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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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Events

Artists today (as well as artists of the past) have the great honor and opportunity to attend receptions and exhibits in many places where their own art is displayed.

Indigenous Naturals: Earth and Mineral Pigments Found in Oregon and Pacific NW

May 6, 2017 by Margret Short

fine art still life painting of a scene with apples bunches of grapes sitting on a tabletop draped with white and red striped cloth against an elegant backdrop of a mural of a bird on a tree branch entitled Bright Oregon

Pigment Project Unveiling - Five New Paintings One of the most exciting aspects of doing an historical pigment project is the unexpected discovery and this one is has been over the top fun! Initially, my plan was to investigate the location and type of pigments found in deposits and mines around Oregon. Right away, I hit a mother lode of … [Read more...] about Indigenous Naturals: Earth and Mineral Pigments Found in Oregon and Pacific NW

Cannon Beach 17th Annual Spring Art Unveiling

May 3, 2017 by Margret Short

close up of oil paint texture on linen of a scene of apples and fresh grapes

May 5 through 7 Come join me and many other artists this coming weekend for the Spring Art Unveiling Festivities in Cannon Beach. I will be at Bronze Coast Gallery 'unveiling' five new pieces and a new pigment project painted exclusively for this exhibit. During the unveiling, scheduled for 12:30 on Saturday the 6th, I will give a presentation to … [Read more...] about Cannon Beach 17th Annual Spring Art Unveiling

Virtuosos of the Oil Painters of America at the Salmagundi, New York

September 14, 2015 by Margret Short

virtuosos of the spa exhibition at New York's salmagundi club

Presenting the Artwork of Margret E. Short, OPA Opening Reception: Thursday, September 17 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the prestigious Salmagundi Club Forty-Seven Fifth Avenue, New York City Salmagundi Club at: (212) 255-7740 Presented by the Oil Painters of America … [Read more...] about Virtuosos of the Oil Painters of America at the Salmagundi, New York

Cannon Beach Arts Fest

June 23, 2015 by Margret Short

painting using oil paint on linen of felucca ships on the water

Scorching temperatures are predicted for this coming weekend, but you can beat the heat on the splendid Oregon Coast at the Cannon Beach Art Fest. Plein Air and More is a city wide event and all the galleries will be participating with artists all around town and on the beach doing and talking about their art. I will be at the Bronze Coast … [Read more...] about Cannon Beach Arts Fest

Oil Painters of America First Online Auction

November 28, 2014 by Margret Short

30x30 Oil on Linen painting of vase full of flowers on top of red cloth

Oil Painters of America's First Online Auction Auction Begins December 4, 2014    Oil Painters of America's First Online Auction is now up and running. Collectors have the opportunity to preview and bid on the highest quality works of art from today's leading fine artists. It is an honor to be part of this event which will commence on … [Read more...] about Oil Painters of America First Online Auction

Randy Higbee 6″ Squared Exhibition and Sale

November 28, 2014 by Margret Short

oil paint on copper medium fine art

Randy Higbee Gallery is hosting the fifth annual 6"Squared Exhibition and Sale Through December 31, 2014       See images, exhibit, and purchase information here   … [Read more...] about Randy Higbee 6″ Squared Exhibition and Sale

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