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About Rina

Soprano Rina Lucas is known for her powerful instrument, effortless range, and musical versatility. Comfortable in multiple genres, she has performed as a soloist with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, the Lowcountry Voices,  during the televised Spotlight Awards, in her own multimedia Piccolo Spoleto productions in South Carolina alongside composer and pianist Arshak Sirunyan, and in her original virtual and live shows in Virginia and Illinois. In addition to her work as a vocalist, Rina is also a gifted poet and visual artist working in oils. She has been featured in numerous juried exhibitions along the East Coast and beyond. Each of her paintings are accompanied by poetry. Her interdisciplinary work has been recognized by Artistonish Magazine, Classical Singer Music Magazine, Medici International Music Competition, Music International Grand Prix, National Association of Teachers of Singing, and TERAVARNA. She owns Staff & Palette, her studio for paint, poetry, and voice in the Greater Chicago Area where she recently relocated with her husband John and their beloved pups, Ariel and Eli.

Shop Her Artwork

Largely self taught, Rina has been painting since her youth. Over 30 years later, she continues to use her very first Palette Knife given to her by her parents when they arranged for her to take a Bob Ross oil painting class at a local art store near her childhood home in Roanoke, Va. Since that time she has been influenced by some important mentors who have helped to shape her artistic journey. Her work has been featured in several global publications including: Artistonish – Contemporary Art Magazine – May 2021 , Exhibizone, and TERAVARNA among others; as well as in numerous juried exhibitions including: 16th New River Art Biennial Juried Exhibition 2021, Art Appalachia 2020 Juried ExhibitionThe Gift of Art – 26 Years an Art Center, The Floyd Center for the Arts 2021 National Exhibition juried by Z.L. Feng, MOJA Arts Festival 2019 Juried Art Exhibition, Piccolo Spoleto 2019 in Charleston, SC – appearing as a featured artist in paint, poetry, and voice for two performances including her own multimedia solo show, “Seasons: A Visual and Vocal Journey”, and multiple live and virtual original productions since.  All of her paintings are accompanied by poetry to further illuminate what is brushed onto the canvas.

Videos, Photos and Music

See footage of Rina in concert, listen to some songs and see her life in pictures.