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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Under a Bushel
I've always believed God has a way of bringing certain talents to light. Experience tells me that everyone has gifts, areas of exceptional insight, something many people refer to as "talent." Some know their purpose from an early age. My sister always wanted to be a...
Inside the Artist’s Studio
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Artfields 2016
I am very excited to have been selected as an exhibiting artist for Artfields 2016, with my painting of Louise Noel, part of The Quench Project. This competition is open to southern artists and is modeled after Artprize, held annually in Grand Rapids, MI. There are...
Paint it Forward
In the spirit of the "Pay it Forward" campaign made popular a few years back, "Paint it Forward" is a challenge to other artists to use their unique skill, vision and power to create work that addresses the important issues of our time. Art with a social conscience is...
Recovery versus Relief
An Excerpt from “Quench” part of The Quench Project Haiti is now in a recovery stage; the emergency relief aid has faded from the headlines as time has passed since the tragedy of 2010. Part of my intention in The Quench Project has been to keep our focus on the...
Why We’re Here
A letter to fellow creatives I get that I'm just a regular fella; nothing I do entitles me to any more favor than anyone else. God loves me the same as he loves everyone. His love is unconditional and absolute. I also get that we live in a society that celebrates the...
Thirsting for Solutions – City Paper on Quench Project
December 23, 2015 Arts+Movies » Features Robert Maniscalco paints Haitians overcoming the 2010 earthquake Thirsting for Solutions By Bryan Granger Courtesy of Robert Maniscalo The enduring optimism of Haitians is what made...
Trickle Down Armageddon
Armageddon and the Ascent of Trump This is the nightmare I had last night (December 14, 2016). It followed the path we are currently on to its inevitable conclusion. In my dream, Donald Trump has captured the Presidency, the proud leader of the most powerful nation...
Atlanta Portraits
Portrait artist, Robert Maniscalco travels to Atlanta, GA. Over the years, I have created a lot of portraits all over the country. Here are just a few of the many favorites I have painted for my clients in Atlanta, GA. It's like a second home to me as a portrait...
Quench Project Budget and Charitable Model
The Quench Project Budget and the Arts Infused Charitable Model One aspect of my mission as an artist is that my art be sold. I do not subscribe to the Starving Artist paradigm. Art is not only my spiritual calling, it is my livelihood. I'm in the business of self...
The Self Esteem Delusion
I believe freedom from suffering is only possible, once the ego is revealed for what it is. The ego is that part of us which believes we are separate from God. Another word for ego in this context might be called sin. We all know a healthy self-esteem, self-reliance,...
The Family Portrait
Family is not an important thing. It's everything. Michael J. Fox We were recently in Detroit taking in the colors and celebrating Cate's grandmother's 100th Birthday. Here's a little painting I did as a gift to the birthday girl. I also had the pleasure of...
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My portrait of Miss Susie Jackson, along with "The Tan Suit," will be part of the upcoming MOJA exhibition at Charleston City Gallery, part of the city-wide MOJA Festival. ...
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Thank you Tom for your insight and perspective on the age old debate on nudity. Apparently, even male nudity from the waste up is a thing. I think ageism may have also been a factor - no one wants to see my sagging carcass. I'm proud I won, but I've been around long enough to know it could have easily been a bust - just not my bust. "Reflections" goes to Cincinnati next for a national show. I'm proud of the high quality this show is attracting, raising the artistic standards, if not the moral standards, of our region. This was my second 'best of' in as many years of the Lowcountry FA Showcase. Now, the question dangles tantalizingly over the horizon: should I go for three next year? Or quit while I'm ahead (but not a semi nude body!)? ...
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.I am excited to announce my painting, "Gratitude" has been juried into the Fall 2026 Open Juried Exhibition of the Portrait Society of Atlanta! The exhibition will take place at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville, Georgia from October 3 to December 5, 2026. If you're in the Atlanta area definitely come check out the show! This painting will be available for purchase during the exhibition.
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Call Now
You are invited to an exhibition of my work and a lively Portrait Demonstration
PORTRAIT DEMONSTRATION
SEPTEMBER 15, @ 11:00 AM
at IOP REC CENTER, 24 28th Ave,
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
info: 843.886.8294
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Still wet on the easel, The Tan Suit has great significance, not only because Obama infamously wore one as President . . . Remember when this was such a terrible transgression? But making billions on buisness deals as President is okay? But I digress. This painting is from a pic I took in 2010 in front of Mother Emanuel Church, in a simpler time.
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