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.

Olympic Flame

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Olympic Flame  Oil on Linen 10" x 9" by Margret E. Short Masters in Miniature  C. M. Russell Museum, September 6, 2008 400 13th Street North, Great Falls, Montana 59401  406-727-8787 … [Read more...] about Olympic Flame

Plum Crazy

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Completed painting shown in detail in the Vagone Green, March 30th 2008 posting. Plum Crazy, 12 x 12, oil on linen Margret E. Short … [Read more...] about Plum Crazy

Details

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This detail of a new painting, yet unnamed, measures 12 x 12. This also follows along with the analogous plan...many varieties of reds, red-oranges, and yellows all throughout the composition with a vibrant blue complement used sparingly. Even in the very dark background areas lurks thin warm tones of all kinds. Over all, at first glance, the … [Read more...] about Details

Auspicious Harmony

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A few years ago, I painted several pieces using the ever beautiful calla lilies as a focal point. Here I have mimicked one of the earlier compositions while changing a few objects and brightening the red tones. Using a white or off white object as the main attraction is very auspicious in color palette planning. Because white goes with anything, … [Read more...] about Auspicious Harmony