Blog – Portraiture - Maniscalco Gallery

Equestrian Challenge

by netGALAXY Studios | Jul 19, 2015 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View | 0 Comments

Last week I did an artist-in-residence at the Anndell Inn, in Freshfields on Kiawah Island, as part of the Charleston Summer Classic Equestrian Festival. The residency was sponsored by the Mary Martin Gallery, who has a magnificent satellite gallery at Anndell Inn. It...

Drawing from Memory

by netGALAXY Studios | Jun 13, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View | 0 Comments

“I think it is all a matter of love; the more you love a memory the stronger and stranger it becomes” ― Vladimir Nabokov I've always thought there were basically two approaches to making art. There are those of us who derive inspiration from direct observation and...

Quench Project – Great Things!

by netGALAXY Studios | May 5, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View | 1 Comment

I am happy to report I just sold my first Quench Project painting, called “Out of the Darkness” to a wonderful collector in Nashville, Tennessee. I have 5 more available and am working hard on getting them seen and bringing awareness to the needs in Haiti. I have...

Leaves Through the Trees

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 30, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, Theatre Related, World View | 0 Comments

When an artist paints a tree or a flower, we are not painting individual leaves or pedals, floating aimlessly in the universe of our painting. They are attached; they are connected to something larger. They are dependent on the tree or the flower, that is planted in...

Art with A Social Conscience

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 10, 2015 | Art Instruction, CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, Uncategorized, World View | 0 Comments

If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him. JFK Some believe art's sole purpose is to decorate. Others believe art is a conversation with one's self that is really a...

This One – Little Girl in Queen Anne’s Lace

by netGALAXY Studios | Apr 9, 2015 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, World View | 0 Comments

This One - Little Girl in Queen Anne's Lace (22x28"), oil on linen, is my most recent commission. This portrait of Charlotte completes her family's series of four portraits, capturing each child at about two and a half years old. This was created using several family...

Quench Project Artist Talk

by netGALAXY Studios | Feb 23, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, World View | 0 Comments

PRESS RELEASE February 23, 2015 The Quench Project Artist Talk with Robert Maniscalco Where: Gage Hall - Unitarian Church in Charleston, 4 Archdale Street, Charleston, SC 29401 When: Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 10:00 am More info soon at Unitarian Church Website or call...

Joe Maniscalco Retrospective at The Scarab Club of Detroit

by netGALAXY Studios | Feb 23, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View | 3 Comments

PRESS RELEASE The Maniscalco Legacy - Joseph Maniscalco Retrospective Exhibition Dates: Friday, April 3rd through Saturday, May 16th, 2015 Where: Scarab Club 217 Farnsworth, Detroit MI 48202 Reception: Friday, April 3rd 5-8 pm Gallery Talk: 6:30 pm on April 3rd....

Portrait of Dr. Valarie Parisi

by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 30, 2015 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Portraiture, World View | 0 Comments

Dr. Valarie Parisi Recognized with a portrait I’ve been working hard, putting the finishing touches on this portrait. I love this painting and am very excited about it being presented in May. The portrait honors Dr. Valarie Parisi for her years of service as Dean of...

Quench Project Update

by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 27, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View | 0 Comments

I am setting up exhibition dates beginning May 1 and speaking dates for after March 1. I am beginning the painting phase now. The recent influx of commission portraits has lead to a delay from my target date. But of course, I'm not complaining. I am blessed and...

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