Meet the Artists Sunday, October 18 at Elmaro

 

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

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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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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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.

 

Check out more information at Plein Air Between the Bluffs 

 

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.

 

A Walk on Water 11x14 oil on panel framed $350

Black River 

Onalaska Landing 11x14 oil on panel framed $350

Black River  

Kayak Landing 11x14 oil on panel framed $350

Black River 

Bay View 11x14 oil on panel framed $350

Trempealeau River 

Around the Bend 11x14 oil on panel framed $350

Trempealeau River 

Refuge River Waters 11x14 oil on panel framed $350

Trempealeau River 

Perrot 's Resting Spot 11x14 oil on panel framed $350

Trempealeau River 

Interstate Connections 11x14 oil on panel framed $350

Mississippi River

Up River Ride 8x10 oil on panel framed $150 

Mississippi River 

Bridge to Winona 8x10 oil on panel framed $150

Mississippi River 

Up River Ride 8x10 oil on panel framed $150

Mississippi River 

 

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Exploring the Marsh

Fall Marsh Walk 8x10 oil unframed $75

In September I ventured out to the La Crosse River Marsh to check out locations for the upcoming Plein Air Between the Bluffs. After a lovely walk along the paths I couldn't help making a few paintings in back in my studio.

Below are my inspirations.

This first weekend in October the plein air festival has begun, so I got up early to catch the morning light. It didn't pan out like I hoped. The best laid plans for plein air are somewhat futile when weather is relied on.

I'd did a small 8x10 (to be revealed  later) and got the foundation started for another painting. I thought I'd return and finished it as a sunset but when I came back all the colors were washed out by the strong sun Now I will just have to get up early again another morning to complete my vision. One can only hope.

Today I'm going out to Kinstone to paint during their fall open house. It was one of the first places that I publicly painted and I feel like returning to my roots and enjoy the music and views.   

Marsh Wakeup Call 8x10 oil unframed $75

Marsh Intrusion 8x10 oil unframed $75

Marsh Still Life 8x10 oil unframed $75

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