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Karen Sako – Wax On: The Art of the Reveal (Online)
Get ready for a fast-paced dive into the magic of oil and cold wax!
Date recorded: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Join Karen as she demonstrates how to build luminous depth and texture through layering, scraping, and revealing what lies beneath. Watch as color contrasts, transparent veils, and intuitive mark-making transform chaos into beauty. Texture and translucency come alive through bold moves, unexpected marks, and the art of letting go. This one-hour demo is packed with tips, inspiration, and plenty of “aha” moments for artists who love to experiment and discover the energy and mystery hidden within the layers.
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Karen Sako – Wax On: The Art of the Reveal (Online)
Join Karen as she demonstrates how to build luminous depth and texture through layering, scraping, and revealing what lies beneath. Watch as color contrasts, transparent veils, and intuitive mark-making transform chaos into beauty. Texture and translucency come alive through bold moves, unexpected marks, and the art of letting go. This one-hour demo is packed with tips, inspiration, and plenty of “aha” moments for artists who love to experiment and discover the energy and mystery hidden within the layers.
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Join Karen as she demonstrates how to build luminous depth and texture through layering, scraping, and revealing what lies beneath. Watch as color contrasts, transparent veils, and intuitive mark-making transform chaos into beauty. Texture and translucency come alive through bold moves, unexpected marks, and the art of letting go. This one-hour demo is packed with tips, inspiration, and plenty of “aha” moments for artists who love to experiment and discover the energy and mystery hidden within the layers.
Chicago-area artist Karen Sako creates paintings that fuse the precision of design with the freedom of abstraction. Her background in graphic design and decades as an instructor fuel her mastery of color, composition, and mark-making. Sako’s work, celebrated for its boldness and emotional resonance, has earned numerous awards and recognition in both national and international exhibitions. Collected across the globe, her paintings invite viewers to experience the mystery of light, the rhythm of nature, and the energy of pure expression.
She is also a cherished member of esteemed artistic organizations such as The Suburban Sketchers of Long Grove, Barrinton Area Art Association, and the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society.
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This was so informative! I enjoyed seeing your tools and supplies as well as learning techniques.
Really enjoyed Karen Sako’s presentation. Thank you.