2014:

August 5-8 Saint Aulaye, France - Portraits in Pastel

Join Luana in Saint Aulaye, France near Bordeaux where we will paint people in pastel from the wine region during the Pastels en Perigord international pastel exhibition. Working from Luana’s new book “Painting Classic Portraits: Great Faces Step by Step,” she will carry artists through a series of steps to
elevate the art of the portrait.

“Pastels en Perigord” http://www.pastelenperigord.net

Contact, Monsieur Michel Bordas, President. It is a beautiful place to paint in the center of wine country. http://pastelenperigord.net/

Document to be sent by email for Luana’s class:

 

February 2012:

NCSU Chancellor Portrait Unveiling

Luana Luconi Winner has completed the official retirement portrait of Chancellor James L. Oblinger for North Carolina State University. The 42 x 33 portrait will be unveiled at a reception at Park Alumni Center on Centennial Campus for the Board of Trustees on Friday, February 17th, 2012, and then moved to the permanent collection in Holladay Hall. Dr. Oblinger is the thirteenth Chancellor since the founding of this 33,000 student university in 1889. Mrs. Winner is the first woman to be chosen for such a commission.

The portrait features Wolf Plaza in the center of the campus with Alexander Hall in the background as an example of typical architecture on campus. Dr. Oblinger initiated the recent installation of the school mascot, "The Wolf Pack" appearing behind him in the portrait. The five foot tall bronzes by California artist Michael Stutz have become the modern icon for NC State after the famous Bell Tower.

December 2011:

Live Broadcast aired December 13, 2011 at 4:00 pm on WCOM-FM 103.5 FM:

Luana Luconi Winner appeared on the live radio broadcast "Inside the Artist's Studio" on WCOM-FM 103.5, Tuesday, December 13th at 4:00 pm, with host Molly Matlock.

The goal of Inside the Artist's Studio is to attract more public awareness to the rich cultural and creative resources we have in the Piedmont and to explore in depth the issues that NC artists and arts agencies presently face. Interviews are particularly focused on education and artists’ personal involvement in the community and the state.

The show is recorded live and runs on WCOM-FM 103.5 every Tuesday from 4 - 5 pm. It will be available as a podcast with the episodes at http://tinyurl.com/ylf2udc. Also, people can live stream at www.wcomfm.org.

Inside the Artist's Studio (Archives, Blog) on WCOM 103.5 FM

November 2011:

The first draft of Luana's new book was submitted to the publisher. The release date and a link for purchase will be posted here when available. If you would like to be notified directly, or pre-order your copy, then send your request to Sales@WinnerStudios.com.

February 2010: Luana Luconi Winner Portrait highest bid of the evening at North Carolina Opera Ball!

The North Carolina Opera Company requested a Luana Luconi Winner Head and Shoulders Portrait to raise funds at the 2010 Opera Ball and Auction. After lively bidding at the evening's live auction at Prestonwood Country Club, the Portrait captured the highest bid of the evening of any of the silent and live auction items including exotic trips, fabulous jewelry, and a package of flights, accommodations, and tickets to the Metropolitan in New York City.

January 2010: Simultaneous exhibition on both coasts.

The Pastel Painting "The Jolly Roger Restaurant, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina" was chosen to be exhibited at the Brea City Gallery in Brea, California at the International Association of Pastel Societies Exhibition.

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Luana's Portrait "Japanese Robe" is on exhibition at the UCONN Gallery, Stamford, Connecticut, where 65 artists were chosen for the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists "Face of Winter" exhibition.

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