Karin is currently working on a new series that explores the transient aspects of life. Her digital sketches are being produced in watercolor and laser-cut rice paper on 300# watercolor paper.

Left to Right: Wistful Thinking, Love Waits, Hope Holds, and Light Takes the Tree. All 18” x 18” on 30” x 22” paper.

Recent Presentation

2023 Exhibition at Walker Fine Art

Karin’s work was featured in Peripheral Contemplation, an exhibit at Walker Fine Art January 20 – March 11, 2023.

"Peripheral Contemplation" exhibition
Karin Schminke’s art in Peripheral Contemplation exhibition at Walker Fine Art.

Featured Artists:

Karin Schminke
Julie Maren 
Gloria Pereyra
Jongku Kim 
Jen Starling
Visit the gallery website for more information.
Walker Fine Art, 300 West 11th Ave #A | Denver, CO 80204


Exhibits in 2022

Bainbridge Arts and Crafts

Karin Schminke’s art was featured in Four Artists: Tradition and Process, an exhibit at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Gallery in September, 2022

Her series, Prospects of Renewal, explores concepts of inner potential and growth. You can view all of the work in this exhibition here.

Visiter studies Now and Then, Again"
Visiter studies Now and Then, Again installation at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts

Karin’s Artist Talk with Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Executive Director, Debra Ruzinsky:


Schack Art Center

Karin Schminke exhibited in The Art of the Garden at Schack Art Center in Everett, Washington. The exhibition was on display June 23 through August 27th, 2022, in the Main Gallery of the Art Center.

TriLight at Night
TriLight, 70 x 23 x 23 inches Painted Baltic Birch, LED light strip

Residential Installation

State Change temporarily installed in residence. Pumice on surface creates a dense black to contrast with light-reflecting aluminum above.