From the bits of conversation I over heard lots of past family members came to share the day. It felt like a family reunion, lots of laughs and people sharing stories.
Anniversary Special 8x10 oil SOLD |
Climbing Trees 8x10 oil unframed $50 |
From the bits of conversation I over heard lots of past family members came to share the day. It felt like a family reunion, lots of laughs and people sharing stories.
Anniversary Special 8x10 oil SOLD |
Climbing Trees 8x10 oil unframed $50 |
I painted plein air this last week in downtown La Crosse. As always I'm attracted to the beauty of Riverside Park.
Here's three paintings, now I have to select one to enter into the Downtown Art Around coordinated by River City Gallery. Help me pick which one I should enter. Would love the feedback.
River City Gallery at 321 Main Street will have a gallery reception on Friday, August 2 from 4-7. The public is invited and may vote on their favorite image.
All were done outside in the moment on location. Thanks to all those who stopped by to see and comment on my progress.
Soaring Over Riverside was the favorite of viewers. Thanks for you input and kind words. Now framed and will be on display starting Friday, Aug.2 at RiverCity Gallery in La Crosse
Soaring over Riverside 8x10 oil framed $150 |
Morning at the River 8x10 oil unframed $50 |
Moon Tunes 8x10 oil unframed $50 |
My Spirit Doll |
Jill's Spirit Doll |
Group Spirit Dolls |
Exploring West Salem and all it has to offer has been on my list of things to do. The first attraction is the La Crosse County Fair. This painting I did last year, Love going to see the animals up close. We hung around for the Rooster Crowing Contest. What a hoot.
Call of the Wild 8x10 oil unframed $50 |
A chance encounter while exploring was the Neshonoc Dam. There must be many stories about the buildings surrounding this picturesque place.
Salem Dam 11x14 oil unframed $125 |
Drawn Together (Artist Group) gathered at South Park on Lake Neshonoc. A lovely breeze kept the bugs away and had time to do this painting of the birches on the edge of the bank. Recent high waters made the water look pretty muddy.
South Park 8x10 oil unframed $50 |
Always looking for suggestions on new places to paint in West Salem. Let me know cshoreartwork@gmail.com
Waking Geese 8x10 oil |
Coreopsis in the Park 8x10 oil |
Yellow Casts 8x10 oil |
After a plein air outing we were also challenged to make another painting in the studio from our first impressions. Those notes we were able to quickly capture in paint and then translate again editing out what doesn't work.
This was a first for me and very challenging. Something I really need to keep working on.
Bridge 1 8x10 oil |
Bridge 2 8x10 oil |
Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com
123 Boom 8x10 oil |
It was a real blast painting in the past at the Founder's Day in Galesville.
Here's some of my paintings inspired by Galesville,
Above the Canon Firing of the 2nd MN Battalion of Light Artillery Reenactment
Below more from Arnold's House and my favorite the Gazebo's in Galesville.
I'll be setting up my easel on the 27th of July plus bringing along my collection of area paintings.
Hanging Out 8x10 oil |
Road to Arnolds 8x10 |
Galesville Gathering 8x10 |
Arnolds View 8x10 |
Marinuka Gazebo 8x10 |
Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com
It's time to catch my breath. The first half of 2024 has had it's highs and extreme lows.
I had plans. I had hopes. Thankfully I had family and friends to cope.
I lost my muse, confidant,best friend and life long partner of 37 years at the beginning of the year. My husband Eric supported my art and encouraged me to pursue what I loved so I continued on with planning art exhibits and participating in events. While his life was coming to an end, mine was beginning for me as an artist. I know he would be proud of me as I continue to live my dream and find the beauty in things around me.
So onward to the next chapter in my life. As of July all my previous commitments have been met and my choices are now new. Some exciting, some kinda scary. I hope to begin in late summer with a few new exhibits and try my brush with more plein air painting. I'm looking forward to participating in Between the Bluffs plein air event in October here in La Crosse and I have a few more commissions to complete before the holidays.
A big thanks to fellow artists who I've met along the way and helped me realize my journey doesn't have to be done alone
Inspired by moments I spent around Holmen during festivities, music in the park, local establishments and other activities. ...