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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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More Guests

September 12, 2009 by Margret Short

people gathered at art gallery

It is always delightful to put a face to names of collectors. … [Read more...] about More Guests

Special Guests

September 12, 2009 by Margret Short

people at an art gallery

Talking with my son who never misses any of my openings. … [Read more...] about Special Guests

Brisk Sales and Red Dots

September 12, 2009 by Margret Short

paintings hanging on wall in art gallery

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

September 12, 2009 by Margret Short

Margret short in front of her paintings at art gallery

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!

August 30, 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 Please Join Us!

Hathor’s Offering

August 30, 2009 by Margret Short

Dutch stilleven style painting of bowl and fruits by Margret short

 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

Tagged With: ancient, ankh, Dendera, Egypt, Egyptian blue, Hathor, pigments, Ra, sa

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