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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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Nearly Edible

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

PRESS RELEASE

December 3, 2007 by Margret Short

Dear Friends,Since the excitement of my nearly sold out Lawrence Gallery exhibit, Lessons from the Low Countries, I have continued to explore painting solely with historical pigments of the 17th century. This has been no easy task considering the fact that during these months we moved twice and finally settled in a small apartment. During the many … [Read more...] about PRESS RELEASE

Almost Edible

December 2, 2007 by Margret Short

Almost Edible 10"x 9" Oil on Linen By Margret Short, 2007 This is one of the first paintings I finished after settling into our small apartment. The linen canvases from Italian Art Store are of splendid quality. They special order this product through an outside independent supplier that does a terrific job. Priming my own canvases is … [Read more...] about Almost Edible

An Endless Conclusion

November 23, 2007 by Margret Short

June 30, 2007 As the project ended, I looked back at all that had been accomplished. The year since I learned of the splendid exhibit, Rembrandt and the Golden Age of Dutch Art, was filled with research, discoveries, experiments- both failed and successful, new acquaintances, travel, frustrations, and elation. Most importantly, I have a wonderful … [Read more...] about An Endless Conclusion

Oregon Art Beat

June 16, 2007 by Margret Short

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:   For all readers within earshot of Oregon Public Broadcasting, Oregon Art Beat, the Emmy Award winning program, will air my segment from last year and 2003. When: This coming Thursday, June 21st, 2007 Time:   8:00 PM Channel 10 - OPB It will repeat on Sunday, June 24th, 2007 - 6:00 PM KC Cowan will … [Read more...] about Oregon Art Beat

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