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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

Felucca Studies

October 10, 2009 by Margret Short

felucca boats on water painting

  In addition to the collection of twelve paintings in the exhibit, I finished several 5x7 studies painted on gold and silver leaf panels. Felucca Study #1 7x5 Oil on Silverleaf  © Margret E. Short 2009, OPA. AWA Sold   … [Read more...] about Felucca Studies

Reception Guests

October 10, 2009 by Margret Short

group photo of people in art gallery

Me with my son-in-law, Craig, my daughter, Holly, my grandson, Jordan, and our friend of many years, Matt. … [Read more...] about Reception Guests

First Thursday Second Round, Oct. 1, 2009

October 10, 2009 by Margret Short

people gathered in an art gallery

Several guests, including Dave in the center, chatting at the reception. … [Read more...] about First Thursday Second Round, Oct. 1, 2009

First Thursday Reception Tonight – 6:00

October 1, 2009 by Margret Short

Dutch stilleven style painting moody light floral bouquet by Margret short

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 First Thursday Reception Tonight – 6:00

My Mom

September 17, 2009 by Margret Short

portrait of Margret short in art gallery

My Mom, Esther, was not feeling well the night of the reception but I was able to take her into the Lawrence Gallery for a private showing a few days later. She has encouraged me all through my Egyptian adventure. … [Read more...] about My Mom

More Pigment Discussions

September 12, 2009 by Margret Short

Margret short speaking at art gallery

The Lawrence Gallery opening on September 3, First Thursday was splendid. Many guests, many red dots, and an attentive audience very interested in stories about ancient pigments of Egypt. … [Read more...] about More Pigment Discussions

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