Thursday, September 22, 2022

Between the Bluffs Plein Air Festival

Take some time this weekend of Sept. 23, Saturday1- 4 and Sunday Sept. 24 Noon -3 to see the paintings of plein air artists from across the region. Studio Gallery 1311, on 1311 Market Street in La Crosse, is hosting the Gallery exhibition for only two days.

From oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and gauche, it's artist choice to capture the magic of light and color with a 15 mile radius of La Crosse. All work has been capture on location. Maybe something will capture your heart.

Here's the three I've entered into the festival. My focus was on the La Crosse River Marsh right in the heart of the city. It was my first event and a wonderful experience to stand quietly in nature and enjoy my surroundings. Hope you'll make the show.

Retreat from the City 11x14 oil framed

Wetland Walk 8x10 oil framed

Morning on the Marsh 8x10 oil framed

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Drawn Together at the Pump House, ends Nov. 5

I've bragged about this group of fellow artists in past blogs and now you can finally see for yourself the wonderful talent they possess. You can even meet them in person at the open house on Friday, October 7th from 5-7. We will gather to celebrate the bond of creating art together.

Together-Bonded by Art 11x14 oil framed

There are 18 that were able to participate, yes there are more! We had the Kader Room available from Sept. 15 through Nov.5 to put together a show. Dividing the space among us our curator Pat G. estimated about 5 feet of space or three pieces. So here's my three. I wanted to share my experience of being part of this group we call Drawn Together. We meet once a week at various places up and down the river from La Crosse. It's always a treasure to see what Marcia T. organizes in our Sunday email for the Wednesday morning drawing time.

Together-Bonded by Art was one of our last outside ventures for 2021. Myrick Park by the La Crosse River Marsh, a very windy and cold morning. We were adamant on trying to get together, determined to enjoy our creative time before winter would limit us. Yes covid was still an issue.

Drawn to Create 8x10 oil framed SOLD

We all see something different to draw and our focus can be unflappable. I always bring my camera along to capture things I won't have time to draw. Sometimes my attention is drawn to my fellow artists. I don't think they even know I'm photographing them. Julie C. shown in Drawn to Create was the influencing factor for me to join the group in 2018. I was to retire shortly and would now have the time to connect with my art again. A big Thanks to Julie for introducing me to the group.

Drawn to Think 8x10 oil

Drawn to Think, Marcia T. here taking in the art at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. In her weekly email she always has a great quote at the end.

It's hard to put into words the influence Drawn Together has had on me. I know I'm a better artist and a better person for hanging out with them. By trying to look through their eyes and share their perspective I'm on the right road to growing as an artist.

I hope you have a chance to meet them all. Another thank you to the Pump House and the install team for helping to pull it all together.

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Plein Air in the Marsh

Bluff Marsh Patterns 8x10 oil

I've been out to the La Crosse River Marsh in anticipation of participating in La Crosse's Between the Bluffs Plein Air Event. Starting Friday, Sept 9 and running until Saturday September 23. During this time artists are out and about painting in a 15 mile radius around La Crosse.

This will be my first event and I'm going to concentrate on the La Crosse River Marsh. Maybe I'll see you out on the trails. You can see artists up on Grandads Bluff for a quick paint competition on the last Saturday morning. I have yet to decide if I'll have enough energy left for the final event. Yes, painting can be exhausting but also exhilarating. Or watch a demonstration by Bob White, information below.

These paintings shown I have done in the studio, warming myself up. Enjoy and if you have any questions for me cshoreartwork@gmail.com.

Miller Bluff Overlook 8x10 oil

Magic of the Marsh-Cottontail Trail 8x10 oil

Here's some information about the plein air event.

La Crosse, Wisconsin

September 9 - September 23, 2022

Demonstration painting by Bob Witte, Saturday, September 18, 2022, (Watercolor) Location: South end of Goose Island by the boat launch. All welcome. Weather plan: will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

Open House Show and Sale September 24th, 2022 at Studio Gallery 1311 (Saturday 11am - 4pm; Sunday 12pm - 3pm)

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Collection of Oil Paintings-Nature and Landscapes, Local, Regional and Beyond by CShore September 2022

Since spring of 2019 I began painting with oils with the goal of working en plein air. Creating these paintings took lots of practice and experimentation in the studio from photos, still lives and sometimes venturing outside. I now have a body of work to display as a collection of my efforts. The journey has led me to painting pets, animals and even a few self portraits, plus nature and local and regional landscapes. I hope you enjoy and I'm always happy to answer any questions about purchases or commissions.

