Talking with my son who never misses any of my openings. … [Read more...] about Special Guests
Brisk Sales and Red Dots
In addition to the main collection of 12 paintings, I completed several 7x5 studies shown here. Most of these are painted on gold leaf and silver leaf panels. There were many red dots even before the show started. … [Read more...] about Brisk Sales and Red Dots
Lawrence Gallery First Thursday Reception
Being introduced by Diane from the Lawrence Gallery staff. The gallery talk discussing my project, pigments, and some Egyptian history went well. Talking with guests. … [Read more...] about Lawrence Gallery First Thursday Reception
Please Join Us!
Lawrence Gallery Please Join Us! Lesssons from the Pharaoh’s Tomb Margret E. Short, opa, awa A collection of twelve new paintings based on pigments of Ancient Egypt. The Second project of the Lessons Series. September 1 through October 31 2009 Receptions on First Thursdays, September 3 and October 1, … [Read more...] about Please Join Us!
Hathor’s Offering
Hathor's Offering Sold 8x9 Oil on Linen © Margret E. Short 2009 Lessons from the Pharaoh’s Tomb Lawrence Gallery, Portland, Oregon September & October 2009 Hathor's Offering is the smallest in the main collection of twelve paintings and measures 8x9 inches. It was inspired by the beautiful red bowl I purchased in Egypt which has … [Read more...] about Hathor’s Offering
Hatshepsut’s Gift
Hatshepsut's Gift Sold 10x8 Oil on Gold Leaf © Margret E. Short, OPA, AWA 2009 Lessons from the Pharaoh’s Tomb Lawrence Gallery, Portland, Oregon, September & October Hatshepsut's Gift is the first painting attempted using the Egyptian pigments and was a huge challenge. As I have said many … [Read more...] about Hatshepsut’s Gift