Spring is on My Mind Part 2

I'm still optimistic that spring will be here soon.

Here's a few more that will be part of my March display at River City Gallery in La Crosse.
 

Stars of Spring 8x10 oil

Love those Shooting Star Flowers. Lots of them at Perrot State Park in mid May along Brady's Bluff.

Spring has Arrived 8x10 oil

Seen from my backyard. They try to hide but their colors stand out in the spring greens.

Thinking Spring Goose Island 8x10 oil

This lovely bubbler is at Goose Island. A regular fountain.

Spring is on My Mind

Focusing on my next display at River City Gallery. Thinking Spring, it isn't hard to imagine when the temperatures have begun to rise above freezing. Here's a sneak peek at what's to come, with a little new twist to some of my paintings showing off that glimmer of hope in gold and silver.

On the Verge of Spring 8x10 oil

The sun will be shining even longer come day light savings time. Changing in just another month on March 13.

Cattails return for Spring 8x10 oil

The silver frost will leave us with the arrival of bright green sprouts.

The Colors of Spring 8x10 oil

Blue, golden yellows and gray will soon be replaced along the Mississippi.

Love It-Giveaway-Happy Valentine's

It was fun to see the submissions from my contest. Since each was worthy of a painting, everyone was a winner. Six submissions gave me a chance to share my love of painting. Each one posed a different challenge and that's just what was needed to make these cold winter days fly by.

My top picture for an 8x10 painting was from Victoria B. of her backyard view. It struck me right away the wonderful atmosphere of the mist in the distance. I've titled the paintings but they may certainly change them to something more personal.

 

Backyard Sanctuary 8x10 oil-Victoria B.

One of Jody's getaways is Sleepy Hollow, she's quite the explorer getting out and walking the bluffs and valleys. This cabin is a real hidden treat I've heard. 

Sleepy Hollow Retreat 5x7 oil-Jodi W.

The La Crosse River Marsh offers a respite for nature and Amy caught this pair of Beavers along the Grand Crossing Trail. What a moment to have enjoyed.

Partners on the Path 5x7 oil-Amy V.

You may have seen Stacy and Gordo enjoying the McGilvray Trail of 7 Bridges. Even during the rain it's a great day to be out for a walk.

Gordo's Grand Adventure 5x7 oil-Stacy G.

Love doing cats, especially this one. Lynne sure knows how to spoil Ellie.
 

Ellie's Home 5x7 oil-Lynne V.

There's nothing truer blue than a morning glory. Garden flowers are always a welcome sight at Kalla's.

Heavenly Blue 5x7 oil-Kalla K.

Thanks again to the participants for sharing. Colleen

A visit to the Pablo Center

Eau Claire, WI has a premier events center for the arts, downtown along the river. The Pablo Center a perfect venue for the work of  La Crosse's artists-Lynn Hobart.

 

The drawing group made the journey and we were delighted to have Lynn step us through her thoughts and stories behind each piece. Another group members, printer and poet Lynne Burgess, words inspired by the artwork were read while viewing.

The combination of the two made for a very powerful presentation. 

Lynn Hobart's show The Space Surrounding Us will be up until the end of the month by appointment. 

From the program-By eliminating clutter and focusing on the most essential lines, Lynn Hobart offers figurative work that is starl and honest. Influenced by her surroundings and compelled by a sense of storylines. Hobart distils the human form and nature to its essence.

Curated by Rose Dolan-Neill

It is very compelling work and I've included a couple of my favorites. Thanks for sharing Lynn always so much fun to see what you'll draw next.

Found this painting I did of the the two of them and thought how appropriate to share with this posting.

I snuck a photo of them while we were on a drawing outing and later made the painting.

The Two Lynn's by CShore

Three Little Fishies

Each year in anticipation of warmer weather we get another fishing license. It's not like we catch any but the chance to get out near the water and cast a hopeful line is all I need. I even like watching people fish.

These three little fishies are my first actual paintings of fish. Maybe not 100% accurate but I enjoyed trying to capture the beautiful colors of their scales and eyes.

Sunfish 1 5x7 oil

Sunfish 2 5x7 oil

Sunfish 3 5x7 oil

Here's how the collectors have display them.

Here's a few more of my past fishing focus.

Happy Brice Prairie Fishing Derby this weekend.

Brice Excursion 8x10 oil

Sunny the Sunfish 8x10 oil

Catch and Release 11x14 oil

Patient Moments For A Nibble 8x10 oil

Bridge over Waters 8x10 oil

Sunny Days 8x10 oil

Fishing for a Compliment 8x10 oil

Anticipation-It's Harder 8x10 oil

Always Grace Under Pressure 8x10 oil

Copeland Boat Houses 11x14 oil

Launch at Breezy Point 8x10 oil

Tending Gil Nets 8x10 oil

Prairie Winter Camp 8x10 oil