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Arcadia
Here are the twenty-four paintings in the Arcadia series.
The paintings are all 6” x 8” encaustic & collage paintings mounted on 9 1/2” x 12” chalkboards. They can hang on a wall and the stand will be included in the purchase if you prefer to display them that way.
You can find them at my gallery inside AFL STUDIO, 301 E. Seneca Street, Manlius, NY 13104.
I will be there again on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 10:00 AM – noon, maybe longer depending on customer traffic.
Home Is Where the Metal Is
Here are the twenty-four paintings in my Bungalow series. The found object items in these paintings came from my yard – I have always wanted to hunt for treasure so I bought a metal detector last summer and went to town on my property. Since my house was built in 1900, I knew there had to be something to find and I was right.
I am grateful to everyone who has ever lived in my house who inadvertently helped me create these little gems. It was such a fun process.
I will be exhibiting them during October and November 2024 at the East Syracuse Free Library with an artist reception on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 4:45 – 6:45 PM. I am planning a pizza and soda Halloween-themed event. 🎃
Fanning
During the summer, I added two dozen paintings to the series called Sensu, fan paintings I’d created in 2019. They are encaustic & collage.
Last week, I bought new frames for the Sensu paintings and re-worked some of them, and I spent the past few days adding collage items to the new pieces and placing them all in frames.
Next up is to give them titles and upload the individual images here. And figure out where I can exhibit them all. There are thirty-six paintings, all 8″ x 8″.
In my head I heard “make sixty of them” – which would require me to buy twenty-four more canvases and twenty-four more frames, pull out the encaustic supplies and find the time to do it (Chrtistmas break?) – postpone exhibiting them until next summer or whenever.
Do I need to make more though? When I feel like I have to do something rather than wanting to do it, it is not fun.
What is fun though – creation. So fun.
Face Mask
My B-day Art-8 students (Chittenango Middle School) created these clay masks. We used Sax Colorburst glazes. They have silica flakes that pop in the kiln creating confetti-like effects.
I offered students thirteen different colors and asked that they use at least six, making sure to place three coats of glaze on the mask for each color. It was tricky because the glazes transform in the kiln – there is that allowance for serendipity that doesn’t work if you are a control freak, but totally does if you are experimental.
I added a wire to the back so they can hang on the wall. Students took them home today. I miss them already!
Role Play
As I sit here writing this post, I am wearing the outfit pictured above. These leather jeans are like butter (butttaaaahhhhh….). And the cashmere tunic sweater is perfect-o. Such is the problem of a fashion blogger – how do you continue to wear newbies in the real world and not your very favorite pieces? How to you mix it up to keep it all fresh?
I guess keep doing what I am doing as long as it is fun? I must be a fashion role model for someone out there.
<3
Bracelet Factory
$55 – IRISH
IRISH (BACK)
$55 – CHINESE CHARACTER
CHINESE CHARACTER (BCAK)
More bracelets. My dining room table is the bracelet factory. These are from the ethnic series, meme series and horses! All are leather with fur (rabbit and sherpa). Rebecca from Tandy Leather taught me how to add snaps. Bracelets fit 5 1/2″ to about 6 1/2″ wrists. The ones that tie have eighteen inches of suede string attached, so they can fit a larger wrist.
Mine is 5 1/2″. I took a poll of wrist sizes via texting a bunch of friends to get a sense for what was standard. Bracelets really need to be tried on. They are infused with positive energy – you kind of need to feel the vibe. It will be so cool when they find permanent homes. They are like foster kittens. Kind of hard to let go…but I think I am ready to be ready (to be ready) to sell them. <3
$55 – HUNGARIAN
HUNGARIAN (BACK)
$35 – DRAGON
DRAGON (BACK)
$45 – IVES
IVES (BACK)
$55 – POLISH
POLISH (BACK)
$45 – BLODGETT
BLODGETT (BACK)
$35 – AWESOME
AWESOME (BACK)
$35 – SEE ME
SEE ME (BACK)
$45 – LOVE-2
LOVE-2 (BACK)
$35 – ART
ART (BACK)
$35 – HAVING FUN
HAVING FUN (BACK)
$35 – STAY TUNED
STAY TUNED (BACK)
$45 – STREAKING
STREAKING (BACK)
$45 – FAMOUS
FAMOUS (BACK)
$45 – LOVE IS ALWAYS
LOVE IS ALWAYS (BACK)
$35 – YANKEES
YANKEES (BACK)
$35 – LOVE
LOVE (BACK)
$35 – I <3 NY
I <3 NY (BACK)
$35 – ROOMMATE
ROOMMATE (BACK)
$55 – HORSE #1
HORSE #1 (BACK)
$55 – HORSE JUMP
HORSE JUMP (BACK)
$35 – CAT
CAT (BACK)
$55 – HORSE #2
HORSE #2 (BACK)
War & Peace
These Tashkovski collection bracelets are part of the War & Peace series. They are made with vintage US Army patches and pins. There is a Girl Scout patch in the mix (it is from the ’50s!) and a peace pin that was originally designed to protest war. The idea with these pieces is to respect everyone’s position. I truly admire those who serve our country.
