by Robert Maniscalco | Jan 18, 2020 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, World View
One of my most memorable experiences as a portrait artist, this portrait of Buzz brings back the wonderful times we had together. Buzz was an extraordinary designer, specializing in 18th century French decor. His homes are like museums filled with historical gilded...
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 | Aug 26, 2019 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, Uncategorized
This past weekend, I enjoyed some VIP visitors from New Orleans, my old stomping grounds back in the mid 1990s. I had done a number of judicial portraits during my residence there but had fallen off the radar, due to my lack of proximity and the passage of time....
by Robert Maniscalco | Aug 21, 2019 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Uncategorized
They say a portrait may be your best shot at immortality. At least, we know a portrait will likely outlive us. But the oil portrait is also an opportunity to recapture our youth, while we’re alive to appreciate it. At least that’s the case with Evan, who...
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...
