Motivational Blog
Quick Sketch and Mobile Painting Parties
I did my first Mobile Painting Party, where I packed up all the materials and traveled to a client location where they could painting and party in comfort. It worked out so well, I am now making that option available to others. My painting party experiences are fun,...
Dylann Roof Courtroom Sketches
I spent this past Monday sketching at the Dylann Roof jury selection hearing at the federal court, in Charleston, SC. I will likely be producing more sketches during the upcoming trial as well. It should be noted from the start how cool that in the age of digital...
The Rigged System
We talk a lot about the system being rigged and we propose this candidate or that one to "fix" it. But in reality, the fix is beyond any one individual's control. I know of many in business, particularly in the arts business, who have been relegated to the outside of...
The RM Theory
When I was a young turk at Andover High School, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, back in 1978, I was part of a band of brothers and sisters who happened to play music in the top rated HS orchestra and choir in the state. We were the nerds, the egg-heads, the sensitive...
My Higher Self
Today I am grateful for the gift of recognition. I have worked hard over my 38 year career and been richly rewarded in what may seem to the outside world a very storied career. While the stories have not always been pretty or pleasant, I am no less grateful to those...
Quench Miracles
For me to detail every miracle that has come out of The Quench Project would require I write another book. But I wanted to attempt to list the many ways God has blessed me and others throughout TQP and offer Him thanks and praise for being such a kind and generous...
Emperor’s New Clothes – Artfields 2016
Cate and I had such a wonderful Artfields experience this year, as we do every year. I think what makes it such a great experience are the people and the inviting atmosphere. And yes, the really cool art. Since I was asked by the organizers to present my feedback and...
Why Have Your Portrait Painted?
As part of my marketing plan, years ago, I was trying to really understand why people have their portraits painted. I was clear on why I did portraits but not so clear on what was in it for my clients. I decided to create this Feature/Benefits/Value Analysis to...
Quench Heading to Flint
The Quench Project is heading to Flint, MI for a special exhibition, coming together in response to their unprecedented tragedy. I will be one of several artists who will be contributing work to this important project. The work will range from political satire to...
Botanical Residency
I was delighted and honored to present an artist residency at Summerville Elementary. The four day workshop was the culmination of all five first-grade classes' study of plants. I love the challenge of taking what might be a boring subject and turning it into a...
Maniscalco Gallery on Facebook
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VIDEO: Portrait Artist Robert Maniscalco
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Maniscalco has created portraits for many notable people in Charleston and around the country.Come to our opening. Over thirty of my best works, along with great works by other artist. ART on the Square - Summerville 420 Nexton Square Dr, 5-8 pm ... See MoreSee Less
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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.Here we have my most recent effort. An object of intrigue captures the attention of a #prettygirl at the Louvre. #pigtails #oilpainting #painting #portrait maniscalcogallery.com/product/pigtails/ ... See MoreSee Less
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