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ARC Salon 2019 awards ceremony at the MEAM – Museu Europeu d’Art Modern

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Celebrating Contemporary Realism in Barcelona

Earlier this month, I traveled to Barcelona to attend the 13th Annual ARC Salon Exhibition at the Museu Europeu d’Art Modern (MEAM). It was an unforgettable experience, especially as the exhibition included an official awards ceremony during the opening reception.

I was honored to receive both an Honorable Mention and the Arcadia Contemporary Award, presented by Kara Lysandra Ross, Co-Chair and COO of the Art Renewal Center (ARC). The evening was full of warmth and excitement, with artists, collectors, and supporters filling the museum with champagne in hand, to celebrate the many talented artists featured in the exhibition.

The ARC team made what must have been a complex logistical feat seem effortless. Their commitment to showcasing excellence in realist art made the experience feel personal, professional, and deeply rewarding.

Gratitude and Recognition

This exhibition wouldn’t have been possible without the support of collectors Steve and Carl, who generously loaned the painting that was included in the show. Their belief in my work continues to open doors I never imagined.

To the Art Renewal Center, Arcadia Contemporary, and the incredible staff at the MEAM, thank you. I’m beyond grateful for the recognition and for the chance to exhibit in a museum that champions contemporary realist art in the heart of Europe.

Barcelona & MEAM: A Hub for Contemporary Realism

Barcelona is a city rich with art, architecture, and culture. The MEAM, nestled in the historic El Born neighborhood, offers a striking space for contemporary realism to flourish. If you ever find yourself in Barcelona, I highly recommend visiting. Seeing so many outstanding realist works in one place and being included among them is a memory I’ll treasure.

Exhibition Details

European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM)
February 8 – March 31, 2019

C/ Barra de Ferro 508003, Barcelona, Spain

Rebecca receiving her ARC awards from Kara Ross at the MEAM.
Rebecca receiving her ARC awards from Kara Ross at the MEAM.
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ARC Visions 2019

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New works for exhibition

I have three new rabbit paintings up at Arcadia Contemporary for the Art Renewal Center “ARC Visions 2019“, a group exhibition featuring the winners of the “Arcadia Contemporary Award” from the 13th Annual International ARC Salon. It’s an impressive group of artwork by eleven different artists and I had the privilege of meeting two of the artists at the opening, and another in Barcelona a couple of weeks before. Lovely people and extremely talented and dedicated artists. Go to Artsy to see all of the artwork in the exhibition. The exhibition is up through March 2nd.

The ARC Salon is an internationally revered competition that attracts submissions from some of the finest realist painters in the world.

The Art Renewal Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational foundation championing the revival of realism in the visual arts and is devoted to furthering the realist art movement and helping talented artists with strong technical skills thrive. Arcadia Contemporary is recognized as one of the premiere showcases for those artists.

Arcadia Contemporary

39 E. Colorado Blvd.

Pasadena, CA 91105

Return to the Wild, 30" x 36", oil on aluminum

Return to the Wild, 30″ x 36″, oil on aluminum, contact the gallery for inquiries

Self Portrait - Expecting, 16" x 12", oil on aluminum by Rebecca Luncan

Self Portrait – Expecting, 16″ x 12″, oil on aluminum, contact the gallery for inquiries

A Silent Gathering (Aspen and Hare), 6" x 4", oil on aluminum by Rebecca Luncan

A Silent Gathering (Aspen and Hare), 6″ x 4″, oil on aluminum, contact the gallery for inquiries

A Silent Gathering (Aspen and Hare), 6" x 4", oil on aluminum by Rebecca Luncan

A Silent Gathering (detail)

ARC visions 2019 exhibition at Arcadia contemporary Rebecca Luncan Installation

Installation at Arcadia Contemporary

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Barcelona, here we come!

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After two very successful showings at the Salmagundi Club in New York City, New York this past October and then at Sotheby’s in Los Angeles, California in December, the 13th International ARC  Salon Exhibition is on its way to the Museum of Modern Art (MEAM) in Barcelona, Spain. The ARC Award Ceremony and Grand Opening Ceremony will take place at 7pm on February 8th, 2019 at the MEAM (C/ Barra de Ferro 5 08003 Barcelona, Spain).

The ARC Salon will continue to be on display at the MEAM from February 8th-March 31st, 2019 with the general hours being 11am to 7pm, Tuesday through Sunday.

The competition is known for not only recognizing work by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, but also for discovering new and upcoming talent. The 13th International ARC  Salon Exhibition, consists of 89 Contemporary Realist works selected from over 3,750 entries from 69 countries.

I’ll be traveling to Barcelona for the opening with my husband and (almost) three year old son to see my painting of Admiral Vox who is keeping excellent company. Wish us luck!!  And feel free to send me tips on traveling with a toddler if you have them. 🙂

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“Arlington” at The CVG Show

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Making large paintings takes me a very long time since I put so much detail into my work. Arlington took almost two years to complete with breaks in the schedule for finishing commissions and Monthly Miniature’s. The painting was exhibited Santa Fe in the 14th International Guild of Realism exhibition, hosted by Sugarman-Peterson Gallery and it has also been selected to be included in The 12th annual Collective Visions Gallery (CVG) show. This exhibit pulls together artwork made in every quarter of Washington state that exhibit the best qualities of contemporary and traditional art. The show is considered Washington’s richest juried art exhibition and is one of the biggest in the Northwest and I’m really excited to have my work included in the exhibit. 131 artists’ works were selected by Gary Faigin, co-founder and Artistic Director of the Gage Academy of Art from nearly 1,200 submissions.

