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
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...
Wrong is Right on
Dannagal Goldtnwaite Young has written a book called Wrong, which was recently featured on an episode of Hidden Brain (on NPR), called, "Sitting with Uncertainty." Wrong is a very enlightening book that not only sheds a much needed light on our political divide but...
The Last Supper in Haiti
It was confirmed for me yesterday that the Watermission compound in Porta Prince, Haiti, where I painted the Last Supper mural fell out of their hands in 2023, when they abandoned the property and the country was taken over by gangs. This was part of my work on The...
How to Eat a Dog
Haitian Refugees in Springfield OH Here's my response to the Springfield Haitian-Refugees-eating-pets conspiracy theory. At the end of the day, instead of wondering IF anyone would eat someone's pet we need to be asking WHY? Can you imagine the level of abject poverty...
Am I Entitled?
Am I entitled? I was born into advantages that have set me up for a good life. But am I entitled? I worked hard and made the most of those advantages. But am I entitled? I have dedicated my life to lifting everyone up with the success I have enjoyed. But am I...
Several Important Portrait Commissions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2024 Contact: Robert Maniscalco, artist/author [email protected] mobile: 313-689-2993 Maniscalco Presents Several Important Portrait Commissions and Publishes his Fifth Book Live Portrait Painting of Leyla Gulan aired on...
Reactive vs Proactive Artists
I've been thinking about what kind of artist I want to be. After 45 years in the business, I think its time. Do I choose to respond to what other artists are doing successfully and turn myself inside out trying to beat them at their own game? Or dare I trod my own...
The Second Coming of Trump
We Know Trump is a Criminal A large number of American now see Trump as the answer we've all been waiting for. For many people, Trump's second term is like the second coming of Christ. They think all these trials are just a partisan witch hunt. But we really don't...
Job and Abel
Another reason I speak out against a second Trump presidency is because it will mark the end of the Parole program, allowing Americans to sponsor citizens of struggling countries, like Haiti and bring them here, legally. I am sponsoring two beautiful young men, Abel...
Stop Trump at the Ballot Box
This Battle can only be Won by Voting The unfortunate and inexcusable assassination attempt notwithstanding, Trump is still Trump. We must stop him decisively at the ballot box. Until then, we must fight the good fight, the fight of ideas, with everything we have. We...
Mayor Joe Riley
Mayor Joe Riley Vernissage at the Citadel on July 16th, 2024 Today was a good day. I am so proud and excited that I finally was able to share my portrait of Mayor Joe Riley, commissioned by the Citadel Foundation for the Hall of Fame in the Daniel Library, joining the...
Crossed the Movie
MEDIA RELEASE 6-28-24 For more information please email Robert or contact him by phone at 843-486-3161. Crossed "Crossed" is an 8-10 minute film project about crossed intentions, lost aspiration, gender identity and consent. Logline: A former class clown, now settled...
Kurtis T. Wilder Investiture at Washtenaw County Courthouse
Grateful for the positive response my second portrait of Judge Kurt Wilder received at the portrait's investiture at the Washtenaw County Courthouse in Ann Arbor, MI last week. I made a quick trip to Detroit to be present for this monumental event. My unveiling speech...
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Shop - Available Originals - Maniscalco Gallery
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Here you will find all of Maniscalco's available work. If it's here then the original can be purchased."Harbor" is my latest painting. Enjoy!
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Here's my latest #oilpainting!
There are many ways to support my work besides buying the original oil painting, hand-embellished giclee or AP Giclee on heavy paper.
You can also REVIEW the work on my website. You can share this link with your friends by reposting on your page or sending in a Direct Message, "thought you might be interested in this." Even a simple "heart" goes a long way.
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A portrait is an access portal to our memories. And someday, it will be the access portal for others into who we were. Today, I'm thankful to be entrusted with such a meaningful dharma. ... See MoreSee Less
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