April Showers Bring May Events at Kinstone

Back in January after plein air painting at Kinstone I was inspired to paint a winter scene of this Megalithic structure. Join me while I paint on Sun., May 3 from 1-4 and check out my paintings in their gift shop.

Steps to the Dolmen 8x10 oil framed $95

Sunday, May 3 from Noon -5

at Kinstone’s Spring Open House

S3439 Cole Bluff Road, Fountain City

Welcome spring at Kinstone’s open house enjoy a free event with live music, kids activities, Tansy’s Traveling Kitchen and more. Kristine Beck welcomes artists to paint or sketch during the event. You’ll find many amazing things to capture. 

 

Prayer Flags 8x10 oil framed $95

Here's a few of my paintings featuring Kinstone in their gift shop. Original oil paintings framed up, perfect for gift giving. Selection of Kinstone inspired oil paintings only $95.

Kinstone Kitchen 8x10 oil framed $95

Chapel Musician 8x10 oil framed $95

Kinstone Cabin 8x10 oil framed $95

Got Goats 8x10 oil framed $95

Next Round 8x10 oil framed $95

Learning the Way 8x10 oil framed $95

Spring on the Way 8x10 oil framed $95

Let There Be Light 8x10 oil framed $95

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You can also see my artwork at the following upcoming venues

Myths & Legends of Minnesota- May to Sept.-MMAM, Winona 

An exhibition from the Minnesota Plein Air Collective will be on display at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona. Beginning May 16 through Sept 13. My painting Washed Ashore was accepted for this honor.

 

Artists Along the Trail, Plein Air Event –June-Trempealeau Refuge 

Sat. June 6, from 7am-11am, Plein Air Painting in Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, followed by lunch 11:30-1pm at the OWL Center, sponsored by the Friends of Trempealeau Refuge. Enjoy walking around the refuge and seeing what artists are creating, then join the artists and Friends group for a complimentary lunch.

 

Artists from the Refuge-June -Elmaro Winery

Refuge Artists display at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery, in Trempealeau, in the Crush Pad for the month of June, closing reception Sunday, June 28 from 1-4. Plus I’ll be joining other artists to plein air paint during Sunday’s Street Market at Elmaro every Sunday in June 1-4.

 

From Great to Grand - Aug. to Sept.-Blue Heron, Winona

My artistic endeavor to capture the views along the Great River Road and Grand Marais, through my paintings.  Opening August 5 through September 27. Reception Friday 14, 5:00 to 7:00 at Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona

 

 

Three Rivers, Three Artists - October-Elmaro Winery

Painting friends Ellen Mc Donah, Kari Hogden and myself, joining together to paint and display our own interpretations of the Mississippi, Trempealeau and Black Rivers. In the Crush Pad at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery in Trempealeau for the month of October. Reception (TBA).            

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Between the Bluffs Plein Air Painting Festival  -October-Gallery 1802, La Crosse   

I’ll be participating in the annual event for 2026 October 2-17.  Show opening Friday, Oct. 18 and weekend sale in La Crosse at Gallery 1802. Quick Paint Competition Saturday morning. More at betweenthebluffs.com. Experience dozens of artists creating their impression of the La Crosse area.

 

Also stop in at Red Pines Café on Brice Prairie. Featuring my oil paintings, of life on the Prairie, in their gift shop.

 

Painting is my passion as a visual artist. Working with oils in my Onalaska home studio and outside, plein air. I'm creating art inspired by my surroundings in order to connect and engage others to embrace the extraordinary. Always searching to discover new techniques to try on canvas.

Inquires cshoreartwork@gmail.com 

My Week in Asheville

Biltmore Gardens 8x10 oil unframed $75

I started spring early with a trip to Asheville to paint and visit friends. Sylvia and Joe. The weather couldn't have been nicer, the company more sweet and the blooms more delicious. The area was in bloom with Dogwoods, Azaelas and Pollen. 

Thanks again to my hosts for carting me around and hanging with me as I painted.  During my visit I participated in the first Montford Plein Air Painting Festival. Set in a historic section of Asheville, 50 plus artists captured their favorite scenes.

After my return home I made some adjustments to the paintings I brought back. Hope you enjoy. Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com 

Pink Azaleas 8x10 oil unframed $75

From Joe and Sylvia's porch painted the first evening as the glow of the sunset set off the hot pinks.

