Feathered Friends not Fashion Accessories

 

Do These Feathers Make Me Look Fat?

11x14 cradled panel $275

 

Fate of Feather Fashionistas

Fashion trends in ladies hats and apparel was devastating for many birds in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The hunt was on as feathered hats were all the rage. Mass slaughter of birds for plumes, resulted in the endangered survival of birds and the death of young left behind.

Fortunately, feathered fashion fell out of favor when people were made aware of the consequences

 

This is one of my paintings for my show for the month of May at Elmaro.

 Concerns or questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

 

 

Want to Learn more about birds?

Don't miss Stan Tekiela’s presentation, 

“Bird Nests: Amazingly Ingenious and Intricate”

Stan Tekiela, renowned wildlife photographer, author, and
naturalist, will present his entertaining program filled with amazing
photos and fun facts about bird nests. Few creatures can craft such
brilliant and involved homes!

*This event is sponsored by the Friends of Trempealeau Refuge.
*No registration is required for this event.*Social hour: 5:30-6:30p.m. *Program: 6:30p.m.

 

 

Here's one of my new paintings for my upcoming show in May at Elmaro. 

 Concerns or questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

 

Think of Others 11x14 cradled panel oil $275

 

The Truth is out there,

                                                         Keep Reading.

Figuring out the difference between fact and fiction can be daunting.

Wording and labeling can be misleading. Sometimes it what’s not said that we need to be aware of. The pesticides of the past are one example. DDT seemed like a miracle product then we saw the adverse affects on birds in particular.

It’s important to check dates on reports, read and follow the directions and asking good questions from trusted sources. Or better yet learn to live with nature.

 

 

More about Friday-

More about Saturday- On Saturday, May 11th, Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge invites everyone to the Refuge for our Annual Birding Festival! The festival runs from 7:00am to 12:30pm.  

 

 

More about my Display of original oils at Elmaro
 

 

Something to Crow About

Thanks for the warm reception at Elmaro. My show will be up until May 28. 

Selfie Awareness 11x14 oil cradled panel SOLD

Something to Crow About

 Did you know crows can recognize faces. They can remember and identify those that they come in contact with.

 Studies and experiments show the unique thinking of crows using tools and solving problems.

 Reflecting on the abilities of birds to mimic and learn maybe we should think about what we are teaching them.

 One interesting fact- crows brain size in relation to it’s body mass exceeds humans.  Bird brain may have a new meaning.

 Here's one of my new paintings for my show in May at Elmaro. Concerns or questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

We're Here!

 The Humming birds and my show Feather Friends at Elmaro.

Hope you can make my opening reception Sunday, May 5 from 1-4

 Color of Red

by Colleen Shore

11x14 oil cradled panel  $275

 

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Get Real, No Red Dye No. 2

 

When we try to replicate what we think nature needs we often impose our own misconceptions.

Please remember you should not dye your hummingbird food red. Its not needed and can be harmful.

Having  a red container or a decoration in red is enough to catch their eye.

Also use real sugar, no substitutes for hummingbirds.