by robert maniscalco | Dec 27, 2020 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture
This Christmas was very special for a some wonderful Dog people, who received the surprise of a lifetime for Christmas. Booker Leigh’s portrait was revealed to his “mommy” by her loving Husband Josh. I was happy to receive the short clip, with her...
by robert maniscalco | Dec 19, 2020 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational
Excerpt From “The Power of Positive Painting,” the Upcoming Color Book, by Robert Maniscalco Shedding Light on Values In the beginning, there was light. Long before Thomas Kinkaid turned “painter of light” into a ridiculous slogan, the masters knew of its...
by robert maniscalco | Oct 21, 2020 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Portraiture
Zooming Right Along Last evening was a grand experiment. The Charleston Artist Guild presented a zoom portrait demo. It was an interesting experience for me. I have come to enjoy the interplay between the people, all gathered in a room together. I derive energy from...
by robert maniscalco | Sep 26, 2020 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View
People are Starved for Meaning Like the Fishfly, which are born to be consumed by fish, artists are born to be consumed by humanity. I’m talking about being consumed as in nurturing the consumer. Artists provide meaning to actual people, not some idea of people...
by robert maniscalco | Aug 12, 2020 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational
Online Painting Instruction and Virtual Learning Robert has created a series of live streaming videos available to rent or purchase. There is lots of free content, as well as paid, on subjects ranging from drawing what you see, releasing your creative genius to...
by robert maniscalco | Aug 3, 2020 | Art Instruction, CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Random Favorites, Theatre Related, World View
Here is my response to a fascinating blog about my Alma Matter/professional acting school, Circle in the Square. Much of what we learned at Circle was about neutralization, where the goal is to find our neutral, so we might then add or take away any color, behavior,...
