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With A Little Help... 9x12 oil SOLD

Last weeks visit to the Minnesota Marine Art Museum inspired me to paint the above painting.  A real collaboration of efforts. Great to see how they work to install such large paintings.

While the installation crew was setting up the exhibit of Alexis Rockman:Oceanus  I snapped a few photos and was off to paint the next day in my studio. This new display at the museum is now through January 4, 2026. 

 

Check out Waste Knot by Erik Jon Olson also, artwork made out of recycled materials.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona, MN

An artistic touch on the grounds of the museum

Thanks for viewing!

Below are a  few of my paintings of the Winona Area from the past. 

Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Pulling from the Bluffs 6x8 SOLD

 

Sweet Sugar 6x8 oil unframed $50

Below the Loaf 6x8 oil unframed $50

Latsch Island 8x10 SOLD

On the Hunt 8x10 oil unframed $50

Trail Connections 8x10 oil unframed $50

Winona Falls 8x10 SOLD

Elmaro Meet and Greet Sun., June 29

 

Refuge Artists Closing Reception 

Last Day at Elmaro Vineyard in the Crush Pad

Sunday, June 29 from 1-4pm

My paintings on display in the Crush Pad along with 12 other area artists.

Where Have all the Flowers Gone 11x14 oil framed $350

Spring Has Arrived 11x14 oil framed $350

Rows and Rows 11x14 oil framed $350

Blue Sprires of Lupine 11x14 oil framed $350

 

Plus more of my recent art work from plein air painting on Sundays at Elmaro, Trempealeau Refuge and more locally inspired artwork. I'll bring them along with me for the Closing Reception.

If you are interested I accept cash or checks. Thanks for viewing.

In the Beginning 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

Beyond the Vineyard 8x10 oil unframed $75

End of the Row 8x10 oil unframed $75

Reaching for the Sky 8x10 oil unframed $75

Chose Your Path 8x10 oil unframed $75

The View Behind 8x10 oil unframed $75

Capturing the Blues 8x10 oil unframed  SOLD

Chasing Clouds 8x10 oil unframed $75

Lupines Along the Trail 8x10 oil unframed SOLD

Morning Stretch 8x10 oil unframed $75

Ice Formations 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

Across the Fields 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

Over the Fields 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

To the Woods 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

 Some more past 8x10 oils unframed 

at only $50 each of the Trempealeau Refuge and Area

 

Trail Connections 8x10 oil unframed $50

 

Barges Along the Bluff 8x10 oil unframed $50

River Time 8x10 oil unframed $50

 

Below the Loaf 6x8 oil unframed $50

Sweet Sugar 6x8 oil unframed $50

Path in Spring Green 8x10 unframed $50

 

Blue from the Bluffs 8x10 cold wax unframed $50

Trempealeau Passage 8x10 unframed $50

Refuge Prairie 8x10 oil & cold wax unframed $50

Rolling Grasslands 8x10 unframed $50

Trempealeau Tree 8x10 unframed $50

Father to the Rescue 8x10 unframed $50

Pine Creek Waterway 8x10 unframed $50

Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

River Arts Alliance Member Exhibit

 The show kicks off Friday with 

An opening reception will be held at Blue Heron from 5 to 7 pm on Friday, June 27. The reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

Drive Home 11x14 oil framed $350

 My submission for the show hits home. I frequently use Hwy 35 to travel to and from Trempealeau-Holmen to enjoy Cribbage at Trempealeau Hotel, a visit to Perrot State Park or the Trempealeau Refuge to check on the wild flowers and birds, or hanging out at Elmaro Vineyard to plein air paint and sketch. 

Recent controversy over the closure of Hwy 35 for bridge repairs would have hindered that experience and caused businesses and residents to suffer the consequences of long detours and lost income.

Hurray! After locals rallied and spoke up it's assured the road will remain passable during the upcoming construction. Repairs are still set to begin in 2026 and last for two years.  This painting is dedicated to those efforts.

 

more information about the show--

River Arts Alliance  Member Online Exhibit and Showcase

Opening Reception | Friday | June 27 | 5-7 pm
In-Person Exhibition Runs: June 25 – August 17
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.

The River Arts Alliance (RAA) announces its 2025 Annual Members’ Exhibition and Showcase. This year, events include an in-person art exhibition at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse as well as the publication of an online exhibition and showcase.

The online exhibition and showcase is published in a virtual flipbook format on RAA’s website, www.riverartsalliance.org.. Both the in-person and online exhibitions feature the work of local visual artists in a wide variety of media, as well as written works. The online format also highlights additional literary and performing artists. 

Moon Tunes Treats

 Another evening at Moon Tunes listening to TUGG. 

What would we do without food trucks. It certainly upgrades the experience of outdoor events. Here' my tribute to them. I think I need a flag like they got. Any ideas on what I would put on it for wording?

I thought about adding people in front of the trucks but then changed my mind. Felt it would get too busy and I'm too busy getting onto the next painting.

 

Moon Tunes Treats 8x10 oil unframed $75

Will miss the next couple of Moon Tunes. See you later in July. Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com 

Next up Sunday's Street Market at Elmaro Vineyard in Trempealeau, still two more Sundays in June 1-4pm .

Staring in July after the holidays I'll be painting at Holmen's Halfway Creek Park during their Sunday evenings music which starts at 5pm

Moon Tunes on Thursday evenings at Riverside in La Crosse

 Another Thursday going to paint at Moon Tunes in La Crosse's Riverside Park.

 Will try to be there for most of the summer, enjoying creating and tunes. Stop by and say hi. Come down and sketch or paint if you're inclined. Great place to work on figures since they sit pretty still while enjoying the music.

On the Levee 8x10 oil unframed $75

Last weeks efforts. Came back to my studio and made some major changes. Playing around trying some different looks.

Shown below is my current selection of original oil painting depicting the La Crosse area. Enjoy!

Please email me if you are interested in any of the following paintings and we can meet up or ship for a fee. Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Prices are $50 -$75 for 8x10 or smaller and 11x14 for $125-$150 on unframed oil paintings.

Tax included in price, checks and cash accepted. Thanks 

You can view the items below.

This is a common size to frame and with oil paintings you don't need glass or matting. They are also on panels which makes them easy to ship for the holidays.

New Releases 8x10 $75 unframed and 11x14 $150 unframed

 

Three's A Crowd 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

Morning at the River 8x10 oil $75

 

Goose Island Retreat 8x10 oil $75

608 Hang Out 8x10 oil $75

Soaring Over Riverside 8x10 oil $75

Forgotten Fields 11x14 oil $150

Retired Wheels 11x14 oil $150

More of La Crosse Area

Salem Dam 11x14 oil unframed $125

Patina of the Past 11x14 oil unframed $125

City Pink in the Alley 11x14 oil unframed $125

Dash Park Gathering 11x14 oil unframed $125

Selection of 8x10 unframed oil paintings-$50

March Marsh 8x10 oil $50

 

Go Badgers 8x10 $50

Falls Beginnings 8x10 $50

 

South Park West Salem 8x10 $50

Moon Tunes 8x10 $50

Gardens in the Rain 8x10 $50

Backyard in the City 8x10 $50

Strolling Moments with Friends 8x10 oil $50

More Snow! Mount La Crosse 8x10 oil $50

 

Thinking Spring Goose Island 8x10 oil $50