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.

Widgets

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Those of you who live in Oregon are probably familiar with our local award winning Oregon Public Broadcasting program Oregon Art Beat. I have had the honor of being featured three times over the years on this very popular program. They have added a widget tool to the Art Beat web site. A widget is a portable chunk of code that allows me to share … [Read more...] about Widgets

Penelope’s Web Details

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So much of the time while I am painting lace I feel like Penelope herself. Often, many many hours will be spent carefully creating the look of the weavings on a particular passage only to scrape it away and start over. My goal is to paint, not "render" the patterns. So, I go along and paint a little detail then smudge until it doesn't look too … [Read more...] about Penelope’s Web Details

Penelope’s Web

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Penelope's Web 9 1/2 x 10 Margret E. Short  copyright 2008 This painting was completed using hand made historical oil pigments on gold leaf. American Art in Miniature   Juried Exhibition  October 25 through November 9, 2008 Reception and sale event Thursday evening, November 6, 2008 Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma   918-596-2700 … [Read more...] about Penelope’s Web

Hotchpotch

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Gallimaufry: A merry jumble or medley, made up of many, assortment, possibly related to gallant. Word of the Day, November 14, 2001 Dictionary Reference.com This wonderful and unusual word perfectly describes this painting I finished in early 2007. It is a splendid collection of colorful objects and whimsical details. Incorporated into the … [Read more...] about Hotchpotch