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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

Hotchpotch

August 16, 2008 by Margret Short

Gallimaufry: A merry jumble or medley, made up of many, assortment, possibly related to gallant. Word of the Day, November 14, 2001 Dictionary Reference.com This wonderful and unusual word perfectly describes this painting I finished in early 2007. It is a splendid collection of colorful objects and whimsical details. Incorporated into the … [Read more...] about Hotchpotch

Gallimaufry

August 16, 2008 by Margret Short

Gallimaufry Margret E. Short copyright 36 x 36 oil on linen Lawrence Gallery 503-228-1776 … [Read more...] about Gallimaufry

Woodshed Orchestra

August 11, 2008 by Margret Short

The Portland Woodshed Jazz Orchestra Driveway Party Hosted by John and Carol Ann White Photo courtesy of Duncan Whitfield … [Read more...] about Woodshed Orchestra

Amaryllis Revisited

August 4, 2008 by Margret Short

Amaryllis   40 x 40  Oil on Linen Margret E. Short  Copyright Lawrence Gallery  Portland, Oregon  503-228-1776 … [Read more...] about Amaryllis Revisited

Synchronisms

August 4, 2008 by Margret Short

Yesterday afternoon a gentleman came to our door and introduced himself as our neighbor, John White, from up around the corner. He handed me an invitation to his "driveway picnic" which included a barbecue and, oh by the way, a seventeen piece band would perform big band music in the same driveway. He was inviting everyone so that nobody … [Read more...] about Synchronisms

Olympic Flame

June 30, 2008 by Margret Short

Olympic Flame  Oil on Linen 10" x 9" by Margret E. Short Masters in Miniature  C. M. Russell Museum, September 6, 2008 400 13th Street North, Great Falls, Montana 59401  406-727-8787 … [Read more...] about Olympic Flame

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