Portraiture Blog
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 Detroitto 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...
A Vortex of Hoplessness
This is a very difficult subject and I'm probably out of my league discussing, because I'm a member of white middle class by birth. But maybe, that is what makes me the most qualified. I have lived the entitlements heaped upon my demographic. Yes, I have struggled,...
My Shatner Experience
For those of you who are aware of the depths of my admiration for a man whom my son and I may or may not have met last Saturday . . . I have a recurring dream where Shatner is a main character and we are just hanging out like brothers. His Captain Kirk has not only...
Maniscalco Gallery on Facebook
This is an example of what artists have to contend with all the time. Why do they pick on us? I get these every day, along with Wanting to buy NFT or electronic funds. All are bogus. I have much better things to do with my time thank you. When I say serious inquiries only, I used to be talking about those from real people. If you are real and interested in my art, please inquire. ... See MoreSee Less
While Cate's been away, I've been distracting myself by #painting. Very happy to share this latest #oilpainting, something I've been formulating for some time now. Enjoy #Firefly!
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Excited to share this latest painting, something I've been meaning paint for some time now. Enjoy Firefly! ... See MoreSee Less
Firefly - Maniscalco Gallery
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When I saw this beautiful child I knew she was the one I wanted to be this wonder child, who like all of us, wondered at the miracle of fireflies.Here's a pleasant seen, a fond remembrance of my recent trip to Santa fe, NM. We live in a wondrous, beautiful country. ... See MoreSee Less
The Door - Maniscalco Gallery
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What is behind the door? It appears to lead to the desert. Or is it a doorway to another dimension? A doorway into the mind?I am very excited to finally be able to share my #portrait of Mayor Joe Riley. Read all about the #unveiling here:
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