Places to Plein Air-West Salem Trip

Tree Trunks 8x10 oil unframed $75

  

   

I took advantage of our weekly drawing group outing to bring my box of paints. I've had several pochade boxes and each one has served a need. Either smaller and more transportable for airline travel or a bigger box for bigger paintings and more room for paints. I'm now looking for my next one as they are starting to show their wear and have missing parts. I feel kinda like Goldilocks in search of that something just right.

We gathered on a lovely bright morning, down back roads, to a hidden coulee to create some art. I loved the simply lines of the trees and the various greens. 

Check out the upcoming Between the Bluffs Plein Air festival in La Crosse Oct.2-Oct.17 

 betweenthebluffs.com

Inquiries cshoreartwork.@gmail.com 

  

 Where to See My Art

 It's been a busy year and the last months of 2026 are full of plein air festivals, displays going up and coming down. I'll start with what's coming up then at the end of this blog are the shows that will be coming down and the last days to see them.

 Up and Coming Openings

  

  

Plein Air Grand Marais-September

I'll be joining the fun painting up at Grand Marais during the Plein Air Festival. I'm signed up for Open Class and Quick Paint Competitions,4 workshops, and a side trip to the boundary waters. Will be posting when I get back and plan on having some of my fresh off the easel paintings with me at my closing on From Great to Grand show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona on Sunday, September 27 from 10-2.

 

  

 The Confluence of Art at Pablo Center -September-November

Three of my paintings were accepted into the upcoming show The Confluence of Art at Eau Claire's Pablo Center. On display from September 28-November 22. Reception Friday, October 9 from 5-7

 

  

Three Rivers-Three Artists - October

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 Sunday, October 18 from 1-4, Meet the Artists.

 

 

 Between the Bluffs Plein Air Painting Festival  -October   

I’ll be participating in the annual event October 2-17.  Show opening Friday, Oct. 18 and weekend sale in La Crosse at Gallery 1802. Quick Paint Competition Friday morning at Myrick Park. More at betweenthebluffs.com. Experience dozens of artists creating their impression of the La Crosse area.

 

 

 

 Identity Group Show-December-January

My self portrait painting was accepted into the group show Identity at the Pumphouse Regional Arts Center in La Crosse.Opening Friday, December 4, 5-7. Show ends January 10, 2027.

 

 

 

 Coming Down-Last Days

 Show Ends Sunday, Sept. 27

 From Great to Grand  -Join me on my last day a viewing of fresh off the easel paintings of Grand Marais from 10-2

My artistic endeavor to capture the views, along the Great River Road and Grand Marais, through my paintings. 

Washed Ashore 11x14 oil and cold wax

 Show ends Sunday Sept. 13

Myths & Legends of Minnesota: An Exhibition of the Minnesota Plein Air Collective at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona.

 My entry in the show "Washed Ashore" will be moving to the Blue Heron Coffeehouse as my entry into River Arts Alliance Group Show opening Oct. 2.

 

 Out and About 

Steps to the Dolmen 8x10 oil framed

Sunday, Oct. 4 from Noon -5

at Kinstone’s Fall Open House

S3439 Cole Bluff Road, Fountain City

The season is winding down with fall open house at Kinstone’s Enjoy a free event with live music, kids activities. Kristine Beck welcomes artists to paint or sketch during the event. You’ll find many amazing things to capture. Hoping to do come plein air painting during the open house. Check out the gift shop for more of my paintings. 

 

 

Also stop in at Red Pines Café on Brice Prairie. Featuring my oil paintings, of life on the Prairie, in their gift shop.

 

Inquires cshoreartwork@gmail.com 

Places to Plein Air-Black River Bottoms

Jammin' on the Black River 8x10 oil unframed $75

An unusual opportunity presented itself as the Black River waters changed their course emptying into the Tank Creek. The sandy bottom of the river bed allowed you to walk instead of paddle from Hwy 35 boat launch up river a couple of miles. The journey ended at the log jam, were we set up to paint. We met many other enthusiasts who took the opportunity to camp or hike. It was nice to see families and dogs also taking advantage of the rare event.

