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.

pigment project

Galerie Gabrie, Press Release

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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

Vizier’s Habiliments

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Vizier’s Habiliments © Margret E. Short 2011, OPA. AWA  Oil on Linen 9x10 Lessons from the Pharaoh's Tomb, Part Two Galerie Gabrie, Pasadena This painting depicts the various habiliments Vizier Amenemope might use while relaxing during his favorite pastime (painting) while not advising the Pharaoh. Shown next to the red jar, is the … [Read more...] about Vizier’s Habiliments

One and a Half Billion and Counting

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In a television interview on February 5, 2011,Farouk Okdah, Egypt's Central Bank Governor, said Egypt's tourism industry has lost $1.5 billion since the protests to oust Hosni Mubarak began on January 25. This was according to the state-run Middle East News Agency, which ran excerpts of his interview. Having traveled to Egypt in 2009, I saw … [Read more...] about One and a Half Billion and Counting

Current Events

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Because of my involvement with this Ancient Egyptian Part Two pigment project, I feel a connection and fascination with the current events in Egypt. It is both horrifying and mesmerizing to watch things unfold from day to day. During my two years of research and studies since traveling there and seeing so many sacred places, I have become … [Read more...] about Current Events