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.

paintings

Creme d la creme of White Pigments – Part l

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  Those of you who have followed this blog know of my passion for historical pigments that have quirky legends attached to them, the quirkier the better.  Indeed, there are some mighty bizarre tales related to the making of colors, painting techniques, and stories of strange artists themselves. Well, stack lead white is a color that is … [Read more...] about Creme d la creme of White Pigments – Part l

Lessons from the Pharaoh’s Tomb, Part Two

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Announcing Lessons from the Pharaoh's Tomb, Part Two  Galerie Gabrie, Pasadena, in March 2011. More intriguing myths, Gods, Goddesses, symbols, tombs, temples and stories from Ancient Egypt featuring pigments and new paintings. With only a few exceptions, all paintings in this new series will be created using pigments used by Egyptian … [Read more...] about Lessons from the Pharaoh’s Tomb, Part Two

Small Works Exhibit

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Small Works Exhibit,  Howard Mandville Gallery, Kirkland, Washington November 6th - 13th  Preview Days November 13th, 5:30pm  Reception and Sale Flowers for Pearl's Hair 8x8  Oil on Wood panel Copyright Margret E. Short, 2010   Peony and Creamer 8x8  Oil on Wood panel Copyright Margret E. Short 2010 Sold     … [Read more...] about Small Works Exhibit

River Bend Fine Art Grand Opening

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The Grand Opening event at the River Bend Fine Art Gallery on May 28th was a huge success. Many of the represented gallery artists traveled from long distances to attend the gala. Dave and I (below) always enjoy these events enormously even though the drive was about 4 hours. Jane has chosen wall colors that enhance the paintings but are … [Read more...] about River Bend Fine Art Grand Opening

OPA Reception, Scottsdale

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The 2010 Oil Painters of America National Exhibition Opening Reception at the Legacy Gallery in Scottsdale was splendid. As you can see, the space is spectacular and huge. All 200 paintings were exhibited in this room and the foyer. Dave and I were pleased to see fellow Oregonians, Alan Bell and Paula, at the event. Alan is a terrific artist who … [Read more...] about OPA Reception, Scottsdale

Hatshepsut’s Gift

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Hatshepsut's Gift Sold 10x8 Oil on Gold Leaf  © Margret E. Short, OPA, AWA 2009   Lessons from the Pharaoh’s Tomb   Lawrence Gallery, Portland, Oregon, September & October   Hatshepsut's Gift   is the first painting attempted using the Egyptian pigments and was a huge challenge. As I have said many … [Read more...] about Hatshepsut’s Gift