Many many of you commented on my technique of scraping back unsatisfactory passages in a painting in progress which was a common practice of painters such as John Singer Sargent and others. Pictured here are two scrapers from Dick Blick that I find irreplaceable tools in my studio, and I employ them often. … [Read more...] about Even Sargent Scraped
oil painting
Earth and Alchemy
Earth and Alchemy 24x30 Oil on Linen Margret E. Short, copyright 2008 … [Read more...] about Earth and Alchemy
Tulipomania
Tulipomania 20x24 Oil on Linen © 2008 Margret E. Short American Women Artists 2008 Juried Member Exhibition December 5, 2008 through January 3, 2009 Galerie Gabrie 597 Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-577-1223 … [Read more...] about Tulipomania
Blue Bandeau
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
More Details
More details of Tulipomania. The unveiling will take place closer to the AWA exhibit date in December. … [Read more...] about More Details