Author: Yelena Shabrova

Art in the Burbs 2025

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    colorful promotional flyer for an event called "Art in the Burbs Juried Art Show & Sale", presented by The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools

    I am excited to be invited back to Art in the Burbs! The show will be held on November8 – 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Address: Tigard High School, 9000 SW Durham Road, Tigard, OR 97223

    The show will feature over 90 talented artists and artisans, each with unique creations. You will see ceramics, wood, glass, paintings, drawings, and much more.

    Artists juried into Art in the Burbs donate 20% of their sales to fund grants that support arts education in all 17 district schools of Tigard-Tualatin School District. They benefit The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools’ (FTTS’) Art in the Burbs Grant program. Grants are awarded to each of the district’s schools to use only in their Arts programs, such as music, fine art, and performing art.

    See all 2024 Artists at artintheburbs.org

    “Stories of the Forest IV” sold

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      “Stories of the Forest IV” is now on the the way to its new home in California where it will join my two earlier drawings. Heartfelt thanks to the art collector whose connection to my art keeps growing.

      delicate, finely detailed drawing of a branch with leaves, rendered in a pointillism (stippling) technique - black ink on a light, subtly textured background
      Stories of the Forest IV ~ mixed media on canvas board, 12″ x 9″

      Lake Oswego Open Studio Tour 2025 – Thanks!

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        Many thanks to everyone who came to the Lake Oswego Open Studios this past weekend! It was a pleasure to see old friends and patrons, meet new art lovers, catch up, answer many thoughtful questions, see my drawings find loving homes, and appreciate genuine interest in how my drawings are created.

        Thank you Caroline Sainis for being such a wonderful host and to Lilly Parker and Susana S. Sandmann for a great company. It felt like being a small pop-up gallery.

        A special thank you to the LOOS board of directors for all the work they put into organizing and promoting the event.

        There will be over 40 studios and over 160 participating artists this year – an event not to miss! Come see artists at work, see their studios, and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of art.

        Full list of participating artists
        Tour map

        My Art at the Justice Center Preview Show for Lake Oswego Open Studios

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          Mixed media artwork, tinted pieces of tracing paper with pen an black ink drawings of flying birds, a bare tree, and a landscape placed on a paper collage made with old book pages and torn tissue paper of warm earthy and green colors
          Piecing It All Together I ~ mixed media, 12″ x 12″
          Several mountain ridges with patches of snow in the background with snowbanks in the foreground, soft sunset colors in the clear sky above them
          The Mountains Stand Silent ~ colored pencil on cradled birch board, 12″ x 12″

          I will have two pieces in this preview exhibition for the upcoming Lake Oswego Open Studios – “Piecing It All Together I” and “The Mountains Stand Silent.”

          The Justice Center in downtown Portland features street-facing windows that serve as exhibition space for local artists to share their work with the public.

          Show Dates: September 7th – October 5th, 2025.
          Location:  SW Madison between SW 2nd and 3rd, downtown Portland.

          “Fortitude” at the Dee Denton Gallery Preview Show for Lake Oswego Open Studios

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            A close-up of a philodendron leaf with distinct veins and cutouts, showcasing intricate textures and shades of green and yellow.
            Fortitude ~ colored pencil on paper, 9″ x 6″

            “Fortitude” will be a part of the group show featuring artists participating in the Lake Oswego Open Studio Tour.

            The preview show will be held at the the Dee Denton Gallery, Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego (map).

            Show dates:  August 25th – September 29th.
            Reception: September 15th 4:30 -7:00 p.m.

            “Autumnal” finished

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              Red and orange sunset skies over silhouettes of trees and shrubs
              Yelena Shabrova. Autumnal
              Black ink and colored pencil on paper, 6″ x 4″

              This drawing is dedicated to dramatic sunsets between Newberg and Salem that I can never capture because there is no place to stop and I am driving. The trees are real, they exist somewhere in that area. The skies have no reference. They are just my memories of of rain-soaked sunsets when colors diffuse and blend together in wet air.

              “Evening by the River” at the KAA Member Showcase Show

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                Colored pencil drawing of evening skies with patchy clouds in delicate blue and yellow colors over green grass and deep blue body of water
                Evening by the River – colored pencil on paper, 4″ x 6″

                My small drawing is in the KAA Members Show at the Keizer Art Association June 5-24, 2025.