The exhibit opened on Jan. 26 and it closes Feb. 23 at Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. It’s a lovely show and great excuse to take a ferry ride over for a weekend adventure! Go to my figurative paintings gallery to see more works in the this series.

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New Monthly Miniature Series: “In Season” Featuring Still-Life Paintings

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Happy New Year everyone! I’m celebrating the new year by starting a new Monthly Miniature series. For each month of 2019, I will create a miniature still-life painting in the Dutch Still-Life tradition and I hope you will enjoy following along. As a newsletter subscriber, you’ll be the first to see them, and they will be available for sale as soon as they are announced.

The Historic Still-Life tradition with a modern perspective

Still-life paintings from Northern Europe were at their prime from around 1600 – 1800 and they often feature blossoms, insects and food that could not be found out of hibernation or in season at the same time. They are constructs of seasonal impossibility, pieced together from earlier studies, signifying impermanence and the perception that earthly life is transitory.

In Season pays homage to Northern European still life, while also contrasting modern and past experiences. Expectations have changed; perennial availability is the norm now, and seasonality is hardly acknowledged. In Season features combinations of fruits, flowers and insects that occur together naturally, in appreciation of the beauty of the cyclical and ephemeral.

The first painting of “In Season” features the camellia flower and cave cricket. The camellia is one of few flowers in bloom here in January, and you may also be startled to find a cave cricket in your basement. Most insects are dormant this time of year, but these little creatures are actively scurrying around ready to frighten unsuspecting people in cool dark places.

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Portrait of an American Quarter Horse

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Animals hold a special place in our hearts.  If you’re looking for a gift for someone who has everything, a portrait of their dearly loved animal is bound to be something they will cherish. I recently finished this portrait painting of an American Quarter Horse and shipped it off to Tennessee. It was commissioned as a Christmas gift for a much appreciated CEO from her work colleagues.

Layer by Layer

My paintings are created with a traditional fat over lean technique to ensure that they will last for hundreds of years. By using layers and glazing, the paintings have a rich depth that you don’t get with just one layer of paint. Adding more and more oil to each additional layer helps the paintings dry more evenly and they are also much less likely to crack (even after hundreds of years!). Paintings on metal made using this technique still survive in pristine condition from the 1500’s.

 

Thank you to Kady and Trey who helped organized the commission! Go to my Pet Portrait commissions gallery to see more work.

 

From Kady:

She cried when we gave it to her and she was speechless. She loved it!!!!

 

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Portrait of Fifi

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My latest commission is a cat oil portrait on aluminum. Sean commissioned me to paint Fifi as a gift for his wife. Soon after commissioning the painting however, he let her in on the secret and they both got to enjoy the fun of anticipating the finished creation. We choose an oval format and 6″ x 8″ ended up being the perfect size.

Painting fluffy cats takes lots of patience, but it’s so rewarding when the final layers start to come together and you can start to “feel” the light fluffy fur. I use 4-6 layers of paint and and combine transparent and opaque areas to get the effect. 

Oil painting detail of pet portrait of fluffy cat by Rebecca Luncan

We choose a solid wood walnut frame with ornate detail on the outside and inside lip to give it a more formal look. I love how the brown of the frame compliments the green in the painting!

Framed cat pet portrait by Rebecca Luncan

From Sean:

Painting received, it looks amazing!!!  I am super excited! Thank you again for all your work!

Client with pet portrait

Sean and Fifi pose with Fifi’s portrait

Please visit my commissions page to learn how to commission your own pet portrait.

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Painting receives award in Portrait Society of America competition. 

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Admiral Vox’s little fan club seems to be expanding! My portrait of this expressive chicken was selected for an award from 1,268 entries in the Portrait Society of America’s 2018 Members Only Competition. The top winning works will be featured in the International Artist Magazine and the Portrait Society of America’s quarterly The Art of the Portrait Journal. The Members Only Competition, held annually, is open to all Portrait Society members in good standing.  Each fall, up to five categories are offered and members can submit up to one artwork per category. Admiral Vox was entered into the “Animals as Subject” category. In each of the five categories awards were given for 1st through 10th place followed by a select group of Finalists.

Pictured Above:

1st Place- Aaron Westerberg, Little Lu, 13×10″, oil on panel

2nd Place- Sandra Kuck, My Dear Angus, 24×24″, oil on canvas

3rd Place- Debra Keirce, Snug As a Bug, 20×23″, oil on panel

4th Place- Shaun Berke, The Outlaw, 24×32″, oil on linen

5th Place- Rebecca Luncan, Admiral Vox, 8×8″, oil on aluminum

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Southwest Art Magazine – Artists to Watch

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I’m so thankful for the wonderful article Kim Agricola wrote for Southwest Art magazine about my artwork. In the print copy they featured my painting of Admiral Vox. This painting will be on exhibit at Sotheby’s in LA, opening December 5th for the ARC International Traveling Exhibit. They also used my Bee still life painting from my Into the Country series on the index page! Thanks so much Kim! Go to the Southwest Art website to read the full article.

 

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Holiday Sale – 20% off Greeting Cards

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Visit the Store for 20% off all Greeting Cards, November 23-30!

Snow Rabbit Season's Greeting Cards

Snow Rabbit Season’s Greeting Cards

Custom Greeting card from Commissioned Horse and dogs pet portraits oil painting by Seattle artistac Rebecca Luncan.

Greeting card from commissioned portrait

Three different sets of rabbit greeting cards, a holiday Season’s Greetings set, and custom cards from your commissioned portrait are available. The 4″ x 6″ cards are printed on an acid-free, heavy paper with a smooth, satin finish.