Gathering to Create

 

Chalkwalk 3, 8x10 oil 

lways fun to do another chalk art painting. This is my third. Took a quick photo then painted from the image on my phone and finished in the studio.

Mani the Alebrije 8x10 oil  

Tried to capture the bright colors of this Mexican Folk and give it my own mythical twist..

Creating Creatures

My sister and I took park in the workshop to create our own mythical creatures. No ones a master on the first try. Thanks to all the supporters of Artspire

 

Happy Fathers Day, this Sunday I'll be out painting at Elmaro during the Sunday's Street Market from 1-4. Be sure to stop in the crush pad for the display of art from the Refuge Plein Air Painters. Enjoy your day. Any questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

Inspired at Artspire

 When I went down to Artspire in 2024 I immediately came back to my studio to paint some of the chalk artists. Going down today to see what inspires me.

Moon Tunes La Crosse's Riverside Park

 I kicked off the season with plein air painting at the first Moon Tunes of the summer. Will try to be there for most of the summer, enjoying creating and tunes. Stop by and say hi. Come down and sketch or paint if you're inclined. Great place to work on figures since they sit pretty still while enjoying the music.

Three's A Crowd 8x10 oil 

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.

New Releases 8x10 $75 unframed and 11x14 $150 unframed

Morning at the River 8x10 oil 

 

Goose Island Retreat 8x10 oil

608 Hang Out 8x10 oil 

Soaring Over Riverside 8x10 oil

Forgotten Fields 11x14 oil 

Retired Wheels 11x14 oil 

More of La Crosse Area

Salem Dam 11x14 oil 

Patina of the Past 11x14 oil

City Pink in the Alley 11x14 oil

Dash Park Gathering 11x14 oil

Happy Trails Day

 Today was the third annual Artists Along the Trails plein air event in the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge.

A little bit of rain dampen our efforts but we rallied at the end with a display of a wide variety of artistic styles and a nice lunch provide by the Friends of Trempealeau Refuge and the Michael Owecke Memorial Fund.

Many of the artists have more refuge inspired artwork on display for the month of June in the crush pad at Elmaro Vineyard. Plus on Street Market Sundays at the Winery many artists will be plein air painting in the Vineyard from 1-4. Be sure to join the artists for a closing reception on Sunday,  June 29 from 1-4.

Here's my two paintings from today. Subdued colors and lack of shadows due to the overcast day.

Any questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

The View Behind 8x10 oiil unframed 

  

Chose Your Path 8x10 oil unframed SOLD

These paintings are still wet and should be available in a week. I'll be sure to bring my unframed paintings of the refuge along with me while painting on Sundays at Elmaro.

Capturing the Blues 8x10 oil unframed  SOLD

Cloudy days are ok. These big billowy clouds appeared  suddenly over the refuge prairie, Trying to capture the moment then a little more work done in the studio.

Chasing Clouds 8x10 oil unframed $75

Question cshoreartwork@gmail.com

More recent paintings of the Refuge available for purchase. 

Lupines Along the Trail 8x10 oil unframed SOLD

Morning Stretch 8x10 oil unframed $75

 

Artists Along the Trail- Sat. June 7

I'll be up early this Saturday to participate along with many other artists to paint along the trails in the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. Starting at 7am until 11am , then artists with display their mornings work at the OWL Center from 11:30am to 1pm while we all can enjoy lunch provided by the Friends of Trempealeau Refuge and funding by Michael Owecke Memorial Fund.

 

Hope you'll join us for a beautiful morning in the Refuge.

 

Just in case the lupines are done blooming. Here's one more painting I did in the studio to try and capture the blues.

Capturing the Blues 8x10 oil

Cloudy days are ok. These big billowy clouds appeared  suddenly over the refuge prairie, Trying to capture the moment then a little more work done in the studio.

Chasing Clouds 8x10 oil

Question cshoreartwork@gmail.com

More recent paintings of the Refuge available for purchase. 

