Refuge Anniversary display at the Pumphouse

Happy Anniversary to the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

It was hard keeping it a secret about some of my paintings being in an upcoming show, but I was able to keep my mouth shut. After entering a few of my paintings in a juried exhibition at the Pump House I found out a month later that my submissions were accepted. This means the three paintings I was excited about sharing could not be on display prior to the event. I waited a year, it seemed like a long time, but 2024 finally arrived to take them down to the Pump House to help celebrate the---

100th Anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

  Pump House Regional Arts Center

All are Invited to a Reception

 -Friday, Feb. 2 from 5-7pm

hopefully you'll be able to stop in at the Pump House, 

115 King Street in La Crosse from now til Feb. 24, 2024.

Friend and fellow Drawn Together artist Jeanne Arenz has the most amazing show as well in the Kader Room, called Wanderings, you're sure to love it.

Here are the three paintings of mine that are on display as part of a group exhibition with artwork inspired by the Mississippi River, kicking off a year long celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.

Event sponsored by the Friends of Pool 7&8

Refuge Hospitality 11x14 oil $350 framed SOLD

Great Refuge Basin 11x14 oil $350 framed SOLD

Bottomland Forest 11x14 oil $350 framed

 Out and About

In May 2024

Gift of Art-Recent Commission

Morning Splendor on Annapurna  8x24x2 oil on cradled panel

It was a pleasure to work with Jon and Cara again to create a gift for their son Phillip. His recent visit to Nepal I hear was inspiring and hope I captured the essence of his experience. 

 

Note-Congrats to Michele Cochran on winning the 8x10 commission drawing at my Blue Heron Reception, looking forward to it.

 

 If you're interested---Pet Portraits/Commission Pricing

Always a pleasure to capture the memories of peoples pets. Commissions accepted, portraits are from  customer photos done in my studio. 

Here are the details.

Pet Portrait pricing starts at $50 for a 5x7 (unframed)-small but ok for head shots, $75 for an 8x10 (unframed)- great for a single pet. $125 for an 11x14 (unframed). For each additional pet in the portrait add another $25. Shipping is extra (if needed) and generally runs, $8-$20 dollars in the U.S. depending on the location. These are common sizes allowing you to purchase ready made frames. Keep in mind no glass or matting needed for an oil painting. Cradle panels run more but do not need a frame.

Please allow 4-8 weeks to complete.

                 

The process includes the time to confer back and forth plus the time to dry. I work from your photograph, keep in mind photos that show a clear face and eyes, plus represent the colors of fur make for a better portrait. Exotic pets are also welcome. Contact me at cshoreartwork@gmail.com

 

Join me Friday for my reception-plus a opportunity to view and chance to order a Refuge Book

 

I want to share a collection of my paintings of Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge in a book form. Twenty pages with over 40 images of my original oil paintings.

The approximately 8x10 hardcover book lays flat for perfect viewing. No words, just pictures to enjoy and reminisce about the refuge.

If you are interested I will have to book for viewing at my Artist Opening Reception on Fri., Jan. 19 fro 5-7 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona. The cost is $50 which includes tax. Shipping directly to you would be extra. Allow about 2-3 weeks for the order to be filled. I'll connect for a time to drop off in Winona and La Crosse.

Thank you for viewing. Many of these paintings are on display for their first time in January 2024 at the Blue Heron Coffee House in Winona and Pump House Regional Arts Center in La Crosse.

cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Don't Forget to Catch My Art Reception Friday-Rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 19 for safer weather.

 Rescheduled for 

Friday, January 19 

for safer travel weather

Pulling in the Nets 8x10 oil Sold

George Richtman sharing with Perrot State Park visitors the art of seining. Back in the day when I worked at the headquarters in Visitor Services, I got a chance to meet him. A fourth generation boat pilot from Trempealeau. He comes into the park often to launch his boat and head out for a day of commercial fishing on the Mississippi River.

 I installed my show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse on Monday. Good thing before the snow came. They've adjusted the lights and ready for viewing. The first day is Wednesday and my reception is Friday. Now on Friday, January 19,5-7

Hope you'll have a chance to catch the show.-Colleen

Getting Ready for Leap Year

 

Dare Devils 8x10 oil

Here's one of my new paintings that will be on display at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse, in Winona, starting next Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

A while back I photographed these youngsters on the Black River Bridge by Lytle's landing on Brice Prairie. Takes a little bit of courage from friends to make the leap.

Hope you can stop by for my Artist Reception 5-7 next Friday, January 12, 2024. Details Below

Reception rescheduled for Friday, January 19, 5-7 for safer travel weather

You Are Here! Art exhibit at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona by CShore Reception rescheduled for Friday, January 19, 5-7 for safer travel weather

Thank you for a wonderful reception. Loved seeing everyone

 

Blue Heron Coffeehouse at 162 W. 2nd Street in Winona. MN.

January 2024 Calendar

 Here's the latest in exhibits and events of artwork by CShore. Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

 Reception rescheduled for Friday, January 19, 5-7 for safer travel weather

You Are Here!

Blue Heron Coffeehouse, Winona

January 10-March 2, 2024

Take a journey through my paintings of places along the Upper Mississippi River.

From Bluffs Views, River Edges, Wetland Refuge, Prairie, River Life and Towns.

Reception rescheduled for Friday, January 19, 5-7 for safer travel weather

Join me for an evening of light refreshments as a guest of Blue Heron Coffeehouse at 162 W. 2nd Street in Winona. MN.

During the reception enjoy my display of oil paintings “You Are Here”, plus during the evening I’ll have dozens of unframed original oil paintings for sale with prices starting at $30-$50. Cash and checks accepted.

Register, at the reception only, for an original 8”x10” commission giveaway. If your name is drawn at 6:30 pm you win a painting of your favorite place from your photo.

 

 

100th Anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

 Pump House Regional Arts Center

Jan.10-Feb. 24, 2024

Reception -Friday, Feb. 2 from 5-7pm

Front Gallery

A group exhibition with artwork inspired by the Mississippi River, kicking off a year long celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.

(Image: Great Refuge Basin, Colleen Shore)

Three of my paintings will be on display at the Pump House, 115 King Street, La Crosse, WI. 

Event sponsored by the Friends of Pool 7&8