Tomorrow's the Day, Sat. Sept. 6 from 9am-Noon, Eviction Notice

 

Artist Reception for Colleen Shore –Sat, Sept 6 from 9am-Noon at The Station in Trempealeau

During the reception I'll be demonstrating painting on site, outside plein air if weather permits, inside from a photo if it rains. 

 

Feathered Friends and More is about-

Messages birds might want to give us, to celebrating the seasonal migration of warblers.  Birders and Bird fans will enjoy the variety of   ways birds are portrayed and their impact on our lives.

Eviction Notice 11x14 oil and cold wax on cradled panel 

 

Knock, Knock. Who’s There?

 

As cavity nesters woodpeckers rely on standing dead trees to make a home to raise their young.

 So maybe next time don’t be so quick, choosing to remove old trees. See if you can live with it because some birds can’t live  without them.

 Note Cold Wax and Collage;

I incorporated magazine strips picturing man-made wood products to achieve the tree texture in the background.  Comparing how man views the purpose of a tree vs birds.

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Read this Message-Sat., Sept. 6 9-Noon

 Artist Reception for Colleen Shore –Sat, Sept 6 from 9am-Noon at The Station in Trempealeau

During the reception I'll be demonstrating painting on site, outside plein air if weather permits, inside from a photo if it rains.

 

Feathered Friends and More is about-

Messages birds might want to give us, to celebrating the seasonal migration of warblers.  Birders and Bird fans will enjoy the variety of   ways birds are portrayed and their impact on our lives. 

Messages 11x14 oil on cradled panel 

 

Cardinals Appear When Angels are Near.

Who hasn’t been hopeful after losing a loved one. Being able to connect one more time.

 Stories tell of cardinals and other birds, plus butterflies being the messengers of those we’ve lost.

 Their appearance in our lives   lets us know everything is all right.

 A comforting thought when  grieving a loss.

 

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In just a few more days, Artist Reception Sat., Sept. 6 from 9am to Noon

 

Artist Reception for Colleen Shore –Sat, Sept 6 from 9am-Noon at The Station in Trempealeau

During the reception I'll be demonstrating painting on site, outside plein air if weather permits, inside from a photo if it rains.

Feathered Friends and More is about-

Messages birds might want to give us, to celebrating the seasonal migration of warblers.  Birders and Bird fans will enjoy the variety of   ways birds are portrayed and their impact on our lives.

 

Where's Aldo?, I'm Back! 11x14 oil and cold wax

Ready for the Midwest Crane Fest!

 

Inspired after a visit to Aldo Leopold’s Shack

 and International Crane Foundation

What would Aldo think about today's awareness in conservation. Great strides have been made in so many  areas. Hopefully the momentum keeps up with the needs.

 When I saw my first Whooping Crane in the wild I was very grateful for all the efforts of others.

 Note; Cold Wax and Collage, in the background I use pieces of the brochure. I hope I made  Aldo proud with my recycling.

 

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Lots of unframed artwork also during the morning reception-here's a few recently added.

Next Weekend Artist Reception Sat., Sept 6

 

Artist Reception for Colleen Shore –Sat, Sept 6 from 9am-Noon at The Station in Trempealeau

During the reception I'll be demonstrating painting on site, outside plein air if weather permits, inside from a photo if it rains. 

Feathered Friends and More is about-

Messages birds might want to give us, to celebrating the seasonal migration of warblers.  Birders and Bird fans will enjoy the variety of   ways birds are portrayed and their impact on our lives.

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Do These Feathers Make Me Look Fat?  11x14 oil and cold wax on cradled panel 

Fate of Feather Fashionistas.

 

Fashion trends in ladies hats and apparel was devastating for many birds in the late 1800 and early 1900’s. The hunt was on as  feathered hats were all the rage. Mass slaughter of birds for  plumes, resulted in the endangered survival of birds and the death of young left behind.

 These vanity villains, caused the price of feathers by weight to exceed the rate for gold.

 Fortunately, feathered fashion fell out of favor when people were made aware of the consequences.

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Temperance River Secret Spot

Untempered 11x14 oil 

 You never know what's going to happen when you go out to paint. Allison E. shared a once secret spot of locals to swimming on the Temperance River. Then while painting I got to know the mother of Allison, ( a different one) the daughter teaches Irish Dance where my grandniece goes and her daughter will be her teacher this fall. anyway the end result of my painting is nothing like I  originally started out with.

I wasn't happy with where it was going but had the basic composition. That's when I pulled out the palette knife. What could go wrong with a painting I didn't like and a lot of paint on my palette. I reviewed once back in the studio and added a few more strokes and came up with this wildly abstract version.

 

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