You can reach me at cshoreartwork@gmail.com.

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Collection of Oil Paintings-Portraits of Pets, People and Animals

Thanks Colleen Shore

Parks, Preserves & Local Places

La Crosse, WI Areas-Downtown-Marsh-Goose Island

Copeland Neighbors 8x10

Gideon's Grand Entry 8x10

Hixon Garden Roses 8x10

Dragon's Greeting 8x10

Path to Pergola 8x10

Seeing Double 8x10

French Island Retreat 8x10

River Sentinels 8x10

Up and Over 8x10

Down and Under 8x10

River Guards 8x10

Thinking Spring Goose Island 8x10

Backyard Sanctuary 8x10

Marsh Madness 8x10

Alley Reflections 8x10

Pearl Street 8x10

Corner on Main 8x10

Street Cafe 8x10

Alley Secrets 8x10

Backyard Parking 8x10

Brick Alley 8x10

Slough Trail 8x10

Southern Exposure 8x10

Goose Island Backwaters 8x10

Grand Dads Blessing 8x10

Zoo Remnants 8x10

Launch at Breezy Point 8x10

Black River Bridge 5x7

St. Kateri 8x10

Memorial 8x10

Chapel 8x10

Downtown La Crosse 8x10

Goose Island Bluffs 8x10

La Crosse Marsh 8x10

Wetland Tribute 8x10

Landscape Interrupted 8x10

Swamp Blooms 5x7

Soaking Up the Beauty 8x10

Traversing Interests 8x10

Fall on the River 8x10

Copeland Boat Houses 11x14

Riverside Park 8x10

La Crosse's Riverside 8x10

La Crosse Waterfront 8x10

Down by the River 8x10

Hazy River Daze 8x10

Ready for the Music 8x10 framed

River Birches in the Garden 8x10

Riverside Garden 8x10

Onalaska and Brice Prairie, WI

Main Street of Onalaska is brightly adorned by baskets of bountiful blooms celebrating a homey atmosphere.

Bountiful Atmosphere 5x7

Onalaska Overlook 8x10

Road to Spillway 8x10

In A Haze 8x10 photo credit Debera Uy

Star of the Evening 8x10

Spring has Arrived 8x10

Prairie Winter Camp 8x10

Shine on Schilling 8x10

Sunday Market Onalaska 8x10

Overlooking Clouds 8x10

Crossing Guard 8x10

Down by the Rail Yard 8x10

Spillway 8x10

Downtown Landing 8x10

Sunny the Sunfish 8x10

Pining for a Picnic 8x10

Retreat on the River 8x10

Frost in Apple Valley 8x10

Schilling Stables 8x10

Prairie Abode 8x10

Neighboring Maples 8x10

Swan Family Search 8x10

Burr Oaks Return 8x10

Brice Prairie Walkway 5x7

Spring Returns 8x10

Trempealeau to Galesville, WI

I spent many memorable years working out at Perrot State Park. I love the area and continue to be amazed at how special of a place it is in Trempealeau. From the park, to refuge areas and places to rest, like the winery.

River Bend in Perrot 8x10

Top of O'Brady's 8x10

Second Peak Bluff 8x10

Bunnell's Bluff 8x10

Perrot Ridge Bluff 8x10

Brady's Bluff 8x10

Trempealeau Main Street 8x10

Music Venue Trempealeau 8x10

Old Connections Trempealeau 8x10

Cattails return for Spring 8x10

The Colors of Spring 8x10

On the Verge of Spring 8x10

Stars of Spring 8x10

Pantaloons of Perrot 8x10

Spring Unfurls 8x10

Bay Refuge 8x10

Trempealeau Mountains 8x10

Sleepy Hollow Retreat 5x7

Bay Vista 8x10

Refuge Prairie 8x10

Trempealeau Tree 8x10

Trempealeau Refuge Tree 8x10

Rolling Clouds 8x10

Refuge Lily 5x7
Butterfly Refuge 8x10

Trempeauleau Refuge Trail 11x14

Trempealeau Passage 11x14

Trempealeau Bay-1 8x10

Trempealeau Bay-2 8x10

Trempealeau Bay-3 8x10

Trempeauleau Bay Part 4 8x10

Refuge Resting Spot 8x10

Perrot's Backyard 8x10

Still Frozen 8x10

Warm Thoughts on a Winter Day 8x10

Trempealeau Bay at Rest 8x10

Prairie Path 8x10

Brady's View Part 1 8x10

Brady's View-Perrot Part 2

Resting in the Pines 8x10

Morning on the Bay 8x10

Brady's Bluff Perrot 8x10

Camping site 43 8x10

Trempealeau Mountain-Part 1

Trempealeau Mountain-Part 2

Trempealeau Ruins Part 1 8x10

Trempealeau Ruins Part 2

Horseshoe Falls Part 2 8x10

Horseshoe Falls Part 1 8x10

Horseshoe Ice Falls 8x10

Home Away 8x10

On the Square Galesville 11x14

Marinuka Gazebo 8x10

I guess I like Perrot State Park so much I was enlisted to paint the two outdoor display signs for their kiosk.

