x 8 black box with easel for $49

Free Delivery Wheaton area

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Gratitude

Large Fine Art Prints

A pop of colorful fun and new energy

A great way to welcome employees

back to the office !

sHOP

Laugh

Gratitude

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

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wording on Love Art

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

Threshold Surprise !

Small Threshold Art

Art inspires your leap to a new level

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.

(The small piece is fully lined with green behind the black - symbolizing that love and

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.

(The small piece is fully lined with green behind the black - symbolizing that love and support are available for crossing those planned and surprise thresholds !)

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Art inspires your leap to a new level

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

The Art-Works on you:)

Art inspires your leap to a new level

The Art-Works on you:)

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 !

Fun - traction art

Monica with Connect

The Art fits together like a puzzle

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 Art fits together like a puzzle

The combinations are endless. Pictured here (top to bottom)

Explore - Change Course - Connect

Monica with Trailhead

The Art fits together like a puzzle

Monica with Trailhead

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.

Traction Art Combos - See possibilities for your journey...

Connect - Cross Paths

2 explores create an open heart :)

The Traction Art comes in a 20in x 20in Fine Art Print. A fun fact, my printer's space was formerly a bicycle manufacturer !

2 explores create an open heart :)

Custom sizes and originals are available upon request.

Contact Monica@artforabetterlife.com

See the Art in person

2 explores create an open heart :)

See the Art in person

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.

Schedule of Pop Up Shops

Schedule of Pop up shops & Markets

I will have the color art and the Traction series along with notecards ... come see me :)

More dates on the way !

SaTurday Aug 26, 2023 - 8am to 2pm

Wheaton French Market

Corner of Main and Liberty

Wheaton, IL 60187

SaTurday Sept 9, 2023 - 10am to 5pm

Theosofest 2023

Theosophical Society of America

1926 N Main St

Wheaton, IL 60187

SaTurday Sept 30, 2023 - 8am to 2pm

Wheaton French Market

Corner of Main and Liberty

Wheaton, IL 60187

Thursday Nov 9, 2023 - 7 to 9pm

Ladies Nite Out :)

Stonebridge Country Club

Aurora, IL

TBA - J&R Cycle

J & R Cycle

240 W St Charles Road

Villa Park, IL 60181

February 2024 - all month ! Wheaton Public Library

Wheaton Public Library

Main Floor

225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL

More New art !!

Threshold

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.

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 poss

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.

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...

Darkness can summon and marshal our deepest power and most loving selves. Love is the support for crossing those planned and surprise thresholds.

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Peace

Threshold

This suitcase is so light, the handle is made of yarn ! It's comfortable and easy to carry - just like the principle it represents - Peace.

Peace is a traveler and impacts any relationship, organization or nation.

BLACK is sum of all colors symbolizing possibility. PURPLE is our connection to universal energy or God. Peace is described as

This suitcase is so light, the handle is made of yarn ! It's comfortable and easy to carry - just like the principle it represents - Peace.

Peace is a traveler and impacts any relationship, organization or nation.

BLACK is sum of all colors symbolizing possibility. PURPLE is our connection to universal energy or God. Peace is described as "flowing like a river..." BLUE is a reference to this water that moves us forward.

Pick up your peace and bring it with you ~ allow yours to flow out into the world.

Peace is a gentle connection with all.

- Dr David Hawkins

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Commission Art

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

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About Us

3D Multi-Media Art Collage

Measures 42 inches x 54 inches. The custom frame with bicycle welds is titanium, same material as Chris's Xizang GT bicycle.

Tire Track Matte

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....

Bible Verses

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.

Interact with the Art and be changed by it !

Art to help you

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.

Use it for Mindfulness

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

Bold Modern Impactful

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.

About

Monica Powers

Enhance your life

The Power of Art

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

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 ?

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The Power of Art

Enhance your life

The Power of Art

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

Silently and subconsciously art can stimulate our own tremendous power for happiness and health.

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Enhance your life

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 !

Showcasing Art for a better life

Showcasing Art for a better life

A gift of Art - fun & Inspirational !

Art in a Box a perfect Gift!

Art in a Box a perfect Gift!

Art in a Box a perfect Gift!

Art in a Box - A three piece set!

Art in a Box a perfect Gift!

Art in a Box a perfect Gift!

Gratitude

Gratitude

Gratitude

Laugh

Gratitude

Gratitude

Love Art - a beautiful and unique gift

Fine Art Print - German Etching paper 20in x 30in

Fine Art Print - German Etching paper 20in x 30in

Fine Art Print - German Etching paper 20in x 30in

Wedding

Fine Art Print - German Etching paper 20in x 30in

Fine Art Print - German Etching paper 20in x 30in

Housewarming

Fine Art Print - German Etching paper 20in x 30in

Housewarming

wording on Love Art

Threshold Surprise !

Small Threshold Art

Art inspires your leap to a new level

Art inspires your leap to a new level

Art inspires your leap to a new level

Art inspires your leap to a new level

Art inspires your leap to a new level

The Art-Works on you:)

Art inspires your leap to a new level

The Art-Works on you:)

Fun - traction art

Monica with Connect

The Art fits together like a puzzle

The Art fits together like a puzzle

The Art fits together like a puzzle

The Art fits together like a puzzle

The Art fits together like a puzzle

Monica with Trailhead

The Art fits together like a puzzle

Monica with Trailhead

Traction Art Combos - See possibilities for your journey...

Connect - Cross Paths

2 explores create an open heart :)

2 explores create an open heart :)

2 explores create an open heart :)

2 explores create an open heart :)

2 explores create an open heart :)

See the Art in person

2 explores create an open heart :)

See the Art in person

Schedule of Pop Up Shops

Schedule of Pop up shops & Markets

SaTurday Aug 26, 2023 - 8am to 2pm

SaTurday Sept 9, 2023 - 10am to 5pm

SaTurday Sept 30, 2023 - 8am to 2pm

Thursday Nov 9, 2023 - 7 to 9pm

TBA - J&R Cycle

February 2024 - all month ! Wheaton Public Library

More New art !!

Threshold

Threshold

Threshold

Peace

Threshold

Threshold

Commission Art

About Us

3D Multi-Media Art Collage

Tire Track Matte

Bible Verses

Art for a better life - Large Scale !

Send Powerful and inspiring messages...

Learn More

Interact with the Art and be changed by it !