Meet The Team: Luke Benicase
Luke Benicase at work in post-production at R&F.
We are proud of all of our employees, from our paintmakers to the folks answering the phone and packing orders, and everyone in between. Over the next few months we will be sharing a feature called "Meet The Team" to introduce you to the fine folks behind the scenes who make R&F possible.
We kick off our inaugural “Meet The Team” post with one of our newest employees - Luke Benicase. Luke grew up and attended school through the 12th grade in Kingston, before going on to SUNY Ulster and SUNY New Paltz.
Please tell us your job title and a brief description of what you do day to day at R&F.
I am a part of post production. I wrap Pigment Sticks® and encaustic paint, occasionally assist with shrink wrap, and I also help with boxing and shipping orders.
How many years have you been working for R&F?
I just started this year, and I’m looking forward to being here a long time. R&F is very easily the best job I've ever had.
What do you do outside of work? Do you have an art background or related practice?
Outside of work If I'm not working on any drawings or paintings, I like watching movies or going for a hike and getting together with friends.
Artwork credit: Luke Benicase
Artwork credit: Luke Benicase
If someone came to visit Kingston, what's one thing you would recommend they see/ do/ eat/ experience?
For anyone visiting Kingston I'd recommend that they take a walk through all the streets uptown to see all the artwork on the buildings.
Artwork credit: Luke Benicase
Favorite color in R&F's paint line?
My favorite color at R&F is Cerulean Grey. Every time I pick it for an order I always want to use it for a background for a painting!
You can follow Luke on Instagram at @lben_art.