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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

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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). 
 
Spring Opening at Kinstone 8x10

Amazing Goats 8x10 KB

 
Winter Window 8x10 KB

Don't Fence Me Out 8x10

Together We Stand 8x10


Bee Longing 8x10

Megalithic Memories 8x10

Cultured Stone 8x10

Astra Zen 8x10


 
Winding Way 8x10

Morning Cup of Sol 8x10 KB

Two Witnesses 8x10 KB

Spring Arrives-Kinstone 8x10 KB

Chapel 8x10

Ridgeview Neighbors 8x10

Kinstone Puzzle 5x7
Kinstone Chapel 8x10
 
Kinstone Cabin  8x10
Bee Haven 5x7


Bee Haven Too 5x7

End of the Reign 5x7
Vine Ripe 5x7

 
Family Portrait 8x10

Door Keeper 8x10

 

End of the Rainbow Collection

I was honored to be invited to paint the homeland of Karen and Irv, fondly known as End of the Rainbow in Chaseburg, WI.
Farm Games 5x7
Cooped Up 8x10
Barn Dance 11x14 photo credit Karen Sherman
Tractor Days 8x10
End of the Rainbow 8x10

 

Flowers & More

 

No Mow May 8x10

Heavenly Blue 5x7
Garlic's Ready 5x7
If the Shoe Doesn't Fit 5x7
The Weight of Limbs 5x7
Tree House 5x7
Lily of the Valley 5x7

Pansies 5x7

Forget-Me-Nots 5x7

Peonies Saved from the Storm 8x10

Mandevilla Hot Madness 8x10
Fairy Bells 8x10
 

White Narcissus 8x10 


Milkweed Pods 8x10
Bleeding Hearts 5x7
Garden Bells 5x7
Hickory Blooms 5x7 


Lilies 5x7


Milk Weed Maze 8x10 




Beyond  

More landscapes from my travels
 
Gulf Waves 8x10

Catching Waves 8x10

Grayton Beach Hills 8x10
Coastal Dune Lake 8x10
Cloud Towers 8x10
Hualtico Bay 8x10
Street Sidewalk 8x10

Street Ruins 8x10 

Star Search on the Sea Deck 8x10

Street Vendor 8x10

Swabbed Sporting Deck 8x10

New Mexico Landscape 8x10

Big Bend Settlers Homestead 8x10

Saguaro Park Shelter 8x10

Belize Savanah 8x10

Pichacho Peak  AZ 8x10
Monahan's Sandhill Dunes 8x10
 
Big Bend Ranch TX 8x10
 
Buoys @ Point Reyes 8x10
Belize Bungalow 8x10
 
Rio Grande in Las Cruces 8x10
 
Memories at East Saquaro 8x10
Sunset @ San Carlos MEX 8x10
 
Interrupted Sunrise- 8x10 
 
Sunset @Gilbert Ray AZ 8x10
 

Still Lives 

A collection of studio work from photos and display. Plus a little more. 

Rummage Repose 8x10

 

Breakfast of Champions 5x7

Whose Turn to Buy 5x7

Awakening 11x14 framed
Nice Ice 5x7
Rural Totem 5x7
Number 4 Orange 8x10
Number 2 Orange 8x10
Number 5 Orange 8x10

Still Strutting 8x10


Thanks for viewing

Questions welcome cshoreartwork@gmail.com




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