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.

The Most Magnificent Profession

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William Merritt Chase, Self Portrait, 1915-16 The re-known artist/teacher and fellow Salmagundi Club member, William Merritt Chase, once said, "Painting is the Most Magnificent Profession". Though he was born at the middle of the 1800s and died in 1916, he and I are kindred spirits in this belief. There is nothing more enjoyable than observing a … [Read more...] about The Most Magnificent Profession

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