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Contact: cshoreartwork@gmail.com

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.

Join me in 2026 for the following displays and events:

Driftless Exhibit at Winona Historical Center – Dec. 2025- Feb. 2026

My painting Goose Island Retreat is part of a curated exhibit showcasing what makes this area so special. Show ends Feb. 27. Slaggie Family Lobby Gallery is free to visit.

Kinstone-Spring Open House – May

Celebrate Kinstone’s season opener Sunday, May 3 for an afternoon of music, food and programs near Fountain City. I’ll be painting onsite to add to my display in the gift shop of my paintings featuring Kinstone. More at Kinstonecircle.com

Artists Along the Trail-Plein Air Event – June

Sat. June 6, from 7am-11am Plein Air Painting in the 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

Refuge Art group 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.-Sept.

My artistic endeavor to capture the views along the Great River Road and Grand Marais through my paintings. Opening August 12 through September 27. Reception (TBA) at Blue Heron Café in Winona

Three Rivers-Three Artists – October

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

I’ll be participating in the annual event for 2026 October 2-17. Show opening Friday, Oct. 18 and weekend sale in La Crosse, 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.