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
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
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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.
This is a show you won’t want to miss!
The Adler Exhibition Series
Open Gallery Viewing May 3-30
M-F 9:30-6:30, Sat 9:30-1:30
This month, the Adler Exhibition Series beholds the beauty of artist collage, exhibiting some of the region’s most eclectic artists. This medium inspires the creator to combine disparate elements, multi-media, and varied styles to bring forth new work that is novel and exciting in its layers, nuances, and meaning. Old and new can be fused together; digital and hand-produced can be combined…collage allows your creativity to run riot.
Opening Reception
Friday, May 3 @ 6-8pm
Wine + Art + Live Music
Start your weekend with this lively
community event! Free Admission
Adler Gallery Night
Wednesday, May 15th @ 7-8:30pm
See the show through the eyes of the artists, as they walk us through the galleries & share stories about their creative process. The evening will also feature visitors from regional conservation groups, there to share information about their local initiatives. Free Admission.
Did that Really Happen?
Carmel on Canvas Plein Air Competition September, 2018
Carmel, IN
1st Place
Painting in Carmel was quite the adventure and a quite yet bustling place I would like to visit again. It was HOT! I finished 3 paintings over 2 days that I turned in for prizes and sales. No sales but I did pick up some nice recognition! I also competed in a quick paint with only 1.5 hours to paint in a farmers market. That really pushed me to work fast and only worry about the important parts.
Northbrook Plain Air Festival
I experienced a multitude of distractions trying to accomplish finishing two paintings worth turning in: rain, a grease truck blocking me, weather and work. I learned so much hanging out with my painting buddies and made a few new friends with some very accomplished artists.
Art Created at this even is for sale in Northbrook, IL!
Reception: Sunday, November 18th
2-4pm
Northbrook Historical Society
1776 Walters Avenue Northbrook, IL
Come see 100+ paintings from the 2018 Northbrook Plein Air Painting Festival at the Northbrook Historical Society. From 2-4 you can view and purchase paintings from the event and celebrate Northbrook’s 117th birthday! FREE EVENT.
https://www.facebook.com/NorthbrookArts/
It’s that time of year!
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There are two events I will be exhibiting in this December.
Saturday, December 8th
Sunday, December 9th – Bucktown Holiday Art Show
Hoslstein Park Field House – 2200 N Oakley Chicago, IL
12 – 5pm – Free Admission
JoyKo • go small
Original mini paintings created by Rachel Joyce and Karen Sako – all under $100!!!
December 15h – Aeon Gallery Holiday Event
10331 Main Street Richmond, IL
12 – 11pm – Free Admission
All art 10% OFF!
I have my work in the Rapture 2 Show and will have a few other paintings available.
More information on both exhibits on the EVENTS page.
Starline Factory
Honorable Mention
Mixed Media – Oil +Cold wax Medium
Arrival
12″ x 16″
Mixed Media + Oil + CWM
Getting ready for my first big plein air event in Milwaukee, WI with two of my good painting buddies.
Saturday, July 14th – Friday, July 20th
Quick Paint is Sunday, July 15th 3:00 – 6:00 along the Riverwalk at Water St. and Buffalo St., outside of Blue Bat Kitchen
April 8, 2021
I am thrilled to announce that three of my newest abstract paintings are available online at LagunaART.com and in their gallery which is located...
555 THE SHOPS AT MISSION VIEJO, MV, CA 92691 suite 928A
ph. 1-888-9-FINEART
info@lagunaart.com
February 4, 2021
This painting was a commission from a collector in Florida. The only request they had was the size and gave me total control over...
24" x 24"
Oil + Cold Wax Medium on Birch Cradle Board
February 4, 2021
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