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For the past year I've been working on my upcoming exhibit of original oil paintings that will open in August of 2026 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona. This month I'm finishing up the last of the paintings and have begun framing and labeling approximately 70 paintings, most will make their debut at my show called From Great to Grand.
The title was partially inspired by a two trips I've taken to the North Shore of Minnesota. More specifically the areas around Grand Marais. As a member of the Outdoor Painters of Minnesota I joined fellow artists for a week long adventure painting at the Sugarloaf Cabins in Schroeder, MN. It allowed me to paint from Grand Portage to Grand Marais and many beautiful spots along the way.
The other inspiration The Great River Road is the area around where I live and play. From Lansing, Iowa through La Crosse, Wisconsin up to Winona, Minnesota. I never tire of the subject matter. Each adventure out to paint keeps me busy in the field plein air and in my studio.
In addition, I've created a collection of still lives focusing on Good Eats from around the area. After taking oil painting classes and exploring new techniques with Casey Wicka at the Winona Arts Center I can't resist the temptation to explore this subject matter through my painting.
Be sure to mark your calendars and join me for my opening reception on Friday, August 14 from 5-7pm. at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona.
I'll also be bringing over 100 unframed oil paintings just for the opening reception evening. With prices ranging from only $75 to $150 dollars for my 8x10 and 11x14 paintings. Cash and checks accepted.
Starting in July I'll be posting some of the featured paintings and their stories.
Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com
You can also see my artwork at the following venues
Myths & Legends of Minnesota- May to Sept.-Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona
An exhibition from the Minnesota Plein Air Collective will be on display at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona. Beginning May 16 through Sept 13. My painting Washed Ashore was accepted for this honor created from adventures painting along the North Shore in Schroeder, MN..
Artists from the Refuge-June -Elmaro Winery
Refuge Artists display at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery, in Trempealeau, in the Crush Pad for the month of June, closing reception Sunday, June 28 from 1-4. Plus I’ll be joining other artists to plein air paint during Sunday’s Street Market at Elmaro every Sunday in June 1-4.
Three Rivers, Three Artists - October-Elmaro Winery
Painting friends Ellen Mc Donah, Kari Hogden and myself, joining together to paint and display our own interpretations of the Mississippi, Trempealeau and Black Rivers. In the Crush Pad at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery in Trempealeau for the month of October. Reception (TBA).
Between the Bluffs Plein Air Painting Festival -October-Gallery 1802, La Crosse
I’ll be participating in the annual event for 2026 October 2-17. Show opening Friday, Oct. 18 and weekend sale in La Crosse at Gallery 1802. Quick Paint Competition Saturday morning. More at betweenthebluffs.com. Experience dozens of artists creating their impression of the La Crosse area.
Also stop in at Red Pines Café on Brice Prairie. Featuring my oil paintings, of life on the Prairie, in their gift shop.
and Kinstone Git Shop, Fountain City. Featuring my oil paintings from Kinstone open house events and more.
Painting is my passion as a visual artist. Working with oils in my Onalaska home studio and outside, plein air. I'm creating art inspired by my surroundings in order to connect and engage others to embrace the extraordinary. Always searching to discover new techniques to try on canvas.
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