CShoreArtwork: 2025

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Overlook on Hwy 35 in Onalaska Part One

It's been a regular stop after Moon Tunes, we'd grab some ice cream and catch the sunset at the overlook on Hwy 35 across from Blue Moon. This grand view will be my inspiration for the upcoming Plein Air Between the Bluffs competiton starting on Friday October .3. After getting our canvases or panels stamped for competition I'll head over and start painting every day until done. The sooner I get them done the more time to dry before the turning them in on Thursday Oct. 16.

Morning, noon or evenings I'll be there as weather permits. You are welcome to stop by, I'll post when I'm there on facebook.

Here below are some of the paintings I've done in the studio, inspired by the evenings sun setting.

On the Edge 8x10 oil unframed $75

Golden Sunset at Overlook 9x12 oil unframed $100

Just in Time 9x12 oil unframed $!00

Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

From Plein Air Between the Bluffs schedule-

Save the Dates! Plus, Don’t Miss the Quick Paint!

Plein Air Event

October 3–16

Artists painting throughout the competition area.

Awards Night

October 17 · 6–9 PM

Gallery 1802 · 1802 State Street, La Crosse, WI

Quick Paint Competition

Saturday, October 19

International Friendship Gardens (Riverside Park)

Check-In @ 9 AM · Paint 10 AM–12 PM · Awards ~1 PM *All ages welcome!

Public Show & Sale

October 18–19

Gallery 1802

Sat (18th): 10 AM–4 PM

Sun (19th): 12 PM–3 PM

Friday, October 3, 2025

More of Ecker's Apple Farm-Apples to Pie part of "From Tuscany to Trempealeau" October Art Exhibit at Elmaro

Orchard in the Shadows 11x14 oil unframed $150

Besides the framed display here are more, unframed original oil paintings featuring Ecker's Apple Farm

Choose Your Seat 8x10 oil unframed $75

Across the Orchard 8x10 oil unframed $75

Spring at the Farm oil unframed $75

Spring All Around oil unframed $75

Half Moon Festival 9x12 oil unframed $100

Time to Retire 8x10 oil unframed $75

Help me celebrate my October show

at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery in Trempealeau. Reception on Sunday, October 26 from 1-4.

Events at Ecker for October-

check out my show at Elmaro while you are in the area Elmaro Vineyard and Winery N14756 Delaney Rd. Trempealeau.

Sat., Oct 4 and Sun., Oct. 5

Ectoberfest

Sat., Oct. 11 Honeycrisp Hootenanny

Sun., Oct. 12 Post Hoot Recovery

Sat., Oct. 18 and Sun., Oct. 19

Fresh Press Fest

Sat., Oct.25 and Sun., Oct. 26

Drain the Taps

Ecker's Apple Farm-Farm to Fun and What My Paintings Depict

Now On Display at Elmaro through October

Here are some of the paintings for my October art display called From Tuscany to Trempealeau in October, featuring Ecker's Apple Farm.

There are three agricultural businesses, Poggio Etrusco, Elmaro Vineyard and Ecker's Apple Farm who celebrate the harvest and welcome visitors.

Help me celebrate my October show at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery in Trempealeau. Reception on Sunday, October 26 from 1-4.

Ready for the Hootenanny 11x14 oil framed $350

The Littlest Bird 8x10 oil framed NFS

First to Bloom 8x10 oil framed $150

Welcome Spring 11x14 oil framed $350

Grandma's Pie 5x7 oil framed $150

Farm Market 5x7 oil framed $150

Big Top Talent 8x10 oil framed $150

Reaching for the Sky 8x10 oil framed $150

Home of Generations 11x14 oil framed $350

Self Harvest 8x10 oil framed $150

All Aboard 8x10 oil framed $150

Coming to Work 8x10 oil framed $150

Ecker’s Apple Farm

Since 1940, five generations of this family have owned the farm, growing apples along the Great River Road in Trempealeau. Today the all-female-run-farm have put the fun in farming to the max. It’s not just a pick-your-own apples from the past. (Paintings-”Home of Generations” and “Self Harvest”)

Sara Ecker-Foster, Orchard Manager, became my guide showing me around the orchard so I could paint the spring blossoms. Timing is everything, the blooms were spectacular, along with the birds and the bees. (Paintings-”Welcome Spring”, “The Littlest Bird”, “Coming to Work” and “First to Bloom”

I was introduced to Ecker’s premier gala affair the Honey Crisp Hootenanny back some years ago . College friends, Jill and Dave Geisthardt, returned for a visit and wanted to meet up there for Crafts, Music and Food during the peak of harvest, what more do they need for a fall event. Many of my paintings were inspired by that day. (Paintings-”Ready for the Hootenanny”, “Big Top Talent” and “Reaching for the Sky)

Of course since then they have gone above and beyond my expectations, with Hogs Back Brew Farm including ciders, a Beer Garden , Stage, Farm Market and Train Rides, something for every age group. They host events, providing a venue for any gathering you can imagine. Be sure to check out the Half Moon aka Festival of Simon next year in August or coming up Drain the Taps on the last weekend of October. Plus of course, don’t forget to get some apples and try the apple pie. (Painting-”All Aboard” ,”Farm Market” and “Grandma’s Apple Pie”)

On a personal note thank you to the Ecker family for keeping the apples coming and creating new traditions in Trempealeau. It was also kind of you to host our group of artists from Drawn Together. A morning of sketching in the orchard and beer garden. Again , thank you for supporting my artistic endeavor to create this exhibit, much appreciated. I can tell a love of art runs deep in your family. www.eckersapplefarm.com

Thursday, October 2, 2025

More of Elmaro Vineyard-Grapes to Wine part of "From Tuscany to Trempealeau" October Art Exhibit at Elmaro

Now On Display at Elmaro through October

In the Beginning 8x10 oil unframed $75

Besides the framed display here are more, unframed original oil paintings featuring Elmaro.

