by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 9, 2013 | Art Instruction, World View
You will have to play a long time yet before you realize that you can not play at all. Ludwig Van Beethoven People, students, often ask me to tell them if they have talent, as if to suggest they should not want to waste their time, devoting themselves to something...
by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 5, 2013 | Fine Art, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View
What better way to celebrate President Barack Obama’s second inauguration than with a fine art poster, teeshirt or coffee mug? For those who sleep better knowing he is President, this is a great opportunity to share the love. For those who don’t, may I...
by netGALAXY Studios | Dec 20, 2012 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Uncategorized, World View
The Advent of Creativity I wanted to pass on the Christmas wish I recently shared with one of my coaching clients: In our last conversation, we dug pretty hard into the many ego-infused reasons why we do what we do. My ulterior motive being, if we hold a...
by robert maniscalco | Apr 26, 2001 | Fine Art, Motivational, World View
Honored guests, Over the years, I have been widely praised, while at times villainized as a vigorous advocate and promoter for the arts. I stand accused of being a flagrant self promoter. It’s true, I speak boldly about the exhibits at my gallery which feature local...
by robert maniscalco | Aug 29, 1998 | Art Instruction, Motivational, World View
Article written by Robert Maniscalco and reprinted in Pointer News around 1998 Detroit, MI, — Many people have said to me over the years, “I envy you. I can’t even draw a straight line.” It breaks my heart to hear that many people have grown into adulthood convinced...