Dates to Remember-Hope you'll stop by.

 I can hardly keep the dates and activities straight , here's a list to share with you.

It's been a busy year and I'm coming up on a busy fall season. I may even add more to this post since more opportunities keep coming up.

  

Artwork on Display for September 

and Appearances

 

Feather Friends Pelican

The Station in historic downtown Trempealeau

"Feathered Friends and More"

 

Pollinator Gardens at Kinstone

Kinstone on the bluff above Fountain City

Kinstone inspired paintings in the gift shop

 

Red Vines at Red Pines

Red Pines Cafe on Lake Onalaska on Brice Prairie

Brice Prairie inspired paintings and art book in cafe gift shop

Special appearance, onsite to paint

 and bringing a large selection of

unframed original oil paintings to sell 

during Tuesdays, Sept 16 Wine Event 5-7 

  

Artwork on Display for October and Appearances

 

Olive Trees in Tuscany

Elmaro Vineyard and Winery in Trempealeau

"From Tuscany To Trempealeau" art exhibit for month of October

Artist Reception Sunday Oct. 26 from 1-4

 

My Quick Paint  in  2024

Gallery 1802 State Street in  La Crosse 

October 17,18,19,  (Fri.-Sun)

Plein Air Between the Bluffs Festival 2025

Show opening and days to view with over 35 artists.

 Plus-

Quick Paint Competition @ International Friendship Gardens 

Saturday, October 18 from 9am-Noon, awards at 12:30 

 

Kids at Kinstone 

Kinstone on the bluff above Fountain City

Kinstone inspired paintings in the gift shop

Cozy Seating at Red Pines

 Red Pines Cafe on Lake Onalaska in Brice Prairie

Brice Prairie inspired paintings and art book in cafe gift shop

 

 Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

What do these three places have in common?

 

Ecker Apple Farm

Poggio Estruco

Elmaro Vineyard and Winery

 They are all buildings?

They will all be on display at Elmaro's Crush Pad in October?

They are all Agritourism Businesses?

They are all painted by Colleen Shore?

All of the Above is the correct answer.

 

 

Save this date Sunday, October 26 from 1-4

 closing reception for From Tuscany to Trempealeau Art Exhibit.

Show will be on display for the month of October. 

 

More highlights coming up in the weeks ahead.

 

See me Painting at Red Pines Cafe, It was fun so I'm doing it again Tuesday, Sept. 23

I'll be joining the fun at Red Pines Cafe on Tuesday evening. A chance to paint plein air onsite on the patio, their newest addition. Stop by, enjoy wine, music and my art. Location on Brice Prairie on Lake Onalaska next to The Red Pine Bar & Grill.

Red Vines at Red Pines 11x14 oil

 

I'm bringing dozens of unframed original oil paintings with me for viewing and available for purchase.  Starting at only $50-$75 for 8x10's and $125-$150 for 11x14's. See images below.

 While your there be sure to check out my paintings on display at the Cafe and the my book of art, a collection of paintings inspired by Brice Prairie, only available at Red Pines Cafe.

Just a few of the paintings with a little Red to celebrate-  

 

Elder Acres Famstead 8x10 oil 

Go Red 8x10 oil

Music on the Mound 8x10 oil

Off to the Races 8x10 oil

Lucky Day in Holmen 8x10 oil 

Moon Tunes 8x10 oil 

Spanish Village-Balboa Park 8x10 oil

Red Pines Cafe 8x10 oil 

Retired Wheels 11x14 oil 

Pink Lake Sunset 8x10 oil 

Arnold's Garden 8x10 oil 

Patina of the Past 11x14 oil 

Down by the River-How I spent my Summer Moon Tunes and More

I enjoyed painting at Moon Tunes, Artspire and along the Mississippi at Riverside Park. Here are some of the results available to purchase.

Sorry I won't make the last Moon Tunes, it's been fun meeting people and sharing my artwork.

