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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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Historical Pigments

Joker in the Tulip Bed

October 18, 2015 by Margret Short

fine art still life painting of a big dutch style bouquet of flowers draped in blue ribbon

As many of you know, tulips are a favorite flower of mine. During the months (2006-07) of painting and researching for my Lessons from the Low Countries pigment project, I often incorporated tulips into my oil painting compositions. The reasons for this are simple. It is one of the most breathtakingly splendid flowers in the world and delightfully … [Read more...] about Joker in the Tulip Bed

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

All That Glitters – Oil on Gold Leaf

April 5, 2015 by Margret Short

Gold Leaf painting showing lace, silver dollars, and green jar

It's been a while since doing anything on gold leaf, and it was quite fun to get back into this medium. This technique is really much easier than it seems, and the trick really is not to put very much paint on the surface. Let the gold leaf itself shine and be the star performer. Remember the adage, less is more. I did not put any paint at all in … [Read more...] about All That Glitters – Oil on Gold Leaf

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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