Gettin' out to Goose Island

Goose Island Retreat 8x10 oil

 Started on site, plein air but completed in the studio.

It was a mild day and I had planned to meet an old friend Jayne for lunch in Stoddard. So if I was going that way I mine as well take my paints with me and make a plan to stop and  paint.. This time, my second attempt at painting outside in the winter I  was a little more prepared. My new pochade box in smaller and I can paint with it on my lap. I just had to remember a chair. Also I invested in some of hand warmers, those air activated sacks. Well I lasted at least 2 hours and then my hands needed a break.

I got some good color notes and the main points so I could finish up at home in my studio when the tingling in my hands was over.

I also had a wonderful lunch catching up on the old days and making plans for future meetups.

Merry Christmas to All

 

Diamond Beach 8x10 oil

Jewel like remnants from icebergs wash up on shore of beaches in Iceland. A precious reminder the value of experiences.

This one will be going home to Stoughton, WI.

Merry Christmas Jeanie and Terri

December Getting out There

 My first ever plein air painting in the winter. Well actually it was the last day of fall by the solar calendar. The new snow and sunny skies made me eager to give it a try. I had a lunch date with friends at Red Pines on Brice Prairie and decided to attempt to paint before hand.

I only lasted an hour as my hands got too cold. Reminder to pick up hand warmers. I tried keeping warm with my delicious hot chocolate from the Red Pines Cafe. But as the sun went behind clouds the chill would eventually overtake my paint and my brush strokes. I got to hand to those that do winter plein air. Plus those that do ice fishing. Maybe I need one of the fishing shacks with a window.

I think I'll give it another try as it's my way of getting outside and getting some fresh air for the winter months.

I did a lot more painting on this one in the studio. But the inspiration was onsite and got some color notes to go by.

 

December Nibbles 8x10 oil

Plein Air painting December 20, 2024

Yes there really is a fishing tent out there!

December Happenings for my Artwork

 Where you can find my Artwork

The Nature Place in Myrick Park

Changing up my display at The Nature Place in Myrick Park til January 2025. You can see my original oil paintings depicting the different seasons in the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge.

Cash or check (tax included) at the desk if you are interested in purchasing. If you are interested in any of the bird paintings from Feathered Friends & More, you can contact me directly cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Summer's Solace 1 8x10 oil & cold wax

Summer's Solace 3 8x10 oil & cold wax

    Prairie's Edge-1 8x10 oil & cold wax 

Prairie's Edge-3 8x10 oil & cold wax

On the Way to Spring-1 8x10 oil & cold wax

On the Way to Spring -2 8x10 oil  & cold wax 

On the Way to Spring-3 8x10 oil & cold wax 

Winter's Barren Beauty-3 8x10 oil & cold wax

Winter's Barren Beauty -2 8x10 oil & cold wax

Bottomland Grasses of the Refuge 8x10 oil & cold wax 

Red Pines Cafe on Brice Prairie

 On display and for sale at Red Pines Cafe, many unframed original oils depicting Brice Prairie. Corrinna Todd graciously shared some of her photos capturing the evening ambiance. From sunsets and night time camp fires, thanks for sharing Corinna. Purchases may be made at the Red Pines Cafe.

Hot Times at Red Pines 8x10 oil 

Yellow Lake Sunset 8x10 oil 

Red Pines Cafe 8x10 oil

Pink Lake Sunset 8x10 oil

Warm Blankets 8x10 oil

Beautiful Day 8x10 oil

Back in the Day 8x10 oil

Dare Devils 8x10 oil

Across the Pines 8x10 oil 

Morning at the Cafe 8x10 oil 

 

 "Brice Prairie Moments" Book-$50

Makes a great keepsake or gift

 

 Holmen Area Community Center

 

 

Inspired by moments I spent around Holmen during festivities, music in the park, local establishments and other activities. Hope you enjoy. Purchases may be made at the Holmen Area Community Center.

 

Lucky Day in Holmen 8x10 oil

608 Hangout 8x10 oil

 

Bocce Time of Day 8x10 oil

Bridge Over Waters 8x10 oil

Bunker on the Back Nine 8x10 oil

Halfway Creek Groupies 8x10 oil

Halfway Creek Park 8x10 oil

Holmen Meating Place 8x10 oil

Korn Feast 810 oil

Lovely Water Hazard oil

Music on the Mound 8x10 oil

Off to the Races 8x10 oil

Sharing the Music 8x10 oil