Robert blogs on art, creativity, politics, CSA, religion and culture. Many overlap into multiple categories, like motivational or random favorites. Robert is a life-long artist, writer, musician & actor, a professional creative his entire adult life. Born in 1959 in Detroit, he has lived in New York, New Orleans and currently in Charleston. His commission portraits and fine art are part of over a thousand collections throughout North America. Read his bio.

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LOVE

LOVE

This Valentines I’d like to take a moment to admire those who take seriously the idea of love, integrating love into our daily lives. Love is a verb. Love is pure potential. Love is the life force that makes all things possible. Love is more action than feeling or...

Patterns of Force

Patterns of Force

Cherry Picking Fascism "Patterns of Force" is a classic STOS episode that feels very current. The premise is John Gill, a historian from the 23rd Century, decides to cherry pick the aspects of fascism that "worked well" for society and incorporate them into a utopian...

Father’s Day

Father’s Day

Losing one's father is a sad moment in anyone's life, no doubt. But it is also a necessary and meaningful milestone. Even as we honor and acknowledge how much our fathers have done for us to make us the individuals we have become, we need to put in perspective the...

Baked In Trauma

Baked In Trauma

My innocence was literally stolen when I was sexually assaulted as a kid. So, I tend to present in public as if I am somehow guilty of something. I get nervous and start talking. If I'm allowed to speak long enough, I will inevitably stumble upon some transgression or...

Trickle Down Fascism

Trickle Down Fascism

I finally watched the horror show from this past Friday with President Zielinski and the Trump Syndicate.. It's difficult for me to watch abusive content because it is so triggering for me personally -- good luck over the next four years, right? Aside from the ganging...

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Maniscalco Gallery on Facebook

ICYMI, I am extending this Family Portrait offer to the end of June! Check it out!

#portraitpainting #portraitartist #portrait #portraitart #oilportraitpainting #selfportraiture #selfpower #proudfamily #familypride #Celebratethelight #capturethemoment

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ICYMI, I am extending this Family Portrait offer to the end of June! Check it out!

#portraitpainting #portraitartist #portrait #portraitart #oilportraitpainting #selfportraiture #selfpower #proudfamily #familypride #Celebratethelight #capturethemoment

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Nice to see this in my email. 

#portraitart #oilpainting #exhibition #realism #artcollector

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Nice to see this in my email.

#portraitart #oilpainting #exhibition #realism #artcollector

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4 weeks ago

There are many reasons people ask me to paint a portrait. Here are just a few thoughts.

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#exhibition #creator #portraitart #artistic #oilportraiture #oilpainter #artgallery #LegacyBuilding #LegacyOfLove Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition Charleston Artist Guild & CAG Gallery FOX 24 Charleston Cheryle Kahl Portrait Society of America Hibernian Hall Charleston Style & Design Magazine Will Juntunen #artforsale
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Even in the rain, we persevere. What people dont realize, inside our tents its cozy and warm, even in a downpour. Its a great time to get intimate with the work. Were all open, rain or shine. So dont let a little rain upend your plans. This is the stuff they talk about in singles ads. I want to feel the rain on my face. Well heres your chance!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Even in the rain, we persevere. What people don't realize, inside our tents it's cozy and warm, even in a downpour. It's a great time to get intimate with the work. We're all open, rain or shine. So don't let a little rain upend your plans. This is the stuff they talk about in singles ads. "I want to feel the rain on my face." Well here's your chance! ... See MoreSee Less

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