PRESS RELEASE     3/12/10
Robert Maniscalco

Here are some current items of interest, possible spring boards for feature stories.

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* I am currently serving as Artist-in-Residence for the City of North Charleston (2009-2010). Here are some pictures and impressions of my experience thus far. Will be presenting a portrait painting demo May 4, 12-1:30 at N. Chas City Hall.

* Currently working on a series of portraits for the Pathology Dept. at MUSC.

* In 2009 created a portrait of Harry Freeman, legendary biology Professor at The College of Charleston. Dedication event TBA.

* Appeared on NBC's The Today Show in November 2008.

* In November 2007 I was the subject for a "High Profile" in the Post and Courier

* Nationally recognized portrait artist, with work in over 850 private/public collections throughout North America.

* Relocated to Charleston in 2005. Now living/working in a beautiful studio on the Ashley River.

* Presented portrait of Andrea and Charles Volpe at the new Ashley River Hospital at MUSC in March 2009.

*Two commission portraits for the Biometry Department at MUSC.

*Recent portrait of the late Jerry Zucker, which now hangs in the Hudsons Bay Company in Toronto, CA.

*Recent portrait of the founder of Little Caesars Pizza and owner of the Tigers and the Red Wings, Mike Ilitch.

* I've been a professional artist fo 30 years and have learned how to juggle the artist and the businessman.

*Lowcountry artist, specializing in paintings featuring Gulluh people and culture, in the context of the natural environment.

* My debut novel, "The Fishfly," was published in 2005. It's about a portrait artist turned hit man.

* Recently published "Point of Art" an inspirational book about the creative process. A modern version of "Art Spirit" by Robert Henri.

* I teach painting workshops nationwide called The Power of Positive Painting©.

* Currently teaching the P3 method to a group of 6th & 7th graders at The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry.

* Currently teaching classes in my studio.

*Created an instructional portrait painting video back in 1995, called "The Power of Positive Painting.©"

*Presenting periodic Power of Positive Painting Workshops through the Charleston Artists Guild and the Gibbes Museum.

* In 2007 Lilliedale Publications released my new instructional DVD "The Portrait, a value-based painting system."

*Author of "SC Arts Newsgroup (SCAN)," an e-zine blog with over 5,000 subscribers.

* Have raised over $250,000 by donating portrait certificates to worthwhile charities.

* Former host of "Art Beat" on PBS in Detroit, a lively half-hour program, interviewing visual artists while they demonstrated their process. Was the highest rated local show on Detroit Public TV.

*Former owner of an eponymous art gallery in Grosse Pointe, Michigan (near Detroit).

* Was a professional actor/singer in New York City for 8 years.

* I am an actor. At Spoletto 2011 I will be part of the production of MacBett with PURE Theatre.

* former classical musician. Played a while in the Summerville Community Orchestra (Clarinet).

* Read a 2009 interview with Jan Titsworth.

* Research past media highlights.