 It's been productive being able to plein air paint and flex my skills. Be sure to catch the Between the Bluffs Plein Air Festival. I'll be one of the 35 artists painting in the area. Check out the demonstration day down by the Waterfront, the Quick Paint competition is amazing and opening night on Friday October 17 at Gallery 1802 on State Street.  Details at betweenthebluffs.com

Evening at Moon Tunes 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

Art Library 8x10 oil unframed $75

Entrance Up River 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

Three's A Crowd 8x10 oil unframed $75

On the Levee 8x10 oil unframed $75

Mani the  Alebrije 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

 Plus more from before-

Shown below is my current selection of original oil painting depicting the La Crosse area. Enjoy!

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

Prices are $50 -$75 for 8x10 or smaller and 11x14 for $125-$150 on unframed oil paintings.

Tax included in price, checks and cash accepted. Thanks 

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 for the holidays.

Morning at the River 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

Goose Island Retreat 8x10 oil unframed  $75

Soaring Over Riverside 8x10 oil unframed  $75

Retired Wheels 11x14 oil unframed $150

Patina of the Past 11x14 oil unframed $150

City Pink in the Alley 11x14 oil unframed $150

Thanks for viewing

 

Oil Painting Class with Casey Wicka

I was fortunate to see the posting for an oil painting class in Winona. Even though I've take several workshops across Minnesota and Wisconsin, they were more focused on plein air painting and I know there is always more to learn about oils.

 

After two classes I'm loving Casey Wicka's, our instructors, approach to teaching. The class is set up for beginners or those more experienced anyone that wants to expose themselves to more techniques and supplies. Each week she has a new approach with different materials and they are all provides for the class. We have two hours to follow instruction using a guide and her help through demonstrating.

Just $25 for members of Winona Art Center or $30 each Tuesdays from 10- Noon. You can sign up for one at a time or like me I blocked in two months. But remember space is limited. They only go until just before Thanksgiving. I can't wait til we paint on Aluminum panels, always wanted to try it.

Pictured are her samples of what we painted in the first two classes. Above a simple landscape done with only palette knife and below we were treated to breakfast and painted the muffins this time using bristle brushes as well. The big surprise was the sand we added. 

More information if you are interested. Highly recommend.

Send Good Thoughts

Washed Ashore 11x4 framed oil and cold wax-entry Open Class PAGM

 On my last day at Sugarloaf along the North Shore in Minnesota I painted these using cold wax with my oil. The waves were acting up so it was time to play around and see if I could catch the action. Doing plein air with cold wax is a little more difficult but I thought I'd give it a try. I always like the textures and blending that results.

After my trip ended family encouraged me to to enter the Open Class Competition at the Plein Air Grand Marais. So this is my entry Washed Ashore. Open class allows for one painting and luckily artist friend Linda Klabo agreed to transport my entry up to Grand Marais for this weeks showing.  Wish I could have gone myself but previous commitments conflicted. So think of my painting on Wednesday from 5-7pm it will be on display with so many great paintings by awesome artists. Hoping of course for a win and some recognition but just entering is rewarding for me. No wins but thankful for the support of my artwork.

 

Below another oil and cold wax done from my impression of all the sunrises along the lake shore. Had some extra colors on my palette so mine as well use them up before I cleaned up and packed up to return home

Sun Over Lake Superior 9x12 oil and cold wax 

 

 

 Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

 

Upcoming-Between the Bluufs Plein Air Festival in La Crosse Oct 3-Oct.19

"From Tuscany to Trempealeau" agritourism exhibit of original oil paintings at Elmaro Vineyard in Trempealeau for October. Closing reception Sunday, Oct. 26

Plein Air & Pitch on the Patio

 

The Station 8x10 oil 

 

A great day for Plein Air and Pitch on the Patio at The Station in Trempealeau on Saturday.The weather was beautiful, a nice crisp morning and lots of sunshine. I painted while Saveah provide the music. I brought my unframed artwork along and found some good homes for them. You can still see my collection of Feathered Friends on display through September in The Station.

Appreciate your time, Shirley, organizing the reception.