 Check out the upcoming Between the Bluffs Plein Air festival in La Crosse Oct.2-Oct.17 

  betweenthebluffs.com

Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmailcom 

 

 Where to See My Art

 It's been a busy year and the last months of 2026 are full of plein air festivals, displays going up and coming down. I'll start with what's coming up then at the end of this blog are the shows that will be coming down and the last days to see them.

 Up and Coming Openings

  

  

Plein Air Grand Marais-September

I'll be joining the fun painting up at Grand Marais during the Plein Air Festival. I'm signed up for Open Class and Quick Paint Competitions,4 workshops, and a side trip to the boundary waters. Will be posting when I get back and plan on having some of my fresh off the easel paintings with me at my closing on From Great to Grand show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona on Sunday, September 27 from 10-2.

 

  

 The Confluence of Art at Pablo Center -September-November

Three of my paintings were accepted into the upcoming show The Confluence of Art at Eau Claire's Pablo Center. On display from September 28-November 22. Reception Friday, October 9 from 5-7

 

  

Three Rivers-Three Artists - October

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 Sunday, October 18 from 1-4, Meet the Artists.

 

 

 Between the Bluffs Plein Air Painting Festival  -October   

I’ll be participating in the annual event October 2-17.  Show opening Friday, Oct. 18 and weekend sale in La Crosse at Gallery 1802. Quick Paint Competition Friday morning at Myrick Park. More at betweenthebluffs.com. Experience dozens of artists creating their impression of the La Crosse area.

 

 

 

 Identity Group Show-December-January

My self portrait painting was accepted into the group show Identity at the Pumphouse Regional Arts Center in La Crosse.Opening Friday, December 4, 5-7. Show ends January 10, 2027.

 

 

 

 Coming Down-Last Days

 Show Ends Sunday, Sept. 27

 From Great to Grand  -Join me on my last day a viewing of fresh off the easel paintings of Grand Marais from 10-2

My artistic endeavor to capture the views, along the Great River Road and Grand Marais, through my paintings. 

Washed Ashore 11x14 oil and cold wax

 Show ends Sunday Sept. 13

Myths & Legends of Minnesota: An Exhibition of the Minnesota Plein Air Collective at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona.

 My entry in the show "Washed Ashore" will be moving to the Blue Heron Coffeehouse as my entry into River Arts Alliance Group Show opening Oct. 2.

 

 Out and About 

Steps to the Dolmen 8x10 oil framed

Sunday, Oct. 4 from Noon -5

at Kinstone’s Fall Open House

S3439 Cole Bluff Road, Fountain City

The season is winding down with fall open house at Kinstone’s Enjoy a free event with live music, kids activities. Kristine Beck welcomes artists to paint or sketch during the event. You’ll find many amazing things to capture. Hoping to do come plein air painting during the open house. Check out the gift shop for more of my paintings. 

 

 

Also stop in at Red Pines Café on Brice Prairie. Featuring my oil paintings, of life on the Prairie, in their gift shop.

 

Inquires cshoreartwork@gmail.com 

Places to Plein Air-Labors of Love

Landing on our Feet 8x10 oil unframed $75

In the weeks leading up to Between the Bluffs plein air I've been taking the opportunity to paint on site different places around La Crosse. I'll have to decide were I'll paint for the competition that will be on display at 1802 Gallery in La Crosse. Our subject matter will need to be within 15 miles of the downtown La Crosse. That is actually a lot of territory to cover. 

 

I joined other artists in August to paint at the Farmers Market held on Tuesdays by Onalaska's Great River Landing. Little did we know the weather changed our plans as a storm came in from the west. No time for farmers to even set up a tent. It blew over pretty quickly and as I was a little disappointment the market was empty I still found two other artists waiting it out in their cars, ready to capture the moment. After we completed our evenings studies we gathered to watch one on the most beautiful skies as more storms were developing again and the sunset colors entertained us

Happy Labor Day

Check out the upcoming Between the Bluffs Plein Air festival in La Crosse Oct.2-Oct.17 

 betweenthebluffs.com

Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com 

 

 Where to See My Art

 It's been a busy year and the last months of 2026 are full of plein air festivals, displays going up and coming down. I'll start with what's coming up then at the end of this blog are the shows that will be coming down and the last days to see them.

