by robert maniscalco | Oct 19, 2024 | Art Instruction, CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
Dannagal Goldtnwaite Young has written a book called Wrong, which was recently featured on an episode of Hidden Brain (on NPR), called, “Sitting with Uncertainty.” Wrong is a very enlightening book that not only sheds a much needed light on our political...
by robert maniscalco | Oct 14, 2024 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, World View
It was confirmed for me yesterday that the Watermission compound in Porta Prince, Haiti, where I painted the Last Supper mural fell out of their hands in 2023, when they abandoned the property and the country was taken over by gangs. This was part of my work on The...
by robert maniscalco | Sep 15, 2024 | CSA Advocacy, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View
Haitian Refugees in Springfield OH Here’s my response to the Springfield Haitian-Refugees-eating-pets conspiracy theory. At the end of the day, instead of wondering IF anyone would eat someone’s pet we need to be asking WHY? Can you imagine the level of...
by robert maniscalco | Sep 14, 2024 | CSA Advocacy, Motivational, World View
Am I entitled? I was born into advantages that have set me up for a good life. But am I entitled? I worked hard and made the most of those advantages. But am I entitled? I have dedicated my life to lifting everyone up with the success I have enjoyed. But am I...
by robert maniscalco | Aug 3, 2024 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
I’ve been thinking about what kind of artist I want to be. After 45 years in the business, I think its time. Do I choose to respond to what other artists are doing successfully and turn myself inside out trying to beat them at their own game? Or dare I trod my...
by robert maniscalco | Jul 20, 2024 | Motivational, World View
We Know Trump is a Criminal A large number of American now see Trump as the answer we’ve all been waiting for. For many people, Trump’s second term is like the second coming of Christ. They think all these trials are just a partisan witch hunt. But we...
