Alena Shymchonak’s work has been featured by international art, design, culture, fashion and lifestyle publications and platforms across Europe, the United States and Asia. Her paintings have appeared in editorial features, magazine publications and prominent art-world platforms, highlighting her distinctive palette-knife technique, expressive colour, rich impasto texture and contemporary impressionist approach.

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MAGAZINES & EDITORIAL PUBLICATIONS

SEEN Magazine -Lithuania

2019

Cover Artist- Alena Shymchonak

Alena Shymchonak was selected as the cover artist for SEEN Magazine, with her original oil painting featured on the cover of the December 2019 issue.

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Fubiz - France

2019 & 2024

Featured Artist & Artwork

Fubiz published a dedicated editorial on Alena Shymchonak’s beach paintings in 2019, highlighting her palette-knife technique, vibrant colours, rich oil-paint texture and inspiration drawn from travel and coastal landscapes. In 2024, Fubiz featured her work again in several editorial posts dedicated to her aerial beach scenes, waves and Mediterranean-inspired paintings.

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Design You Trust -International

2019

“Summer Beach Knife Oil Paintings by Alena Shymchonak”

Design You Trust featured a dedicated selection of Alena’s beach paintings, presenting her distinctive palette-knife technique, oil painting practice, vibrant colours and expressive approach to contemporary impressionism.

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ELLE Korea - South Korea

2019

Featured Artist - Alena Shymchonak

ELLE Korea featured Alena Shymchonak and her colourful beach paintings, introducing her as an Estonian-born artist and highlighting her distinctive texture, palette-knife technique and expressive interpretation of sand, waves and coastal life.

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POPBEE - International

2019

Artist & Artwork Feature

POPBEE featured Alena Shymchonak’s beach paintings as part of its art-focused editorial content, presenting her colourful interpretation of beach life, summer energy and contemporary palette-knife painting.

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ObjectsMag - Italy

2019

“Le vedute in riva al mare di Alena Shymchonak”

The Italian art and design publication featured Alena’s coastal paintings, exploring her aerial perspectives, distinctive use of colour and texture, and expressive interpretation of seaside landscapes.

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Blame Magazine - International

2020

Artist & Artwork Feature

Blame Magazine featured Alena Shymchonak’s work and artist statement, presenting her richly textured paintings and distinctive approach to contemporary oil painting.

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Tutt’Art@ - International

2020

“Alena Shymchonak | Impressionist Painter”

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Tutt’Art@ published a dedicated artist feature presenting Alena as an Estonian impressionist painter and highlighting her use of palette knife and oil paint, vibrant colours and richly textured compositions.

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Sohu - China

2020

Feature on the Works of Estonian Painter Alena Shymchonak

Chinese media platform Sohu published a substantial selection of Alena’s paintings, introducing her artistic style, palette-knife technique, use of colour and expressive oil-painting practice to a Chinese-speaking audience.

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Collater.al - Italy

2021

“Impressionist Art by Alena Shymchonak”

Collater.al published a dedicated editorial on Alena’s contemporary impressionist paintings, focusing on her aerial compositions, vibrant colour palette, dynamic scenes, human figures and distinctive palette-knife technique.

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Honestly WTF - International

2021

“Alena Shymchonak”

Honestly WTF published a dedicated feature on Alena’s paintings, highlighting the tactile and almost three-dimensional quality of her work, her use of oil and palette knife, and her beach and mountain scenes.

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ArtMajeur Magazine - International

2022

“Art That Celebrates Beach Life”

Alena’s painting Reserved; chill out (2018) was included in an ArtMajeur Magazine editorial exploring the representation of beach life in art, alongside works by other contemporary and historical artists.

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The Magger - Turkey

2022

Artist Feature - Alena Shymchonak

The Turkish cultural publication featured Alena’s work, highlighting her thick layers of paint, distinctive palette-knife technique, miniature human figures and scenes ranging from snowy mountains to beach life.

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ArtArt.Today - South Korea

2023

Artist Feature - Alena Shymchonak

ArtArt.Today featured Alena’s paintings and introduced her distinctive artistic approach, focusing on her use of palette knife, oil and acrylic, rich textures, waves, beaches, clouds and her expressive connection with nature.

