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Joe Maniscalco Retrospective at The Scarab Club of Detroit

by netGALAXY Studios | Feb 23, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View | 3 Comments

PRESS RELEASE The Maniscalco Legacy - Joseph Maniscalco Retrospective Exhibition Dates: Friday, April 3rd through Saturday, May 16th, 2015 Where: Scarab Club 217 Farnsworth, Detroit MI 48202 Reception: Friday, April 3rd 5-8 pm Gallery Talk: 6:30 pm on April 3rd....

Arts Education and World Peace

by netGALAXY Studios | Feb 2, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Random Favorites, Theatre Related, World View | 0 Comments

We all know that an arts education is an integral part of becoming a professional artist. It is also integral to becoming a fully functional human being. The arts have a way of opening up and developing the whole person. In school, we are taught how to survive. We...

The “It” of Art (from “Point of Art”)

by netGALAXY Studios | Feb 2, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View | 0 Comments

From "Point of Art" published in 2007, now available as a Second Edition A couple years back the Detroit Artists Network (DAN) met to discuss ways to promote Detroit artists. The question came up: what is the “it” of Detroit art (#itofart)? Most cities have asked...

Fame

by netGALAXY Studios | Feb 1, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View | 0 Comments

There is no such thing any more as a "famous artist." There are only those artists you know who move, touch and inspire you and those you don't. Those folks out there you see on TV or in Art in America are not your folks. You have no relationship with them...

Quench Project Update

by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 27, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View | 0 Comments

I am setting up exhibition dates beginning May 1 and speaking dates for after March 1. I am beginning the painting phase now. The recent influx of commission portraits has lead to a delay from my target date. But of course, I'm not complaining. I am blessed and...

Politics and Religion

by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 12, 2015 | Fine Art, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View | 0 Comments

I predict we are on the verge of a seismic political shift in this country.

Rite of Passage Portraits

by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 19, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View | 0 Comments

Graduating Sisters In yet another Christmas 2014 portrait, this one celebrates the graduation of Hannah (from college) and Lillian (from high school). This is a wonderful time to have an oil portrait. This rite of passage portrait celebrates the graduation of two...

The Young Family Portrait

by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 19, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View | 0 Comments

I wanted to capture the energy and playfulness of these energetic children and the fun of being on the beach. I enjoy the juxtaposition of formality against the relaxed casualness of informal poses in a natural setting. The glimmer of late summer sunlight shimmers...

Retro Portrait

by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 18, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View | 0 Comments

Among the many portrait commissions I'm finishing in time for Christmas is this little gem. "Dodo" was created from a photograph taken in the 1930s. I wanted to capture the feel and painting sensibility of that period as I worked. The client has in mind a whole...

Holiday Portraits

by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 9, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View | 0 Comments

Charleston Portrait Painter carries the torch his father lit 45 years ago! I am blessed this year with some great holiday portrait commissions. Here is one of them finding its happy home, delivered by none other than Santa himself. Gene and Georgie Wambold are one of...