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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Lessons from the Spider Woman

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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, and … [Read more...] about Lessons from the Spider Woman

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

Chinese New Year at the Governor’s Mansion

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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

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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