J.H. Lukens

J.H. Lukens -

My Name: J.H. Lukens

My Website/Blog: jlukensart.com

Location: New York, NY

Artwork Count: 15

Profile Views: 2065

Followers: 188

Joined On: Aug 02, 2008

About Me

I am originally from North Carolina, where I had a career as an advertising illustrator. My life changed when I made the decision to return to art school, & secure a classic academic education. Eventually, I arrived in NYC, where I stay amazed by all the elements of the city that surround me. Manhattan remains my muse, & a constant source of inspiration. I split my time between NC, CT & NY. A gallery owner called my work 'urban realism'. I'm ok with that. The NYC series is ongoing, & the first ... more

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Alvin R - 8/7/2008 1:34:00 AM

Love your urban landscapes, studies of perspective, amazing stuff!

jilly Ballantyne - 8/11/2008 7:49:00 AM

I love your work, great urban scenes, very atmospheric.

Patty Ray Avalon - 9/4/2008 6:27:00 PM

Your beautiful work is refreshing to a rural bound soul! Thanks for your dedication and awesome talent!

Elizabeth Smith - 9/13/2008 11:42:00 PM

Fabulous lighting and dramatic compositions in your urban landscapes. Your work seems so clean and filled with space; the spaces really have a presence to them.

Lisa Ober - 9/14/2008 3:05:00 AM

Stunning work. I am particularly fond of the beautiful young lady with long blonde hair. Very well done.

Laura Barat - 9/14/2008 3:38:00 PM

Hello J.H., Stunning work! Arresting attention to detail and I think your paintings are romantic,especially the one called "Magen". Also love the one called "Greene and Grand", the morning (or is it late afternoon?) light lends a soothing quality to the city scene.

Andy Mars - 9/16/2008 3:04:00 PM

My favorite portrait of yours is called Magen. I love the old fashioned romantic quality and the lighting is fantastic. I would love you to do a portrait of my daughter with a similar pose & feel. Every gallery in NYC should have your NYC series hung in their space!

ADAM LICSKO - 9/16/2008 8:37:00 PM

Love the light perspective in your work! You achieve an overall natural look in the subject matter. Very cool!

wes waugh - 9/18/2008 5:22:00 PM

very fine work, love the strong value contrasts in pieces like Soho Sat. Morning. A NC boy in the big apple? I would be toast.

WR Jones - 9/18/2008 9:47:00 PM

Really like those equestrian paintings.

v....vaughan - 9/20/2008 7:55:00 PM

I am HONORED that you''d think of collecting one of my small ones...your work is great. Maybe we can trade some day. V....

jacqui faye - 9/21/2008 5:15:00 PM

i am drawn to Soho Saturday Night...such energy... you can sense the excitement of the surrounding nightlife... dynamic work!

marilene sawaf - 9/29/2008 3:42:00 PM

your paintings are great! Marilene

heather murray - 10/10/2008 12:48:00 PM

Your streetscapes are shimmeringly captivating..portraits are compelling too

Patricia Meyer - 10/31/2008 1:31:00 AM

Your talent is amazing. Since I love to paint and have horse I have a true appreciation for your art.

Martin Clarke - 11/6/2008 1:01:00 AM

Fabulous work in all respects, JH. The equine pieces are sensational.

deber Klein - 11/10/2008 1:27:00 PM

You''re a long ways from home! I''ve been in NC for 20 years and love it here. But seeing your cityscapes, I see why you''ve settled there. They''re wonderful.

Laura - 12/10/2008 12:35:00 PM

Thank you very much. A nice day for you and NY city Laura