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Fan-Girl @ FFL

Does it look like I was at the Fayetteville Free Library (300 Orchard Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066) for six hours installing this art exhibition?  The hard part was organizing the apparatus then deciding what to put where.  Of course, my desire to have these 8″ x 8″ encaustic paintings at the same height, same distance apart was the most challenging part.

I’ve installed many art shows in my life but this one is up there as one of my most satisfying triumphs.  It’s fan-tastic.

I am so pleased with the way everything looks.  I feel like I manifested a dream because it is such a perfect fit and placing seventy-two paintings in one place is no easy feat.  There are three sections:  the wall space that goes up the ramp and into the gorgeous community room filled with Stickley furniture, the space around the corner, which leads to the juvenile literature section and the stunning area around the fireplace.

There were not enough hooks to hang everything.  Luckily, I have these beautiful mission-style stands and was able to place the remaining paintings on top of the mantle, the book shelves, a piano and two tables.  The result is this homey atmosphere and by that I mean the paintings are very much at home with Stickley, as I am a mission oak kind of girl, as well as a Fan-Girl.

The show is called Fan-Girl.

I will do an artist talk on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 PM.  This exhibition will conclude at the end of July.  See their web-site for hours of operation.  The library will be closed on holidays and I think closed on Sundays during the summer.

All artwork is for sale.

 

Pouring Rain

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.

Arcadia 2

Karen Tashkovski, EVERYTHING, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, UTOPIA, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, SPINNING, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)

Just completed another two dozen paintings.  This series is called Arcadia 2.  They are 5″ x 7″ encaustic & collage paintings mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard and placed on table easels.

Karen Tashkovski, PROMISE, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, THE BEST MOMENT, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)

I purchased new encaustic paint in vibrant colors and experimented with adding them to my muted color palette.  I am loving this experiment.

Karen Tashkovski, RELEASE, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, ENTRANCE, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, HOLLYWOOD, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, ILLUMINATION, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, MEXICO, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, BLISSFULLY, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, WARMTH, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, TRAILS, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, FLORIDA, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, LOTUS LAND, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, DREAMLAND, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, ENCHANTMENT, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, SHANGRI-LA, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, WONDERLAND, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, VISUALIZATION, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, EUPHORIA, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, JEWELS, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, JOY, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, FIRST OF ALL, 2025, encaustic & collage, 5″ x 7″ hardboard mounted on 8″ x 10″ chalkboard (with stand)

More New Hearts

Karen Tashkovski, KEYSTONE, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)

I finished these today – more new small heart paintings – twenty-four of them!.  They are 4″ x 4″ encaustic & collage paintings mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard and placed on little table easels.

Karen Tashkovski, ARIES, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, ROSY, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, RUBY, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, BERRY BERRY, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, DIAMOND, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, STEWART, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, FESTIVE, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, NAVY, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, STRUCTURE, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, CRISS CROSS, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, GINGHAM, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, VANILLA 20, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, TANGERINE, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, LOVE YOU 2, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, RAINBOW DREAM, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, BLIZZARD, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, FULL HEART, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, COMPLEMENTS, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, LIFE, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, PRIMARY, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, IRELAND, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, ANGELIC, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)
Karen Tashkovski, FRENCH VANILLA, 2025, encaustic & collage, 4″ x 4″ painting mounted on 6″ x 6″ chalkboard (with stand)

Encaustic Heart Collection 2025

Karen Tashkovski, TRUE NORTH, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, DEEPLY, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, S SQUARED, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, P – 1, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, A1 – 20, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included

I’m so excited to share my new work.  This is a collection of heart paintings – encaustic and collage that are presented on table easels, which are included with purchase.  I just finished them this morning.  (Being a professional artist is not a weekdays from 9 – 5 job.  It’s a when-the-mood-strikes thingy).

Karen Tashkovski, P3 – 5, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, KEY 3 – H, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, H-50, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, T – 3, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, KEY 3 – Q, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, 50 KISSES, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included

I am in love with love.  Which one is your favorite?

Karen Tashkovski, CLUBBING, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, CITY OF LIGHTS, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, Q – 50, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, LUCK & LOVE, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, H – 1, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, DECISION, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, MY HEART, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, TAKING FLIGHT, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, EXPLOSION, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, DRAGON HEART, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, ANGEL HEART, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, M-20, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included
Karen Tashkovski, KEY 3-D, 2025, 9″ x 12″, encaustic & collage, stand included

 

Calling All Angels #5

I have been busy painting angels.  These little beauties are 4″ x 6″ postcards – metallic acrylic paint.  I have completed one hundred twelve of them.  Here are the ones with sun centers.

They will be available for sale at AFL Studio, 301 E. Seneca St., Manlius, New York 13104.  Proprietor Amanda LoSecco will host a holiday shopping experience on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:30 PM.  Otherwise the salon is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

 

Calling All Angels #4

I have been busy painting angels.  These little beauties are 4″ x 6″ postcards – metallic acrylic paint.  I have completed one hundred of them.  Here are the ones with peace sign centers.

They will be available for sale at AFL Studio, 301 E. Seneca St., Manlius, New York 13104.  Proprietor Amanda LoSecco will host a holiday shopping experience on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:30 PM.  Otherwise the salon is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

Calling All Angels #3

I have been busy painting angels.  These little beauties are 4″ x 6″ postcards – metallic acrylic paint.  So far I have completed seventy-five of them.  Here are the ones with diamond centers.

They will be available for sale at AFL Studio, 301 E. Seneca St., Manlius, New York 13104.  Proprietor Amanda LoSecco will host a holiday shopping experience on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:30 PM.  Otherwise the salon is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

 

Calling All Angels #2

I have been busy painting angels.  These little beauties are 4″ x 6″ postcards – metallic acrylic paint.  So far I have completed seventy-five of them.  Here are the ones with flower centers.

They will be available for sale at AFL Studio, 301 E. Seneca St., Manlius, New York 13104.  Proprietor Amanda LoSecco will host a holiday shopping experience on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:30 PM.  Otherwise the salon is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Next Up

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.