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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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lapis lazuli

Galerie Gabrie, Press Release

March 1, 2011 by Margret Short

detail of oil painting

For Immediate Release Jasminka Gabrie, March 1, 201 Galerie Gabrie 597 East Green St. Pasadena, California                                                                Lessons from the Pharaoh's Tomb, Part Two  How often do we visit a museum or historic exhibition, gaze and marvel at the beauty, skill and talent of the artists work and … [Read more...] about Galerie Gabrie, Press Release

Tagged With: Egyptian blue frit, lapis lazuli, Lessons from the Pharaoh's Tomb, malachite, Part Two, pigment project

Khepri’s Journey

August 18, 2009 by Margret Short

oil painting of a still life scene with vase next to draped ribbon

Khepri’s Journey Sold 14x14  Oil on Linen © Margret E. Short 2009, OPA, AWA Lessons from the Pharaoh’s Tomb Lawrence Gallery, Portland, Oregon  September & October 2009 As said before, when delving into a colorful history of any culture, you never know what will be unearthed. I just couldn't resist using the motif of the stunning … [Read more...] about Khepri’s Journey

Tagged With: azurite, baboons, Egypt, khepri, lapis lazuli, malachite, Netherworld, pigments

Blue Bandeau

October 7, 2008 by Margret Short

    Blue Bandeau  10x9  Oil on Linen SOLD © 2008 Margret E. Short After all these many months of using the historical pigments exclusively, I am consistently amazed at how easy it is to get a harmonious color theme. By using just these few colors on my palette makes the decisions so easy. There is just no … [Read more...] about Blue Bandeau

Tagged With: green earth, historical pigments, lapis lazuli, Margret E. Short, oil painting, pigments

The Daily Grind

November 18, 2006 by Margret Short

All the supplies necessary for the paint making project have been gathered on the workroom counter. Hotplate, double boiler, linseed oil, and beeswax beads. I have decided to use wax in some paint and not in others. If a "long" almost runny paint is desired, the use of wax is limited. To get a "short" buttery paint then more wax should be used. To … [Read more...] about The Daily Grind

Tagged With: beeswax, lapis lazuli, linseed oil, muller, oil paint making

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