by Robert Maniscalco | Aug 6, 2026 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational
People may wonder why I teach mainly to “beginner” and “intermediate” painting classes. Why not hold more advanced workshops? The answer is simple. I don’t believe in the concept of “advanced.” If we are good, we are always...
by Robert Maniscalco | Jul 14, 2026 | Art Instruction, CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, Theatre Related, World View
How Birthday was Born It was a glorious day, filled with discovery and serious sharing. It is a story some may find disturbing. They don’t matter. “Birthday” was an idea that had been in Nick’s mind for years. But he didn’t have the...
by Robert Maniscalco | Jul 2, 2026 | Art Instruction, CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, World View
“Why Ask Why?” is perhaps more to the point than, “to be or not to be?” I wrote a blog last month about my idea of why Nick, a beautiful young man with cerebral palsy, decided to purchase my painting, called Cassandra. You can read my story...
by Robert Maniscalco | Jul 2, 2026 | CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View
This touring exhibition, called “Identity and Self” is available for your museum or arts venue – contact Robert for 2026-27 schedule “Identity and Self” – An Exhibition Description “Identity and Self” exhibited at...
by Robert Maniscalco | Jul 2, 2026 | Motivational, Random Favorites, Uncategorized, World View
Whatever redeeming qualities Republicans of the past had, such as conservative values, fiscal restraint, etc., have been reset by the new Republicanism, otherwise known as Trumpism. The current MAGA/GOP will have to be completely remade after this dalliance with...
