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August 2019
Paint The Point
August 7 - 10th, 2019 Observe artists as they capture idyllic scenes of historic Mineral Point Wisconsin and the surrounding driftless countryside, then purchase their original artworks on Saturday, August 10! Wednesday - Friday, August 7 - 9 THROUGHOUT THE…
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The JoyKo Experience
Free
Fortunate Discoveries 1022 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL Saturday September 7th 1-4pm JoyKo, a collaborative duo of Chicago artists, Rachel Joyce and Karen Sako, will be painting their largest piece yet, and doing it live!!! We will also be…
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MIXED MEDIA EXPLORATION
Fine Line Creative Arts Center 37W570 Bolcum Road St. Charles, IL 60175 Phone 630-584-9443 info@fineline.org Saturday: October 12; 10am - 5pm This Class will push your creative design sense. Explore, create and have a blast doing it! In this one…
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Perspective Mini Workshop
$95.00
Monday October 14th, 2019 9am - 3pm $95.00 Mainstreet Art Center, Lake Zurich, IL This drawing class will cover simple perspective principles and techniques that can instantly improve your work by teaching you how to suggest depth. Supplies: General pencil &…
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Grab Bag – Abstract Mixed Media
$70.00
Sunday, October 20th, 2019 9am - 1pm $70.00 Mainstreet Art Center, Lake Zurich, IL This one day mini workshop is the ultimate test of your creative process. Learn to problem solve and work with limited materials. You will complete…
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Rapture 2019
MUSE 3rd annual Rapture dark art exhibit October 26th - January 11th Opening night, Saturday October 26th. Doors open 8PM Visit our Big Cartel at or
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Emerging
ARC Gallery 1463 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60642 USA Opening Reception Friday, Nov. 1st 6-9pm Show Runs from October 30th - November 23rd hours: Wed.-Sat. 12-6:00 pm; Sun. 12-4:00 pm
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$125.00
Sunday, November 20th, 2019 9:00am - 4:00pm Mainstreet Art Center Lake Zurich, IL Create abstract concepts from life and invent spontaneous designs. An emphasis will be placed on design fundamentals, observations, color and loosening up. Two projects will be completed in…
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JoyKo at MURPHY’S BLEACHERS
Free
Holiday Pop Up Shop Tuesday, December 10th From 5-9 PM Get in the holiday spirit! JoyKo is the creation of Rachel Joyce and Karen Sako, artists who collaborate together to create unique, affordable abstract paintings. Located in the heart of…
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Epilogue Arts
Epilogue Arts is now exhibiting Abstract and Plein Air Paintings by Karen Sako When the first signs of Spring start to appear, whether it's a little more sun, a few more birds singing, or even a…
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30" x 40" oil + cwm on gessobord - private collector
"Opportunity does not knock, you have to find it."
Sumner Redstone
Prairie Plein Air - Schaumburg, IL
This was my fist event and the first time I had left my house since Covid-19. Everything was so uncertain at this time but doing this event helped me in so many ways. Being outside, seeing friends and painting from life was just what I needed to put everything back into perspective.
7th Annual Paint the Point - Mineral Point, WI
I was able to make it out to Mineral Point, WI for the 7th annual Paint the Point event. The weather was perfect and being outside for 4 days painting was good medicine. I met so many great people and had a lot of support from friends. Here are a few snippets from my adventures.
Painting in town allowed me the opportunity to meet many of the residents and to make new friends. The sincere interest and support from the community was thrilling. I even got to sample a few tomatoes from one of the neighbors gardens. It was so much fun! Everyone on Clowney & Chestunt... see you next year! I also have to mention how amazing my stay at 23 Steps Inn was again this year. The event and show was expertly organized with every possible safety precaution in place while keeping social distance. Thank you to everyone involved for making it a memorable and exceptional plein air event.
Dodge View Farms - Dodgeville, WI
I can't thank the Dodge View crew enough for their hospitality and kindness. Everywhere I looked 
on their property I saw a painting. Three paintings were completed on location but what was priceless was the connection that was made. We had great conversation and I was able to learn the history of the farm and the family that still owns and operates it. This is one of the main reasons I love plein air painting.
