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The world traveled Sako, as a unique fine artist, is continually analyzing life’s beauty, by exploring each new adventure with an open truthful eye and mind. She is unbiased to historical stereotypes to explore her surroundings in their present raw form, with an unending curiosity. It is these life experiences that are transformed into visual works of art. Karen’s deep love of animals has melded with her artistic passion. Being a Havanese dog breeder for over a decade has expanded her experiences and artistic eye and which has lead to a plethora of commissioned mixed media portraits with many repeat clients.

Oil & Cold Wax Medium

Mixed Media

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Epilogue Long Grove, IL

Karen Sako February 16, 2020

Karen Sako Art Exhibit February 5th – 29th Artist Reception Saturday, February 29th 10a – 4p We are pleased to be featuring local...

Karen Sako Art Exhibit February 5th – 29th

Artist Reception Saturday, February 29th 10a – 4p

We are pleased to be featuring local artist, Karen Sako, for the entire month of February culminating in an artist reception on Saturday, February 29th. Karen is an award winning mixed media artist, graphic designer, and art instructor with a BFA in Visual Communications. She enthusiastically tackles life with an optimistic outlook and continually invests her time, trade secrets and findings with her students at Mainstreet Art Center in Lake Zurich IL. By using soulful marks, energetic colors and multiple layers of oil and cold wax medium, her paintings achieve a depth beyond the canvas. Karen melds traditional art principles with exploratory techniques and materials creating beautiful contemporary artwork. Please stop in to see her collection this month and join us for a special revealing of her new work on February 29th. 130 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 383-5912

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Karen Sako November 21, 2019

Looking for a unique gift to give this holiday season? You can find my work and JoyKo originals in several Chicago area locations. Fortunate...

Looking for a unique gift to give this holiday season? You can find my work and JoyKo originals in several Chicago area locations. Fortunate Discoveries in Lincoln Park Epilogue Art in downtown historic Long Grove, IL Aeon Gallery in downtown Richmond, IL Murphy's Bleachers Holiday Pop Up Shop Dec. 10th Chicago, IL Help support Small Businesses and Shop Local.

Plein Air 2019

Karen Sako May 13, 2019

First event of the year and it was not without rain, miserable weather and lots of fun!!! Artists were invited to participate in the...

First event of the year and it was not without rain, miserable weather and lots of fun!!! Artists were invited to participate in the 2019 Prairie Plein Air Competition and Show by creating an original plein air painting or drawing of any location within the Schaumburg, IL city limit. Submitted works will be exhibited and for sale in the Herb Aigner Gallery inside the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts May 14 - June 25, and will coincide with the 32nd annual Prairie Arts Festival, which will be held Memorial Day weekend (Saturday and Sunday May 25-26) on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center. An artist reception will be held Thursday, May 23 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Herb Aigner Gallery inside the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts building.

Artwork

Artwork

Oil & Cold Wax Medium

Mixed Media

Recent News

Epilogue Long Grove, IL

Karen Sako Art Exhibit February 5th – 29th

Artist Reception Saturday, February 29th 10a – 4p

Holiday Gifts

Plein Air 2019

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