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Raluca Vulcan

Noisy le Grand, France
Artist (Painting)
Born 1967

Born in 1967, Raluca Vulcan showed a passion for the art of drawing at a very early age. From the age of 5, she surprised those around her with expressive and strikingly realistic portraits. At 13, she won the 1st Prize in the Bucharest Drawing Competition, distinguishing herself against students from the prestigious College of Art, an achievement that confirmed her precocious talent.

However, despite this success, her parents encouraged her to pursue a medical career, and she took a science class in high school. In 1986, at the age of 19, Raluca made a radical decision and fled communist Romania to settle in France. In Paris, she began a preparatory year in medicine, in line with her parents' expectations, but her heart quickly led her to another path. She joined the advertising school "Atelier Albers" attached to Iscom, then trained in 3D computer graphics, which led her to work in the video game industry.

Although 3D brings her a stable career, her deep desire to draw and paint never leaves her. For years, she discreetly scribbles sketches in the Parisian metro, trying to reconcile her daily life as a professional with her artistic passion.

In 2006, Raluca Vulcan decided to change her life. She definitively left her job as a 3D computer graphics artist to devote herself fully to her vocation as a painter. After brief experiences in painting workshops, she chose to become an autodidact. This bet proved fruitful: her first participation in an art fair earned her an award, inaugurating a series of recognitions for her work.

Initially, Raluca focused on nudes and portraits, especially her famous “flowered women”. From 2015, she expanded her repertoire to include urban landscapes and scenes of life, always in a bright and colorful palette that characterizes her style. Her painting, full of joy and vivacity, is a celebration of life, where colors burst and bring a sparkling freshness to each canvas.

Since 2006, Raluca Vulcan has received numerous awards for her work and has permanent exhibitions in several galleries. Her work is featured in private and public collections in France and abroad.

Discover contemporary artworks by Raluca Vulcan, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary french artists. Artistic domains: Painting. Account type: Artist , member since 2006 (Country of origin France). Buy Raluca Vulcan's latest works on ArtMajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Raluca Vulcan. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

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Painting titled "RUE FENELON" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork, Acrylic
RUE FENELON - Painting, 24x19.7 in ©2017 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"RUE FENELON"

Acrylic | 24x19.7 in

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Painting titled ""LATINO"" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
"LATINO" - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

""LATINO""

Painting | 31.5x23.6 in

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Painting titled "Armelle" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
Armelle - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

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"Armelle"

Painting | 31.5x23.6 in

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Painting titled "Fière (Proud)" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
Fière (Proud) - Painting, 23.6x15.8 in ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

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"Fière (Proud)"

Painting | 23.6x15.8 in

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Painting titled "Christine 2" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
Christine 2 - Painting, 23.6x11.8 in ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"Christine 2"

Painting | 23.6x11.8 in

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Painting titled "L'AFFUT" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
L'AFFUT - Painting, 15.8x19.7 in ©2006 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"L'AFFUT"

Painting | 15.8x19.7 in

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Painting titled "SARAH 7" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
SARAH 7 - Painting, 15.8x7.9 in ©2012 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"SARAH 7"

Painting | 15.8x7.9 in

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Painting titled "LAURIANE 1" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
LAURIANE 1 - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2010 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"LAURIANE 1"

Painting | 31.5x23.6 in

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Painting titled "Sculpturale-1.jpg" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
Sculpturale-1.jpg - Painting ©2010 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"Sculpturale-1.jpg"

Painting

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Painting titled "CAFE LE METRO" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork, Acrylic
CAFE LE METRO - Painting, 45.7x35 in ©2017 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"CAFE LE METRO"

Acrylic on Canvas | 45.7x35 in

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Painting titled "La Robe Rouge" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
La Robe Rouge - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"La Robe Rouge"

Painting | 31.5x23.6 in

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Painting titled "CHOUCHOU" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
CHOUCHOU - Painting, 19.7x27.6 in ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"CHOUCHOU"

