"The End Of October" 20 x16 Oil

Autumn is a great time of year. It is this time of year that is all too fleeting in my opinion. Not only for the visual changes that occur but for how I feel during these months. It is certainly a fovorite muse of mine. In an addition to the season of Autumn, music is also a favorite source of inspiration. For me, it causes introspection and allows for guidance. Only a handful of people know that I love the sound of a mandolin and a year ago I received one as a gift and recently started taking lessons. Although it has been challenging and quite frustrating at times, it is mostly fun. I am taking it very slowly and one nice thing about playing an instrument is that the clean up is alot faster than painting.

On that note, I wanted to let you all know that my work will be part of an upcoming exhibition entitled, "Ten Years - The Spirit Of Our Community." This show will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the creative arts center here in Manhattan Beach (see link below). If you live in the area, I hope you will stop by.

SOLD This painting was accepted in to the Salon International 2011.

http://www.mancusofineart.com/UpcomingEventsPage.html

Eric And Gracie 18x24 Pastel

This pastel is a recently completed commission for California clients.

"The Water's Course" 6x8 Oil by Joe Mancuso

Yesterday I drove to Palos Verdes and found this little section of coast to paint. I find that when I am painting out on location like this, the problems of the world seem to disappear for a while. My hope is that even a little of that feeling will come through my work and be shared with the viewer.

175.00 SOLD

"Winter Passage" 11x14 Pastel

I have enjoyed a short break from painting these past two weeks or so because it has given me the opportunity to recharge my batteries, set some goals for the coming year, and to spend some much needed time with family. As I welcome this coming year, I am thankful for being blessed with so much, such as my wife and daughters. Thanks to all of you who receive these paintings in your email and for sharing them with others. I appreciate all of your kind comments and I wish for you a healthy and blessed new year.

700. Sold