Throughout the 40 or so years that I have been painting, copying master works has held a certain fascination. It is a great way to practice and learn techniques from the very best. I copied Vermeer’s Girl in the Red Hat a number of years ago and gave it to Dave for his birthday. It was very unfair to actually buy the real one in the National … [Read more...] about Girl in the Red Hat
Ready to Roll!
Ready and going live! For many months, Sheri Huffman, my brilliant web designer, and I have been collaborating on a new web site/blog design. This has been a true meeting of the minds. Sheri has been at the helm full of ideas, suggestions, samples, templates, colors, font styles, font sizes, font colors, backgrounds, background colors, visuals, … [Read more...] about Ready to Roll!
Perchance to Paint
30x30 inches, Oil on Linen … [Read more...] about Perchance to Paint
Mastery of the medium…
With wonderment, Margret Short has embraced the knowledge of ancient paints and surfaces. She shares her gifts with generosity, when many artists would prefer to hold their secrets tight. Her enthusiasm when speaking of the minerals, gemstones and earth pigments, she grinds for paint and the metal surfaces she paints on transports the audience … [Read more...] about Mastery of the medium…
A painter of light…
Margret Short is a painter of light. Her style, though deeply rooted in the traditions of the Renaissance, has a fresh and gestural quality that transcends time and space... Robert Joki Director, The Sovereign Collection … [Read more...] about A painter of light…
So skilled in the European tradition…
Margret Short's still lifes radiate light with the wonderful color and drama of an American artist so skilled in the European tradition... Thomas Augustine Stepping Out art buyers magazine … [Read more...] about So skilled in the European tradition…