This new painting, Flowers for Saskia, came about because of the luscious red garment and hat in this Rembrandt painting of his wife, Saskia (seen in the background). Some months ago, I stumbled upon this painting, heretofore, unknown to me. My immediate thought was to do a copy of this splendid image and hang it in my studio to gaze upon every … [Read more...] about The Story of Flowers for Saskia
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.