 Up and Coming Openings

  

  

Plein Air Grand Marais-September

I'll be joining the fun painting up at Grand Marais during the Plein Air Festival. I'm signed up for Open Class and Quick Paint Competitions,4 workshops, and a side trip to the boundary waters. Will be posting when I get back and plan on having some of my fresh off the easel paintings with me at my closing on From Great to Grand show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona on Sunday, September 27 from 10-2.

 

  

 The Confluence of Art at Pablo Center -September-November

Three of my paintings were accepted into the upcoming show The Confluence of Art at Eau Claire's Pablo Center. On display from September 28-November 22. Reception Friday, October 9 from 5-7

 

  

Three Rivers-Three Artists - October

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 Sunday, October 18 from 1-4, Meet the Artists.

 

 

 Between the Bluffs Plein Air Painting Festival  -October   

I’ll be participating in the annual event October 2-17.  Show opening Friday, Oct. 18 and weekend sale in La Crosse at Gallery 1802. Quick Paint Competition Friday morning at Myrick Park. More at betweenthebluffs.com. Experience dozens of artists creating their impression of the La Crosse area.

 

 

 

 Identity Group Show-December-January

My self portrait painting was accepted into the group show Identity at the Pumphouse Regional Arts Center in La Crosse.Opening Friday, December 4, 5-7. Show ends January 10, 2027.

 

 

 

 Coming Down-Last Days

 Show Ends Sunday, Sept. 27

 From Great to Grand  -Join me on my last day a viewing of fresh off the easel paintings of Grand Marais from 10-2

My artistic endeavor to capture the views, along the Great River Road and Grand Marais, through my paintings. 

Washed Ashore 11x14 oil and cold wax

 Show ends Sunday Sept. 13

Myths & Legends of Minnesota: An Exhibition of the Minnesota Plein Air Collective at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona.

 My entry in the show "Washed Ashore" will be moving to the Blue Heron Coffeehouse as my entry into River Arts Alliance Group Show opening Oct. 2.

 

 Out and About 

Steps to the Dolmen 8x10 oil framed

Sunday, Oct. 4 from Noon -5

at Kinstone’s Fall Open House

S3439 Cole Bluff Road, Fountain City

The season is winding down with fall open house at Kinstone’s Enjoy a free event with live music, kids activities. Kristine Beck welcomes artists to paint or sketch during the event. You’ll find many amazing things to capture. Hoping to do come plein air painting during the open house. Check out the gift shop for more of my paintings. 

 

 

Also stop in at Red Pines Café on Brice Prairie. Featuring my oil paintings, of life on the Prairie, in their gift shop.

 

Inquires cshoreartwork@gmail.com 

My Show Schedule for end of 2026

 It's been a busy year and the last months of 2026 are full of plein air festivals, displays going up and coming down. I'll start with what's coming up then at the end of this blog are the shows that will be coming down and the last days to see them.

 Up and Coming Openings

  

  

Plein Air Grand Marais-September

I'll be joining the fun painting up at Grand Marais during the Plein Air Festival. I'm signed up for Open Class and Quick Paint Competitions,4 workshops, and a side trip to the boundary waters. Will be posting when I get back and plan on having some of my fresh off the easel paintings with me at my closing on From Great to Grand show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona on Sunday, September 27 from 10-2.

 

  

 The Confluence of Art at Pablo Center -September-November

Three of my paintings were accepted into the upcoming show The Confluence of Art at Eau Claire's Pablo Center. On display from September 28-November 22. Reception Friday, October 9 from 5-7

 

  

Three Rivers-Three Artists - October

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 Sunday, October 18 from 1-4, Meet the Artists.

