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Margret E. Short Fine Arts

Margret E. Short Fine Arts

Portland, Oregon artist Margret Short - a modern day master of 17th Century Dutch art using the chiaroscuro technique to create still life and floral paintings.

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Margret Short

Cupid’s Arrow

May 20, 2013 by Margret Short

details of paint brush strokes

10x9 inches, Oil on linen   … [Read more...] about Cupid’s Arrow

Gallimaufry

May 20, 2013 by Margret Short

details of a still life tabletop painting

36x36 inches, Oil on Linen … [Read more...] about Gallimaufry

Alchemy’s Enigma

May 20, 2013 by Margret Short

details of textures of oil painting of fruit and flowers

12x12 inches, Oil on Linen … [Read more...] about Alchemy’s Enigma

Dutch Treat

May 17, 2013 by Margret Short

dutch style painting of grand bouquet of colorful flowers on table draped with fabrics by Margret short

24x30 inches, Oil on Linen … [Read more...] about Dutch Treat

Twists and Turns

May 15, 2013 by Margret Short

unclose paint brush strokes detailing

This paint on metal project has had many ups and downs with unexpected twists and turns. Mostly, it has been a big experiment with interesting discoveries. My biggest discovery is understanding what I like the look of and what I don't. What has become crystal clear to me is the look of the metal glowing through the paint is really beautiful, … [Read more...] about Twists and Turns

Tagged With: chromium oxide green, copper, mineral paints, oil paint, paint, raw umber

Journey of the Medlar

April 24, 2013 by Margret Short

details of brush strokes of oil painting on linen medium

10x14 Inches Oil on Linen   … [Read more...] about Journey of the Medlar

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