by robert maniscalco | Dec 6, 2022 | Portraiture, Random Favorites
Investiture of the Portrait of Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly Yesterday was the investiture celebration for the portrait of Chief Justice Marilynn Kelly at the Michigan Supreme Court. I presented the portrait before the full Court. As always, it is a solemn and joyous...
by robert maniscalco | Oct 20, 2022 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture
Portrait of Stewart Mungo Unveiled, October 11, 2022 0 I’m very excited to present my portrait of home developer, Stewart Mungo of Mungo Homes. It’s a privilege to continue their portrait tradition, begun by the late great Michael del Priore. It’s...
by robert maniscalco | Sep 12, 2022 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Portraiture, World View
I’d like to offer a word or two about the recent presentation of the Obama’s official portraits, for what it’s worth. First, what a class act. There was no mention of the insult leveled by the previous admin for not doing this when he had the...
by robert maniscalco | Aug 11, 2022 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, World View
The following can be understood and consumed as both philosophy and technical advice. Some musicians have the ability to hear passages of music, fully realized in their heads. Mozart and Beethoven come to mind. That’s one reason I play their music when I paint....
by robert maniscalco | May 18, 2022 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
The Portrait Presentation was a Hit I’m very excited to present my portrait of Headmaster Chad Lawrence who is retiring from Holy Trinity Christian school in Beaufort, SC this year. The portrait was a senior gift to the school and will hang in the lobby of the...
by robert maniscalco | Mar 22, 2022 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
I have gotten to be very particular about taking posthumous portrait commissions. They pose some singular challenges to any portrait artist. My goal is to capture life, or at least to create portraits that have the feeling of being painted from life. This can be very...
