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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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First Thursday Reception Tonight – 6:00

October 1, 2009 by Margret Short

Dutch stilleven style painting moody light floral bouquet by Margret short

Lawrence Gallery  Please Join Us!   Lesssons from the Pharaoh’s Tomb Margret E. Short, opa, awa     A collection of twelve new paintings based on pigments of Ancient Egypt. The Second project of the Lessons Series. September 1 through October 31 2009 Receptions on First Thursdays, September 3 and October 1, … [Read more...] about First Thursday Reception Tonight – 6:00

My Mom

September 17, 2009 by Margret Short

portrait of Margret short in art gallery

My Mom, Esther, was not feeling well the night of the reception but I was able to take her into the Lawrence Gallery for a private showing a few days later. She has encouraged me all through my Egyptian adventure. … [Read more...] about My Mom

More Pigment Discussions

September 12, 2009 by Margret Short

Margret short speaking at art gallery

The Lawrence Gallery opening on September 3, First Thursday was splendid. Many guests, many red dots, and an attentive audience very interested in stories about ancient pigments of Egypt. … [Read more...] about More Pigment Discussions

Special Guests

September 12, 2009 by Margret Short

people chatting at painting art gallery

Talking with KC Cowan from Oregon Art Beat, Oregon's own award winning television program. … [Read more...] about Special Guests

Feluccas on the Nile

September 12, 2009 by Margret Short

painting inside elaborate gold Frame

Lawrence Gallery staff  has impeccable design taste when it comes to hanging a show. My felucca painting is perfectly suited for this wall. … [Read more...] about Feluccas on the Nile

More Guests

September 12, 2009 by Margret Short

people gathered at art gallery

It is always delightful to put a face to names of collectors. … [Read more...] about More Guests

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