When I first developed my Lessons from the Low Countries pigment project in 2006 / 07, I became completely in awe of the many glorious attributes of the tulip. Since then, I have utilized this workhorse flower for many compositions. The reasons for this are simple: it is one of the most breathtakingly splendid flowers in the world and … [Read more...] about Joker in the Tulip Bed
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Doorman’s Record Tulipa
Cupid's Arrow 11x10 Oil on Linen Margret E. Short copyright 2010 CM Russell Museum Masters in Miniature 2010 July 29 through September 11 Great Falls, Montana Being the hopeless and helpless mad scientist, I just can't help playing around with colors. Over the past while, RED has been on my palette and has been manipulated and pushed like … [Read more...] about Doorman’s Record Tulipa
Malachite
Detail of the largest painting in the series: Lessons from the Pharaoh's Tomb, coming September 1, Lawrence Gallery, Portland, Oregon. About 10 of the 12 paintings are coming to fruition at this point. As mentioned before this pigment project has been a challenge because of the enormity of the historical period and the scarcity of information … [Read more...] about Malachite
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
More Details
More details of Tulipomania. The unveiling will take place closer to the AWA exhibit date in December. … [Read more...] about More Details
Silver Dollar Details
Detail of newly completed Tulipomania, 20 x 24, which is destined for the upcoming American Women Artists 2008 Member Juried Competition Galerie Gabrie in Pasadena, CA in December … [Read more...] about Silver Dollar Details