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
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.
Small Works Exhibit
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
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
Flowers for Saskia
Flowers for Saskia 28x22 Oil on Linen ©Margret Short 2010,OPA, AWA National Juried Exhibition & AWA Master Signature & Signature Member Show … [Read more...] about Flowers for Saskia
Limoges and Peony
Limoges and Peony 8x8 Oil on Wood Panel ©Margret Short 2009, OPA, AWA National Juried Exhibition and American Women Artists Master Signature and Signature Member Show, Dallas, Texas, October 9 through November 9, 2010 American Women Artists … [Read more...] about Limoges and Peony
Doorman’s Record Tulipa
Cupid's Arrow 11x10 Oil on Linen Margret E. Short copyright 2010 CM Russell Museum Masters in Miniature 2010 July 29 through September 11 Great Falls, Montana Being the hopeless and helpless mad scientist, I just can't help playing around with colors. Over the past while, RED has been on my palette and has been manipulated and pushed like … [Read more...] about Doorman’s Record Tulipa