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.

Margret Short

Penelope’s Web

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Penelope's Web 9 1/2 x 10 Margret E. Short  copyright 2008 This painting was completed using hand made historical oil pigments on gold leaf. American Art in Miniature   Juried Exhibition  October 25 through November 9, 2008 Reception and sale event Thursday evening, November 6, 2008 Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma   918-596-2700 … [Read more...] about Penelope’s Web

Hotchpotch

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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

Synchronisms

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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