No Mow May -Rewards

La Crosse recently initiated No Mow May, to help spring pollinators that are just emerging from hibernation and those that need the early blooms, in the vast amount of lawns that cover the city.. 

I was inspired by this gesture and know that even the smallest of steps in the right direction can amount to big changes. So in doing my part to keep the pollen rolling I'm giving away this painting in my own contest.

No Mow May 8x10 oil

Those that want a chance to win just need to email me at cshoreartwork@gmail.com with a story about a gesture they have taken keep our pollinators protected. I'll choose from the top entries, decided by me and draw one  random winner on July 1, 2022.

There is no winner of this painting because there were no submissions to my email. If I missed something please let me know by July 10. Thank you. No winner no responses.

My Biggest Gesture- I got rid of my lawn and let the moss grow and added plants and paths to walk around my yard. So I have a no mow home. This was particularly beneficial not just to the pollinators but a time saver for me. Since when we purchased our home I agreed to mow the lawn while my husband agreed to blow the snow off the driveway. I think I got the better deal here as well as the native insects.

Breaking Bud

Breaking Bud 5x7

 I did some recon at Elmaro on Friday to check out the lighting for my first onsite painting on Friday, June 3 fro 3-7.  We went to a great program sponsored by the Friends of Trempealeau Wildlife Refuge on birds. I t was a lovely evening and I got some photos of the vine breaking bud. So this buds for you Elmaro, excited about my upcoming show in June.

Feeling lucky!

 I don't know about you but Friday the Thirteenth makes some people nervous. I hope I don't regret this but today is turning out pretty good so far. Will let you know tomorrow if I've jinked it.

This week Drawn Together gathered at the International Gardens by Riverside Park in La Crosse. This was the firs time I brought my pochade box to paint instead of draw. Painting is like drawing but the with brushes and palette knives and what ever else comes in handy like fingers.

I'm glad to be back painting outside or plein air as the french say. 

I just finished this one from Wednesday, doing a few adjustments this morning as I evaluated my efforts and the paint was a little less slippery, as is the case with oils.

Here's my results. Excited to get going on painting the gardens since there is a Paint Around on Fri., June 17 and Sat., June 18 during the International Gardens celebration week. See River City Gallery of La Crosse for more details.

River Birches in the Garden 8x10 oil

Results on site, a little more to finish up

A big happy birthday today to my older sister!

Some past works of Riverside Friendship Gardens

Riverside Gardens 8x10 oil

Mandeville Hot Madness 8x10 oil

Bigger or Smaller

 Thanks to Grounded Patio Café for making room for some of my paintings for the month of May. On display are a few from the past when I thought bigger is better. 

Grounded Patio Cafe will have a meet the artists on Tuesday, May 31 from 5-7pm. They are downtown La Crosse on Main Street.

 

For purchasing please contact me at

cshoreartwork@gmail.com

 

My art at Grounded Patio Cafe for May

 

Spring Beauties and Hide and Seek are from my early days of acrylic. For the past three years I’ve been painting with oil and scaled down my efforts. My  thinking was everyone has room for another small painting, plus I ran out of room in my house. Hope you enjoy my paintings as much as I did making them.

 

Hide and Seek 24x30 acrylic gallery wrap $295

Spring Beauties 24x30 acrylic gallery wrap $295

 

Grayton Hills Beach 8x10 framed oil $150

 

Coastal Dune Lake 8x10 framed oil $150

Street Cafe 8x10 oil framed $150

 

 Thanks for viewing

 

 

 

 

 

Kinstone Spring Opening

A dreary day but who cares when you get a chance to paint onsite. Here's my plein air from today's event at Kinstone.

 

Spring Opening at Kinstone 8x10 oil

 After drizzle and gusts of wind I went inside to finish off. You know oil and water don't mix.

 

 

Here are the images of unframed 8x10 oil on panels on display at Kinstone for sale at $50 each

 

Hope on Fire 8x10 KB studio

 

Family Portrait 8x10 plein air

 

Gate Keeper 8x10 plein air

Kinstone Cabin  8x10 plein air

 

Winding Way 8x10 studio

Together We Stand 8x10 studio

Don't Fence Me Out 8x10 studio

Winter Window 8x10 KB

Amazing Goats 8x10 KB

Kinstone Collection-past paintings no longer available, but thought you might like to see.

A unique place on the bluffs by Fountain City, WI. I have joined in on their plein air events and also painted in the studio from my photos and those graciously shared by owner Kristine Beck (KB indicates photo credit). 

 

Bee Longing 8x10 studio

Megalithic Memories 8x10 studio

Cultured Stone 8x10 studio

Astra Zen 8x10 studio

 

Morning Cup of Sol 8x10 KB studio

Two Witnesses 8x10 KB studio

Spring Arrives-Kinstone 8x10 KB studio

Chapel 8x10 plein air

Ridgeview Neighbors 8x10 plein air

Kinstone Puzzle 5x7studio

Kinstone Chapel 8x10plein air

 

Bee Haven 5x7 studio

Bee Haven Too 5x7 studio

End of the Reign 5x7 studio