                The reception and awards ceremony will be Saturday, June 6, 3-6 pm. I’d love to attend but will need to be at the Red Trillium Gallery for the entire weekend to demo my drawing process.

                The weekend is going to be hot, so here is an idea: visit both places to stay cool, enjoy art, and talk to artists who create it!

                Lake Oswego Open Studio Tour 2025

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                  This September, on 27-28, I will be a part of the Lake Oswego Open Studio Tour 2025 for the second time. Hard to believe a whole year has passed!

                  Caroline Sainis who does acrylic folk art will graciously host me, Lilly Parker (metalsmith jewelry) and Susana S. Sandmann (ceramic sculpture) at the Studio #5.

                  There will be over 40 studios and over 160 participating artists this year – an event not to miss! Come see artists at work, see their studios, and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of art.

                  Full list of participating artists
                  Tour map

                  “Black Lace” at the 2025 Square Foot Art Show and demos at the Red Trillium Gallery

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                    cropped blackberry leaves in black ink over a torn tissue paper collage in earthy colors
                    Black Lace – pen and ink on a torn tissue paper collage tinted with colored pencil shavings, 12″ x 12″ cradled wood panel

                    Dropped “Black Lace” at Art Department for the 2025 Square Foot Art Show that runs till June 27. If you are an artist and never were there before, it’s a lovely independent art supply store at 254 Commercial Street NE, Salem, OR.

                    The reception will be this Saturday, June 6, 5-8 pm, but I won’t be able to attend – I will be doing demos at the Red Trillium Gallery June 6-8. Between colored pencil and pen and ink, I haven’t decided yet which one to demo, maybe both! I will also bring a few pieces that are not currently in the gallery, so come say hi and see more art.

                    Delicate Beginnings IV – Accidentally Discovered and Finally Finished

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                      Black ink drawing of a foal head, looking to the right, on a richly textured light green background
                      Delicate Beginnings IV – pen and ink on mixed media background, 5″ x 5″

                      A few years ago, I created a series of foal drawings for the Art for the Heart Gala at The Arts Center in Corvallis. One piece didn’t make it because I didn’t have enough time to meet the deadline, and since then I completely forgot about it.

                      Last year, as I was packing and sorting everything for the move to the new place, it briefly reminded about itself, but so much was happening at once that only now I finally had time to finish it. Just in time for the upcoming “Annual Color Show: Green” show at the Keizer Art Association!

                      This little foal is looking for a loving home. The rest of the series has been sold, but reproductions are available:

                      Delicate Beginnings I, mixed media drawing by Yelena Shabrova
                      Delicate Beginning I ~ mixed media, 5″ x 5″
                      Delicate Beginnings II, mixed media drawing by Yelena Shabrova
                      Delicate Beginning II ~ mixed media, 5″ x 5″
                      Delicate Beginnings III, mixed media drawing by Yelena Shabrova
                      Delicate Beginning III ~ mixed media, 5″ x 5″

                      Art in the Burbs 2024

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                        Find me at Art in the Burbs November 9 – 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days!

                        Address: Tigard High School, 9000 SW Durham Road, Tigard, OR 97223

                        It will be my first time in this amazing show and also its 25th anniversary of supporting the arts in the Tigard-Tualatin area. Come see a wide selection of high-quality arts and crafts from over 90 juried artists!

                        Art in the Burbs is an annual event by The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools. Artists donate 20% of their profits to fund grants that support arts education in all 17 district schools. It benefits The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools’ (FTTS’) Art in the Burbs Grant program. Grants are awarded to each of the district’s schools to use only in their Arts programs, such as music, fine art, and performing art.

                        See all 2024 Artists

                        Spring Fling Art Festival 2024

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                          The Spring Fling Art Festival is back for a forth year and will be held on May 4 and 5, from 10 am till 4 pm, at the Pioneer Community Center located at 615 5th Street, Oregon City, OR 97045 (map).

                          Stop by to see local art and crafts and talk to artists who create it all!

                          I will bring new originals and reproductions, new art jewelry and small giftable items for you to enjoy.

                          Damascus Open Studios 2024

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                            Eight artists in the Damascus, OR area will be opening their studios to the public during the 3rd weekend in May. Three of them are new to the event! At each studio stop you will meet talented artists, get to talk to them about their process, see how they create their pieces, and will have an opportunity to buy their art.

                            22 artists participate in this event with fine jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, mixed media, fiber, and more.

