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.

 

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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 

 

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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

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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.

Thankful for Volunteers

Toiling Away at Perrot State Park 8x10 oil sorry about the shine on photo

To those that lend their skills, time and talents to helping organizations, thank you. What would the world be like without friends like these.

Thanks Peg and Pat for all their community service. 

I like to paint so I donate some of my paintings to show my appreciation. This way I'm turning my talents to say thank you. 

Thanks to Heart2Heart Pet Lifeline-who support vet care and pet food for those in need. 

These two paintings are for their upcoming Rummage and Craft  Sale fundraiser at 1900 Main Street in La Crosse on Saturday, September 12 from 8-2

8x10 oil

  

8x10 oil

Thanks ORA Trails-(Outdoor Recreational Alliance) who maintain and create a better outdoor experience in La Crosse

This painting is for Community Trail Farm upcoming fundraising auction.  

Forgotten Fields 11x14 oil

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

 

 

 

 

 

To Gouache or not to Gouache

 

Workshop Study 8x10 Gouache

Sometimes as an artist we find ourselves wondering why not try something new. This curiosity led me to take a workshop in Gouache pronounced like washed with a g in front. 

It's been described like watercolor but has the feel of oil. Many artists that paint in oil like the transition. Well this cat isn't a big fan after a two day workshop. I do have an new  appreciation for the medium and enjoyed learning from our instructor and meeting all the other participants. Many artists do it justice and their results are amazing. The image of the painting I did was a study from the demonstration. With guidance I think it came out reasonably well but the other paintings, from our field work, aren't even worth showing you.  

I figure I'll continue to focus on my oil paints and maybe someday play around with gouache again. I still have a long way to go with oil painting and have 4 workshops ahead of me in Grand Marais and classes at Winona Arts Center to keep me on track.  

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

 

Congratulations Cari

Split Rock Lighthouse 8x10 oil

 Just completed the commission for the winner of my drawing, from my reception, on Friday at Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona.. The lucky winner was Cari B. and she submitted her photo of Two Harbors, Split Rock Lighthouse up on the north shore of Lake Superior.

 

My show From Great to Grand is up until Sunday, September 27 

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What's Blooming

Lotus on the Lake 8x10 oil

Now that the heat of summer has warmed the local waters, the American Lotus can be seen blooming on Lake Onalaska. I headed out early to Nelson Park on the tip of French Island to hopefully find some blooms. Before meeting up with Drawn Together I painting this small plein air in oil.

 

Got my greens made and ready to paint

I'm now free to get out and do some more plein air painting. Been very focused on getting my art exhibit from Great to Grand set up and had a wonderful reception on Friday at Blue Heron. It's up until Sept. 27.

 
I'll be painting with other artist this coming Tuesday at the Farmers Market in Onalaska. Stop by and pick up your fresh produce, meet some artists and listen to music at Dash Park for the rest of the evening. 

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