April 2014 - Maniscalco Gallery

But I’m Not a Racist

by delta | Apr 22, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, World View

I met a guy today; he’d just moved to South Carolina from Lansing and saw my Detroit tee shirt. I was waiting for service at a small engine repair shop in Charleston. He decided to strike up a conversation. He said, “I left my job in Michigan because...

Passion, Vision and Goals

by delta | Apr 9, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View

Being an Artist It’s absurd to expect yourself to be passionate about your art without knowing why you’re doing it. It’s the vision, not the idea of passion that inspires us. I write (paint, sing, act, dance, etc.) not to be a writer; I write...

Charleston Living – A Softer Touch

by delta | Apr 8, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, World View

A Softer Touch Here is a readable .pdf of the recent article in Charleston Living, beautifully written by fellow art spirit, Jason Zwiker. Or if you prefer, just scroll down. I hope you will read and share the message of the article, which I think describes our...

Cate Portrait is Finished

by delta | Apr 5, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, World View

Cate and Friends This portrait of my darling Cate depicts a world where all is well and all is one. Aside from completely repainting the face from the previous version, I have added 14 creatures to the painting, not including the Holy Spirit, seen in the upper right....

Our Culture of Exceptionalism

by delta | Apr 4, 2014 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View

I often wonder why I speak out, why I paint, why I write, sometimes, why I even bother waking up in the morning. It seems at times that nobody cares. I realize my blogs often disappear into the ether, sometimes completely unread, that what I’m burning to say...

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