Times they are a Changing

Times Changing 11x14 oil and cold wax on cradled panel  

October is over and what a month it was. From the Between the Bluffs plein air competition and my year long reveal of my artistic thoughts about Agritourism at Elmaro. It's taken a week to sort out my studio and focus on what's to come.

 The above painting was done in the studio featuring the overlook in Onalaska on Highway 35. I'm eager to get back in the studio and experiment with cold wax. I'll begin working on two shows for 2026 and cold wax will dominate for my show at the Blue Heron Coffee House in Winona in August and September. Still deliberating on the title. I'm sure it will come to me as I find my inspiration.

I've also been invited back to Elmaro for a show in October of 2026. Sharing the spotlight with fellow painter Ellen Mc Donah as we capture river scenes in the area. We both enjoy getting out and plein air painting so this years goal will include painting outside in all the seasons to celebrate our rivers.

 

Hope you enjoyed the fall colors, I now have a boat load of images to get me through the winter.

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Family Time , Holidays and Beyond

 Here's a commission from this summer. Enjoyed capturing a family moment for a gift.

Yes, I do commissions from your photograph. Pets to figures and favorite landscapes.

Due to the timing I am now closed fro taking on anymore commissions for the Christmas gift giving. It can take 6 weeks from start to drying time with oils.

 

A Day on the Dock 8x10 oil

 

I am accepting commissions for Valentines Day. I know it may seem early, like those Halloween decorations after Labor Day in the stores. My cut off will be January 1st if you are interested email me at cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Thank you, Elmaro, Ecker, Poggio plus family and friends

Thanks everyone for stopping by and seeing my show From Tuscany to Trempealeau during October at Elmaro.

 

Thanks Elmaro for hosting me, Ecker's Apple Farm for the delicious Honey Crisp Apples, Pamela at Poggio Etrusco for sharing her Olive Oil Cake Recipe and especially my family  and friend/ travel buddy for joining me at my reception to help me relive the adventure to Italy. 

 

Gold from Tuscany-thanks Karen 

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Apples, Olives and Wine on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 1-4 at my Art Reception-Elmaro

 

 

 

 

Enjoy a taste of Honey Crisp Apples

 at my reception on Sunday

Thanks to Eckers Apple Farm in  Trempealeau

 

I will also be making some Olive Oil Cake, a recipe from Pamela Sheldon Johns cookbook. A favorite of mine while learning to cook at Poggio Etrusco in Tuscany. I'll have the recipe to share, pick up when you stop by my reception on Sunday, October 26 from 1-4. 

 

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Urban Sketchers Bluff Country at Elmaro

Fall colors inspire artist.

Urban Sketchers Bluff Country had another opportunity to sketch outside. Those that donned their winter apparel enjoyed sketching on the patio at Elmaro Vineyard in Trempealeau, while others enjoyed creating at tables in the Crush Pad.

 After sharing their drawings they enjoyed some wine while checking out my show From Tuscany to Trempealeau.

  Please join me at my reception on Sunday, Oct 26 from 1-4. The show is up through Oct. 30. 

 

I have over 150 unframed original oil paintings available for purchase as well featuring local subject matter from Winona to La Crosse.

 

 

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Inspired by Elmaro-Drawn to Create

I've spent many times at Elmaro Sketching and Painting on site. If you love to draw and create check out Urban Sketchers Bluff Country, the local chapter will be gathering at Elmaro on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 1-3. More information about joining the group on facebook Urban Sketchers Bluff Country or stop by and meet the artists. All levels of experience welcome. 

 

Sketching at Elmaro on a Sunday's Street Market in June

While you're there be sure to stop in the crush pad for my display of original artwork .

 

 

 

 

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Elmaro Winery Memory Book by CShoreArtwork

 Orders Accepted--- CLOSED--- through Sun., Oct 26 for

 Elmaro Book featuring Paintings and Sketches of Elmaro

by artist Colleen Shore.

$50 includes tax, shipping extra. Cash or check to Colleen Shore 

Orders delivered from La Crosse to Winona by arrangement after November 17, 2025.

 

  

20 pages total hardcover , lays flat

sample to view at Elmaro in the Crush Pad
 

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