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Artfields 2016
I am very excited to have been selected as an exhibiting artist for Artfields 2016, with my painting of Louise Noel, part of The Quench Project. This competition is open to southern artists and is modeled after Artprize, held annually in Grand Rapids, MI. There are...
Paint it Forward
In the spirit of the "Pay it Forward" campaign made popular a few years back, "Paint it Forward" is a challenge to other artists to use their unique skill, vision and power to create work that addresses the important issues of our time. Art with a social conscience is...
Why We’re Here
A letter to fellow creatives I get that I'm just a regular fella; nothing I do entitles me to any more favor than anyone else. God loves me the same as he loves everyone. His love is unconditional and absolute. I also get that we live in a society that celebrates the...
Quench Project Budget and Charitable Model
The Quench Project Budget and the Arts Infused Charitable Model One aspect of my mission as an artist is that my art be sold. I do not subscribe to the Starving Artist paradigm. Art is not only my spiritual calling, it is my livelihood. I'm in the business of self...
Time to Get Organized – Interview with Heather Power
If only I were organized, maybe, just maybe . . . anonymous artist Are you confused, perhaps a little overwhelmed in your studio? Heather Power is here to help. We talked the other day about all kinds of things related to getting organized, something many artists...
Considering a Career in Art
I'm considering a career in art, but I'm not sure where to start. I like to draw and paint but I'm not sure who would buy enough of my art to support my family. I have a lot of work, numerous series and have been told I'm very good. So I read a book on marketing. It...
Getting What You Pay For
I have recently lost a few commission portraits to part-time artists, who were able to considerably undercut my fee. There are many reasons why this is happening more often than in the past. I'm hearing more and more often from my colleagues that there is a lot of...
Memory and History
When does art become a symbol for the subject of the art? Are we defacing a guy named Columbus or the artist who made the statue? Or are we supporting the defacing of something else? An idea? If so, are there more effective ways of expressing that idea than vandalism?...
Quench, the Book, Coming Soon!
9/29/15 PR - Quench, the book, Release Date Renowned Charleston artist, Robert Maniscalco, has created an exhibition of paintings, expressing hope and renewal, inspired by his Vision Trip to Haiti in November 2014. The book, "Quench," is to be released in November...
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A couple Storks walk into a bar. The first one asks, "Where's that light coming from?" "Behind you. See the glimmer?" "No, I'm afraid of going blind." "Oh, that's an old wives tale." "But the president did it; it must be okay." "Maybe. All I know is it's nice being in this Maniscalco painting." "Yeah, we really hit the big time, for sure." ... See MoreSee Less
Here's what flew into my easel recently. "Sacrificial Pelicans" is a new addition to my wildlife series. ... See MoreSee Less
Another great session at Peggy's with Mary. ... See MoreSee Less
Red Pump Skeleton - Maniscalco Gallery
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Red Pump Skeleton 12 x 16" oil on canvas panel From a life session at Peggy's. Mary again gets into character for us lucky few. Who needs another nude, right? But a nude with a skeleton peeking throug...Is realism dead? ... See MoreSee Less
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