$35 – CROSS
CROSS – (BACK)
Ultimately, peace is the goal. Find peace within yourself first and your world will change. I promise you that. <3
$45 – WWII PATCH
WWII PATCH (BACK)
$35 – TACTICAL
TACTICAL (BACK)
$45 . – VIETNAM
VIETNAM (BACK)
$55 – FLYING
FLYING (BACK)
$45 – MIA
MIA (BACK)
$55 – X PATCH
X PATCH (BACK)
$35 – RED CROSS
RED CROSS (BACK)
$45 – VINTAGE PEACE
VINTAGE PEACE (BACK)
$35 – GIRL SCOUT
GIRL SCOUT (BACK)
NFS – QUATREFOIL
QUATREFOIL (BACK)
$55 – WWII BLACK CAT DIVISION
WWII BLACK CAT DIVISION (BACK)
$35 – ARMY PATCH
ARMY PATCH (BACK)
Bracing Myself
I have been working on photographing, pricing, labeling and cataloging the Tashkovski collection bracelets. Here is the group I just finished – a combination of cameos, vintage pieces and St. Christopher medals. Each is one-of-a-kind. Handmade bracelets created with pins in leather, rabbit fur and sherpa.
(NFS) – CAMEO-1
CAMEO-1 (BACK)
I have a bit more organization to do this weekend before the launch. Once I get it all sorted, I will free up time to make more (and start the process all over again). <3
$75 – SCOTLAND
SCOTLAND (BACK)
$55 – NUMBER ONE
NUMBER ONE (BACK)
$65 – 1939
1939 (BACK)
$65 – BOYFRIEND
BOYFRIEND (BACK)
$75 – ITALIAN
ITALIAN (BACK)
$65 – CAMEO-4
CAMEO-4 . (BACK)
$55 – CAMEO-2
CAMEO-2 (BACK)
$55 – SHIRLEY TEMPLE
SHIRLEY TEMPLE (BACK)
$55 – NIAGARA
NIAGARA (BACK)
$55 – BIG APPLE
BIG APPLE (BACK)
$55 – ST. CHRISTOPHER-3
ST. CHRISTOPHER-3 (BACK)
$75 – SPAHNIE
SPAHNIE (BACK)
$55 – PENNY
PENNY . (BACK)
$55 – ST.CHRISTOPHER-2
ST. CHRISTOPHER-2 (BACK)
$55 – CAMEO-3
CAMEO-3 (BACK)
$55 – ROY ROGERS-1
ROY ROGERS-1 (BACK)
$55 – I <3 NY-2
I <3 NY-2 (BACK)
$55 – BRANCH VALLEY
BRANCH VALLEY (BACK)
$75 . – ST. CHRISTOPHER-1
ST. CHRISTOPHER-1 (BACK)
Domino Effect
$25 . – DOMINO-8
DOMINO-8 (BACK)
Dominoes have become my bread and butter – I have been collecting them for many years, using them in my oil and collage paintings since the ’90s. I think they look amazing in these bracelets.
The idea is to create a domino effect. You pick numbers that have meaning for you. You run into others wearing domino bracelets. You find you have a number/numbers in common. You strike up a conversation. Friendships are born.
$25 . – DOMINO-13
DOMINO-13 . (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-11
DOMINO-11 . (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-1
DOMINO-1 . (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-23
DOMINO-23 . (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-6
DOMINO-6 . (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-17
DOMINO-17 . (BACK)
It is an idea, a dream, a deep wish, a desire that people can find an element of common ground through fashion and accessories, if that is the way. There are no coincidences.
$25 . – DOMINO-20
DOMINO-20 . (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-24
DOMINO-24 . (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-19
DOMINO-19 . (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-16
DOMINO-16 . (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-21
DOMINO-21 . (BACK)
They are priced at $20 or $25 depending on style. I love the vintage flavor to these pieces. That they have survived for so many years and have such delicious patina. And the smell of leather is intoxicating. <3
$25 . – DOMINO-14
DOMINO-14 (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-4
DOMINO-4 . (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-12
DOMINO-12 . (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-2
DOMINO-2 . (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-3
DOMINO-3 (BACK)
$25 . – DOMINO-10
$25 – DOMINO-10
$20 . – ORANGE COLLECTION
ORANGE COLLECTION (BACK)
$20 . – BLUE COLLECTION
BLUE COLLECTION . (BACK)
$25 . – CROWN COLLECTION
CROWN COLLECTION . (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-12
VINTAGE DOM-12 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-19
VINTAGE DOM-19 . (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-4
VINTAGE DOM-4 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-13
VINTAGE DOM-13 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-14
VINTAGE DOM-14 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-10
VINTAGE DOM-10 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-6
VINTAGE DOM-6 . (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-2
VINTAGE DOM-2 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-21
VINTAGE DOM-21 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-18
VINTAGE DOM-18 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-22
VINTAGE DOM-22 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-3
VINTAGE DOM-3 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-20
VINTAGE DOM-20 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-8
VINTAGE DOM-8 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-16
VINTAGE DOM-16 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-1
VINTAGE DOM-1 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-17
VINTAGE DOM-17 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-9
VINTAGE DOM-9 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-11
VINTAGE DOM-11 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-5
VINTAGE DOM-5 (BACK)
$25 . – VINTAGE DOM-7
VINTAGE DOM-7 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-19
DOM-19 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-3
DOM-3 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-12
DOM-12 (BACK)
$25 – DOM-14
DOM-14 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-28
DOM-28 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-15
DOM-15 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-1
DOM-1 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-5
DOM-5 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-11
DOM-11 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-8
DOM-8 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-18
DOM-18 (BACK)
$25 – DOM-23
DOM-23 . (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-26
DOM-26 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-20
DOM-20 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-6
DOM-6 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-13
DOM-13 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-7
DOM-7 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-25
DOM-25 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-22
DOM-22 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-17
DOM-17 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-21
DOM-21 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-2
DOM-2 (BACK)
$25 – DOM-10
DOM-10 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-4
DOM-4 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-9
DOM-9 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-24
DOM-24 (BACK)
$25 . – DOM-16
DOM-16 (BACK)
$25 – DOM-27
DOM-27 (BACK)