Lupines Along the Trail 8x10 oil

Morning Stretch 8x10 oil

June Paintings and Plein Air

 

 CShore Art Activities and Exhibits for June

Lupines Along the Trail 8x10 oil 

Artists Along the Trail 

at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge

June 7, Saturday from 7 am-11am, I'll join other artists, plein air painting, in the Refuge

See the results and enjoy lunch at the OWL Center from 11:30-1pm

 

 

 

My paintings in Crush Pad , all 11x14 oil 

 Artists from the Refuge Exhibit

 in the Crush Pad at Elmaro Vineyard 

Month of June

Closing Reception June 30 , Sunday from 1-4pm. Meet the Artists

 

 

Plein Air Painting at Elmaro's First Sunday Street Market

Sunday Street Market in June at Elmaro Vineyard from 12-4pm. Enjoy watching Artists from the Refuge, plein air paint,  around the Vineyard every Sunday in June.

 

 

 

Drive Home on Hwy 35 11x14 oil 

 River Arts Alliance Annual Membership Exhibition & Showcase at Blue Heron Coffeehouse

My entry on display with other members from June 25 through August 17 at Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona. Plus online showcase of participating artists flipbook available starting June 22.

Reception Friday, June27 at Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona from 5pm-7-pm

 

 

 

Lucky Day in Holmen 8x10 

Cheesy Art Contest- Holmen Area Community Center

Part of the Cheesefest, my entry for display June 21 through August 31, reception Sat. June 21 from 2-4. Stop by and vote for your favorite.

 

 

 

Unframed Paintings Available at the Following Businesses

 

Warm Blankets 8x10 oil

 Red Pines Cafe on Brice Prairie, a selection of Brice Prairie inspired oil paintings.

 

 

Spring on the Way 8x10 oil 

Kinstone Gift Shop on top the Bluff in Fountain City, selection of paintings inspired by Kinstone

 

 

 

Plus I'll be Plein air painting at these events

 

Chalkwalk  Part 1 8x10 oil 

Artspire in La Crosse's Riverside Park

Saturday, June 14 from 10am-7pm, I'll be somewhere on the property setting up my easel to capture whatever inspires me.

 

 

 

Soaring Over Riverside 8x10 

Moon Tunes-Plein Air painting on site 

with fellow artists in June

On  Thursdays 5:30-8 La Crosses' Riverside Park

June 5, Mae Simpson

June 12, Secret Menu and Double Take

June 19 TUGG, Confluence Band

 

Any questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 Art Activities and Exhibits for June

Artists Along the Trail 

at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge

June 7, Saturday from 7 am-11am Artists will be plein air painting in the Refuge

See the results and enjoy lunch at the OWL Center from 11:30-1pm

My paintings in Crush Pad Display all 11x14 oil framed $350 each

 Artists from the Refuge Exhibit 

in the Crush Pad at Elmaro Vineyard 

Month of June

Closing Reception June 30 , Sunday from 1-4pm. Meet the Artists

 

 

Sunday Street Market in June at Elmaro Vineyard from 12-4pm. Enjoy watching Artists from the Refuge plein air paint  around the Vineyard.

 

 

 

Drive Home on Hwy 35 11x14 oil 

River Arts Alliance Membership Exhibit 

Blue Heron Coffee House

 

 

Cheesefest Holmen Area Community Center

 

 Continuing Art Available at

 

 

 

Red Pines

 

 

 

Spring on the Way 8x10 oil 

Kinstone

 

 Plus see me Plein air painting at one of these events

 

Chalkwalk  Part 1 8x10 oil 

Artspire

 

 

Soaring Over Riverside 8x10 oil 

Moon Tunes

Plein air painting on site with fellow artists in June

 Thursdays 5:30-8 La Crosses' Riverside Park

June 5, Mae Simpson

June 12, Secret Menu and Double Take

June 19 TUGG, Confluence Band

 

Music on the Mound 8x10 oil 

Halfway Creek Park Sundays 5-7 Holmen Bandshell in June

Plein Air Painting on site with fellow artists in June