Lights at Riverside-La Crosse

Rotary Lights 8x10 oil 

Lots of lights to paint for this nocturne.

Rotary Lights features 3,000,000 bulbs, now in it's 31st year. It sure makes winter a lot more fun, with ice skating, carriage rides or you can even take a helicopter to view the spectacle. Check out Rotary Lights online they even have a schedule of special events like fireworks. 

Hope you make it down to Rotary Lights in Riverside Park..

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A Night Out

 

Friday Night Art Walk in Downtown La Crosse gave me some inspiration to try nocturne paintings. After the Pump House opening night for Eastbank Artists 50th Anniversary, we were walking by the Weber Center and I caught lots of glowing lights and steam coming from the building. The photo was so out of focus from movement or maybe the cold it kept me from concentrating on any detail. My focus became the glowing auras of light.

 

Next up Rotary Lights.

Night Walk 8x10 oil 

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Driftless Art Exhibit at the Winona County History Center

 

 My painting in the show "Driftless"

Goose Island Retreat, 8x 10 oil 

See you at the Opening Reception  

Saturday Dec. 6 from 1-3, 

Winona History Center 

160 Johnson Street, Winona

About This Event- from River Arts Alliance

Join River Arts Alliance for the opening reception of Driftless: A Curated Exhibit, featuring artwork inspired by the driftless region along the great Mississippi river. Light refreshments will be served.

Many artists throughout Minnesota and the surrounding driftless region submitted works for consideration in the exhibit. A selection of those submissions, curated by former and current RAA board members, will be on display at the Winona County History Center, December 6, 2025 – February 27, 2026.

The driftless region along the great Mississippi river stretches from southeastern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin to the connecting borders of Iowa and Illinois. This region has long been a source of inspiration for adventurers and artists, inspiring curiosity and shaping a multitude of perspectives — especially those expressed through the visual arts.

Help us celebrate the work that has emerged from artists inspired by the majestic beauty of our driftless area.

Unable to make the reception? We encourage you to view the RAA exhibit during its run at the Winona County History Center, 10 am to 4 pm daily.

A few more of my local scenes celebrating the Driftless area around La Crosse.

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Grandads Overlook 8x10 oil 

Last Days of Fall 11x14 oil 

Across the Pines 8x10 oil

Up River Ride 8x10 oil

Forgotten Fields 11x14 oil 

Golden Moments 8x10 oil 

Red Vines at the Pines 11x14 oil 

More- Just added for December Show at River City Gallery La Crosse

 Just added this painting to the La Crosse Arts Society December show at River City Gallery La Crosse

Art Walk 3 8x10 oil 

The show's  up, stop by for the reception from 4-7 Friday, Dec. 5 during the Downtown Art Walk. Maybe I'll see you there or at Pump House to help celebrate the 50 Anniversary of East Bank Artists display.

 

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More Snow!

More Snow!-Mount La Crosse 8x10 oil 

 Here's my addition to the December-La Crosse Arts Society display at River City Gallery La Crosse.

The show goes up Friday with a reception from 4-7 during the Downtown Art Walk. Maybe I'll see you there or at Pump House to help celebrate the 50 Anniversary of East Bank Artists display.

 

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The Season to Feast

Time to Feast 11x14 oil 

 This past weekend we went out to see the swans at Brownsville overlook. They've begun their annual migration with a stop for tubers along the Mississippi River. 

It was a sunny morning and the blues were stunning.

Hope you enjoy your feast on Thursday. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels.

 

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The hunt is on-Stay Safe

Another season of deer hunting has arrived. 

Fowl Play 8x10 oil

Inspired by nephews last years Duck hunting season. They sure know how to have fun. It sounds like an exhausting day out on the water. Then it's time to let loose.

Below a few more inspired by ducks and geese. Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.cim

Sittin'Ducks 5x17 oil

 

Waking Geese 8x10 oil 

  

Saturday Night 8x10 oil