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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Lesssons from the Pharaoh’s Tomb

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Cleopatra's Garden 28x2272@6in  

A collection of twelve new paintings based on pigments of Ancient Egypt.

The Second project of the Lessons Series.

September 1 through October 31 2009

Receptions on First Thursdays,

September 3 and October 1, 2009

6PM to 9PM

Ms. Short will be presenting a gallery talk at 6:00 discussing pigments and techniques used in the project.  September 3.

903 NW Davis, Portland, OR 97209

503-228-1776

Gallery Hours   Monday – Saturday 10-5:30  Sunday 12 -5

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Chiaroscuro Painting

Oil painting with the chiaroscuro technique illuminates the focus area with a strong light. All other areas are painted with less detail, lower values, and intensity of color giving a mysterious appearance. By putting one or two objects in the important focus area, a strong but simple composition will emerge. Combining these oil painting techniques with a selection of superior natural pigments and oil paints result in the beautiful and evocative quality known as Chiaroscuro Painting.

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  1. Beautiful! Exploration of the Egyptians, learning completely new pigments in such depth, and putting it altogether with your treasures is another amazing accomplishment.