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And the winner is . . . Dylann Roof!

And the winner is . . . Dylann Roof!

Roof 1-10-17 Roof Delivers His Closing Statement for Sentencing Congratulations Dylann! Here's what you've won: A fabulous front row seat in hell as your Manifesto now comes to fruition, along with the satisfaction of having projected your twisted vision into the...

Are We Dead?

Are We Dead?

Ever notice it’s always the other people who are dead inside? They are always the sheep, blithely following. Never us. The thought occurred to me that maybe we are them. It's a theme I've been exploring, mostly because of the ever growing political divides, plaguing...

Vincent Has Arrived

Vincent Has Arrived

Vincent For those of you who kinda want to “experience” theatre or art or music, maybe just "catch the video clips," just keep ”swiping.” If you’d like to truly immerse yourself in the creation of all three, live and breathe in the experience of Vincent, I hope you...

Mary’s Bat Mitzfah Blessing

Mary’s Bat Mitzfah Blessing

My sweet little Mary’s growing up. Today's Torah selection is all about love. Holy love. How appropriate that it’s the day of your Bat Mitzfah! A Father's Blessing It’s easy to love the lovable. Cool people, no problem. Friendly, kind people: ditto. People who love us...

Healthcare Crisis

Healthcare Crisis

It’s an absurd waste of our collective wealth that we are bankrupting our people to make healthcare “accessible,” when Medicaid for all would cover everyone, at far less the cost we all are currently paying.

Life is a Story

Life is a Story

Lifting the Veil I had an epiphany last night. I’ve been thinking about our stories, how they bind us and free us at the same time. Honestly, if we are not in the midst of a chapter or chapters of our own story, then we are asleep. All stories require conflict,...

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I did another corporate sketch gig on napkins at the historic Gadston House, here in Charleston. The idea of using napkins came from when I played Picasso at a party at the Gibbes Museum a few years ago and just spontaneously started drawing people on napkins, like he so famously did. People at the party loved it.  

Quick fact: my novel, The Fishfly begins with a similar story. 

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I went in pretty deep for these sketches. I try to capture the soul of the individual in my portraits, even in a quick sketch. 

https://maniscalcogallery.com/portraits-quick-sketch/

Thats why certain aboriginal tribes and spiritual practices dont allow portraiture. They believe the soul can be stolen. Dont worry, its in my contract: I promise I wont steal your soul! 

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I did another corporate sketch gig on napkins at the historic Gadston House, here in Charleston. The idea of using napkins came from when I played Picasso at a party at the Gibbes Museum a few years ago and just spontaneously started drawing people on napkins, like he so famously did. People at the party loved it.

Quick fact: my novel, The Fishfly begins with a similar story.

maniscalcogallery.com/product/the-fishfly/

I went in pretty deep for these sketches. I try to capture the soul of the individual in my portraits, even in a quick sketch.

maniscalcogallery.com/portraits-quick-sketch/

That's why certain aboriginal tribes and spiritual practices don't allow portraiture. They believe the soul can be stolen. Don't worry, it's in my contract: I promise I won't steal your soul!

maniscalcogallery.com/about-having-a-maniscalco-portrait/
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A drawing I made a few years ago, still a favorite. The original is sold, available as giclee on heavy paper. You can even watch a #process #demo, #unlocking the #secrets held within his #beautiful face. 

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A drawing I made a few years ago, still a favorite. The original is sold, available as giclee on heavy paper. You can even watch a #process #demo, #unlocking the #secrets held within his #beautiful face.

maniscalcogallery.com/product/john-is-watching/

#homelessness #unhousedneighbors #unhoused #artoftheday #drawing #drawingtricks #drawingtips #sketching #sketch #artwork #artcollector #artistsoninstagram #makingadifference #artforthesoul #Edification
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See The Light is a new  #painting. #Portrait of Irvin, #beloved member of @charlestonartistguild  #portraitpainting  #skintone  #paintingpeople  #creative #realism #light #painteroflight  #howtopaint  #realistic #superrealism  #americanrealism     #Watch the #demo on #fleshtones #paintingfaces #charleston #sc #art #artist @artschool_live https://www.youtube.com/live/-c3o3aVMIGI?si=1x656fMG5-6SjdHt

"See The Light" is a new #painting. #Portrait of Irvin, #beloved member of @charlestonartistguild #portraitpainting #skintone #paintingpeople #creative #realism #light #painteroflight #howtopaint #realistic #superrealism #americanrealism #Watch the #demo on #fleshtones #paintingfaces #charleston #sc #art #artist @artschool_live www.youtube.com/live/-c3o3aVMIGI?si=1x656fMG5-6SjdHt ... See MoreSee Less

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