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Winston Featured in Artist’s Magazine — Now in Print!

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Back in June, I shared that my portrait of Winston received an Honorable Mention in Artists Magazine’s 4th Annual Best in Show | Pets competition. I’m delighted to say that the September/October 2025 issue is now out in print — and Winston is in it!

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Cover image courtesy of Artist’s Magazine

Seeing this piece in the pages of Artists Magazine feels especially meaningful. The juror, Emma Colbert, described it as “a little masterpiece using light and shade to create a whole world for Winston,” which captures exactly what I hoped to convey in this portrait of a beloved shop dog and his woodworking world.

The issue is available on newsstands through October 20, and you can also find it online in the Artists Network shop:
Artists Magazine September/October 2025 Print Edition

I’ll be able to share the feature pages after October 20, once the issue goes off newsstands — stay tuned for that update!

If you missed the story behind Winston’s portrait and how it came to be, you can read the earlier post here:
Winston Receives an Honorable Mention

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Winston Wins an Honorable Mention in Artists Magazine’s Best in Show | Pets Competition

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I’m honored to share that my portrait of Winston received an Honorable Mention in Artists Magazine’s 4th Annual Best in Show | Pets art competition. The painting was inspired by Winston’s close relationship with his owner—a dear friend known for his animal sculptures and patterned plywood furniture. Winston is not just a subject but a true studio companion, so incorporating elements of a piece from Michael’s workshop made it all the more personal.

The work was selected by juror Emma Colbert, who offered this thoughtful commentary:

“I love when a background sets the scene and the lighting in a pet portrait. Winston’s surroundings are perfect, and the care taken in capturing his character is noticeable. Tonally, this is a little masterpiece using light and shade to create a whole world for Winston in that beautiful round format.”
— Emma Colbert, Juror

The winning pieces—including Winston—are featured in the September/October 2025 issue of Artists Magazine and are now available to view online.

See all winners here:
It’s Reigning Cats and Dogs »

🐾 See the Top Dogs (including Winston) here:
Top Dog Winners »

Dog pet portrait oil painting by Rebecca Luncan
Winston, 5 x 5″, oil on aluminum

Thank you to Artists Magazine and juror Emma Colbert for recognizing Winston. I’m delighted to have this portrait included alongside so many heartfelt and beautifully rendered works.

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Feature in The Stanger 2019 Pet Issue

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Every year Seattle’s last surviving newspaper, The Stranger, does a feature issue all about pets. Art critic Jasmyne Keimig interviewed four different artists who immortalize animal friends and I was delighted to be among them. Read the full interview on the Strangers website.

Thank you to the folks at The Stranger that continue to produce such a well loved local paper and for the yearly focus on animals. And a big thank you to Jasmyne for putting so much into writing a lovely article. I’m honored to be included!

They used an image of my portrait of Shiloh, oil on aluminum, 18″ x 12.5″ for the article. Go to my Pet Portraits gallery to see more examples of my work and go to the commissions page to learn about having your very own painting made.

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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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American Art Collector Magazine

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You still have two weeks to see the juried exhibition of International Guild of Realism artists artwork at the Sugarman-Peterson Gallery in Santa Fe! Thank you to the American Art Collector magazine for featuring my painting, “Arlington”, in an article about the exhibition in their October issue. The gallery is hosting the 14th International Guild of Realism exhibition, which features a blend of contemporary and classical realism.

 

Seattle Magazine Feature

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Check out the April edition of Seattle Magazine!

I am pleased to be featured in the April edition of Seattle Magazine.

When I sent my husband out to grab a couple extra copies, he sifted through the contents page but couldn’t find any mention of Rebecca Luncan or any Monthly Miniatures. Then he noticed the in-progress photo he had taken, very large and high on the page where he expected just a line of text!

Thanks to Haley Durslag for her very kind words about my Monthly Miniatures, and for plugging my other artwork and commissions, too! I so appreciate all the support for the Paintings of Rabbits series of Monthly Miniatures, and I hope the new series gets just as much love (or even more)! <3