Helping with Memories

 

Momma Bea's Bench

Some commissions just resonate with the feeling of love and loss. I was approached by Karen to paint this bench dedicated to their mother Bea that sits in the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge.

A simple setting with a complex story. Maybe you remember her? She was an active volunteer.

Here's to making memories that last.

Thanks for letting me share this Karen.

Karen shared a photo of how she framed it up. Just love it.

A discovery in Fountain City

 Urban Sketchers of Bluff Country met at JP's  Kitchen and Pub on Friday afternoon in Fountain City and enjoyed a delicious homemade lunch and time to sketch.

Afterwards we walked around town and instead of finding the local historical center open we went into the Post Office to discover these wonderful paintings. Read on about the artist

Oh yeah, my sketch of some local folks playing bridge. They were very patient with us staring at them. I hope we didn't disturb their concentration too much.

Old Main Gallery week of April 12-April 18

 

Last week I had the chance to be at my gallery show during two performances at Old Main Cultural Center in Galesville. Looking forward to a couple more this coming week.

I'm bring my paint box again and will try and paint outside before performances if the weather permits then meet meet you in the Gallery during intermissions. Hope you get a chance to stop by and register for my original oil painting giveaway.

Working on a painting of Old Main for the giveaway, thanks Kari for taking my picture.

any questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Riggs celebrating Retirement of his mom

 

While at my first event for Old Main Cultural Center Gallery display I worked on a special gift for neighbor and friend Karen. As of Friday she's now retired and can be a stay at home mom for Riggs.

Here's some of the process for painting this pet portrait. I used my artistic license to eliminate the blanket behind Riggs to see a better outline of his body and less details in the background to make for a simpler composition.

Below initial photo and photos at about every fifteen minutes as each phase is done.

Plus a few details added in studio. I like how my palette also changes with each phase.

Will work on another painting coming up on Saturday, April 12. I'll be there 6:30 until 8:30 pm

Meet Dalton aka Dog Ross

 

Dalton aka Dog Ross

Dalton will be making his debut alongside his artist friend Colleen Shore this Sunday. He may be a bit snooty but that's not uncommon for a dog.

Colleen has a display of her artwork at Old Main Cultural Center's Galley in Galesville and will be onsite before and during the Green and Gold movie showing at  From 2:30-4:30 painting plein air outside. Stop by and visit. Be sure to see her artwork in the second floor gallery and register for Colleen's painting giveaway. 

future appearances during events in April and May will be posted to this blog site.

Register to win an original oil painting by CShore

 When you stop in the gallery at Old Main be sure to register for my painting giveaway.

The subject will be revealed shortly. You may register every time you stop by the Gallery in April and May.

Winner will be drawn at the end of my exhibit.

I'll be at Old Main Cultural Center in Galesville