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SEEN Magazine - Lithuania

2024

Cover Artist - Alena Shymchonak

Alena Shymchonak was once again selected as the cover artist for SEEN Magazine, appearing on the cover of the December 2024 issue and marking her second cover feature with the publication.

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Breathe Think Love - International

2024

“The Weekly Art Update 27 - Alena Shymchonak”

A dedicated artist feature introduced Alena’s work to an international audience, discussing her background, Mediterranean inspiration, palette-knife technique, impasto texture and vibrant aerial interpretations of beaches, mountains and everyday life.

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My One Beautiful Thing - International

2024

“Beach Beauties”

A dedicated feature presented Alena as an Estonian impressionist painter and highlighted her colourful, expressive and highly textured interpretation of beach life and coastal landscapes.

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Architectural Digest - USA / International

2025

Artwork Featured in an Interior Design Editorial

An original painting by Alena Shymchonak was featured in an Architectural Digest interior design story, appearing as part of an international residential design project.

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Marie Claire Türkiye - Turkey

2025

“Cannes: Deniz ve gökyüzü arasında”

Marie Claire Türkiye featured Alena Shymchonak in an editorial dedicated to Cannes and the Mediterranean. Her painting Cannes - tek AŞK was prominently featured, accompanied by a statement from Alena about the inspiration, light, colour, movement and atmosphere of the French Riviera.

 

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA & CULTURAL FEATURES

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TRT2 - Turkey

2019

“Deniz Serisi” - Alena Shymchonak

TRT2 featured Alena’s Sea Series, highlighting her oil-painting technique, palette-knife application, vibrant colours and inspiration drawn from travel and imagination.

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Elo Globo - Brazil

2021

Artist Feature - Alena Shymchonak

Elo Globo presented Alena’s paintings ranging from beach scenes to snow-covered mountains, highlighting their vibrant colours, rich texture and distinctive three-dimensional visual effect.

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ArtArt.fr - France

2024

Artist Feature - Alena Shymchonak

The French art platform featured Alena’s work, focusing on her expressive use of oil paint, palette knife, colour and texture and her distinctive interpretation of everyday life and coastal scenes.

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Skyroad - Turkey

2024

Artist Feature - Alena Shymchonak

Skyroad published a feature exploring Alena’s artistic world, from snowy mountain landscapes to European coastlines. The article discussed her palette-knife technique, rich textures, travel memories and the small human figures that frequently appear in her paintings.

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El Poder de la Palabra - Spain

2025

Artist Profile - Alena Shymchonak

Alena Shymchonak was featured in the Spanish cultural and art publication, which presents her as an artist from Estonia and includes a selection of her works within its international art archive.

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iMedia / Tianzhi Culture - China

2026

“Foreign Artist Alena Shymchonak”

A recent Chinese cultural feature presented Alena’s artistic practice, discussing her palette-knife technique, impasto surfaces, vibrant colours and recurring themes of beaches, mountains, travel and human connection.

 

NOTABLE ART-WORLD FEATURES

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Avant Arte - International

2021

Featured Artwork - Swiss Alps

Avant Arte featured Alena Shymchonak’s Swiss Alps on its official platform, bringing her work to an international contemporary-art audience.

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Guy Hepner -  New York, USA

2019 & 2021

Featured Artist & Artwork

Alena Shymchonak’s paintings were featured by Guy Hepner, the New York-based contemporary art gallery and art advisory, in official social media posts in 2019 and 2021.

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Saatchi Gallery - London, UK

2024

Featured Artwork - Alena Shymchonak

Alena Shymchonak’s artwork was featured on the official Saatchi Gallery Instagram account, with the work directly credited to the artist.

 

GALLERIES & ONLINE ART PLATFORMS

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Saatchi Art - International

Artist Profile / Online Art Gallery

Alena Shymchonak’s original paintings are presented through Saatchi Art, an international online art platform connecting artists and collectors worldwide.

ArtMajeur - International

Artist Profile / Online Art Platform