No, not the weather. No rain here. We are in a blissfully satisfying heat wave in Syracuse, New York. Last night I remembered to take the garbage out at 1:00 AM and when I walked out of my house it felt like all the nights I spent in South Florida when I lived there!
I am referring to the adage – when it rains it pours. For months I have been in the planning stages of a seventy-two painting strong art show at the Fayetteville Free Library for the month of July. I have the tags ready and will work on the signage tomorrow.
Turns out I have been offered an additional show at the East Syracuse Free Library for July and August! Yes, I have plenty of art to exhibit, no worries. So I will add working on signage for that show to tomorrow’s agenda as well.
I am also, possibly going to exhibit at ANOTHER library as well. Stay tuned for the updates.
If I schedule an artist talk I will let you know for sure for sure.
Thank you to everyone who visited my booth at the American Legion Post 88 in Cazenovia, New York for the Cazenovia Art Trail. I was there yesterday and Saturday for several hours each day chatting about art. It was an amazing experience and I appreciate you!!!
This morning I installed my exhibition at the East Syracuse Free Library (4990 James Street, East Syracuse, New York 13057). The artwork will be up through November 2024.
These are paintings in my Bungalow series created this year coupled with some Angel series pieces to fill in the gaps.
The Bungalows are little encaustic houses mounted on chalkboard and framed. I have attached items to them that I found while metal detecting my backyard, a one-hundred-twenty-four-year-old bungalow.
The Angels were created in 2017.
The paintings are displayed on table easels. These are not included in a purchase. The paintings are for sale and will be available at the end of the exhibit.
There will be a reception on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 4:45-6:45 PM. The food and drinks will be in the party room at the back of the library.
I spent the afternoon visiting the space inside the American Legion post 88, 26 Chenango Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035, where I will be exhibiting art during the Cazenovia Art Trail. The trail event will be Saturday, September 28, 2024 AND Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. There will be three or four food trucks in the parking lot. See the website for more information about which trucks will be there on which day.
We are number 15 on the trail map. I think there will be eight artists in this space. There is an elevator!
I am represented on the Caz Art Trail website here.
P.S. It’s going to look amazing with all the artwork displayed. I’m so grateful I had a chance to see the space so I can envision my booth. I am doing a “horse art” theme.
I trust I will see you there. If you are unfamiliar – there are a lot of artists who live in Cazenovia, New York. They have studios in their homes and this is an event where you can tour their studios and buy art. The American Legion space is new this year. If it works out, they will continue to be involved and I would love to continue to be involved as well. Or should I buy a house in Cazenovia??? It’s a beautiful town. <3
Karen Tashkovski, “SHREEM”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 9″ x 12″ chalkboardKaren Tashkovski, “LOVE”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 9″ x 12″ chalkboard
I will be participating in the Cazenovia Art Trail this year. My station will be at the American Legion building – I was told it is on Mill Street but Google says the address is 26 Chenango Street, Cazenovia, New York 13035.
Karen Tashkovski, “BE”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 9″ x 12″ chalkboardKaren Tashkovski, “DO IT”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 9″ x 12″ chalkboard
The Art Trail is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024 and Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days. There will be about five artists inside the building. In addition, there will be food trucks in the parking lot. Not sure which ones yet, but I am sure it will be great!
Karen Tashkovski. “OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 8″ x 10″ hardboard mounted on 11″ x 14″ chalkboardKaren Tashkovski. “CHANCE”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 8″ x 10″ hardboard mounted on 11″ x 14″ chalkboard$55 – HORSE #1
I am planning a horse theme – in both paintings and jewelry. Here is a sample. They are encaustic and collage abstract horseshoes (stands not included).
Karen Tashkovski. “SUPER”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 8″ x 10″ hardboard mounted on 11″ x 14″ chalkboardKaren Tashkovski. “GUSTO”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 8″ x 10″ hardboard mounted on 11″ x 14″ chalkboard
I will also have a few of the horse paintings I created in 2012. See them here.
Karen Tashkovski. “BANANAS”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 8″ x 10″ hardboard mounted on 11″ x 14″ chalkboardKaren Tashkovski. “HALF A MIL”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 8″ x 10″ hardboard mounted on 11″ x 14″ chalkboard
Please spread the word – this is the first time they’ve invited artists to display and sell work in the American Legion building and it would be lovely to start and be a part of a continuing tradition.
Karen Tashkovski. “STEPPING STONE”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 8″ x 10″ hardboard mounted on 11″ x 14″ chalkboardKaren Tashkovski. “HUNDREDS”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 8″ x 10″ hardboard mounted on 11″ x 14″ chalkboardKaren Tashkovski, “AUM”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 9″ x 12″ chalkboardKaren Tashkovski, “YOGA”, 2017, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 9″ x 12″ chalkboard
I opened a gallery pop-up shop at AFL Studio, 301 East Seneca Street, Manlius, New York 13104. Current shop hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. And possibly by appointment (TBA) – this is all very new. You can contact me via artist@karentash.com.
I am exhibiting four different series of paintings –
a dozen encaustic heart paintings with stands
eight paintings from my new Arcadia series (encaustic targets with stands)
thirteen 18″ x 24″ paintings from the Talisman series (oil & collage)
four 36″ x 36″ Target paintings (oil & collage)
twenty-seven bracelets mostly from the Rock & Roll series (with vintage pins)
one peacock feather choker (more to follow – I have several of them)
I will accept payment through PayPal (cash works too). I do not have a Venmo account yet.
It feels amazing to see this work grouped together. I already had one conversation with a patron that felt overwhelmingly positive. I’m so grateful.
Thank you, Amanda, for this wonderful opportunity!
The chalkboards have shipped and when they arrive these 6″ x 8″ beauties will be completed. I also made an extra heart painting. It isn’t finished yet either.
These are two sets of a dozen paintings. Two different stencil applications. All are encaustic and mixed-media. My goal is to exhibit them along with my 36″ x 36″ Target series from 1997 and the Talisman series from 2008, as well as the two dozen little hearts that I finished last week.
I will need a large venue with both wall and table top spaces.
