World Views Blog
Acting Methods
Some of you may not realize I am an actor. My experience and training is eclectic. My technique borrows from Stanislavski, Adler, Meisner, Strassberg and a myriad of others who's names you probably don't know. I even studied with Mark Lenard (Sarak from Star Trek)!...
Words and the Right Brain
Whatever you put in is what will come out, recycled as something else. For instance, I wonder about using music with lyrics as a "background" for painting. Personally, I use instrumental music. If I hear lyrics it activates my left brain, which tends to think of...
Ambition and Bliss
What will be the judgment a century hence concerning the lauded works of our favorite composers today? Inasmuch as nearly everything is subject to the changes of time, and, more’s the pity, the fashions of time, only that which is good and true, will endure like a...
Talent Shmalent
You will have to play a long time yet before you realize that you can not play at all. Ludwig Van Beethoven People, students, often ask me to tell them if they have talent, as if to suggest they should not want to waste their time, devoting themselves to something...
Obama Portrait Items on Sale
What better way to celebrate President Barack Obama's second inauguration than with a fine art poster, teeshirt or coffee mug? For those who sleep better knowing he is President, this is a great opportunity to share the love. For those who don't, may I mention they...
The Advent of Creativity
The Advent of Creativity I wanted to pass on the Christmas wish I recently shared with one of my coaching clients: In our last conversation, we dug pretty hard into the many ego-infused reasons why we do what we do. My ulterior motive being, if we hold a...
Trenton Michigan Talk from 4/26/01
Honored guests, Over the years, I have been widely praised, while at times villainized as a vigorous advocate and promoter for the arts. I stand accused of being a flagrant self promoter. It’s true, I speak boldly about the exhibits at my gallery which feature local...
Calling All Art Spirits
Article written by Robert Maniscalco and reprinted in Pointer News around 1998 Detroit, MI, — Many people have said to me over the years, “I envy you. I can’t even draw a straight line.” It breaks my heart to hear that many people have grown into adulthood convinced...
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted."The Fantasy" is a painting I've thought about for many years. How do I depict a defense mechanism? How do I paint the fantasy that ruled me for so many years? Well, this is what I came up with, along with accompanying story. #artastherapy #therapueticart #charlestonartist #lowcountryartist #dreamgirl #csa #defensemechanism #arttherapylife #discoveryarts #childhood #delusional #sexualabuseawareness #thestory #psychology #therapy #arttherapy maniscalcogallery.com/product/the-fantasy/ ... See MoreSee Less
This one is very spiritual for me. At a time when we need hope the most. That's why I painted, "The Hope."
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This is a special painting, one I've thought about for many years. How do I depict a defense mechanism? How do I paint the fantasy that ruled me for so many years? Well, this is what I came up with, along with accompanying story. ... See MoreSee Less
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It is a placid, happy place of a princesses longing for love, perhaps longing for my love. I am the swan., meandering into the picture, hoping for meaning.For all my Detroiters I am looking forward to seeing you all in Royal Oak for a fun evening of art and conversation. ... See MoreSee Less
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