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Margret E. Short Fine Arts

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.

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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 Turning Point

December 7, 2007 by Margret Short

The Turning Point 12 x 12  Oil on Linen by Margret Short Lawrence Gallery Salishan, December … [Read more...] about The Turning Point

Practically Edible

December 7, 2007 by Margret Short

Practically Edible 12 x 12   Oil on Linen by Margret Short Lawrence Gallery Salishan, December 2007 … [Read more...] about Practically Edible

Plum Mania

December 7, 2007 by Margret Short

Plum Mania 12 x 12 Oil on Linen by Margret Short Lawrence Gallery Salishan, December 2007 … [Read more...] about Plum Mania

Plum Frenzy

December 7, 2007 by Margret Short

Plum Frenzy 9 x 10  Oil on Linen by Margret Short Lawrence Gallery Salishan, December 2007 … [Read more...] about Plum Frenzy

Nearly Edible

December 7, 2007 by Margret Short

Nearly Edible 9 x 10 Oil on Linen by Margret Short Lawrence Gallery Salishan, December 2007 … [Read more...] about Nearly Edible

Crescendo

December 7, 2007 by Margret Short

Crescendo                                          12 x 12  Oil on Linen by Margret Short Lawrence Gallery Salishan, December 2007 … [Read more...] about Crescendo

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