Winona, Minnesota part of From Great to Grand art exhibit in August/September 2026

 Welcome to a preview of my show From Great to Grand at Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona.

More along the Great River Road. The original oil paintings shown below were inspired by my travels across the Mississippi River along Hwy 14 Bridge crossing from Wisconsin to Winona, Minnesota.

Life along the river in Winona captured through boathouses, bridges and and the iconic geography of the bluffs, specifically Sugarloaf. From beach area in the summers to the ice climbing in the winter months.  

Down Under Winona 8x10 oil framed $150

  

Winona Boat House 16x16 oil on cradled panel $525

Bridge to Winona 11x14 oil framed $350

Lake Winona 24x12 oil and cold wax on cradled panel $595

Ice Flow 24x12 oil and cold wax on cradled panel $595

The Other Way 8x10 oil framed $150

 

 

Some of my unframed artwork featuring Winona that will be available at my reception Friday, August 14 from 5-7 pm I'll have over 100 unframed oil painting price from $50-$150 during the reception. Cash and checks accepted.

Downpour 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

The Barge Resting Spot 8x10 oil unframed $75

Sweet Sugar 6x8 oil unframed $50

Below the Loaf 6x8 oil unframed $50

Trail Connections 8x10 oil unframed $75

I hope you'll be able to stop in and see my show. I'll be posting more about the paintings you'll see from along the Great River Road in the next couple of weeks.

I'll have over 100 unframed oil painting price from $50-$150 during the reception. Cash and checks accepted.

 

Also Register for a chance to Win an 8x10 commissioned oil painting at my reception.

Inquiries cshoreartwrok@gmail.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday Special

Saturday is special cause you can see my artwork in two places in Winona. The Minnesota Marine Art Museum with Saturday, August 8  admission at just $1.00 and Blue Heron Coffeehouse a great place for  breakfast, lunch or to grab a cup of coffee.

 

 Myths & Legends of Minnesota: An Exhibition of the Minnesota Plein Air Collective

on display through - September 13, 2026 

Washed Ashore 11x14 oil and cold wax $595 by Colleen Shore

                                                                                                                                              

As a member of the Outdoor Painters of Minnesota I had the opportunity to paint plein air paint at the Sugarloaf Cabins in Schroeder, MN. After 5 days of painting,  the last day I decided to add cold wax to my oil paints to capture the energy of Lake Superiors waves as they came into shore. Usually I reserve using cold wax for the studio since it takes more pressure to move around. I made use of the picnic table at the waters edge to create Washed Ashore. Another thank you to Linda Klabo for transporting my painting to be in the Plein Air Grand Marais last fall.

Excerpt from Minnesota Marine Art Museum

Myths & Legends of Minnesota: An Exhibition of the Minnesota Plein Air Collective seeks to celebrate Minnesota’s rich tapestry of folklore, cultural heritage, and oral tradition as expressed through the landscape, focusing on the lakes, rivers and other waterways of Minnesota. Artists in this group exhibition aim to interpret legends, tall tales, folklore, or personal narratives through visual art created in direct engagement with the natural environment and aquatic ecosystems of Minnesota.

The Minnesota Plein Air Collective is a collaboration between the Art of the Lakes Association, Outdoor Painters of Minnesota, and Red Wing Arts, the nonprofit organizers of Minnesota’s three premier annual plein air painting competitions in Battle Lake, Grand Marais, and Red Wing, Minnesota. These groups join together in a different Minnesota venue each year to present an annual exhibition, spreading awareness throughout the state and bringing the joy and beauty of landscape painting to wider audiences

Plus my display is now up at Blue Heron Coffeehouse 

Good Eats part of From Great to Grand art exhibit in August/September 2026

Beside paintings featuring Grand Marais areas and stops along the Great River Road I explored the subject matter of still lives. As a tribute to my host Colleen and Larry Wolner owners of Blue Heron Coffeehouse I created these paintings of some of my favorite experiences at their restaurant.

Blue Heron Breakfast 11x14 oil framed $350

 

Wakeup Winona 8x10 oil framed SOLD

Ready to Open 8x10 oil framed $150

Morning Muffins 8x10 oil framed $150

 

 Another local venue Two Fathoms Brewery in Winona

 

Three's Company 8x10 oil framed $150

and what goes better beer?

Mary's Bloody 5x7 oil framed $150

Enjoy more of my still lives  from Elmaro Vineyard, Ecker Apple Farm, Red Pines Cafe, Jule Coffee House, Trempealeau Hotel and a place in Italy with my Good Eats display from August 5 through September 27. Can you place the location?

 

Ready for the Hootenanny 11x14 oil framed $350

 

Pinot and Pinks 8x10 oil framed $150

Breakfast Time at Red Pines 8x10 oil framed $150

Winning Burger 8x10 oil framed $150

Afternoon Delight 11x14 oil framed $350

Italian Pantry 11x14 oil framed $350

Breakfast at Poggio's 8x10 oil framed $150

Time for Drawing 8x10 oil framed $150

Don't miss the opening reception on Friday August  14th from 5-7. Register for the chance to win an 8x10 commissioned oil painting. Plus I'll have over 100 unframed oil paintings for sale between $50-$150. Cash and checks accepted. Hope to see you there.

Trempealeau, Wisconsin part of From Great to Grand art exhibit in August/September 2026

 Welcome to a preview of my upcoming show From Great to Grand which opens August 5 at Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona.

More along the Great River Road. The original oil paintings shown below were inspired by Trempealeau Refuge/Prairies and the Village of Trempealeau.

Trempealeau Ridge 12x24 oil and cold wax on cradled panel $595

Marsh Grasses 18x18 oil and cold wax on cradled panel $595

 

Refuge View 12x24 oil and cold wax on cradled panel $595

Wetland Grasses 18x18 oil and cold wax on cradled panel $595

Prairie Smoke 18x18 oil and cold wax on cradled panel $595

Wild Lupine 18x18 oil and cold wax on cradled panel $595

A Day Flows by at Cat Daddy's 16x16 oil on cradled panel $525

Music on the Mississippi 16x16 on cradled panel $525

I hope you'll be able to stop in and see my show. Check out other posts about the paintings you'll see from along the Great River Road.

I'll  have over 100 unframed oil paintings priced from $50-$150 during the reception. Cash and checks accepted. Also register for a chance to win an 8x10 commissioned oil painting on Friday, August 14 from 5-7. Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com Just a few unframed original oil paintings that I'll be bring to my reception of Trempealeau, Galesville, Elmaro and Ecker's. Sublime Lupines 8x10 oil unframed $75

Back in the Day 8x10 oil unframed $75

Life on the River 8x10 oil unframed $75

March Morning 8x10 oil unframed $75

Peak Colors to Perrot 8x10 oil unframed $75

Spring Wait 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

Morning Stretch 8x10 oil unframed $75

The View Behind 8x10 oil unframed $75

Choose Your Seat -Ecker 8x10 oil unframed $75

Welcome Spring 11x14 oil unframed $150

Self Harvest -Ecker 8x10 oil unframed $75

Reaching for the Sky-Ecker 8x10 oil unframed $75

Coming to Work -Ecker 8x10 oil unframed $75

Winter on the Vine-Elmaro 8x10 oil unframed $75

Arriving at Elmaro 11x14oil  unframed $150

Ready, Set, Grow -Elmaro 8x10 oil unframed $75

Upfront and Personal -Elmaro 8x10 oil unframed $75

Whining Down -Elmaro 8x1`0 oil unframed $75

Evening at Old Main -Galesville 8x10 oil unframed $75

Arnolds Garden-Galesville 8x10 oil unframed $75