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Monday, October 12, 2026

Meet the Artists Sunday, October 18 at Elmaro

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Between the Bluffs Inspiration

It seems as fast as the weather changes, challenging plein air artists, so does life events interrupt our schedules. I had to change plans on short notice to attend to a family emergency and missed the final days of Between the Bluffs. I did not get my three paintings framed and entered but still want to share my efforts. I started off painting right away and enjoyed the beautiful weather while I painted. Below are the paintings I did during the competition.

After my return I had a chance to swing through 1802 Gallery. It was really impressive to see all the artwork. I could only stay briefly as I found it was too busy and I'm currently masking up since I had been exposed to Covid for a lengthy period of time while in the Milwaukee area. Now I'm waiting it out for test results.

Between the Bluffs should have the winners posted on their sight soon. Congratulations to all those artists even if you didn't get a ribbon.

Here are the paintings done for Between the Bluffs plein air festival.

Amsterdam Grasslands 11x14 oil unframed $150

Near Holmen protected grasslands along the bluffs. I've never seen so many Bluebirds at one time

Waiting for Sunrise 8x10 oil unframed $75

The La Crosse River Marsh at Sunrise, the yellow pops of color caught my eye as the first signs of fall.

Morning Commute 8x10 oil unframed $75

An early morning nocturne. The power lines in the Marsh cut out a glimpse of headlights arriving into La Crosse along Hwy 16.

Marsh Backwaters 11x14 oil unframed $150

Another painting along the Marsh trails. The water was covered in a mix of algal blooms and aquatic plants. A real study in greens.

Plein Air Painters 8x10 oil unframed $75

Figure study from painting along with artists at Riverside Park

Brice Prairie Landing 11x14 oil unframed $150

Fred Funk Landing for boats and fisherman or those just wanting to take in the view on Brice Prairie

End of the Season Blooms 8x10 oil unframed $75

Nature Centers Garden in Myrick Park a home for busy bees.

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Friday, October 9, 2026

Pablo Center, Confluence of Art Exhibition

Three of my paintings were accepted into Confluence of Art at Pablo Center in Eau Claire. The Juried Annual Exhibition is on display until November 22, 2026 in the James W. Hansen Gallery Fifty pieces were selected from regional and national artists in a variety of different media.

Where Have All the Flowers, Gone oil and cold wax 11x14 framed $595

City Pin in the Alley, oil 11x14 framed $595

Orchard in the Shadows, oil 11x14 framed $595

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Plein Air Pains

Nobody said it was easy.

Marsh Mist 8x10 oil unframed $75

Just when you think you've got the view figured out, the morning fog rolls into the Marsh. So I scrapped the painting I was doing after a couple of hours of waiting. Even though I wasn't at my easel I was being productive by listening to my book, Art and Fear while walking around taking some unusual photos.

People were still coming out for their walks and I caught this spooky view along the trails and went back to my studio to paint.

I will persevere and get the nocturne view and finish another one that I started.

Results to be revealed next week.

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Autumn Open House at Kinstone

With Fall upon us it's was time to get out and paint at Kinstone's open house. For the past 6 years or so I've made the pilgrimage to Kinstone to paint plein air. Each fall and spring, Kristine Beck's arranges for music, food and entertainment for all to enjoy. Each year I'm surprised to meet people who are there for the first time. They are all in awe at what Kinstone has to offer.

Thanks again for having me, Kristine.

Fall Fruit 8x10 oil

Here's a few of my paintings featuring Kinstone in their gift shop. Original oil paintings framed up, perfect for gift giving. Selection of Kinstone inspired oil paintings only $95.

Steps to the Dolmen 8x10 oil framed $95

Prayer Flags 8x10 oil framed $95

Kinstone Kitchen 8x10 oil framed $95

Chapel Musician 8x10 oil framed $95

Kinstone Cabin 8x10 oil framed $95

Got Goats 8x10 oil framed $95

Next Round 8x10 oil framed $95

Learning the Way 8x10 oil framed $95

Spring on the Way 8x10 oil framed $95

Let There Be Light 8x10 oil framed $95

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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Sightings in the Marsh

Marsh Man 8x10 oil unframed $75

The La Crosse River Marsh, an urban wetland in La Crosse Wisconsin hosts a number of different species. Year round you'll find the activities of the two legged humans. From fledgling students stretching their legs to the stealthy avian peepers. Some are home to the Marsh some are just friends. Shown above is one of those friends, I was unable to identify which friend. Maybe one of the experts in the field can identify this one I found in the brush along a trail.

If you have a chance to visit the Marsh, it's that time of year again for a mass migration of plein air painters. You can identify them by their garb full of paint stains. They don hats, and gear with three legs. Occasionally they are tucked under a tree or an umbrella. Approach them quietly as they are busy gathering flecks of light and searching for hidden shadows along the trails. Often they appear at dawn and dusk as the light seems to mesmerize them into standing still for hours.

It's documented you'll begin to see them starting this weekend and for the next two weeks. The major influx is determined to be on Friday, Oct. 16 from 10-1 for the largest concentration in the area of Myrick Park.

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

Three Rivers Three Artists

Path of Water 11x14 oil on panel framed $350

Black River

Now on Display at Elmaro Sharing the spot light with Ellen and Kari Here are my paintings of Black River, Trempealeau River and the Mississippi Rivers. Mark you calendars for a Meet the Artists Reception on Sunday October 18 from 1-4 at Elmaro.