Posthumous Portraits

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Posthumous Portraits
Posthumous portraits pose a singular challenge and require great craftsmanship as well as empathy. These are most successful when Robert is provided excellent photo reference along with biographical information from those who knew the subject best. Each posthumous portrait is a unique experience.
Here are three distinctly different experiences where extraordinary effort was made to create excellent posthumous portraits of Augustus Woodward, Russell Ebeid and Dr. McClinton.
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Join to mentor directly with Master Artist Robert Maniscalco. Grow your art technique, marketing, and business skills. 8 SPOTS ONLY!I did another corporate sketch gig on napkins at the historic Gadston House, here in Charleston. The idea of using napkins came from when I played Picasso at a party at the Gibbes Museum a few years ago and just spontaneously started drawing people on napkins, like he so famously did. People at the party loved it.
Quick fact: my novel, The Fishfly begins with a similar story.
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I went in pretty deep for these sketches. I try to capture the soul of the individual in my portraits, even in a quick sketch.
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That's why certain aboriginal tribes and spiritual practices don't allow portraiture. They believe the soul can be stolen. Don't worry, it's in my contract: I promise I won't steal your soul!
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A drawing I made a few years ago, still a favorite. The original is sold, available as giclee on heavy paper. You can even watch a #process #demo, #unlocking the #secrets held within his #beautiful face.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.We long for the hand made, the human touch. Portraiture and fine art are on the rise because this is what makes our home feel "rich." By rich, we mean rich in spirit, rich in meaning. ... See MoreSee Less
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