February's Snow Moon

Snow Moon 8x10 oil unframed $75

 My February challenge, to capture the Snow Moon on Feb. 1, was complicated by snow. I had looked at the weather forecast, snow was again on it's way,  I started my pursuit to photograph on Saturday evening. With great luck I caught clear skies and the moon just as it was appearing from behind the bluffs in Onalaska. 

 I tried again for a moon set on Sunday morning but the winter clouds were already out. Fortunately when you go out to see the moon the sun is also showing off with a sunset or sunrise. A great twofer reward for going out in the cold . 

  

Drawn to the Light 8x10 oil unframed $75

 Thanks to Howard in Tuscon, AZ for the moon shining between the trees. Very Spooky.

 

Neighborhood Night Light 8x10 oil unframed $75

 Thanks to Sydney's in Sacramento, CA, The moon highlighted above the neighbors homes. 

 

 Next-March's Worm Moon, Tuesday, March 3, peak illumination at 5:39am  Central Time

 Set your Alarm for March 3rd Blood Moon, a lunar eclipse will redden the moon during the full moon phase. 

Share your photo of the March 2026 full moon with me at cshoreartwork@gmail.com, no photo editing please. I will choose one of the entries selected to paint an 8x10 oil, that person will be gifted the painting and featured in my blog. Please include your name, any title and location. 

Please submit by email cshoreartwork@gmail.com by March 4, 2026. Looking forward to seeing your images. Colleen

 

 

Here's some nice ice.

 

Ice Flow 24x12 oil and cold wax on cradled panel

The lovely city of Winona, Minnesota is celebrating this weekend with  Winona Ice Fest 2026. One of the features that caught my attention to paint was the Ice Climbing Wall. Here I tried capturing the flow of the man made feature for climbing enthusiasts.

 This painting will be on display at my upcoming show "From Great to Grand" at Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona this August and September. Put it on your calendar show opening reception,  Fri August 14 from 5-7pm.

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Working on my Still Life's

Breakfast at Poggios 8x10 oil 

Winter is a busy time for me to paint. From getting outside plein air painting the snow to getting ready for shows. My upcoming show at The Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona, MN will have my display of still life's in the entry gallery. 

Loved the ambience of breakfast at my farm-stay in Tuscany, Italy. We could make our own soft-boiled eggs and they had the cutest cups for eating them. Every morning it brought a smile to my face.

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No More Plein Air til it Warms Up

 On a nice sunny day (January 8) three of us artists, myself, Ellen and Betsy,  plein air painted at the Great River Landing Overlook in Onalaska.

I got my color notes and the gist of it, then completed in the studio putting in the train from a photo I took while on site.

Great River Route 11x14 oil unframed $150

Maybe February the cold snap will break. Watch for another Pop Up Plein Air  by following the group page Between the Bluffs Painters. Come join us to sketch, paint or visit. 

 

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Live Model Painting Sessions at the RAD

 Rivoli Arts District, a great addition to the arts community, has live models to paint or draw from. I haven't had the opportunity to try out my oil paints on a live model so I thought I'd better give it a try. For $15 you get to set up for 3 hours, the model takes a stretch break around every 20 minutes. then resumes the position. After plein air painting this is right up there with being challenging. I did do some adjustments at home in my studio this am.

I have to apologize to our lovely model, Julia, my skills aren't up to par, but what I lack I make up with bold brush strokes and lots of color. Very fun and I knew so many of the other artists it was a very comfortable atmosphere.

 Will have to go again. Thank you Sandra

 They have drawing sessions too! 

 

 

  

From Artesa website---

Life Painting Sessions/Open Studio at Artesã

(ONLY 8 ARTISTS PER SESSION - SAVE YOUR SPOT!)

Life Model Painting Sessions at RAD Gallery 3hrs-same pose.

Fee: $15 Artists/ $10 Students

Upcoming Dates & Times (Thursdays):
Jan 15, 2026 - 12:30-3:30 PM (Model: Julia)
Jan 22, 2026 - 12:30-3:30 PM (Model: Julia)
Jan 29, 2026 - 12:30-3:30 PM (Model: Julia)
Feb 5, 2026 - 12:30-3:30 PM (Model: Chelsea)

Location:
Artesã Studio, Rivoli Arts Building (RAB)
123 4th St N Suite #411 (RAD Gallery) , La Crosse, WI 54601

If you are joining us please email/Txt/RSVP us

📧 contact@artesagallery.org | 📞 (412) 862-6114 (Sandra)
RSVP: www.artesagallery.org/rsvp

A few more Under the Tree

 

Lily's Place 8x10 oil

Muffin's Place 8x10 oil

Creating  Christmas Gifts for a couple of members of a family. Special places where memories are made with a couple of favorite pets.

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Under the Tree

 

Maui Lisa

 I wanted to share some of my commissions from 2025 that have now been gifted.

Love the title the client came up with as they shared the memory of a sunset on Maui. 

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