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.

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.

Small Works Exhibit

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Small Works Exhibit,  Howard Mandville Gallery, Kirkland, Washington November 6th - 13th  Preview Days November 13th, 5:30pm  Reception and Sale Flowers for Pearl's Hair 8x8  Oil on Wood panel Copyright Margret E. Short, 2010   Peony and Creamer 8x8  Oil on Wood panel Copyright Margret E. Short 2010 Sold     … [Read more...] about Small Works Exhibit

Salmagundi Club Award

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For the 3rd time I have been honored with one of the top awards at the Salmagundi Club in New York. This time is the Richard C. Pionk SCNY at the 2010 Fall Auction Exhibition. The winning painting is titled: Flowers for Cleo's Hair 8x8, oil on wood panel, copyright 2010 Margret E. Short Sold The flowers in many of these small format floral … [Read more...] about Salmagundi Club Award

Doorman’s Record Tulipa

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Cupid's Arrow 11x10  Oil on Linen Margret E. Short copyright 2010 CM Russell Museum Masters in Miniature 2010 July 29 through September 11 Great Falls, Montana Being the hopeless and helpless mad scientist, I just can't help playing around with colors. Over the past while, RED has been on my palette and has been manipulated and pushed like … [Read more...] about Doorman’s Record Tulipa

River Bend Fine Art Grand Opening

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The Grand Opening event at the River Bend Fine Art Gallery on May 28th was a huge success. Many of the represented gallery artists traveled from long distances to attend the gala. Dave and I (below) always enjoy these events enormously even though the drive was about 4 hours. Jane has chosen wall colors that enhance the paintings but are … [Read more...] about River Bend Fine Art Grand Opening