PROFILE
Melbourne artist, Regina Hona initially trained for three years in oils in the classical tonal realism method. She later attended a number of workshops in various mediums that have allowed her to expand her knowledge and technique through experimentation. Regina works predominately in oils, and soft pastels, and specializes in painting the human form and water subjects. Regina enjoys combining the variables of composition, lighting, backgrounds, edges and the materiality of paint. This approach allows each painting to offer a uniqueness in the experience for the viewer.
Regina is a member of the artist group Fusion6 that challenge themselves to paint unique and creative concepts. Their About Face exhibition toured to several regional galleries, and their current project, Portraits From A Hard Road, is a 3-year project based on the subject of homeless youth exhibited in Melbourne during November 2011.
Regina conducts overseas painting tours, frequent workshops, and is a sought after tutor Australia wide. Regina regularly enters national competitions and accepts painting commissions.
EDUCATION
Assoc. Diploma in Private Secretarial Practice (CIT, Victoria; now Monash University)
MEMBERSHIPS
The Australian Guild of Realist Artists’ Inc. – (AGRA)
The Pastel Society of Victoria, Australia – (PSVA)
Portrait Artists Australia – (PAA)
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Book – Detour, Portraits From A Hard Road, by Fusion6 – October 2011
Book – Best of Worldwide Charcoal, Pastel & Pencil Artists, Vol II.
Book – About Face, by Fusion6 – December 2007
International Artist Magazine – Aug/Sep 2007
Australian Artist Magazine – July 2007
Australian Artist Magazine – May 2006
Herald Sun Newspaper – April 26, 2006, feature article.
International Artist Magazine – Dec/Jan 2004
REPRESENTATION
Sorrento Fine Art Gallery – Sorrento, Victoria
Flinders Fine Art Gallery – Flinders, Victoria
Brialyn Boathouse Gallery – Frankston, Victoria
Original Oz Gallery – Mt Martha, Victoria
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2011 – Detour – Portraits From A Hard Road by Fusion6, Gallery 15, Melbourne
2011 – The A.M.E. Bale Art Prize
2011 – ‘It’s All Greek to Me’ – MAS Gallery, Malvern
2010 – The A.M.E. Bale Art Prize
2010 – Hidden Faces of the Archibald, Melbourne
2010 – The Friend’s Gallery – Malvern Victoria (consecutively 2000 to 2010)
2009 – ANL Maritime Prize – Melbourne, Finalist
2009 – Guest Artist – St. Kevin’s College, Toorak Victoria
2008 – Shirley Hannan National Portrait Prize, Bega NSW, Finalist
2008 -The A.M.E. Bale Art Prize, Finalist
2008 – Medallion Exhibition – AGRA Galleries, Camberwell
2008 – Hidden Faces of the Archibald, Melbourne
2007 – ANL Maritime Prize – Melbourne, Finalist
2007 – James Farrell Self-Portrait Exhibition – Finalist
2007 – About Face by Fusion6, Glen Eira City Gallery, Melbourne (toured until Jan 2010)
2006 – Shirley Hannan National Portrait Prize, Beg NSW, Finalist
2006 – White Hill Gallery, Red Hill/Dromana
2006 -The A.M.E. Bale Travelling Scholarship – Finalist
2005 – Solo – AGRA Galleries, Camberwell
2005 – ANL Maritime Prize – Melbourne, Finalist
2004 – Solo – White Hill Gallery, Red Hill/Dromana
2004 – ANL Maritime Prize – Melbourne, Finalist
2002 – Solo – Ecliptic Gallery, Armadale Victoria
2001 – David Sumner Gallery – Adelaide, South Australia
AWARDS
2010 – Winner – A.M.E. Bale Art Prize for Best Works on Paper (Portrait)
2009- Best in Show – AGRA, Summer Exhibition
2009 – Ming Mackay Award (Member’s Choice) Pastel Society of Victoria
2009 – Runner-up Best in Show – Pastel Society of Victoria (Portrait)
2009 – Herald Sun Rotary Art Exhibition – Highly Commended
2008 – Best Figurative – Pastel Society of Victoria
2007- Terry Collins Medallion Award Winner – AGRA
2007 – Best in Show – AGRA, Spring Exhibition
2005- Best in Show – Pastel Society of Victoria
2005 – Ballast Stone Wine Award, Victor Harbor, South Australia
2004 – Best Pastel – San Remo/Newhaven Lions Club, Victoria
2004 – Best Painting (Kevin A. Taylor Award) – Australian Art Excellence Awards
2004 – Best in Show – Pastel Society of Victoria (Portrait)
2003 – Best Seascape – Pastel Society of Victoria
2002 – Best in Show – MAS Autumn Exhibition
2000 – Best Other Medium – Rotary Club of Dromana, Victoria
Regina Hona with her subject – 2013