Dalton the Sleeping Sultan

 

Dog Tired 8x10 oil revised

Saturday evening at Old Main, I decided my subject matter to paint would be Dalton the 6 year old Golden Retriever that moved in with me and my sister Mary.

In the Gallery before and during intermission for the Eddie Allen Musical performance I began my efforts and will continue to do some final touch ups today for the event Blue Bridge Brass that starts at 3pm.

 Dalton, Mary and I will be ther a hour hour before on the lawn painting and available during intermission in the gallery.

You may also see Dalton at Elmaro from around 1:30 for the Dog Walk. A guy like Dalton loves to parade around.

 

Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com 

Be sure to stop in the gallery and register to win my original oil painting of "Afternoon at Old Main."

Afternoon at Old Main 8x10 oil unframed

Meet the Artist at Old Main for May

 

Register to Win "Afternoon at Old Main" original oil painting by CShore

Some of you may have seen me working on this painting on site while attending a performance at Old Main. Well I finally finished it in the studio. Still drying but I'll have it on display on Saturday, April 26 during the evenings performance by Eddie Allen.

You can register to win "Afternoon at Old Main" each day you stop into the gallery at Old Main Cultural Center  I'll be there in the gallery this Friday, April 18 starting at 6:30pm. 

The painting winner will be drawn  on Sunday, May 25 at 1pm, at the end of the Car Show. Need not be present to win, just include the best way to contact you on your entry slip.

Afternoon at Old Main 8x10 oil unframed

Just had to do another painting of Old Main, the lighting in the evening was enchanting. This one was done in the studio from my photo.

Evenings at Old Main 8x10 oil unframed $75

Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Appearances at the gallery will be posted to this blog as they are scheduled

Golden Opportunites

 It's Wednesday and on my calendar was meeting up with fellow artists from Drawn Together. Today we met at the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge on Brice Prairie.

It was just warm enough for me to paint plein air. Thanks to the staff for the warm welcome and beautiful sunshine.

Golden Moments 8x10 oil $75

Inquiries at cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Helping with Memories

 

Momma Bea's Bench

Some commissions just resonate with the feeling of love and loss. I was approached by Karen to paint this bench dedicated to their mother Bea that sits in the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge.

A simple setting with a complex story. Maybe you remember her? She was an active volunteer.

Here's to making memories that last.

Thanks for letting me share this Karen.

A discovery in Fountain City

 Urban Sketchers of Bluff Country met at JP's  Kitchen and Pub on Friday afternoon in Fountain City and enjoyed a delicious homemade lunch and time to sketch.

Afterwards we walked around town and instead of finding the local historical center open we went into the Post Office to discover these wonderful paintings. Read on about the artist

Oh yeah, my sketch of some local folks playing bridge. They were very patient with us staring at them. I hope we didn't disturb their concentration too much.

Old Main Gallery week of April 12-April 18

 

Last week I had the chance to be at my gallery show during two performances at Old Main Cultural Center in Galesville. Looking forward to a couple more this coming week.

I'm bring my paint box again and will try and paint outside before performances if the weather permits then meet meet you in the Gallery during intermissions. Hope you get a chance to stop by and register for my original oil painting giveaway.

Working on a painting of Old Main for the giveaway, thanks Kari for taking my picture.

any questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Riggs celebrating Reirement of his mom

 

While at my first event for Old Main Cultural Center Gallery display I worked on a special gift for neighbor and friend Karen. As of Friday she's now retired and can be a stay at home mom for Riggs.

Here's some of the process for painting this pet portrait. I used my artistic license to eliminate the blanket behind Riggs to see a better outline of his body and less details in the background to make for a simpler composition.

Below initial photo and photos at about every fifteen minutes as each phase is done.

Plus a few details added in studio. I like how my palette also changes with each phase.

Will work on another painting coming up on Saturday, April 12. I'll be there 6:30 until 8:30 pm

Meet Dalton aka Dog Ross

 

Dalton aka Dog Ross

Dalton will be making his debut alongside his artist friend Colleen Shore this Sunday. He may be a bit snooty but that's not uncommon for a dog.

Colleen has a display of her artwork at Old Main Cultural Center's Galley in Galesville and will be onsite before and during the Green and Gold movie showing at  From 2:30-4:30 painting plein air outside. Stop by and visit. Be sure to see her artwork in the second floor gallery and register for Colleen's painting giveaway. 

future appearances during events in April and May will be posted to this blog site.

Register to win an original oil painting by CShore

 When you stop in the gallery at Old Main be sure to register for my painting giveaway.

The subject will be revealed shortly. You may register every time you stop by the Gallery in April and May.

Winner will be drawn at the end of my exhibit.

I'll be at Old Main Cultural Center in Galesville