Celebrating Trempealeau

Another connection to Trempealeau started with me trying my hand at cribbage in the spring of 2024. The Trempealeau Hotel has a Thursday night tournament open to the public. Putting on my big girl pants I went incognito to see if my skills were up to the task of not embarrassing myself 

 It can be awkward inserting yourself into a situation of knowing no one and not knowing the stakes. My fears were quickly diminishing as the bartender filled me in and by the time the evenings games were over I was a winner in more ways than I could count. Everyone was so welcoming, so I put this on my calendar to try every Thursday.

Forward ahead to the end of the year and the Hotel was hosting a wonderful event on Wednesday January 1, 2025  to close out the year and close for a much needed vacation til February 14 as they work not stop through out the year. Included in the festivities was a final cribbage play off for the afternoon. 

New cribbage faces were everywhere and after an exhausting but enjoyable 5 games I finished in fourth.

I'd like to give a big thank you to Amy and their wonderful staff for the great hospitality and creating an environment for all to enjoy. 

Amy found out about my artisitic side and commissioned some paintings for gifts. Here's the results of her vision to capture some of what makes the Village of Trempealeau special

River Inn 8x10 oil

Muddy Waters 8x10 oil

Little Bluff Inn 8x10 oil

Just had to include this painting I did inspired by my cribbage crew. Now in good hands.

Thursday Nights 8x10 oil

 

 

Just in case you're looking for a painting of Trempealeau- here's a few that are available.

 From My Studio-

Please email me if you are interested in any of the following paintings and we can meet up or ship for a fee. Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

You can view the items below.

This is a common size to frame and with oil paintings you don't need glass or matting. They are also on panels which makes them easy to ship..

Lower Refuge 11x14 oil

Blue Spires of Lupine 11x14 oil

Spring has Arrived in the the Refuge 11x14 oil

Path in Spring Green 8x10

 

Rivers Edge 8x10

Morning on the Refuge 8x10

Blue from the Bluffs 8x10 cold wax

Trempealeau Passage 8x10

Refuge Prairie 8x10 oil & cold wax

Rolling Grasslands 8x10

Trempealeau Tree 8x10

Father to the Rescue 8x10

Pine Creek Waterway 8x10

Barges Along the Bluff 8x10

 

River Time Trempealeau 8x10

Spring Unfurls 8x10

 
 

 

Bay Vista 8x10

 

Thanks for viewing

 

 

Happy New Year

Greetings to All and Wishes for a Wonderful 2025.

I appreciate all those that helped me get through this past year. Encouraging me to continue my artwork with their likes, and faith in me to interpret their memories  through commissions. 

I couldn't keep doing it without  the patronage by art collectors and friends. Allowing me to being able to attend workshops and paint outs that help  me grow and learn more about oil painting. Supporting my art, helps me buy supplies and experiment with new processes. Thank you ever so much. 

Keep the Fire Burning 8x10 oil

 I shared the last day of 2024 with old and new friends at artist and friend Jill's home. Enjoying an afternoon fire and delicious food.

As always I brought my paints with me to do some plein air painting. It's not often I get a chance to paint fire and it mesmerizing beauty. I finished off the painting in the studio on New Years day. So you could say this one took a year to finish

The first part plein air

Gettin' out to Goose Island

Goose Island Retreat 8x10 oil

 Started on site, plein air but completed in the studio.

It was a mild day and I had planned to meet an old friend Jayne for lunch in Stoddard. So if I was going that way I mine as well take my paints with me and make a plan to stop and  paint.. This time, my second attempt at painting outside in the winter I  was a little more prepared. My new pochade box in smaller and I can paint with it on my lap. I just had to remember a chair. Also I invested in some of hand warmers, those air activated sacks. Well I lasted at least 2 hours and then my hands needed a break.

I got some good color notes and the main points so I could finish up at home in my studio when the tingling in my hands was over.

I also had a wonderful lunch catching up on the old days and making plans for future meetups.

Merry Christmas to All

 

Diamond Beach 8x10 oil

Jewel like remnants from icebergs wash up on shore of beaches in Iceland. A precious reminder the value of experiences.

This one will be going home to Stoughton, WI.

Merry Christmas Jeanie and Terri

December Getting out There

 My first ever plein air painting in the winter. Well actually it was the last day of fall by the solar calendar. The new snow and sunny skies made me eager to give it a try. I had a lunch date with friends at Red Pines on Brice Prairie and decided to attempt to paint before hand.

I only lasted an hour as my hands got too cold. Reminder to pick up hand warmers. I tried keeping warm with my delicious hot chocolate from the Red Pines Cafe. But as the sun went behind clouds the chill would eventually overtake my paint and my brush strokes. I got to hand to those that do winter plein air. Plus those that do ice fishing. Maybe I need one of the fishing shacks with a window.

I think I'll give it another try as it's my way of getting outside and getting some fresh air for the winter months.

I did a lot more painting on this one in the studio. But the inspiration was onsite and got some color notes to go by.

 

December Nibbles 8x10 oil

Plein Air painting December 20, 2024

Yes there really is a fishing tent out there!

December Happenings for my Artwork

 Where you can find my Artwork

The Nature Place in Myrick Park

Changing up my display at The Nature Place in Myrick Park til January 2025. You can see my original oil paintings depicting the different seasons in the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge.

Cash or check (tax included) at the desk if you are interested in purchasing. If you are interested in any of the bird paintings from Feathered Friends & More, you can contact me directly cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Summer's Solace 1 8x10 oil & cold wax

Summer's Solace 3 8x10 oil & cold wax

    Prairie's Edge-1 8x10 oil & cold wax 

Prairie's Edge-3 8x10 oil & cold wax

On the Way to Spring-1 8x10 oil & cold wax

On the Way to Spring -2 8x10 oil  & cold wax 

On the Way to Spring-3 8x10 oil & cold wax 

Winter's Barren Beauty-3 8x10 oil & cold wax

Winter's Barren Beauty -2 8x10 oil & cold wax

Bottomland Grasses of the Refuge 8x10 oil & cold wax 

Red Pines Cafe on Brice Prairie

 On display and for sale at Red Pines Cafe, many unframed original oils depicting Brice Prairie. Corrinna Todd graciously shared some of her photos capturing the evening ambiance. From sunsets and night time camp fires, thanks for sharing Corinna. Purchases may be made at the Red Pines Cafe.

Hot Times at Red Pines 8x10 oil 

Yellow Lake Sunset 8x10 oil 

Red Pines Cafe 8x10 oil

Pink Lake Sunset 8x10 oil

Warm Blankets 8x10 oil

Beautiful Day 8x10 oil

Back in the Day 8x10 oil

Dare Devils 8x10 oil

Across the Pines 8x10 oil 

Morning at the Cafe 8x10 oil 

 

 "Brice Prairie Moments" Book-$50

Makes a great keepsake or gift

 

 Holmen Area Community Center

 

 

Inspired by moments I spent around Holmen during festivities, music in the park, local establishments and other activities. Hope you enjoy. Purchases may be made at the Holmen Area Community Center.

 

Lucky Day in Holmen 8x10 oil

608 Hangout 8x10 oil

 

Bocce Time of Day 8x10 oil

Bridge Over Waters 8x10 oil

Bunker on the Back Nine 8x10 oil

Halfway Creek Groupies 8x10 oil

Halfway Creek Park 8x10 oil

Holmen Meating Place 8x10 oil

Korn Feast 810 oil

Lovely Water Hazard oil

Music on the Mound 8x10 oil

Off to the Races 8x10 oil

Sharing the Music 8x10 oil