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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Forgiveness
"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ sake has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:22 Forgiveness often seems so impossible; vengeance so much easier. Even easier is acceptance. Acquiescence, easier still. I've...
This One – Little Girl in Queen Anne’s Lace
This One - Little Girl in Queen Anne's Lace (22x28"), oil on linen, is my most recent commission. This portrait of Charlotte completes her family's series of four portraits, capturing each child at about two and a half years old. This was created using several family...
Quench Project Artist Talk
PRESS RELEASE February 23, 2015 The Quench Project Artist Talk with Robert Maniscalco Where: Gage Hall - Unitarian Church in Charleston, 4 Archdale Street, Charleston, SC 29401 When: Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 10:00 am More info soon at Unitarian Church Website or call...
Joe Maniscalco Retrospective at The Scarab Club of Detroit
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....
The Only is Now
Time is nothing more than a way to describe our complex mind's ability to conceive and experience memories from the past and project ideas of a possible future in the present. Time is not a thing and doesn't exist, in and of itself. Our linear perception of time...
Arts Education and World Peace
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”)
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
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...
Portrait of Dr. Valarie Parisi
Dr. Valarie Parisi Recognized with a portrait I’ve been working hard, putting the finishing touches on this portrait. I love this painting and am very excited about it being presented in May. The portrait honors Dr. Valarie Parisi for her years of service as Dean of...
Quench Project Update
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
I predict we are on the verge of a seismic political shift in this country.
Rite of Passage Portraits
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...
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See it all in person at the 2025 #PSOAE May 23 to June 8. 10-5. I will be there every day, corner of Meeting and Calhoun.
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Barn at Dusk - Maniscalco Gallery
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There is something lonely, yet reassuring about a barn standing strong in a field, this one freshly tilled. They are shrines to hard work.I love Pete. Him and AOC, the dream team to end this madness and start over. ... See MoreSee Less
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