 

 

 Between the Bluffs Plein Air Painting Festival  -October   

I’ll be participating in the annual event October 2-17.  Show opening Friday, Oct. 18 and weekend sale in La Crosse at Gallery 1802. Quick Paint Competition Friday morning at Myrick Park. More at betweenthebluffs.com. Experience dozens of artists creating their impression of the La Crosse area.

 

 

 

 Identity Group Show-December-January

My self portrait painting was accepted into the group show Identity at the Pumphouse Regional Arts Center in La Crosse.Opening Friday, December 4, 5-7. Show ends January 10, 2027.

 

 

 

 Coming Down-Last Days

 Show Ends Sunday, Sept. 27

 From Great to Grand  -Join me on my last day a viewing of fresh off the easel paintings of Grand Marais from 10-2

My artistic endeavor to capture the views, along the Great River Road and Grand Marais, through my paintings. 

Washed Ashore 11x14 oil and cold wax

 Show ends Sunday Sept. 13

Myths & Legends of Minnesota: An Exhibition of the Minnesota Plein Air Collective at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona.

 My entry in the show "Washed Ashore" will be moving to the Blue Heron Coffeehouse as my entry into River Arts Alliance Group Show opening Oct. 2.

 

 Out and About 

Steps to the Dolmen 8x10 oil framed

Sunday, Oct. 4 from Noon -5

at Kinstone’s Fall Open House

S3439 Cole Bluff Road, Fountain City

The season is winding down with fall open house at Kinstone’s Enjoy a free event with live music, kids activities. Kristine Beck welcomes artists to paint or sketch during the event. You’ll find many amazing things to capture. Hoping to do come plein air painting during the open house. Check out the gift shop for more of my paintings. 

 

 

Also stop in at Red Pines Café on Brice Prairie. Featuring my oil paintings, of life on the Prairie, in their gift shop.

 

Inquires cshoreartwork@gmail.com 

Belated Birthday Wishes

Sadie's Ride 8x10 oil

Happy to be part of your August Birthday celebration. Love your teal colored bike. Mines the same color but without a motor.

 

Credit-Bryce Rambin Productions for sharing original photo image 

 

Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com 

 

Check out my Art Exhibit at Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W. 2nd Street, Winona, MN

 

August's Sturgeon Moon

 August provided the opportunity to capture the full moon and an eclipse. I followed the moon rising from Cedar Creek Golf Course then over to Red Pines Restaurant for the eclipse. As the earths shadow started to shade out the moons glow I caught the Red Pines trees reaching into the sky. They were illuminated by the restaurant lights making the limbs come alive.

 

 August 2026 Sturgeon Moon 

  

Sturgeon Moon 8x10 oil SOLD

 From family in Tuscon the cottage cheese like clouds parted long enough for a peak at the glowing moon. Thanks Howard.

Clouds over Tuscon 5x7 oil unframed $75

July 2026  Buck Moon 

 

Buck Moon 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

Moon Rings 6x8 oil unframed $50

 June 2026 Strawberry Moon

Strawberry Moon 8x10 oil unframed $75

 May 2026 Flower Moon

Flower Moon 8x10 oil unframed SOLD

Aprils 2026 Pink Moon

Pink Moon 8x10 oil unframed $75

 March 2026 Blood Moon 

Blood Moon 8x10 oil SOLD

 February 2026 Snow Moon

Snow Moon 8x10 oil unframed $75

Drawn to the Light 8x10 oil unframed SOLD

Neighborhood Night Light 8x10 oil unframed $75

 January 2026 Wolf Moon

Wolf Moon Rise 8x10 oil unframed $75

Moon Magnet 8x10 oil unframed $75

Moon Over the Catalinas 8x10 SOLD

Last Super Moon of  2025 -December's Cold Moon

Cold Moon of  December 8x10 oil SOLD

Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com 

I hope you'll be able to stop in and see my show. Check out my posts about the paintings you'll see from along the Great River Road.