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 Secret Life of Iris

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The Secret Life of Iris by Margret E. Short 2007              30x30 Oil on Linen  Painting #8 Lessons from the Low Countries Exhibit, June 1 through 30, 2007 Lawrence Gallery, Portland, Oregon Copyright Margret E. Short Photography, Ben Reed, NW Photo and Digital, Oregon City, Oregon … [Read more...] about The Secret Life of Iris

The Tears of Fernad

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Sold by Margret E. Short  2007 30x30 Oil on Linen Painting #7 Lessons from the Low Countries Exhibit Lawrence Gallery, Portland, Oregon Copyright Margret E. Short Photography Ben Reed, NW Photo and Digital, Oregon City, Oregon … [Read more...] about The Tears of Fernad

Adriaen’s Locket

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SOLD Lessons from the Low Countries Exhibit Lawrence Gallery, Portland, Oregon June 1 through 30, 2007 Copyright Margret E. Short Photography, Ben Reed, NW Photo and Digital, Oregon City, Oregon … [Read more...] about Adriaen’s Locket

Ode to Rachel

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Still Life with Flowers     by Rachel Ruysch  Inspiration for Ode to Rachel painting #5 Lessons from the Low Countries Exhibit Lawrence Gallery, Portland, Oregon June 1 through 30, 2007 Rembrandt and the Golden Age of Dutch Art image by special permission, The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.     … [Read more...] about Ode to Rachel