Portraiture

Student Work Inspires Me

November 30, 2018 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational My Random Favorites Portraiture World View No Comment

As I wrap up another semester at Charleston Southern University, I am so impressed with what I have learned about the process from my students. I often say, if you want to learn how to sell, try teaching art to […]

Russell Ebeid Presentation

November 8, 2018 In Motivational Portraiture No Comment

In addition to the official portrait for the St Joseph Hospital, I was happy to present two more portraits to the family for their personal enjoyment. Here is my speech of October 29th, presented at the official unveiling at the […]

A Labor of Love

August 16, 2018 In Fine Art Motivational Portraiture No Comment

The Russell Ebeid Portrait There is nothing like that sweet moment when I unveil the portrait, into which I have poured my heart and soul. The immediate family traveled to Pontiac St Joseph Hospital to see and approve the portrait […]

“Uncork/Unveil” Art and Wine Revealed.

July 18, 2018 In Fine Art Motivational My Random Favorites Portraiture World View No Comment

PRESS RELEASE: “Uncork/Unveil Art and Wine Revealed” Every Saturday 4-6 pm 476 King Street, Charleston SC 29403 Contact: Robert Maniscalco 313-689-2993 or Mark & Ken at 854-222-3939 Uncork Charleston presents exquisite paintings paired with exceptional wines. Explore Charleston’s brand new […]

Drawing and Painting for Everyone

July 15, 2018 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational Portraiture No Comment

At the end of a very fun four week drawing and painting class in my North Charleston studio I am so impressed with these first efforts in portraiture. I keep training my competition, sharing the best kept secrets. Why? Because […]

Vincent John Doe Piccolo Spoletto Wrap-up

June 19, 2018 In Fine Art Motivational My Random Favorites Portraiture Theatre Related World View 1 Comment

We did it! Three amazing world premiere performances of Vincent John Doe at City Gallery, part of Piccolo Spoletto 2018, are now behind us. It was surreal for this playwright/actor, after all that work, over so many years, to receive […]

Dr. Timothy West Portrait

May 5, 2018 In Fine Art Portraiture No Comment

Dr. Timothy E West, MD is an early pioneer in the field of Infectious Disease here in Charleston, SC. His portrait will hang at Roper Hospital and was presented to him on May 5, 2018 as a surprise by his […]

The Art of Empathy

January 12, 2018 In Fine Art Motivational Portraiture World View No Comment

My goal when I approach a portrait, either commissioned or non-commissioned, is to exercise empathy. My job is to relate to my subject, to feel what they feel, as I am expressing it in paint. The way I practice empathy […]

Alton Davis Portrait at Michigan Supreme Court

October 24, 2017 In Portraiture No Comment

Excited to present this #oilportrait to Justice and Ms Alton Davis for the #MichiganSupremeCourt. The official presentation of the #portrait before the full court will be sometime next year, TBA. I wanted to capture some of the brilliance of the […]

Capturing a Killer – Westof Magazine

August 5, 2017 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational My Random Favorites Portraiture World View No Comment

Cover Story in Westof Magazine on August 2, 2017. more information about the event. more information about the Exhibit more information about The Quench Project see Courtroom sketches from the Dylann Roof Trial. […]

Portrait of Rocky

June 8, 2017 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational Portraiture World View No Comment

Rocky Lives! To celebrate Rocky’s twelve years (and counting) on this Earth, Mary and Gren, his mom and dad, decided to have an oil portrait. Love, devotion, fondness don’t begin to describe the feelings this animal has engendered from his […]

Start with the Idea

May 26, 2017 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational My Random Favorites Portraiture Theatre Related World View No Comment

“Find the art in yourself, not yourself in the art.” Constantin Stanislavski People often tell me they really want to be an artist and ask me what they should do to become successful. Most of them have stars in their […]

Media Release – May 25, 2017

May 25, 2017 In Fine Art Motivational Portraiture World View 2 Comments

Updated 7-3-17 Contact: Susan Irish (843) 566-3383 or Robert Maniscalco (313) 689-2993 for more information The Quench Project and the Mire of Desire at FABulon Charleston, SC. Robert Maniscalco will present new paintings from The Quench Project and recent sketches […]

Drawing Through Tears

January 6, 2017 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational My Random Favorites Portraiture World View 1 Comment

Tragically, most people are more interested in what Roof is going to say or do. “how is he reacting?” But the real stories are those of the survivors. So today, my focus is really on the amazing people, over 8 […]

What is Racism and Why Our Society Just Doesn’t Get It

December 20, 2016 In Fine Art Motivational Portraiture World View 5 Comments

We need to talk about what it means to be a racist. After my stint as courtroom sketch artist on the Dylann Roof trial and the recent election, it seems the definition of racism has evolved. When people’s feelings get […]

Guilty as Charged

December 15, 2016 In Fine Art Motivational Portraiture World View No Comment

The guilt phase of the Dylann Roof trial concluded as well as one might hope to expect: guilty on all 33 counts. As I listened to and drew his video confession and then heard his journal read from beginning to […]

CSU Progress Report

October 5, 2016 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational Portraiture World View 17 Comments

I must admit I was a little nervous going in, but my adjunct professorship at Charleston Southern University has been a true pleasure for me. Not only are the Drawing 1 & 2 students eager learners but they are some […]

Quick Sketch and Mobile Painting Parties

October 1, 2016 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational Portraiture World View 15 Comments

I did my first Mobile Painting Party, where I packed up all the materials and traveled to a client location where they could painting and party in comfort. It worked out so well, I am now making that option available […]

Dylann Roof Courtroom Sketches

September 28, 2016 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational Portraiture World View 15 Comments

I spent this past Monday sketching at the Dylann Roof jury selection hearing at the federal court, in Charleston, SC. I will likely be producing more sketches during the upcoming trial as well. It should be noted from the start […]

My Higher Self

July 14, 2016 In Art Instruction Fine Art Motivational My Random Favorites Portraiture Theatre Related World View 44 Comments

Today I am grateful for the gift of recognition. I have worked hard over my 38 year career and been richly rewarded in what may seem to the outside world a very storied career. While the stories have not always […]

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