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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Walk the Line

Walk the Line

I try to walk a line, as a political person, because we are all political beings, even if we shy away from politics. I push the envelope as a citizen/artist, not as often as I'd like to. I restrain myself. But as I survey the current landscape, I find myself wanting...

Portrait of Butch

Portrait of Butch

The Posthumous Portrait Challenge Here's an interesting recent commission, from a blurry B&W snapshot taken in the 1970s, evidently on an airplane. Butch passed away last year and his wife of many years decided to have her favorite pic of him made into a painting....

Am I Entitled?

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...

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...

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Maniscalco Gallery on Facebook

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

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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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