CShoreArtwork: April 2026

Sunday, April 19, 2026

April Showers Bring May Events at Kinstone

Back in January after plein air painting at Kinstone I was inspired to paint a winter scene of this Megalithic structure. Join me while I paint on Sun., May 3 from 1-4 and check out my paintings in their gift shop.

Steps to the Dolmen 8x10 oil framed $95

Sunday, May 3 from Noon -5

at Kinstone’s Spring Open House

S3439 Cole Bluff Road, Fountain City

Welcome spring at Kinstone’s open house enjoy a free event with live music, kids activities, Tansy’s Traveling Kitchen and more. Kristine Beck welcomes artists to paint or sketch during the event. You’ll find many amazing things to capture.

Here's a few of my paintings featuring Kinstone in their gift shop. Original oil paintings framed up, perfect for gift giving. Selection of Kinstone inspired oil paintings only $95.

Kinstone Kitchen 8x10 oil framed $95

Chapel Musician 8x10 oil framed $95

Kinstone Cabin 8x10 oil framed $95

Got Goats 8x10 oil framed $95

Next Round 8x10 oil framed $95

Learning the Way 8x10 oil framed $95

Spring on the Way 8x10 oil framed $95

Let There Be Light 8x10 oil framed $95

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

My Week in Asheville

Biltmore Gardens 8x10 oil unframed $75

I started spring early with a trip to Asheville to paint and visit friends. Sylvia and Joe. The weather couldn't have been nicer, the company more sweet and the blooms more delicious. The area was in bloom with Dogwoods, Azaelas and Pollen.

Thanks again to my hosts for carting me around and hanging with me as I painted. During my visit I participated in the first Montford Plein Air Painting Festival. Set in a historic section of Asheville, 50 plus artists captured their favorite scenes.

After my return home I made some adjustments to the paintings I brought back. Hope you enjoy. Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Pink Azaleas 8x10 oil unframed $75

From Joe and Sylvia's porch painted the first evening as the glow of the sunset set off the hot pinks.

Wolfe's Domain 8x10 oil unframed $75

Plein air painting Sunday morning in Riverside Cemetery, resting place of author Thomas Wolfe.

Shady Repose 8x10 oil unframed SOLD

A quick plein air painting while setting up at Matt's house for the Montford Plein Air Painting Festival

Biltmore's View 8x10 oil unframed $75

A day painting at Biltmore, enjoying the expansive view of the country side

Stairway to Harmony 8x10 oil unframed $75

This grand stair case at the Daoist Traditions College caught my eye.

Sunday's Wet Paint Sale at Matt's

I sold the two below before I got a really good photo. It's always a pleasure to meet people while I paint and sharing the connection through my art.

Sunday Brunch 8x10 oil SOLD

A busy Sunday morning serving the neighborhood at All Day Darling restaurant.

Sunset 8x10 oil SOLD

My Friday night nocturne started with Tall John's restaurant. Then sunset on Gay St. caught my attention and I had to pivot fast befor I lost the light.

103.3 8x10 oil SOLD

A surprise gift for Joey Books. He volunteers at the local radio station.

A surprise visit for me from Haggarty family in Asheville. Their northern relatives near me are some fans of my artwork.

Thank you Asheville, your resilience after Helene is admirable.

Friday, April 10, 2026

Waiting for the Blues, May at Trempealeau Refuge

May is my favorite time to get out and paint at the Trempealeau Refuge, to capture the blues of Wild Lupine. Hope to see you there.

Blue Spires of Lupine 11x14 oil framed $350

On display through May for Bees and Blooms at Holmen Area Community Center, 600 N. Holmen Drive, Holmen, WI.

Here's a look at past Lupine paintings, all have found their place in homes.

My article and images, originally published in the spring 2026 issue of The Prairie Promoter, a publication created by The Prairie Enthusiasts.

The Prairie Enthusiasts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization with a mission to protect, restore, manage and educate about the prairies and oak savannas of the Upper Midwest, with a current footprint of Wisconsin, Minnesota and northwest Illinois. Learn more and support their work at ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org.

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Check out my display of Prairie and Birds at Upper Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Brice Prairie in Onalaska, through May.

Thursday, April 2, 2026

April's Pink Moon

Aprils 2026 Pink Moon

April fooled us on the first and didn't provide a pink moon. Actually it's because the Pink part refers to Phlox blooms. That's not happening here in Wisconsin as winter still wants to hang on. We could refer to it as a Pasque Moon since they have begun to bloom. I wasn't able to see the full moon here, clouds and rain obscured the skies. Fortunately Howard came through with some wonderful images of the moon above the Tuscon area architecture and landscape.