                            Visit all the studios to be eligible to enter a drawing for a $100 gift certificate that you can use with any participating artist. Pick up a postcard from the first stop you make (or bring one with you if you have one) and get a stamp from each studio. Turn it in with your name and email address at the last stop, and you’ll be entered to win!

                            More information is available at the  Damascus Open Studios website, with frequent updates on Facebook and Instagram.

                            CPSA DC 201 32nd Annual Colored Pencil Art Exhibition

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                              I’m a little late, but CPSA District Chapter 201 (Portland)‘s annual exhibit opens tomorrow at the Keiser Art Association gallery located at the Keizer Cultural Center, 980 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer, OR. I have a winter landscape with mountain ridges in this show along with many wonderful drawings by fellow Chapter members.

                              CPSA DC 201 32nd Annual Colored Pencil Art Exhibition runs through May 1, 2024.

                              The reception and awards ceremony will be tomorrow, Saturday, April 6, from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. Come to see amazing color pencil art, meet the artists who created it, and take a part in the exciting raffle that benefits the Chapter!

                              Gallery Hours:
                              Tuesdays:  3 to 7PM. 
                              Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 1 to 5PM 
                              Saturdays: 11AM to 3PM

                              Several mountain ridges with patches of snow in the background with snowbanks in the foreground, soft sunset colors in the clear sky above them
                              The Mountains Stand Silent ~ colored pencil on cradled birch board, 12″ x 12″

                              “The Mountains Stand Silent” will be a part of the annual exhibit organized by CPSA DC 201 31st Annual Colored Pencil Art Exhibition.

                              Updated April 6, 2024

                              Excited to announce that “The Mountains Stand Silent” won the 3rd place. Many thanks to the juror, Gary L. Michael!

                              Two square colored pencil drawings on the wall with a 3rd place ribbon to the right from the top drawing

                              Reception for the OSA Members & Rental Sales Gallery Show Yesterday

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                                From the reception for the OSA Members & Rental Sales Gallery Show yesterday. My raccoon got adorable neighbors at the coziest corner of the gallery. It was such a pleasure to talk to other artists, volunteers, and art enthusiasts!

                                Black and white raccoon looking to the left on a richly textured background

                                The show runs March 7-29, 2024 at the OSA Gallery, 2185 S.W. Park Place, Portland, Oregon 97205. 

                                Online Viewing is March 8 – May 3, 2024.

                                “Explorer” will be in the OSA Members & Rental Sales Gallery Show this March

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                                  Black and white raccoon looking to the left on a richly textured background
                                  Yelena Shabrova ~ Explorer ~ mixed media on canvas panel, 8″ x 10″ (raccoon)

                                  I will have a drawing in the OSA Members & Rental Sales Gallery Show. This exhibition looking to present a cross-section of the artists and creative individuals that make up two of the region’s most established institutions.

                                  The show runs March 7-29, 2024 at the OSA Gallery, 2185 S.W. Park Place, Portland, Oregon 97205. 

                                  Online Viewing is March 8 – May 3, 2024.

                                  The opening reception of the OSA Members & Rental Sales Gallery Show will be on March 7, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

                                  Gathering I, II, and III sold at the Red Trillium Gallery

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                                    Came to the gallery today and replaced the sold piece. In about 2 hours, the wall was relieved of three other pieces 🙂

                                    Thank you, Joel, and thank you, Red Trillium Gallery!

                                    They were the last pieces of a bigger series, and other drawings were all adopted separately, which is great too, but it’s extra special to see at least a part going to the same place together.

                                    Pen and ink drawing of an abstract composition made of square and rectangular stones with different patterns. Two biggerstones have dark silhouettes of young horses, one galloping to the right and another rearing facing left.
                                    Gathering I – pen and ink on drawing paper, 4″ x 6″
                                    Pen and ink drawing of an abstract composition made of square and rectangular stones with different patterns. Two bigger stones have horse heads drawn on them, one profile facing right and another - a front view.
                                    Gathering II – pen and ink on drawing paper, 4″ x 6″
                                    Pen and ink drawing of an abstract composition made of square and rectangular stones with different patterns. Two bigger stones have dark silhouettes of foals standing, one facing right and another facing left.
                                    Gathering III ~ pen and ink on drawing paper, 6″ x 4″

                                    Reception for the 8×8 Art for the Heart Gallery (with a Twist)