Wolfe's Domain 8x10 oil unframed $75

Plein air painting Sunday morning in Riverside Cemetery, resting place of author Thomas Wolfe. 

Shady Repose 8x10 oil unframed SOLD

A quick plein air painting while setting up at Matt's house for the Montford Plein Air Painting Festival

Biltmore's View 8x10 oil unframed $75

A day painting at Biltmore, enjoying the expansive view of the country side

Stairway to Harmony 8x10 oil unframed $75

This grand stair case at the Daoist Traditions College caught my eye.

Sunday's Wet Paint Sale at Matt's

I sold the two below before I got a really good photo. It's always a pleasure to meet people while I paint and sharing the connection through my art.

Sunday Brunch 8x10 oil SOLD

A busy Sunday morning serving the neighborhood at All Day Darling restaurant.

Sunset 8x10 oil SOLD

My Friday night nocturne started with Tall John's restaurant. Then sunset on Gay St. caught my attention and I had to pivot fast befor I lost the light.

103.3 8x10 oil SOLD

A surprise gift for Joey Books. He volunteers at the local radio station. 

 

A surprise visit for me from Haggarty family in Asheville. Their northern relatives near me are some fans of my artwork.

Thank you Asheville, your resilience after Helene is admirable. 

Waiting for the Blues, May at Trempealeau Refuge

May is my favorite time to get out and paint at the Trempealeau Refuge, to capture the blues of Wild Lupine. Hope to see you there.

Blue Spires of Lupine 11x14 oil unframed $150

On display through May for Bees and Blooms at Holmen Area Community Center,  600 N. Holmen Drive, Holmen, WI. 

Here's a look at past Lupine paintings, all have found their place in homes.

My article and images, originally published in the spring 2026 issue of The Prairie Promoter, a publication created by The Prairie Enthusiasts. 

The Prairie Enthusiasts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization with a mission to protect, restore, manage and educate about the prairies and oak savannas of the Upper Midwest, with a current footprint of Wisconsin, Minnesota and northwest Illinois. Learn more and support their work at ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org.

 

 

Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Check out my display of Prairie and Birds at Upper Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Brice Prairie in Onalaska, through May.

April's Pink Moon

Aprils 2026 Pink Moon

April fooled us on the first and didn't provide a pink moon. Actually it's because the Pink part refers to Phlox blooms. That's not happening here in Wisconsin as winter still wants to hang on. We could refer to it as a Pasque Moon since they have begun to bloom. I wasn't able to see the full moon here, clouds and rain obscured the skies. Fortunately Howard came through with some wonderful images of the moon above the Tuscon area architecture and landscape.

 

Pink Moon 8x10 oil unframed $75

 March 2026 Blood Moon 

Blood Moon 8x10 oil SOLD

 February 2026 Snow Moon

Snow Moon 8x10 oil unframed $75

Drawn to the Light 8x10 oil unframed $75

Neighborhood Night Light 8x10 oil unframed $75

 January 2026 Wolf Moon

Wolf Moon Rise 8x10 oil unframed $75

Moon Magnet 8x10 oil unframed $75

Moon Over the Catalinas 8x10 SOLD

Last Super Moon of  2025 -December's Cold Moon

Cold Moon of  December 8x10 oil 

Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com 

Drawn Together Reception on Sunday

Join me and 15 fellow artists from Drawn Together for our closing reception. 

Sunday, March 29 from 1-4 

Elmaro Vineyard and Winery in Trempealeau

On display are my two paintings in the exhibit. Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Orchard in the Shadows 11x14 oil 

Night Lights 11x14 oil 

 Thanks for a wonderful closing  reception. The weather and company was warm and enjoyed by all.

 Thanks Elmaro for having us.

Cat Daddy's Day on the River

When it's 70 degrees in March it's time to get out and plein air paint. Ten artists showed up for pop up painting at Cat Daddy's Bar and Grill in Trempealeau. Just below lock and dam number 6 in the Trempealeau Lakes isthmus area where you can enjoy the water view at Cat Daddy's. Thanks Melissa for allowing us to sketch and paint for the morning.

After getting a start on two paintings, I finished them off in the studio. It was actually getting too hot by 1 to continue onsite. 

Life on the River 8x10 oil unframed $75

March Morning 8x10 oil unframed $75

 Inquiries cshoreartwork@gmail.com

 

Mark your calendars for Group Art Show

Saturday, May 9 from 1-4 

at Trempealeau Village Hall

Community Room 

Ill have lots of local art available to purchase.