End of the Row 8x10 oil unframed $75

Beyond the Vineyard 8x10 oil unframed $75

Shade on the Patio 8x10 oil unframed $75

Sunday on the Patio 11x14 oil unframed $125

Reaching for the Sky 8x10 oil unframed $75

Orders Accepted until Sun., Oct 26 for

Elmaro Book featuring Paintings and Sketches of Elmaro.

$50 includes tax, shipping extra. Cash or check to Colleen Shore

Orders delivered from La Crosse to Winona by arrangement after November 17, 2025.

20 pages total hardcover , lays flat

sample to view at Elmaro in the Crush Pad

Help me celebrate my October show

at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery in Trempealeau. Reception on Sunday, October 26 from 1-4.

Other Events at Elmaro for October- check out my show in the crush pad while you are there. These are the events at the time of publishing. It's amazing all the events they have. Plus remember they are open year round.

Thursdays Oct. 2,9,16 and 23 Adaptive Yoga

and Date Nights Special

Friday's Oct. 3,10,17 and 24 Flannel Fridays

Sunday's Oct. 5 and 19 Dog Walk

Fri., Oct 10 Autumn Harvest Centerpiece Class, need to register

Fri. Oct 24-Sun. Oct. 26 Toast to Harvest Wine Trail (during my reception)

Thur. Oct. 30 Hike and Howl

Fri. Oct. 31 Halloween

Music

Fri., Oct 3 David Hartman

Sat. Oct. 4 Sampson and Son

Sun Oct. 5 Mike Nanstad

Fri., Oct 10 Ryan Howe

Sat. Oct. 11 Jeani and the Dreamers

Sun. Oct. 12 Curt Glenna

Wed. Oct 15 Concert Wolfskill and the Wild

Fri., Oct 17 Bradford Loomis

Sat. Oct 18 Doug Mahlum

Sun. Oct 19 Tim Dallman

Fri. Oct 24 Joe Cody

Sat. Oct 25 Jack Nolton

Sun. Oct 26 Chris Rude (during my reception)

Food Trucks

Sat. Oct. 10 Taco Town

Sat. Oct. 18 Woodshed Pizza

Artist Reception

Sun. Oct. 26 Colleen Shore

See you there.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Elmaro Vineyard-Farm to Fun and What My Paintings Depict

Now On Display at Elmaro through October

Here are some of the paintings for my October art display called From Tuscany to Trempealeau in October, featuring Elmaro Vineyard and Winery.

There are three agricultural businesses, Poggio Etrusco, Elmaro Vineyard and Ecker's Apple Farm who celebrate the harvest and welcome visitors.

Help me celebrate my October show at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery in Trempealeau. Reception on Sunday, October 26 from 1-4.

Arriving at Elmaro 11x14 oil framed $350

ready to Harvest 1 6x8 oil framed $150

Ready to Harvest 2 6x8 oil framed $150

Behind the Scenes 8x10 oil framed $150

Row by Row Harvest 8x10 oil framed $150

Up Front and Personal 8x10 oil framed $150

Storms Over Vineyard 11x14 oil framed $350

Monday Blues 8x10 oil framed $150

Afternoon Delight 11x14 oil framed $350

Ready, Set, Grow 8x10 oil framed $150

Winter on the Vine 8x10 oil framed $150

Chillin"at Elmaro 8x10 oil framed $150

Elmaro Vineyard and Winery

From the original 1850 family homestead to a modern Vineyard and Winery, Elmaro brings the Napa experience to Trempealeau. The first vines planted in 2006 started the path to providing top notch hospitality and wines in the region. A labor of love, this family owned and operated agribusiness is an adventure every weekend offering music, yoga, arts, and private picnics to group gatherings. (Paintings-”Arriving at Elmaro”, )

My paintings this year reflect a homage to all the workers and servers. Capturing the many hands it takes to keep the Winery and Vineyard going. With permission, I spent some time during the off hours to visit and see what it takes. (Paintings-”Behind the Scenes”, “Monday Blues”, “Up Front and Personal” and “Row by Row Harvest”)

When I’m not working I also enjoy taking friends to Elmaro for some libations and a little noshing. Even in the winter you can enjoy the patio with the help of their outdoor fire tables. (Painting-”Afternoon Delight”, Chillin’ at Elmaro” and “Winter on the Vine”)

I’ve spent many days at Elmaro during my Art Exhibits in the Crush Pad to participating in Artists from the Refuge or just plein air painting or sketching on the premises for Junes Sunday Street Market. Giving me the privilege to watch the wines during the growing seasons. (Paintings-”Storms Over Vineyard”, Ready to Harvest 1, “Ready to Harvest 2”, “Ready, Set Grow”, “Breaking Bud”, “Vine Ripe”)

Of course another bicycle painting, always enjoy the flowers thank you -”On the Road Again”

On a personal note thank you Elmaro, if I could I would be out there every day with my sketchbook and pochade box, I would. So much to be inspired by. Special thanks to Events Coordinator Kari, Elmaro has hosted my artwork every year since 2022. Looking forward to next October 2026. www.elmarovineyard.com