Portraiture Blog
Russell Ebeid Presentation
In addition to the official portrait for the St Joseph Hospital, I was happy to present two more portraits to the family for their personal enjoyment. Here is my speech of October 29th, presented at the official unveiling at the hospital: Hello everyone. Thank you so...
A Labor of Love
The Russell Ebeid Portrait There is nothing like that sweet moment when I unveil the portrait, into which I have poured my heart and soul. The immediate family traveled to Pontiac St Joseph Hospital to see and approve the portrait of Russell Ebeid, in advance of the...
“Uncork/Unveil” Art and Wine Revealed.
PRESS RELEASE: “Uncork/Unveil Art and Wine Revealed" Every Saturday 4-6 pm 476 King Street, Charleston SC 29403 Contact: Robert Maniscalco 313-689-2993 or Mark & Ken at 854-222-3939 Uncork Charleston presents exquisite paintings paired with exceptional wines....
Drawing and Painting for Everyone
At the end of a very fun four week drawing and painting class in my North Charleston studio I am so impressed with these first efforts in portraiture. I keep training my competition, sharing the best kept secrets. Why? Because I believe the joy of artistic expression...
Vincent John Doe Piccolo Spoletto Wrap-up
We did it! Three amazing world premiere performances of Vincent John Doe at City Gallery, part of Piccolo Spoletto 2018, are now behind us. It was surreal for this playwright/actor, after all that work, over so many years, to receive standing O's, applause after each...
Dr. Timothy West Portrait
Dr. Timothy E West, MD is an early pioneer in the field of Infectious Disease here in Charleston, SC. His portrait will hang at Roper Hospital and was presented to him on May 5, 2018 as a surprise by his wife and Lowcountry Infectious Disease, his practice over many...
Jerry Zucker Portrait
36″ x 48″ Governor & CEO Hudson’s Bay Company SC Icon The portrait features Mr. Zucker in dynamic repose, expressing his energy and vitality. The light streams in from a window behind. In the bookcases to his right are binders, containing his over 300...
The Art of Empathy
My goal when I approach a portrait, either commissioned or non-commissioned, is to exercise empathy. My job is to relate to my subject, to feel what they feel, as I am expressing it in paint. The way I practice empathy in a realistic rendering is to be honest, without...
Alton Davis Portrait at Michigan Supreme Court
Excited to present this #oilportrait to Justice and Ms Alton Davis for the #MichiganSupremeCourt. The official presentation of the #portrait before the full court will be sometime next year, TBA. I wanted to capture some of the brilliance of the man using a more...
Capturing a Killer – Westof Magazine
Cover Story in Westof Magazine on August 2, 2017. more information about the event. more information about the Exhibit more information about The Quench Project see Courtroom sketches from the Dylann Roof Trial. ...
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Here's what flew into my easel recently. "Sacrificial Pelicans" is a new addition to my wildlife series. ... See MoreSee Less
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Red Pump Skeleton - Maniscalco Gallery
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Red Pump Skeleton 12 x 16" oil on canvas panel From a life session at Peggy's. Mary again gets into character for us lucky few. Who needs another nude, right? But a nude with a skeleton peeking throug...Is realism dead? ... See MoreSee Less
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