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.

Girl Jazz Singers

It was common for the singers to tuck a flower behind one ear during their performance. I created five to represent Pearl Baily, Blossom Dearie, Keely Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday.

Flowers for Ella’s Hair

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New Work will be exhibited at Rental Sales Gallery, Portland, Oregon.   Flowers for Ella's Hair   8x8 Oil on Panel Jazz Singer Series    Copyright Margret E. Short, OPA, AWAM  2012 Rental Sales Gallery Spring Group Exhibit, Portland Art Museum, April 20th, 5 to 8 PM. 1237 SW 10th Portland, OR 97205, 503-224-0674     … [Read more...] about Flowers for Ella’s Hair

The Great Girl Jazz Singers

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For as long as I can remember, I have been crazy for the music of the Great Girl Jazz Singers of the past. When I was a little girl, my gramma and I would often snuggle up to the radio to listen to singers such as Jo Stafford. Some performed at the legendary Mount Hood Jazz Festival which I attended many years. Stars like Anita O'Day, Ella … [Read more...] about The Great Girl Jazz Singers