Packed with Knowledge

The P3 is packed with knowledge! There is no better starting point for realistic painting than Frank Reilly’s teachings, and Maniscalco delivers this information in easily digestible prose, along with inspirational advice and technical know-how. —  John Ennis,...

A Great Introduction

A great introduction to drawing and painting. Robert’s “No experience required” approach means a student can learn step by step without fear of getting lost or overwhelmed. — Robert Schefman, Professor of Fine Art, College for Creative Studies, Detroit

They reinforce one another

I am very pleased with all that I am learning in private instruction and I am about half way through the book. As you warn against in your book, the more I paint, the more I find myself not looking at the photo as much as the painting. The book is a great compliment...

Master Artist

I feel honored to know Robert Maniscalco, the master artist featured in this very recent television interview. We met and became friends through our common interest in the federal capital trial of Dylann Roof. I was researching a book and Maniscalco had been...

Favorite Studio Companion

Just opened The Power of Positive Painting and can already see that it will be my favorite studio companion. What a great Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift for the painting parent! Thank you, Rob!  I attribute our Art adventure with the PPP a joyous, artistic journey....