Color at the Pump House

Drive Home 11x14 oil framed $350

On the road home from Trempealeau is an eight mile stretch of Hwy 35. A road I've taken often coming home from working at Perrot in the past or a Thursday evening at the Trempealeau Hotel for Cribbage. One night as I was exploring inspiration for nocturne paintings it hit me all the colors you see in the dark while driving. From illuminated highway paint and reflective signs to the black asphalt taking on a purple cast to bright blue in the headlights and red from tail lights. A circus of color comes alive in the darkness.
 

  Now showing at the Pump House Regional Arts Center juried  group exhibition called Color, along with many other artworks inspired by area artists.

Stop in to the Pump House Galleries to see the exhibition through February 22nd,2025.

Free, Open House artist reception Friday, February 7th 5:00-7:00pm

Admission is always free

Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00pm, Tuesday’s 9:00-7:00pm and Saturday’s 12:00-4:00pm

Never Too Cold--for some

Never Too Cold 8x10 oil unframed $50

                                                  This painting available at Red Pines Cafe

Next Saturday, February 1 is the 65th Annual Brice Prairie Conservation Association Fishing Derby. Since I must endure the winter while in Onalaska I mine as well make the best of it. Finding out what others enjoy in  winter leads me to ice fishing. Although I've never tried it myself it attracted my attention as a subject matter to paint. My donation to the fundraiser to help the lower Black River and Lake Onalaska. 

                                                                  Donated Painting

Brice Excursion-8x10 original oil framed. Painted two years ago after checking out the derby. Maybe someone will recognize this young fisherman. Hope to see you there.

 

Popping Up to Paint Out from Noon -3:00.

Catch me plein air painting at the fishing derby somewhere on the ice or along the banks of Lake Onalaska.  Looks like it will be warm enough for me.

The Nature Place-My Art Exhibit last day to see Tuesday, January 28

 

Still on Display for January

The Nature Place in Myrick Park

 

Ssee 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.

Summer's Solace 1 8x10 oil & cold wax framed SOLD

Summer's Solace 3 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Prairie's Edge-1 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Prairie's Edge-3 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

On the Way to Spring-1 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

On the Way to Spring -2 8x10 oil  & cold wax framed $150

On the Way to Spring-3 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Winter's Barren Beauty-3 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Winter's Barren Beauty -2 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Bottomland Grasses of the Refuge 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Only at Red Pines Cafe

I'm letting loose with my palette knife. As I work towards finding my style, I try emulating some of the artists I admire. Chris Long is one of those artists that have a mesmerizing quality. He is featured in Modern Impressionist Magazine and I enjoyed his online demonstration they provided. I hope to embrace more paintings with this energy and freshness, I hope you enjoy as well.

Some of my new paintings inspired by the area around Brice Prairie. Now available at Red Pines Cafe.

Next to Red Pins Bar and Grill  W7301 County Rd Z, Onalaska on Brice Prairie.

 

New additions from January

Golden Evening at Red Pines 8x10 unframed oil $50

Blue River 8x10 unframed oil $50

Deck Sunset at Red Pines 8x10 unframed oil $50

 

Another Day on the Lake 8x10 unframed oil $50

New addition from  December

December Nibbles 8x10 unframed oil $50

Below are more unframed original oils depicting Brice Prairie. Purchases may be made at the Red Pines Cafe on Brice Prairie.

Yellow Lake Sunset 8x10 oil  unframed $50

Red Pines Cafe 8x10 oil unframed $50

Warm Blankets 8x10 oil unframed $50

Back in the Day 8x10 oil unframed $50

Dare Devils 8x10 oil unframed $50

Across the Pines 8x10 oil unframed $50

 

 "Brice Prairie Moments" Book-$50

Makes a great keepsake or gift

 

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Sharing the Joy

When I venture out of my studio to paint or sketch, it always amazes me the connections I make. After a summer of enjoying the outdoor music on deck at Red Pines and sketching to the beat, it's amazing the people I meet.

The Taylor family enjoyed my sketch of mom dancing with her grandchild, afterwards they reached out to commission the paintings shown below for a surprise present. 

Painted from photos of their dream home on Brice Prairie. It was a pleasure to share the joy.

Colleen

Grandma and Tames 5x7 oil

Tim's Walleye 5x7 oil

Jill's Happy Place 5x7 oil

Taylor Compound 5x7 oil

Portaits for the Grandparents

I'm  continuing to try and do portraits. These are for family, completing the set I started a couple of years ago. Then more came along and I now have the series up to date. I enjoy doing a more candid profile since it feels less static and probably lets me get away with some inaccuracies. Hopefully by the time there's great grandbabies I'll be a pro.
 

Running thru the Sprinkler 8x10 oil

Pac Man Tournament

Captain at the Wheel

January 2025-Where you can see my art

 New Display for January 2025-All Done

Franciscan Spirituality Center

Hall Display and Gift Shop

Open Weekdays 8:30-5:00

Stop in at 920 Market Street in La Crosse

Original oil paintings framed and unframed from $50-$275 depicting many of my Feathered Friends series and lots of local art from the studio and plein air.

 

 

Display for January

The Nature Place in Myrick Park

Changing up my display at The Nature Place in Myrick Park til the end of 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 framed SOLD

Summer's Solace 3 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Prairie's Edge-1 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Prairie's Edge-3 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

On the Way to Spring-1 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

On the Way to Spring -2 8x10 oil  & cold wax framed $150

On the Way to Spring-3 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Winter's Barren Beauty-3 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Winter's Barren Beauty -2 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Bottomland Grasses of the Refuge 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

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 unframed SOLD

Yellow Lake Sunset 8x10 oil  unframed $50

Red Pines Cafe 8x10 oil unframed $50

Pink Lake Sunset 8x10 oil unframed SOLD

Warm Blankets 8x10 oil unframed $50

Beautiful Day 8x10 oil unframed SOLD

Back in the Day 8x10 oil unframed $50

Dare Devils 8x10 oil unframed $50

Across the Pines 8x10 oil unframed $50

Morning at the Cafe 8x10 oil unframed SOLD

Brice Excursion 8x10 oil unframed $50

 

 "Brice Prairie Moments" Book-$50

Makes a great keepsake or gift

 

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