by robert maniscalco | Sep 12, 2021 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, World View
I ran into a friend I hadn’t seen in a while who asked me where my hat was. I stammered, “what hat?” He said, “c’mon, you always wear a hat!” It is true that I sometimes wear hats; the sun can be murderous on bald heads. I was struck, however, that his...
by robert maniscalco | Aug 31, 2021 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Portraiture
As Covid protocols continue to hang over us, we all have been making adjustments. I am giving my demos over zoom now, rather than in person. I have even been doing commission portraits completely virtual. My online shop has gone up and I’m selling work without...
by robert maniscalco | Aug 19, 2021 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture
What is an Essential Still Life? View Custom Still Lives Robert has Done for Others In addition to my oil portraits I can create a very personal still life, perhaps celebrating a bride’s wedding, or other monumental event, with an “essential still life” remembering...
by robert maniscalco | Jun 29, 2021 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Portraiture
The Big Reveal It’s always a pleasure when my work is appreciated. Today was the dedication of my portrait of Dr. John Vena, retiring chair of the Department of Public Health Sciences at MUSC. He served six years and transformed the department into the sixth...
by robert maniscalco | Jun 26, 2021 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Portraiture
As you know, I create portraits for every occasion. Wedding are a beautiful time in our lives and there is no better way to remember that awesome experience than with an oil portrait. Find out about my wedding portraits and the many ways we can devise to express the...