Painting | 19.7x27.6 in

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Painting titled "LE MIRROIR" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
LE MIRROIR - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"LE MIRROIR"

Painting | 31.5x23.6 in

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Painting titled "Marjorie 14" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
Marjorie 14 - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"Marjorie 14"

Painting | 31.5x23.6 in

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Painting titled "SOMMEIL" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
SOMMEIL - Painting, 15.8x19.7 in ©2006 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"SOMMEIL"

Painting | 15.8x19.7 in

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Painting titled "SARAH 6" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
SARAH 6 - Painting, 15.8x11.8 in ©2012 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"SARAH 6"

Painting | 15.8x11.8 in

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Painting titled "lAURIANE 2" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
lAURIANE 2 - Painting ©2010 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"lAURIANE 2"

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Painting titled "Rousse Au Boa" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
Rousse Au Boa - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2010 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"Rousse Au Boa"

Painting | 23.6x23.6 in

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Painting titled "CORFOU 1" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
CORFOU 1 - Painting, 39.4x23.6 in ©2015 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"CORFOU 1"

Painting | 39.4x23.6 in

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Painting titled "LE BOA" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
LE BOA - Painting, 23.6x31.5 in ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"LE BOA"

Painting | 23.6x31.5 in

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Painting titled "CLOWNESSE" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
CLOWNESSE - Painting, 23.6x15.8 in ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"CLOWNESSE"

Painting | 23.6x15.8 in

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Painting titled "Reflexion 2" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
Reflexion 2 - Painting ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"Reflexion 2"

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Painting titled "FREDERICO 4" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
FREDERICO 4 - Painting, 31.5x15.8 in ©2012 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"FREDERICO 4"

Painting | 31.5x15.8 in

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Painting titled "BRUME" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
BRUME - Painting, 17.7x11.8 in ©2006 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"BRUME"

Painting | 17.7x11.8 in

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Painting titled "SARAH 11" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
SARAH 11 - Painting, 31.9x21.3 in ©2012 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"SARAH 11"

Painting | 31.9x21.3 in

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Painting titled "REVE PRINTANIER" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
REVE PRINTANIER - Painting, 31.5x23.6 in ©2010 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"REVE PRINTANIER"

Painting | 31.5x23.6 in

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Painting titled "Fabienne Pensive" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
Fabienne Pensive - Painting, 23.6x15.8 in ©2010 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"Fabienne Pensive"

Painting | 23.6x15.8 in

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Painting titled "corfou-2-filigran.j…" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
corfou-2-filigran.jpg - Painting ©2015 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"corfou-2-filigran.jpg"

Painting

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Painting titled "A l'atelier" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
A l'atelier - Painting, 23.6x11.8 in ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"A l'atelier"

Painting | 23.6x11.8 in

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Painting titled "INES 4" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
INES 4 - Painting, 35.4x27.6 in ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"INES 4"

Painting | 35.4x27.6 in

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Painting titled "Christine" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
Christine - Painting, 23.6x11.8 in ©2009 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"Christine"

Painting | 23.6x11.8 in

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Painting titled "FELICIA 18" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
FELICIA 18 - Painting, 16.1x9.5 in ©2012 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"FELICIA 18"

Painting | 16.1x9.5 in

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Painting titled "FABIENNE 9" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
FABIENNE 9 - Painting, 23.6x15.8 in ©2012 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"FABIENNE 9"

Painting | 23.6x15.8 in

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Painting titled "SEDUCTRICE 5" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork, Oil
SEDUCTRICE 5 - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2014 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"SEDUCTRICE 5"

Oil, Acrylic | 23.6x23.6 in

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Painting titled "Jacques Fier" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
Jacques Fier - Painting ©2010 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"Jacques Fier"

Painting

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Painting titled "Quatre" by Raluca Vulcan, Original Artwork
Quatre - Painting, 19.7x28.7 in ©2010 by Raluca Vulcan -

Raluca Vulcan

"Quatre"

Painting | 19.7x28.7 in

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