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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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An Endless Conclusion

November 23, 2007 by Margret Short

June 30, 2007 As the project ended, I looked back at all that had been accomplished. The year since I learned of the splendid exhibit, Rembrandt and the Golden Age of Dutch Art, was filled with research, discoveries, experiments- both failed and successful, new acquaintances, travel, frustrations, and elation. Most importantly, I have a wonderful … [Read more...] about An Endless Conclusion

Oregon Art Beat

June 16, 2007 by Margret Short

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:   For all readers within earshot of Oregon Public Broadcasting, Oregon Art Beat, the Emmy Award winning program, will air my segment from last year and 2003. When: This coming Thursday, June 21st, 2007 Time:   8:00 PM Channel 10 - OPB It will repeat on Sunday, June 24th, 2007 - 6:00 PM KC Cowan will … [Read more...] about Oregon Art Beat

Acknowledgements

June 16, 2007 by Margret Short

Of all the debts of gratitude I owe to those who helped with this project, now book/catalog and exhibit, is the one to my husband, Dave. Without his constant help and support, it would not have happened. He went on errands, made deliveries, cooked dinners, designed and printed promotional materials, folded envelopes, and completed countless other … [Read more...] about Acknowledgements

Old Friends

June 16, 2007 by Margret Short

Several days before the reception at the Lawrence Gallery, I found this splendid bouquet of flowers perched on my doorstep. It was sent by our great friends from San Diego, Joanne and Marty and was a lovely surprise. They are faithful friends and blog readers too, but could not be here for the event. I know they were there is spirit. Thank you … [Read more...] about Old Friends

The Painted Words

June 16, 2007 by Margret Short

Here I am on the left with a guest. Deep in thought and talking to Herchel's wife is my husband, Dave, on the right with The Tears of Fernad listening in.  … [Read more...] about The Painted Words

Gallery Talk

June 16, 2007 by Margret Short

A surprise guest! It was an honor to have the charming daughter of a good friend come to the exhibit. Shannon's mother, Cheryl, and I were close until her untimely death several years ago. Cheryl was an artist passionate about her painting.  We spent many days and evenings  together enjoying our shared interests.  … [Read more...] about Gallery Talk

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