Portraiture 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...
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...
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...
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...
Three Dog Night
This classic portrait montage celebrates the owner's three favorite animals in the world. It was presented as a gift and is destined to become a treasured family heirloom. Notice how the eye moves entering from the top dog from the left and moving down and around,...
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...
My Teaching Method
When I teach privately I like to use the paint along process, where the student paints along as I demonstrate. This is how I learned, sitting next to my father and painting what he painted. I call it full immersion study. It usually works out as a win-win. The student...
My Furry Friends Demo
Recently, I had the pleasure of creating an oil portrait of my dog, Bailey, as the subject of my "Furry Friends" demo, begun at Art on the Square Gallery, where you can also see some of my latest work. I finished the painting in my studio. Here's my Youtube video of...
Picture Lights
A Circus Barker: See the video on FB. Heres's the transcript: Folks, ya simply won’t believe how you've managed to live without picture lights. The light reflected by an original oil painting into a room is at least 375 times richer and warmer than any fancy lamp...
Maniscalco Gallery on Facebook
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I didn't want to make a big deal about my recent shoulder surgery, out of some concern about my ability to paint. Good news: I have proven once and for all, we paint with our mind, not our hands. With some difficulty and with frequents rests, I give you "If I Just." Hopefully, the great title more than makes up for any flaws you may perceive.
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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 a 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 sketch 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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