Again this year, Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is presenting the American Art in Miniature exhibit. This popular show is a juried invitational and features 220 artists from across the country. The prices range from $275 to $6,200 and measure no larger than 108 square inches. This is one of the museum's many annual fundraising events that … [Read more...] about American Art in Miniature
Margret's Still Life Oil Paintings
Formal still life oil paintings came into popularity in 17th century Dutch when people became more affluent. They were also withdrawing from the rigid constraints of the church and could paint subjects other than from the bible. Still life oil painting has remained a popular form of expression since that time.
Finishing Touches
Finishing Touches 14x14 Oil on Linen © 2008 Margret E. Short Rental Sales Gallery, Portland Art Museum Fall Group Exhibit 2008 … [Read more...] about Finishing Touches
Odds and Ends
Odds and Ends 12x30 Oil on Linen © 2008 Margret E. Short Rental Sales Gallery Portland Art Museum Fall Group Exhibit October 2008 … [Read more...] about Odds and Ends
Blue Bandeau
Blue Bandeau 10x9 Oil on Linen SOLD © 2008 Margret E. Short After all these many months of using the historical pigments exclusively, I am consistently amazed at how easy it is to get a harmonious color theme. By using just these few colors on my palette makes the decisions so easy. There is just no … [Read more...] about Blue Bandeau
More Details
More details of Tulipomania. The unveiling will take place closer to the AWA exhibit date in December. … [Read more...] about More Details
Silver Dollar Details
Detail of newly completed Tulipomania, 20 x 24, which is destined for the upcoming American Women Artists 2008 Member Juried Competition Galerie Gabrie in Pasadena, CA in December … [Read more...] about Silver Dollar Details