by Robert Maniscalco | Jul 2, 2026 | Motivational, Random Favorites, Uncategorized, World View
Whatever redeeming qualities Republicans of the past had, such as conservative values, fiscal restraint, etc., have been reset by the new Republicanism, otherwise known as Trumpism. The current MAGA/GOP will have to be completely remade after this dalliance with...
by Robert Maniscalco | Jun 12, 2026 | CSA Advocacy, Motivational, World View
As fascism descends up us, is it possible for us to get used to an all or nothing existence, an artless, meaningless world where people are systematically categorized and other-ized by a single man, our great leader, Donald Trump, where we are forced to devolve into...
by Robert Maniscalco | May 17, 2026 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
Last night at the Grand Opening Gala of the Schaap center for the arts in Grosse Pointe, I was extremely proud and humbled to unveil my portrait of Carol and Paul Schaap. Thanks to Theresa Curis Selvaggio for the lovely introduction and helping to make the portrait a...
by Robert Maniscalco | Mar 30, 2026 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
In Charleston, the name Gedney M. Howe is legendary three times over. I am so fortunate to have been able to share some beautiful moments with such amazing people and those who love them. I am extremely honored to have created legacies for such amazing people. Gedney...
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...
