by Robert Maniscalco | Apr 1, 2020 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View
Get into freedom We talk a lot about freedom in this country. We think of freedom in terms of getting away from something that binds us. But freedom isn’t getting out of something, like prison or “work.” We often confuse escape with freedom. Real Freedom gets us into...
by Robert Maniscalco | Dec 6, 2019 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites
We had a wonderful Holiday Party / Portrait Demonstration last evening at the Summerville Art Guild. Justin, my awesome neighbor agreed to pose and I think it came out rather well. I love it when my work is so appreciated. And I really enjoy painting from life with a...
by Robert Maniscalco | Nov 29, 2019 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, World View
This is so true! I was just looking at ole what’s her name, thinking the same thing! Seriously, this is true on so many levels. I’d go so far as to say that to love something, we must see beyond its identity. We are not our name, age, job, weight, income level, IQ,...
by Robert Maniscalco | Jul 30, 2019 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
Many know me mostly for my commission portraits. Does that make me a hired gun? Before I dig into that, here’s a gentle reminder that I am free to paint whatever strikes my fancy, including commission portraits! Nonetheless, I invite you to take a short journey...
by Robert Maniscalco | Jul 15, 2019 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational
I’m not a big fan of showing art in alternative spaces, such as restaurants or bars. The main reason is that there rarely is a staff focused/trained on/in selling art. It is usually an after thought. They are there to sell food and/or drinks. But sometimes,...
by Robert Maniscalco | Jun 16, 2019 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, Uncategorized, World View
Young Angel tries to reach across time to reassure her older self that she is whole and complete. If visual art is a response to space and music a response to time, then theatre and film are a response to time and space. My goal with #VincentJohnDoe was to respond to...
