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| Brilliance at Dusk 11x14 oil |
We decided to include some of the people who were witnessing the same event. I think it helped realize the grand scale of the open beach, the vastness of the lake and the brilliance of a sunset.
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Tried painting one more time Plein Air. Drawn Together met at the La Crescent Apple Blossom overlook. The colors were stupendous and the view spectacular.
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| La Crescent Colors 11x14 oil |
Enjoy, hope your experiencing the fall colors,questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com
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| Blossoms Point 11x14 oil |
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| Mellow Yellow 11x14 oil |
As I continue my journey of being an artist, the bonus benefits are the bonds you make along the way. I planned on attending the plein air workshop in Winona this past Sept. and saw on the list of attendees another artist I had met at my first St. Croix River School of Painting workshop with Kami Mendlik.
I extended an invitation to her for a place to stay during the weekend. I was thrilled she accepted since I'd have a like minded individual to chat with on the half hour rides up and down the river. It was wonderful, we shared stories and strategies and I felt fully immersed in the world I had chosen. It's great finding your people.
She left me inspired to do better and my walls are graced with one of her paintings. I was gobsmacked at this beautiful gem so I made sure to share it with you. I just love it.
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| Hidden Falls 6x8 oil framed by Mary Burke Lynch |
Mary Lynch’s passion is painting oil En Plein Air. She took her first painting class in 2005 from Susan Hartzell Vannelli. In 2008 fellow painter Kerin McTeigue O'Connor invited Mary to join JunoAvenueArt, a group of artists supporting each other’s journey, where she explored many expressive mediums. In 2014 she began to study at St. Croix River School of Painting under Master Painter Kami Mendlik, where the core elements are on the fundamentals of representational painting with an emphasis on color. Mary continues to study them. The painters who inspire Mary are John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925), Isaac Levitan (Russian, 1860-1900), Joaquin Sorolla (Spanish, 1863-1923), Charles W. Hawthorne (American, 1872-1930), and Kami Mendlik (American).
Mary turned me on to this book for inspiration-so far very good practical steps. Hopefully this will get me on the path to my next show at Elmaro in May.
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| Blues on the Prairie 11x14 oil |
In the Town of Onalaska is Brice Prairie, just a few minutes from my home. I continue to discover new places on the Prairie for inspiration,, it always amazes me how big it really is and how many beautiful areas to paint. From the Great River State Trail, National Refuge and Prairies, to capturing life on the river.
Here's some of my latest paintings inspired by Brice Prairie from the end of summer. Any question cshoreartwork@gmail.com
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| Dare Devils 8x10 oil |
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| Back in the Days 8x10 oil |
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| Threes Company 11x14 oil |
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| Sittin' Ducks 5x7 |
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| Piers End 8x10 oil |
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| Backwaters Landing 11x14 oil |
A favorite place to visit on the Prairie is Red Pines Bar & Grill on Lake Onalaska. The stunning view and welcoming atmosphere make it a favorite spot for a refreshment or meal. I couldn't resist asking Corinna, the owner, permission to paint. Every day it changes and it's hard to say what the best time of year is. With their heated patio, music on the deck
They are continuing to develop the property. I hear you can rent a room in the building next to it and word has it a cafe will be opening sometime next year.
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| Evening on the Deck 8x10 oil |
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| Under the Pines 8x10 oil |
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| View across the Lake 8x10 oil |
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| Backwater Dock 11x14 oil |
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| Best Seat at Red Pines 8x10 oil |
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| Pulling from the Bluffs 6x8 oil |
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| Sweet Sugar 6x8 oil |
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| Below the Loaf 6x8 oil |
A quick paint just days after a workshop in Winona. Definitely something different about this one compared to what I've been working on. This was a small vignette I saw while arriving in the morning to the Oberton Education Room for day two of the workshop. I'd never seen this view from the museum and had to grab my camera for a reference photo.
In the two day workshop at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum with Kami Mendlik and Fred Somers, I felt exhausted to weepy and came out the other end hopefully a better artist. It was a journey through learning more how to see and how to feel for me as an artist.
Thanks to the organizers River Arts Alliance, the MMAMuseum and all their connections and passion to bring this Plein Air experience and Artists to Winona. Grateful to Linda Klabo for her pursuit to see art as an integral part of all our lives.
Image below-Fred Somers lead the workshop introducing me to soft pastels. We started off with leaves and I transitioned to fish. Must have been influenced by the current display "Art for Fish" at MMAM.
After 3 weeks of getting outside and focusing on plein air painting I'm now back in the studio getting ready for my show in Winona at the Blue Heron Cafe. Will post more about this January-March show as I get closer.
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Here's the latest in exhibits and events. Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com
Paintings Inspired by Kinstone
at Kinstone in Fountain City, WI
Ten unframed original oil paintings on display in gallery by CShore through Oct. 2023
Enjoy Fall Kinstone Open House, Sunday Oct. 1, music, talks and it's free
Pop Up Onalaska
My
painting for scavenger hunt and fund raiser, who knows where it will be
hung in Onalaska, you'll have to find out. June through September,
Auction, Sat., October 7 at Pumpkin and a Pint at Dash Park
sponsored by Onalaska Art Keepers (OAK)
CShoreArtwork Studio Gallery
for appointment and directions, located between Onalaska and Holmen
featuring framed and unframed original oil paintings cshoreartwork@gmail.com
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| Night at the Cabin 8x10 oil |
There's a lot to learn about plein air painting. Nocturne painting is on my list of things to do. This painting is done in my studio from a photograph. Just practicing before I have the chance to do this outside.
Fortunately there is an upcoming demonstration this Friday in Winona. It's part of Flora and Fauna- the Plein Air Experience 2023. Listed below are the demonstrations and activities. It's amazing to watch these masters do their paintings, a very good opportunity to see for yourself.
I'm excited to be taking the two day workshop with Kami and Fred as well.
FLORA and FAUNA-The PLEIN AIR EXPERIENCE 2023
Opening Reception | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 7-8:30 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm | MMAM
Meet the artists participating in the plein air invitational exhibition at a public opening reception on Thursday evening. The program will include a conversation with master artists and workshop instructors Kami Mendlik, Fred Somers, and David R. Smith, facilitated by MMAM Executive Director Scott Pollock. A cash bar will be available.
Plein Air Painting Demonstrations by Featured Artists | Friday, Sept. 29 & Saturday, Sept. 30 | Various times & locations in Winona
Eight of the featured artists participating in the invitational exhibition will also give free, public painting demonstrations at various locations around Winona on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 and 30. The demonstration schedule is as follows:
Off-The-Easel Share-In & Closing Social | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 9-10 am | Oberton Education Room at MMAM
Before visiting participants head home from Winona, featured artists, workshop instructors and students, art patrons and the general public are all invited to gather once more at MMAM for a closing social. Set up your easels to show off some of what you've learned and created during the weekend! Some works painted in Winona by participating artists during Flora & Fauna - The Plein Air Experience, 2023 may be available for sale by arrangement with the individual artists. Coffee, tea, and baked goods will be provided.
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