One of the most spectacular mineral colors is azurite/malachite, which was at one time abundant and found in many places around the world including Arizona. It has been used by both artists of the past and today. This magnificent chunk is at the Tohona Botanical Garden in Tucson, AZ. The color absolutely made my heart go flip flop when I first … [Read more...] about Uber Azurite
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The World Over
One enduring concept has become clear to me during my years of historical pigment research. The colors used in world cultures throughout the ages are many of the very same pigments. The earth itself over thousands of centuries has created a harmonious palette of archival and readily available colors to create some of the most beautiful and enduring … [Read more...] about The World Over
Lessons from the Spider Woman
Announcing Pigment Project #5 Coming in autumn of 2012. Lessons from the Spider Woman Spanning all the way from Rembrandt's bling in the Dutch 17th Century to the dazzling riches in Land of the Pharaohs and most recently, the protective arms of Athena in Ancient Greece, this latest in my Lessons pigment series will focus on the folklore, art, … [Read more...] about Lessons from the Spider Woman
Flowers for Ella’s Hair
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
Chinese New Year at the Governor’s Mansion
Mahonia Hall, Salem, Oregon Governor's Mansion Reception Dave and I enjoyed a lovely evening reception at Mahonia Hall hosted by Governor John Kitzhaber and First Lady Cylvia Hayes, given in appreciation of Oregon Winegrowers and Artists. Several artists from the Rental Sales Gallery were chosen to exhibit work in the mansion. The three pieces … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year at the Governor’s Mansion
The Great Girl Jazz Singers
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