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                                      The twist this year is that artwork did not have to be 8″ x 8″ or even square. 100 artists, 150 artworks, the Corrine Woodman Gallery full of little wonders. I love this kind of shows for all the different styles and subjects gracing the same square surfaces, but breaking free from the traditional squares made the this show look even more interesting. The reception yesterday marked the official beginning of the Art for the Heart fundraiser. More info here:

                                      More info on the fundraiser >>
                                      See the available art and place your bids >>

                                      “Conversation” for 8×8 Gallery with a Twist at The Arts Center in Corvallis

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                                        Conversation – mixed media on canvas panel, 8″ x 8″

                                        My 8″ x 8″ piece, “Conversation”, is  a part of this year’s Art for the Heart Gala at The Arts Center in Corvallis. The opening reception is on Thursday, September 28, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. There are 150 small artworks to choose from. All sales benefit The Arts Center that does a lot of good work for the community.

                                        All artwork will go on sale after the reception through the Art for the Heart 2023 Catalog. Preview price is $75. You can get the event or free online catalog tickets to purchase your favorite artworks at 8 p.m. on September 28 (following the reception). For those pieces that do not find their collector during the preview period, the art will be for sale at the Gala for $40 starting October 7. 

                                        More info on the fundraiser >>

                                        Sunrise Tree for Twitter Art Exhibit 2023

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                                          Good Morning – black ink and colored pencil, 7″ x 5″

                                          Sent my 7″ x 5″ contribution off to Canada today. It is colored pencil and black ink on mixed media paper. It will benefit Urban Native Youth Association. UNYA has a philanthropic goal of $6 million to build the Native Youth Centre. Every contribution they receive will help them create a community of caring in support of Indigenous youth.

                                          If you are in Vancouver, BC, or close enough to make a trip, here are the dates for the live TAE show at The Pipe Shop:

                                          Opening Reception: June 24, 1-8 pm PDT
                                          Exhibition Continues: June 25, 11 am-6 pm PDT

                                          Please head to TAE’s RSVP page if you plan to attend either day.

                                          Online Sale will be held Jun 26 – Jul 24, 2023, at https://www.twitterartexhibit.org/.

                                          And no, I am not a sunrise person, so my knowledge of that time of the day is mostly theoretical. I was planning a sunset, but the drawing had its own idea, and I went with that. Arguments usually do not lead to a good result.

                                          This year’s beneficiary of the Twitter Art Exhibit is Urban Native Youth Association.

                                          We strive to empower Indigenous youth to make positive changes in their lives by offering a wide range of services, resources, and opportunities.


                                          In everything we do here at UNYA, we take into account an understanding of trauma, aim to accept youth without judgment, and respect youth as experts in their own lives.

                                          Spring Fling Art Festival 2023 at the Pioneer Community Center

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                                            This year, the Spring Fling Art Festival will be Saturday, May 6th, and Sunday, May 7th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days. Come to the Pioneer Community Center, 615 5th St, Oregon City, OR 97045 to see a diverse collection of art and fie crafts and perhaps pick a gift or two for the upcoming Mother’s Day!

                                            I will have new originals and reproductions at multiple price points and new art jewelry as well!

                                            CPSA DC 201 31st Annual Colored Pencil Art Exhibition

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                                              I’m pretty excited to have “Russian Ridge View” and “Outburst” accepted into the annual exhibit organized by CPSA DC 201 31st Annual Colored Pencil Art Exhibition.

                                              If you in the area or close to it, come to see this show. I dropped my art yesterday, and the pieces I saw as they were being hung or waiting for their perfect spots were wonderful. More were still expected. Happy to be included in this show.

                                              Show dates

                                              31st Annual CPSA DC 201 Colored Pencil Art Exhibition opens March 30, 2023 through May 2, 2023.

                                              Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2-4 p.m. The annual raffle to benefit the chapter will be held in the classroom with raffle tickets $1 each or 6 for $5.

                                              The Judge for the show is James F. King.

                                              Show Location and Hours

                                              The show will be held at the Keizer Cultural Center, 980 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer, OR 97303 (map). The Keizer Art Association gallery is located on the second floor. An elevator is available on the back of the building.

                                              Phone: (503) 390-3010
                                              Websites: https://keizerheritagefoundation.org/ and https://www.keizerarts.com/

                                              Gallery Hours:
                                              Tuesdays:  3 to 7PM. 
                                              Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 1 to 5PM 
                                              Saturdays: 11AM to 3PM
                                              Closed Sundays and Mondays

                                              Photos from the Reception