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Mayor Joe Riley

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

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...

Freedom?

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...

Kurt Wilder Investiture

Kurt Wilder Investiture

It is always exciting to present a portrait. Last week was the investiture of Hon. Kurtis Wilder's portrait at the Michigan Supreme Court. The ceremony took place in front of the entire court, all members present. There were speeches by many supporters, including...

The Political Divide

The Political Divide

Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not regarded as members of the herd. ~Bertrand Russell (Book: Unpopular Essays : https://amzn.to/3PvxdDo) It’s strange to be a member of a group (democrats) that is so feared...

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I did another corporate sketch gig on napkins at the historic Gadston House, here in Charleston. The idea of using napkins came from when I played Picasso at a party at the Gibbes Museum a few years ago and just spontaneously started drawing people on napkins, like he so famously did. People at the party loved it.  

Quick fact: my novel, The Fishfly begins with a similar story. 

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I went in pretty deep for these sketches. I try to capture the soul of the individual in my portraits, even in a quick sketch. 

https://maniscalcogallery.com/portraits-quick-sketch/

Thats why certain aboriginal tribes and spiritual practices dont allow portraiture. They believe the soul can be stolen. Dont worry, its in my contract: I promise I wont steal your soul! 

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I did another corporate sketch gig on napkins at the historic Gadston House, here in Charleston. The idea of using napkins came from when I played Picasso at a party at the Gibbes Museum a few years ago and just spontaneously started drawing people on napkins, like he so famously did. People at the party loved it.

Quick fact: my novel, The Fishfly begins with a similar story.

maniscalcogallery.com/product/the-fishfly/

I went in pretty deep for these sketches. I try to capture the soul of the individual in my portraits, even in a quick sketch.

maniscalcogallery.com/portraits-quick-sketch/

That's why certain aboriginal tribes and spiritual practices don't allow portraiture. They believe the soul can be stolen. Don't worry, it's in my contract: I promise I won't steal your soul!

maniscalcogallery.com/about-having-a-maniscalco-portrait/
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A drawing I made a few years ago, still a favorite. The original is sold, available as giclee on heavy paper. You can even watch a #process #demo, #unlocking the #secrets held within his #beautiful face. 

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A drawing I made a few years ago, still a favorite. The original is sold, available as giclee on heavy paper. You can even watch a #process #demo, #unlocking the #secrets held within his #beautiful face.

maniscalcogallery.com/product/john-is-watching/

#homelessness #unhousedneighbors #unhoused #artoftheday #drawing #drawingtricks #drawingtips #sketching #sketch #artwork #artcollector #artistsoninstagram #makingadifference #artforthesoul #Edification
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