I'm back on stage
again - keeps me off the street. This time in Shakespeare's
Measure for Measure. It's a great ensemble,
great director and a lavish production by the College
of Charleston Theatre Department. "Our
doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we
oft might win by fearing to attempt." Performances:
August 21-23 @ 8pm, Aug. 28-30 @ 8pm, September 1-2
@ 8pm and Aug. 24 & 31 @ 3 pm at the Emmett Robinson
Theatre, 54 St. Philip St., Charleston 29401- Box
Office: (843) 953-5604. I hope you can make it.
You'll be glad you did, I promise!
The Power of Positive
Painting classes are going to begin at my new
studio on Wednesdays from 10am to 12:30pm,
starting September 17th. There will also be
a portrait painting class on Tuesdays from 6-8:30pm,
starting September 16th. For
more information. Space is limited. There
are still a couple slots open for the portrait class
on Tuesday evenings. If you or someone you know would
like to move to the next level here's a great opportunity.
If you would like to register or would like to express
a preference for when you would like me to
hold additional classes, please
let me know about that as well. Private lessons
and career coaching are also available.
My sister Betsy is
throwing a party in Grosse Pointe, MI., celebrating
the life of Joe Maniscalco (my late father), in September.
Call Betsy at (313) 917-1920 if you would like to
know the details about when and where and to RSVP.
Recent Portraits
. . .
Present
Ecstacy
20" x 24"
Lakisha Fletcher
dances with joy in her heart. She celebrates
the land and the Gullah culture of the Carolina
Lowcountry.
Justice Marilyn
Kelly
Michigan Supreme Court
30" x 40"
The assured,
compassionate voice of common decency radiates
from Justice Kelly. Her portrait is a tribute
to all of us, for whose rights she has fought
throughout her long career to protect.
Stephen Stackpole
24" x 30"
The portrait
of this singular personality now graces a room
dedicated to him at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial.
Stephen
Kushner
14" x 18"
This moody,
restless rendering captures the spirit and individuality
of a remarkable boy. He knows something about
himself, some inner power, that we will have
to wait to see. He will reveal his gifts when
he is ready. Today we must be satisfied with
the glimmer in his eye.
Marian Ilitch 42"x
31"
This portrait
joins that of her husband's, Mike.
They hang across from one another in their dining
room. I set out to capture her unpretentious
manner and down to earth personality. In the
portrait setting we get a glimpse of this Detroit
icon's exquisite taste in interior design.
Mike
Ilitch
Founder of Little Caesars Pizza
42" x 31"
Mike Ilitch
is a Detroit icon. The portrait expresses the
strength of character of the individual. But
I also tried to capture some of the dry wit
and inner passion, as I experienced it, while
working on the portrait. There are references
to the Spirit of Detroit and the Detroit Tigers
on the shelves behind. He also wears championship
rings of the Red Wings and the Tigers (both
of which he owns). The tie is by Dominic Pangborn.
Hon.
Daniel G. Berk
28" x 32"
Administrative Law Judge
This portrait
was commissioned privately to hang in Judge
Berk's summer cottage, a tribute to him from
his loving wife, Lois. Hence, it is a more casual,
warm setting. Dan has a diversity of interests.
He has an extensive collection of music recordings
and film DVDs.
Judge Anna Diggs Taylor
U.S. District Court of Eastern Michigan
This portrait joins several other portraits created
by Robert for the Sixth District Court of Appeals.
Robert set out to capture Judge Taylor's gracioius
manner, along with her strength of character.
She holds a copy of the U.S. Constitution in her
hands and there is a photograph of her husband
on the reading table.
Jerry
Zucker
36" x 48"
This
portrait celebrates the life of the late Mr.
Jerry Zucker, Governor and CEO of Hudson's Bay
Company in Toronto. The portrait features Mr.
Zucker in dynamic repose, expressing his energy
and vitality. The light streams in from a window
behind. In the bookcases to his right are binders,
containing his over 300 international patents.
The desk is clear, save a notebook computer,
representing his connection with his many international
interests through advanced communications technology.
Robert
Ficano
Executive of Wayne County, MI
This portrait
was created to hang outside the Executive chambers
in the Historic Wayne County Building (in Detroit).
This portrait will join those of his predecessors,
both of whom my father painted. This complex
composition was designed to lead the eye left
to right, weaving a path throughout the painting.
I used available light to add to the drama and
power of the portrait. Mr. Ficano struck me
as a very unpretentious individual; this simple
gesture conveys a quiet power that has earned
him the respect and affection among state and
local leaders.
Get
your autographed copy of my new book, Point
of Art.
Point
of Art
is the journey of an artist. It is a collection
of ideas and meditations, intended to provide
access to the creative process. I've presented
insights ranging from my practical system
on drawing and painting to making it as
a professional artist. I explore the relevance
of self-expression in our daily lives as
well as strategies for bringing arts and
culture into our communities.
Rob Maniscalco
lives and works in the spiritual house of
art, and I am personally inspired by his
development as an artist and as a thinker.
Point of Art is both aid and challenge
to all of us who are attempting to find
our way to better painting.John
de la Vega
I wonder
how many of you have art collections. Click on (email
me) the response below that best describes your collection.
I'd love to hear about it (Don't worry, I won't try
to sell you any art; I'm just curious. It's really
just an excuse to hear from you).
Helen Bramble manages her fall leaves neatly into
piles in the short November sun on Wadmalow Island
near Rockville, SC. Her chores will soon be done.More
info
Four new mini paintings
of the Lowcountry.
Here
are some paintings from my series of Lowcountry
narratives, this one called Spring of '39.
The scene is a typical marsh we might see today.
The figure from the past brings home the timelessness
of nature. The people come and go but the land is
the same as it was 1,000 years ago. We are only
caretakers for our magnificent environment.
The New Portrait
DVD Announcing
the release of my new instructional video, The
Portrait,a value-based painting system,
made in the studios of Liliedahl
Productions. The great reviews are coming
in. I think we have a winner! The DVD features
a portrait painted from beginning to end and comes
with a disc of bonus features like, Being a
professional portrait artist today and The
three cube adventure.For
more information . . .
This little
still life was created under natural lighting
conditions. The wine cooler is an antique,
notably made from silver coins melted down
and forged into this beautiful piece. The
ensemble of edibles completes the picture.
Introducing
a brand new series of
relief/tromp l'oeil paintings called, "My Back
Yard"
As always, I appreciate
your feedback
- keep it coming. Thanks to so many of you who've
shared with me about the experiences you've had making
art and creativity a part of your life.
Any reprinting of
“Pointe of Art,” "SCAN" or any
information on the Maniscalco Gallery Website for
any commercial purpose must be done with the expressed
approval of Robert Maniscalco. As always, please feel
free to forward SCAN info to your personal list. And,
don’t forget to keep in touch with the ones you
love!
Allow me to take
this opportunity to sincerely thank you for allowing
me into your circle of attention. With all the noise
out there, I realize how selective we have to be in
letting others into that special place of trust. Thank
you for opening your hearts to me. I hope you will
join me in my humble efforts to raise the human spirit
in the fight against corporate dehumanization.
S C A N 
newly
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