About Elaine Schimek

about.

All art, including digitizing, printing, and marketing is handled by myself. I gladly accommodate requests for custom-sized prints and commissioned pieces. Feel free reach out! ~Elaine

Upcoming and Current:

August-September 2026

Collage on Screen Artist Residency 2026

Kolaj Institute

Past Group Exhibitions:

Conjuncture Group Show

June 2026 - Brassworks Gallery, Portland, OR.

Layered Perceptions group show

January2026 - Blackfish Gallery, Portland, OR.

"3rd Annual Postcard Show" group show

December 2025 - Brassworks Gallery, Portland, OR.

Deck the Walls Group Show

December 2025 - Ford Gallery, Portland, OR.

Benefit Event for Safety Compass

August 22, 2025 - Counterculture Church @ West End Ballroom, Portland, OR.

Eco Art Fundraiser

July 12, 2025 - Leach Botanical Garden, Portland, OR.

Connections Group Show

May 2025 - Brassworks Gallery, Portland, OR.

CLUB V Group Show

March 2025 - Ford Gallery, Portland, OR.

SMALLS A Group Show

January 2025 - Brassworks Gallery, Portland, OR.

"Winter Art Show" group show

December 2024 - Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts, Gloversville, N Y.

Winner "Best in Show."

"2nd Annual Postcard Show" group show

December 2024 - Brassworks Gallery, Portland, OR.

"THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING" group show

September 2024 - Soliloquy fine arts, Portland, OR.

"Werx Eklektik"

May 2024 - Brassworks Gallery, Portland, OR.

"Town & Country"

May/June 2024 -. LK Gallery, Portland, OR.

Publications:

Chris McMurry, “ELAINE SCHIMEK From Graphic Design to Full-Time Artistry in North Portland,” ArtitudePDX," Vol. 1, No. 2, Winter 2025, pp. 26-35

Eeek! Between working on a fun ongoing freelance project, starting a new job this week, and prepping the house for my husband’s official move-in ❤️, I’m so happy I was still able to work on some art for an upcoming June group show at Brassworks Gallery.

The only criteria? Keep it under 12".

10” x 8” - acrylic mixed media on wood panel, framed.

I have a YouTube channel that shows art process videos (including this canary) and a subseries for FindFreeART starting soon. (link in bio - WhereICreateStuff)

This mixed media canary art - 30”x20” Acrylic Collage on BFK Rives paper in 36"x24" frame.
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#ContemporaryArt #AcrylicPainting #ArtProcess #StudioProcess #watchtheprocess #canary #birdart
#mixedmediaart #acrylicpainting
#collageart #mixedmediacollage
#contemporarycollage #graphicart
#figurativeart #modernart

Just finished a commission of the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s a companion piece to the CBGB one I did last year but with a slightly different approach. 30”x20” Acrylic Collage.

If you want to see how this piece came together, I shared the full process video over on **YouTube** (link in bio)
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#BrooklynBridge #ArtCommission #NYCArt #CustomArtwork #ContemporaryArt #MixedMediaArtist #AcrylicPainting #ModernArt #ArtProcess #StudioLife

When my sketchbook feels stuck, this is one way I get moving again.
 Simple shapes, no plan, and letting the drawing reveal itself.

Full video on YouTube: Where I Create Stuff. (link in bio)
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Music: @grether
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#sketchbookpractice #creativeblock #drawingprocess #artistprocess #sketchbookideas #intuitiveart #sketchbooktour

I just added a few new pieces to my website, all under $100.

 I’m also setting a 2026 goal of sharing creative process videos on YouTube. You can see some of these pieces being made in my latest video, 1 Idea = 3 Artworks, with more to come.

🔸 Links in bio.

#PortlandArt #OriginalArt #AffordableArt #ArtUnder100 #AcrylicArt #AcrylicCollage #CreativeProcess #ArtProcess #StudioPractice #MakingArt #GelliPrinting #Monoprint #Printmaking

New Year, new art plan!

