by robert maniscalco | Jun 12, 2020 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
Portraits don’t always have to take themselves too seriously Everyone knows I love portraiture, that I love to study the human form and look deeply into my subjects. The process is compelling and there is no end to the what there is to learn about the subject. I...
by robert maniscalco | Jun 7, 2020 | Fine Art, Motivational, Random Favorites, World View
Corona, noun. A part of the body resembling or likened to a crown. I’ve railed about white privilege in the past but now the issue may actually be resonating among those of us who have been enjoying it the most. I’m well aware of the bias of mine and my fellow...
by robert maniscalco | Jun 1, 2020 | CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, World View
The murder of George Floyd has revealed a breach in our “Social Contract.” What is happening right now has been happening every day for more than 350 years. We just keep turning a blind eye. When are we going to wake up to the real looting going on?...
by robert maniscalco | May 22, 2020 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, Theatre Related, World View
We are all one with the cosmic dust of the multiverse I love it when a client/friend asks me to go outside the box and use my creativity. Who said a portrait has to be all about how we normally look? Sometimes I fancy myself to be soaring among the stars. Maija had an...
by robert maniscalco | May 8, 2020 | Fine Art, Motivational, Random Favorites, World View
We’ve all been experiencing a run on toilet paper and hand sanitizer. But you may not be aware of the extreme shortages in portraits and fine art that are gripping the nation. People are falling over themselves to get the proper fix of meaning and inspiration, a...
by robert maniscalco | Apr 1, 2020 | Fine Art, Motivational, Random Favorites, Theatre Related, World View
My Sonic Journey I am now recording original music and making it available for soundtracks, films and other uses, with permission. ⇒ Listen to more of mine and Danny ‘s music ⇐ This particular track features my clarinet playing. At one time, many moons ago, I...