Sunday at Elmaro Again-Rain or Shine

 I'll be at Elmaro again for Sundays Street Market, painting Plein Air. Hope you have a chance to stop by and visit and see my Gallery Display "Refuge Reflections" in the Crush Pad through June.

I've been busy painting between Sunday's appearances. Now, finally some of my latest pieces are dry enough to bring along for Sunday, June 18.

The first two were Plein Air paintings done at the Trempealeau Refuge during their first Artists in the Refuge Event on June 3.

Pine Creek Waterway 8x10

Here's couple more Plein Air from May when I painted at Kinstone's Spring Open House in Fountain City and Myrick Park during the Earth Day Celebration.

 

Kinstone Kitchen 8x10

 

Myrick in May 8x10

A few more moments to paint, captured by camera and then done in my studio. The deer is from my back yard. The yearling is hanging out as her mother is off with her fawn.

The goat is one from Elmaro. They've had "Goats on the Go" clearing out the underbrush on the property. So cute to see, the kids sure grow up so fast.

Doe See Doe 8x10

What's for Lunch? 8x10

 

Lastly, one inspired from my file of past photos. Just love this one since it caught the barge along the river with a row of magnificent bluffs in Trempealeau.

 

Barges along the Bluffs 8x10

 

 

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Galesville Gathering Saturday

Another weekend is coming up with a chance for me to paint Plein Air. 

 This Saturday I'll be joining the celebration in Galesville for Founder's Day. 

Founders Day Celebration

19308 Silver Creek Rd., Galesville, WI

I'll be onsite painting at Arnold House at East Side Farm as part of event

Sat. June 17 from 10am-2pm

 Here's just a few of the paintings I'll be bringing with me.

Galesville Gathering 8x10

Road to Arnold's 8x10 oil

 

Also don't forget to visit with me at Elmaro on June 18 for Sundays  Street Market. More new paintings will be available.

 

Sunday Rhythms at Elmaro

 It's not work if you love it.

My passion to paint has given me more wonderful days than I could imagine. Especially painting plein air and living in the moment. Elmaro Vineyard in Trempealeau has welcomed me and may artwork by displaying my show "Refuge Reflections" in the their Crush Pad Gallery and inviting me to paint onsite during Sunday's Street Market.

Both Sundays I've painted plein air and each Sunday sold my painting. Here's some photos from Sunday, June 11. I also did some quick sketches to share with visitors. See you next Sunday from Noon to 4pm, I'll be there.

Street Market at Elmaro, every Sunday in June

I had a wonderful time at Elmaro for their first Sunday Street Market of June. I painted plein air, visited with people who stopped by and connected buyers with my art.

 I'll be out there again this Sunday for the Market and to hear the music of Crooked Willow, maybe have a crepe by Jean Luc and hopefully see you there.

Here's a few of the new pieces I'll be bringing to the table. Fresh off the easel florals.

 

 Here's my plein air painting from Sunday, on it's way to North Carolina this week, a memento for a lady who was visiting the winery.

While you're there be sure to visit the Crush Pad for my Gallery Exhibit through June. Colleen

Elmaro in the Crush Pad for the month of June

 Refuge Reflections-of the Seasons

After being invited back to Elmaro Vineyard and Winery to display in June of 2023, I got to thinking what my focus would be. I've grown artistically into being able to feature larger collections of paintings that represent a theme. This is a more cohesive way of taking the viewer along a journey with me. .

I chose the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge as my muse. Every season she takes us into another color palette and new textures. Each time I had a chance to visit I would try a new path to the Trempealeau Bottoms or revisit Pine Creek Dike to see the changes.

I had many photos from past visits to work with as I had been employed at Perrot State Park for six years and it was easy to start or end my day at the Refuge.

So let me take you on the seasonal changes of the Refuge and reflect on the land.

 Spring

Notes from the Artist-My favorite green. The brightness of spring greens of the new foliage appears. There is still the starkness of winter but the colors of blue have changed and colors begin to pop. The sky turns stormy more often and who doesn't love a spring rain to wash away the winter blues.

Spring Has Arrived in the Refuge 11x14 oil framed $350

 

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

 

Grasses along the Path 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Pond Reflections 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Spring on it's Way 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Thaw on the Refuge 1 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

Summer

Notes from the Artist-The lush greens in Wisconsin are a challenge against the variety of sky and water blues. I can almost hear the hum of mosquitos.

Soaking Up the Vista in the Refuge 11x14 oil framed SOLD

Summer's Solace in the Refuge series of 3 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150 each

Lotus on the Pond 8x10 oil framed $150

8x10 oil  & cold wax framed $150

Pads on the Pond 8x10 oil framed Sold

Fall 

 Notes from the Artist- Probably my favorite time of year to get outside. Crisp air and no bugs. The color changes and textures are also the most impressive. Grasses are just fun to do, they really loosen up my paintings. Here's where I was excited to begin using cold wax with my oil paints. You can get so much more texture out of the subject matter.

River Bottom Pathway 11x14 oil framed $350

Prairie's Edge in the Refuge Series of 3- 8x10 framed oil & cold wax framed $150 each

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

Refuge Reflections 8x10 oil & cold wax framed $150

 

Bottom Land Vista 11x14 oil & cold wax framed $350

Winter

Notes from Artists- I never expected winter to be so much fun to paint. The snow has such a sculptural quality and the shadows in winter take on a whole new color.

Winter Waters through the Refuge 11x14 oil framed $350

Winter's Barren Beauty in the Refuge Series of 3- 8x10 oil and cold wax framed $150 each

Grasses Emerge 8x10 oil & cold wax framed Sold

Trempealeau Tree 8x10 oil framed $150

Chillin' at Elmaro 8x10 oil framed $150

Notes from the Artist- I couldn't help but include this last painting again. It reminds me of all the visits to the Trempealeau Refuge and then being able to relax and reflect at Elmaro.

Thank you for viewing. They are even better in person so I hope you get to visit during the month of June in the Crush Pad.  Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Dear Art Friends

Doe See Doe 8x10 oil

 This one year old was trying to find her spot in my backyard. Her mom is probably rearing her new fawn. She looked at me those big brown eyes with wonder.

I'm going to change the subject a bit to finding out more about artists who have had experiences with NFT (Non-Fungible Token) I've been approached and just trying to figure out how this would fit into my life as an artist. Please email me any reactions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Thanks. I love being able to sell my art in person and I know it's a new world out there with digital options. I've been approached by online buyers in a variety of ways and I need to learn the ropes.

Colleen

Prepping for Plein Air at the Refuge

Pine Creek Trail 8x10 oil

 Saturday, June 3 I'll be joining other artists in the Trempealeau Refuge to paint along the Pine Creek Trail. This painting done in the studio was my first attempt to capture this view. Tomorrow I'll be painting plein air. You may wonder why artists challenge themselves to paint onsite outdoors.

Stop by and see for yourself. Every day, every hour the view can change with the light. Different shadows develop, changing colors as the sun goes behind the clouds and the wind may make ripples in the water changing the reflections. 

The artist is trying to capture something fleeting. Even a camera can't pick up what the eye can see. I'll be bringing this painting along so you can see the difference and maybe some more that express how wonderful I think the refuge is.

Thanks to the Friends of Trempealeau Refuge for organizing this event.

Afterwards I'll be heading over to Elmaro Winery to finish off a perfect morning having the chance to create and share my new display in the Crush Pad called Refuge Reflections.

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