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Smile!

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I dropped off my painting, APPLE.  It will be in the member’s show at Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, New York, 13108.  The art reception is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 2:30 – 4:00 PM.

Karen Tashkovski, APPLE, 2026, 6” x 8” encaustic & collage mounted on 11” x 14” chalkboard

While I was there, I hiked the trails and hid the smiley face golf ball paper weight sculptures.  They are soooooo cute!  Let me know if you find one.

Every time I found the perfect spot for one of the eighteen smiles, I had a thought to tell you – Find a smile and win a prize!

The prize is the object, of course.  And I trust it will make you smile. 🙂

 

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More In Progress Robes

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I added the paper collage element to a dazen more 12″ x 12″ paintings in my The Robes series.  Next up – encaustic paint.  They should be done by next week.

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Oct-Lover-Fest

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Karen Tashkovski, BLOSSOMING, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
Karen Tashkovski, DISCO, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
Karen Tashkovski, PARADOX, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”

Here are the new heart paintings as promised.  They are 5″ x 7″ encaustic & collage paintings on Ampersand hardboard mounted on 9″ x 12″ chalkboard and framed.  There are fifteen in this batch.

Karen Tashkovski, BLESSINGS, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
Karen Tashkovski, RECLAIM, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
Karen Tashkovski, YOU. 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
Karen Tashkovski, NATURAL, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
Karen Tashkovski, SINCERELY, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
Karen Tashkovski, HEAVENLY, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
Karen Tashkovski, REBOOT, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
Karen Tashkovski, VALOR, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
Karen Tashkovski, SUDDENLY, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
Karen Tashkovski, PARAOXYSM, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
Karen Tashkovski, IRONY, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
Karen Tashkovski, WONDER, 2026, encaustic & collage, 9” x 12”
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Tiny Jack-O-Lanterns @ GL

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Emilia and Jacob drew the faces on these little golf balls turned pumpkin sculptures.

Find them on the trail around Green Lakes!  There are eighteen of them.

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Ladybugs @ Chittenango Falls

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Step one:  prep the ladybug sculptures

Step two:  invite your favorite Floridians to finish them (a four-year-old and a six-year-old)

Step three:  hike with the whole family at Chittenango Falls State Park

Step four:  watch Emilia hide them on the trail (and on the playground)!

Let me know if you find one!

P.S. finders keeers

 

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Heart Weekend

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I will be exhibiting my newest encaustic heart paintings at the Fayetteville Free Library during the month of February 2027.

There are twenty-four paintings in this series but I decided that I needed to create a dozen more in order to properly fill the space.  The supplies arrived yesterday.  I started working on them today.

They are 5″ x 7″ encaustic & collage hardboards that will be mounted onto 9″ x 12″ chalkboards.  I started by layering four coats of damar resin infused beeswax onto the boards then carving out the design.

I added the origami and mulberry papers today too.  I’ll begin the painting element tomorrow (update; above)..  Then paint the 9″ x 12″ boards with black chalkboard paint.  I still need to purchase the frames so that they will match the finished paintings.

I love when a plan comes together!

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The Member

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Karen Tashkovski, APPLE, 2026, 6” x 8” encaustic & collage mounted on 11” x 14” chalkboard

My painting, Apple, will be displayed as part of the member’s exhibition at Baltimore Woods Nature Center next month.

It is from my encaustic trees series.

The show starts November 3, 2026 and ends December 18, 2026 with a reception on November 7, 2026 from 2:30 – 4:00 PM.

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Smalls

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My painting, Jaune, was selected for exhibition at Main Street Arts, 20 West Main Street, Clifton, Springs, NY 14432.  The juried show begins November 7, 2026 with an opening reception from 3:00 – 6:00 PM, and ends on December 23, 2026.

Karen Tashkovski, JAUNE, 2026, encaustic, mixed-media & collage, 12” x 12”

My painting is 12″ x 12″, which is the largest size allowed for this Small Works show.  There will be over two hundred artists represented at the event – my guess is it will be hung salon style.

Jaune is named for Jaune Quick-to-See Smith.  I used to do an 8th grade art lesson about her using her horse paintings, hence the addition of the horseshoe.  And the yellow background is to do with jaune being the word for yellow in French.

Jaune is from my collection called The Robes.  There are six dozen different paintings in this series.  I am working on connecting with the perfect gallery to display the collection in its entirety.  Meanwhile, I’m planning to create at least a dozen more – I just don’t feel like I’ve exhausted the concept yet.  I just love them soooo much!

found money

Found Money 2026 (Episode 12)

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I found eleven cents today!  Two different locations!  I am now up to  $1.56 in found money 2026.

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Lucie Wellner

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Lucie Wellner’s new collection of stunning watercolors is currently on display and for sale at Baltimore Woods Nature Center.  The genius of this artist is her ability to partner with a printer who has manufactured beautifully accurate prints and notecards of these paintings and others and they are available for sale in addition to the originals!

The exhibition is titled “Where We Stop and Nature Begins”. The watercolors depict figures frolicking in nature and among flowers.  The renderings are Mary Cassatt proficient. The color saturation and glazing effects are exquisite!  You must see them in person.

The great thing about Baltimore Woods Nature Center (4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY) – your visit to the art gallery and gift shop can also include a wonderful walk on their well manicured hiking trails.  It is a great family destination and it is all free.  See their website for ways to support their mission here.

Lucie Wellner‘s watercolors and other merchandise will be available to view and purchase through October 30, 2026.

Hours of operation:  Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sat 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

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