Motivational Blog
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. C R O S S E D ⇔ "Crossed" is an 8-10 minute film project about crossed intentions, lost aspiration, gender identity and consent. Logline: A former class...
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...
Freedom?
We think we have freedom, but do we really? Our choices are carefully curated, from presidential candidates to groceries. We have been conditioned to want what we have been given as “choices.” We are told to be happy with these choices. It will go easier for us. But...
Carol and Paul Schaap Unveiling
Today was truly a great day. I’ve been looking forward to sharing this portrait with the world for quite sometime. My portrait of Carol and Paul Schaap was unveiled at Wayne State in the Paul and Carol Schaap Chemistry Building, where it will hang into perpetuity. It...
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This is the last one for a while. I'll be taking some personal time off. Enjoy Autumn Trek to usher in the season. Its little loser than many I've done recently. ... See MoreSee Less
Autumn Trek - Maniscalco Gallery
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We decided these are Ukrainian hunters returning from a days work. It is late afternoon and they are weary, beaten but unbowed.I've been a busy beaver, bursting with creative energy. Here's an #oilpainting wet off the #easel, sure to lower your blood pressure.
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For those who weren't able to catch it last Wednesday, here is the segment I did on "News Now" on FOX 24 Charleston, where I #painted a #portrait of the charming host, Leyla Gulen, while she interviewed me. Let me know what you think and please feel free to share.
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Here's a #painting for the grown up kids who want to know whatever happened to #Ariel from #thelittlemermaid. Spoiler: she lived #happilyeverafter. To see the finished painting, go to the website. Leave a comment there. I believe in the #power of art to #changelives.
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Here's a recent #oilpainting I'm calling "Shell Game." I will update on my website. Click to see the latest stage. I #believe in the #power of #art to #changelives.
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Coexist - Maniscalco Gallery ... See MoreSee Less
Coexist - Maniscalco Gallery
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There was some marvelous activity, either the cows grazing, reflecting in the pond or a duck swimming by. Two men were wading with big black buckets,