Art endures

27 02 2025

A few days ago, Nohea Gallery at Kahala Mall reconnected me with a past art buyer of mine.

Now “older,” by chance Susan found herself browsing the gallery while waiting for her ride.

She asked Nadja the sales rep about me, so the Gallery took her phone number to give to me. 

Baobab

Susan had bought my “Baobab Tree” oil painting that she watched me paint on location at Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu many years ago.

The baobab tree, if you recall, is the tree that the little prince in Le Petit Prince disliked for all the leaves it dropped and that he had to rake up.

According to Susan, she was really broke at the time, but her husband said if she really liked the painting she should sacrifice and buy it. 

And so she did. It made me happy to hear Susan say the painting hangs prominently in her home.

You may wish to check out the upcoming Windward Artists Guild show for which I have chosen to represent the town of Kaʻaʻawa. It runs April 2-30, at the newly renovated Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery. The Meet the Artists reception is from 12:30 to 3:30 pm, April 6, 2025.

“Good Morning Kaaawa!”
“Morning Destination”

Choral art

These days I’m enjoying another kind of art — choral art, that is, I sing in a community choir. Our choir director apologizes for the ear worms from rehearsing the catchy tunes weekly!

Upcoming concerts are:

March 2, 4 pm, Kawaihaʻo Church, Community Choral Festival, six choirs, freewill offering in lieu of admission charge.

April WCS Spring Concert, April 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 148A Makawao St, Kailua, Oahu.

Be well!

~Rebekah


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Good-bye 2020

27 12 2020

As one last hurrah to close out 2020 and welcome the new year 2021, I present “Painting One Mini Series 2020 A.D.” Two faithful students, Robin and Kristi, came for 10 continuous Wednesdays to my Painting I class in Kaaawa, and I painted the tabletop sets with them. The most recent session was on December 23.

Actually, I would call my work “oil sketches,” as I did them with a palette knife and relatively quickly.

Yellow and black pigment make green

Blue-green and red-orange complements

Yellow/violet color complements

Blue/orange color complements

 

Red/green complements sing for the holidays

 

As the unusual year comes to a close, I’m all ready to toast in 2021 that hopefully can be more harmonious. How about you?

~Rebekah


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A show that celebrates peace and calm

6 01 2018

The Hoʻomaluhia New Year Invitational 2018 art show opened today with works depicting—you guessed it—Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden! At the base of the Koʻolau Mountains on Oʻahu, the park’s natural beauty is a “can’t miss” subject for any artist.

Go to the visitor center main gallery between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. any day this month through January 26 to view an inspired collection of works, including two of my oil paintings pictured below. Many are for sale. Greg Pai is the juror.

The public is invited to a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 14.

Hoʻomaluhia means “let’s make peace and tranquility.” Enter the park at the end of Luluku Road in Kāneʻohe.

Mahalo for taking an interest in art! ~ Rebekah

“Clouds Lifting Over Lanihuli” reveal fresh waterfalls. 20″x 16” oil on canvas by Rebekah Luke

“Rain Fantasy,” 24″ x 18″ oil on canvas by Rebekah Luke


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Windward Artists Guild mounts summer show in Honolulu

1 07 2016

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Two of my Kaneohe Bay paintings are on exhibit Monday through Saturday, July 1-29, at the Hawaii State Public Library Reading Room, 478 S. King St., Honolulu.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday.

It’s part of the Windward Artists Guild Summer Show. The art works were juried by Richard Duggan, whose current work involves the research, development, design, and production of large educational exhibits.

You are cordially invited to the Artists Reception from 4 to 6 p.m., July 7, to view this group show and to meet the artists!

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“At Anchor, Kaneohe Bay,” 16″ x 20″ oil, © Rebekah Luke

"Bayfront," 18" x 24" oil, © Rebekah Luke

“Bayfront,” 18″ x 24″ oil, © Rebekah Luke


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Sunny rain

14 03 2015

This is the oil I’m working on now. A tiny diptych. Two times out on location en plein air. Somewhat of a limited palette. I like the looseness of a sketch. It’s not finished. Being careful to not overwork it. Not too likely since my painting hand has limited mobility from overuse. Sunny :-). Rain :-(.

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“Sunny Rain” © 2015 Rebekah Luke

 


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Artist drop-off day 2015, Punahou Carnival Art Gallery

1 02 2015

Whether you are an art buyer or art appreciator, thank you so very much for your interest and patronage!

Guests of the school’s Board of Trustees and “motivated buyers with a keen interest in fine art” get first dibs at the Punahou Carnival Art Gallery tomorrow and Tuesday at by-invitation-only previews. Others will get their turn from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6 and 7, during Carnival hours. 

Today is Artist Drop-off Day. These are my contributions to the fundraising event, perhaps the highest grossing event for the sale of fine art in Hawaii. 50% of art sales is donated for student financial aid. Come, see the originals!

Waipao, 18" x 24" oil, ©2014 Rebekah Luke

Waipao, 18″ x 24″ oil on canvas panel, © 2014 Rebekah Luke

At Anchor, Kaneohe Bay, 16" x 20" oil, © 2014 Rebekah Luke

At Anchor, Kaneohe Bay, 16″ x 20″ oil on canvas panel, © 2014 Rebekah Luke

Bayfront, 18" x 24" oil, © 2014 Rebekah Luke

Bayfront, 18″ x 24″ oil on canvas panel, © 2014 Rebekah Luke

The Carnival takes place on the Punahou School campus. The main pedestrian gate on the corner of Punahou street and Wilder avenue, Honolulu.

For my descriptions of previous year’s events, please enter Punahou Carnival in the search box in the right column.

Copyright 2015 Rebekah Luke

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Sweet memory—“Blue Koolau Mountains”

25 05 2014

Blue Koolau Mountains by Rebekah Luke

“Blue Koolau Mountains” by Rebekah Luke. The study of shapes and values and their relationship is what makes this oil sketch abstract.

The afternoon of day 2 of the Native Hawaiian Arts Market in Honolulu. Many visitors to the Bishop Museum have stopped by the display of my landscape paintings and admired them, but no sales. The sky is threatening thunder showers, and DH who is my “easel” is hinting to pack up.

My things are high-priced items for the average craft fair, so I don’t expect any volume. If I make one sale, it is a good day. I make up my mind that the next person who stops will go away with a new piece of art. It’s a young couple.

“You know,” I say, “I haven’t sold anything all weekend. If you are art collectors and you see something you like, I’ll work with you on the price.”

They discuss something and then show me an image on her iPhone.

“Do you have this one?” she asks. It’s my “Blue Koolau Mountains” from my website. A tiny 5″ x 7″ oil sketch made in 2008!

“I do! But it’s not here. It’s a small one. If you’d like it I can deliver it tomorrow. Where do you live?”

They explain that they live in Minnesota and are leaving Honolulu tomorrow, Memorial Day. They saw my paintings at the Native Hawaiian Arts Market last year when they lived in Hawaii; then they moved to Minnesota. They explain they were looking for something with the colors of “Blue Koolau Mountains,” found me online (obviously), read that I would be at the Bishop Museum today, and came looking!

Oh, for goodness’ sake! “If you want it, I’ll ship it to Minnesota for you at no extra charge,” I say. I close the sale, and everyone goes home happy in the rain. Some things take a long time, but I’m willing to wait. I hope they like the wide gold frame I chose.

Thank you, Lovey! Mahalo e ke Akua!

Copyright 2014 Rebekah Luke

 

 


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