Creatures of the Night 40x60

In Search of Happiness 40x60

Merrick State Park

Another favorite park just up the river

Woodland Pass 8x10

Moments to Remember- Merrick 8x10

Merrick Water Access 8x10

Elmaro Winery

Life's a Ride 8x10

Beyond the Vines at Elmaro 8x10

On the Patio at Elmaro 8x10

Devine Raisins 5x7

Rain or Shine at Elmaro 8x10

Celebrations at Elmaro 8x10

Vine and Rows at Elmaro 8x10

Chilling at Elmaro 8x10

Winter on the Vine at Elmaro 8x10

Soaking it Up at Elmaro 8x10

Barrel of Fun at Elmaro 5x7

Golden Moments at Elmaro 8x10

Breaking Bud 5x7

Elmaro Tribute 5x7

Best Seat in the House 11x14

Bluffland Bounty 8x10

Wine Time 5x7

Holmen, WI and McGilvray Trail

Arneson Gift 8x10

Mc Gilvray Welcome 8x10

Ye Old Tree 8x10

Land of Milk &... 5x7

Elder Acres Farmstead 8x10

Halfway Creek Park 8x10

Old New Amsterdam 8x10

Halfway Creek Resting Spot 8x10

Single Passage 8x10

Creek Crossing 8x10

Spanning Years 8x10

Along the Way 8x10

To the Market 5x7

Grasslands 5x7

Still Strutting 8x10

Shepherds Path 8x10

Girls United 8x10

Home Away 5x7

Drugan's Castle Mound

After spending lots of time on the local links, I was inspired to try a series of paintings. Always happy to get a great shot one way or the other.

The Course Home 8x10

Lovely Water Hazard-Drugans 8x10

Bunker on the Back Nine-8x10

Barn 1 Drugans 8x10

Barn 2-Drugans -8x10

Barn 3-Drugans 8x10

Barn 4-Drugans 8x10

Barn 5-Drugans 8x10

Barn 6-Drugans 8x10

Par Gardens-8x10

Almost Home 8th Hole 8x10

Around Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa and Places I made Up (Abstractions)

Cold Wax & Oil 1 8x10

Cold Wax & Oil 2 8x10

Cold Wax & Oil 3 8x10

Cold Wax & Oil 4 8x10

Cold Wax & Oil 5 8x10

Cold Wax & Oil 6 6x8

Cold Wax & Oil 7 8x10

Cold Wax & Oil 8 8x10

Sunset on Chetek 8x10

Boondoggle Resort 8x10

Marsh Study Two 8x10

Tree Line Study One 8x10

Marsh Study One 8x10

Mississippi Moment 8x10 photo credit Melissa Janda

At Dusk on the Deck 8x10

Fall Blossoms above La Crescent 8x10

Pewit's Nest 5x7

Ishnala Beach 8x10

Boardwalk at Necedah 8x10

Brownsville Reunion-11x14

Bluff Face 8x10

Gathering of the Falls 8x10

On the Way to the Loouve 8x10

Going to the Loouve 8x10

Woodland Yellows 8x10

Somewhere Over There 8x10 photo credit Mary Bakalars

Hartford Haven 8x10

Art Farm 5x7
Walking in Search of Birds 8x10

Washburn Remnants Part 1 8x10

Washburn Remnants Part 2 8x10

Minnesota Overlook 8x10

Grassiness 8x10

Madeline Island Eatery 8x10

Devil's Island Part 1 8x10

Kayaking Devil's Island 8x10 photo credit Carol Gibb

Dultuth Shores 8x10

Sailing 8x10

Wisconsin Fields 8x10

Rolling Landscapes 8x10

Grasses on the Shore 8x10

La Crosse River State Trail 8x10

Morning on Chequamegon Bay 8x10

Duluth Outpost 8x10

Sunset on the Mississippi 8x10

Pike's Peak 8x10

Yellow River Backwaters 8x10

Cabin Fever 11x14

Cabins on the Lake 8x10

Sittin' in the Sun 5x7

Kinstone Collection

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).