I’m so excited to share that I’ll be showing at @blackfish_gallery for the first time! Please join us next Thursday, January 8th, for the opening reception of Layered Perceptions, a special juried exhibition.

Blackfish Gallery 938 NW Everett St. Portland, Oregon.

#PortlandArt #PDXEvents #BlackfishGallery #LayeredPerceptions #PNWArtists #SupportLocalArt #ContemporaryArt #PortlandGallery #PearlDistrict #PortlandArtists

The 2025 Postcard Group Show is almost here! I’m excited to have 3 pieces in this huge annual show featuring over 1500 original works of art. @brassworksgallery

Opening: Dec 13th, 5 PM — Portland, OR

#portlandartist #postcardshow #groupshow #tinyart #pdxart #mixedmedia #contemporaryart #artpdx #buyart #contemporaryartists #figurativeart #femaleartist #expressionism #artsale #originalart #gift #affordableart #artinportland #postcardshow2025

Four pieces from my City Park series will be on view at @fordgallery.pdx in Portland for the upcoming exhibition opening Friday, December 5, 6–9pm.

All four works will be available for $250 each. You’ll also be able to explore over 250 works of art from local artists throughout the show.

Ford Gallery Opening Reception: Friday, Dec 5, 6–9pm

#FordGallery #PDXArt #PortlandArtists #ArtShow #SupportLocalArtists #AcrylicPainting #MixedMediaArt #VintageStyleArt #AcrylicArtist #CollageArtist
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Secret code on why I am unable to attend the opening: 👫🏢⍥

Updated elephant! Keep rework things until you're happy with them. The elephant was previously too small, now he makes more sense in the space.

24”x18” acrylic mixed media on birch panel.

If you love elephants, @planting_peace does effective work in rescuing captive elephants!

#mixedmedia #artpdx #artforsalebyartist #artinportland #originalpaintings #contemporaryartists #artworld #femaleartist #womeninart #contemporaryart #handmadecollage #analogart #acrylicpainting #elephant #plantingpeace #elephantrescue

Four of my original artworks will be available through silent auction at the West End Ballroom in Portland, hosted by @counterculturepdx

All proceeds will go directly to @safetycompass , supporting survivors of exploitation.
Friday | August 22 | 5pm-9pm | 1220 SW Taylor St

This collection blends bold color, vintage vibes, and mid-century flair, matted in 24"x36" frames. Come see them in person and support a powerful cause!

#PortlandArt #ArtAuction #SafetyCompass #SilentAuction #MidCenturyModernArt #CollageArt #RetroVibes #CatArt #TurntableArt #PortlandEvents #ArtForACause #SupportSurvivors #PopArtStyle #ModernRetro #AcrylicCollage #PortlandArtist #ArtFundraiser

Going through a sketchbook from 2020, when I went through New York City topics alphabetically. Here are some of my favorites: Dive Bar, Garbage, Hot Dog, Bridge, Flatiron.
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All gouache (maybe some watercolor) with color oil pencil in 8.5”x11” sketchbook
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#NYC #UrbanSketching #ArtistLife #NewYorkMoments #CitySketches #DrawingNYC #Gouache

It was such a fun project to create two new pieces to complete this triptych commission, working with the existing Martini artwork as the starting point. I loved the process of blending new energy with the original vibe to make a cohesive set.
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#pdxart #mixedmedia #contemporaryart #artistsofinstagram #artpdx #buyart #contemporaryartists #artworld #figurativeart #femaleartist #expressionism #artsale #originalart #artgift #affordableart #artforsalebyartist #artinportland #artcommission #triptychart #customartwork #midcenturymodernvibes #artforhomes

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@elaineschimek

about.

All art, including digitizing, printing, and marketing is handled by myself. I gladly accommodate requests for custom-sized prints and commissioned pieces. Feel free reach out! ~Elaine

Upcoming and Current:​​​​​​

Past Group Exhibitions:​

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​"THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING" group show

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Upcoming and Current:

Past Group Exhibitions:

"THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING" group show