by robert maniscalco | Jan 18, 2020 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, World View
One of my most memorable experiences as a portrait artist, this portrait of Buzz brings back the wonderful times we had together. Buzz was an extraordinary designer, specializing in 18th century French decor. His homes are like museums filled with historical gilded...
by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 6, 2019 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites
We had a wonderful Holiday Party / Portrait Demonstration last evening at the Summerville Art Guild. Justin, my awesome neighbor agreed to pose and I think it came out rather well. I love it when my work is so appreciated. And I really enjoy painting from life with a...
by netGALAXY Studios | Nov 29, 2019 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, World View
“Who am I anyway? Am I my resume?” from A Chorus Line What is in our identity that makes us who we are? What is it in a person’s face, that if we capture it, we call it a likeness? People boast, “I never forget a face.” What is it in a...
by netGALAXY Studios | Aug 26, 2019 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, Uncategorized
This past weekend, I enjoyed some VIP visitors from New Orleans, my old stomping grounds back in the mid 1990s. I had done a number of judicial portraits during my residence there but had fallen off the radar, due to my lack of proximity and the passage of time....
by netGALAXY Studios | Aug 21, 2019 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Uncategorized
They say a portrait may be your best shot at immortality. At least, we know a portrait will likely outlive us. But the oil portrait is also an opportunity to recapture our youth, while we’re alive to appreciate it. At least that’s the case with Evan, who...
by netGALAXY Studios | Jul 30, 2019 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
Many know me mostly for my commission portraits. Does that make me a hired gun? Before I dig into that, here’s a gentle reminder that I am free to paint whatever strikes my fancy, including commission portraits! Nonetheless, I invite you to take a short journey...
