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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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Vermilion and Dogwood

Chinese New Year at the Governor’s Mansion

January 28, 2012 by Margret Short

Margret short in group photo

Mahonia Hall, Salem, Oregon Governor's Mansion Reception Dave and I enjoyed a lovely evening reception at Mahonia Hall hosted by Governor John Kitzhaber and First Lady Cylvia Hayes, given in appreciation of Oregon Winegrowers and Artists. Several artists from the Rental Sales Gallery were chosen to exhibit work in the mansion. The three pieces … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year at the Governor’s Mansion

Tagged With: Cylvia Hayes, Fancy Radishes, Governor John Kitzhaber, Rental Sales Gallery, Shelf Life, Vermilion and Dogwood

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