by robert maniscalco | Oct 1, 2025 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
I think of my paintings as a piece of archeology, not a snapshot in time, or another scrolling image. I don’t mean to artsplain, but a physical painting (not the image of the painting) literally contains the millions of choices made by an artist, in this case...
by robert maniscalco | Sep 29, 2025 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, World View
I remember moving to Andover high school in my sophomore year, on the other side of town. I found myself sitting alone every day at the cafeteria table during lunch. I had enjoyed a certain popularity in my previous school. At least I was well known by my friends, who...
by robert maniscalco | Aug 4, 2025 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, World View
I Ran into an Old Friend At a recent art opening, I ran into Nancy Delewski, the sitter of my old band mate Marie. When I was at Wayne State, in the music department, I was putting myself through music school painting portraits in exchange for accompaniment, or for a...
by robert maniscalco | Jul 31, 2025 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
My PR person (me) should win an award. I have had more than my share of media coverage over my 45-year career. It’s not just an ego boost. It is necessary for my career to get my name out there, to remain relevant, even though I am actually a shy person (believe...
by robert maniscalco | Jun 20, 2025 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
We’re Jamin’ Once in a while a client allows me to do whatever I want. Of course, what I want is to please my client. I have found the best and only way to please the client is to please myself. But pleasing anyone, including myself, is a funny thing. The...
by robert maniscalco | Jun 18, 2025 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
“Looks like a photograph” Many people tell me paintings look like a photograph. While I know this is meant as a compliment, I would like to make the case that my work as painter is far deeper than a mere photograph, with apologies to fine art photographers...
