by robert maniscalco | Mar 13, 2023 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, Theatre Related, World View
For those of you who are aware of the depths of my admiration for a man whom my son and I may or may not have met last Saturday . . . I have a recurring dream where Shatner is a main character and we are just hanging out like brothers. His Captain Kirk has not only...
by robert maniscalco | Mar 13, 2023 | Art Instruction, CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, Uncategorized, World View
William Shatner in Space by Robert Maniscalco Consider the young and the old Shatner, both, who, in the understatement of any century, I deeply admire. But I don’t go to Star Trek conventions because I am not a joiner. That’s because of my emulation, often to a...
by robert maniscalco | Feb 19, 2023 | Art Instruction, CSA Advocacy, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View
I took the family to see BOUNDLESS last night, a new musical written by Mary Fishburne and Directed by Thomas Keating. Five years in the making, against impossible odds, my friend (well I’m more of an admirer) Mary knocks it out of the park. Her music is tuneful and...
by robert maniscalco | Feb 8, 2023 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Theatre Related, World View
I was delighted to be a guest on Fox 24 News Now once again. Leyla Gulen is an outstanding host and I think we got a lot of information into the segment. Air date 2-2-23. They really do a #fantastic job showcasing local #talent. #Thanks for having me on again! Leyla...
by robert maniscalco | Aug 12, 2022 | CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Random Favorites, Theatre Related, World View
When one reaches a certain age, it becomes next to impossible to lose weight. I’ve tried so many diets. They don’t work anymore. But I’ve lost almost 20 pounds (so far) on the Keto diet. Here’s my theory: We Homo sapiens were cursed early on to live, eat...
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....