Every time I sit down to talk with someone for this blog, I’m never quite sure what story I’ll hear or what story I’ll share. Yet, I’m always entranced by everyone’s story and amazed by all the fascinating people living here in Portland. It was the same with Barbara Brosh of Barb’s Metal Magic. Barbara’s got a pretty neat story. …
Foster’s Beauties: Expressions of Love and Family
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View PostNew Refined Basics: Handcrafting Beautiful Jewelry to Wear Every Day
There’s no doubt about it. Natalie Barela of New Refined Basics is very talented. She designs and creates contemporary, minimalist handcrafted jewelry that you’ll want to wear every day. In fact, that’s her goal: to create beautiful, basic jewelry that works easily into any wardrobe, yet will last and be worn for many years. Creating Simple Beauty: Natalie is an …
Bird’s Eye View Studio: Art and The Joy of Making Things
View PostNiels Madsen: Turning Wood to Art at MadWood Turnery
Niels Madsen is an artist at heart. He creates one of a kind handcrafted wood products, hand turning each creation from carefully selected rare and exotic woods. MadWood Turnery offers masterfully created plates, bowls and kitchen tools, all of them pieces of art. Believing in form, function and beauty, nothing is made to be thrown away, but crafted to be …
Discover Your Style With Linda Diteman Design
Linda Diteman’s gift as a freelance graphic artist is her ability to create designs that express the personality and style of her clients. She loves helping her clients discover their brand through the design process and creating the logo or design that ties it all together. Linda Diteman Design offers a full menu of services, including logo design, branding, business …
Portland Artist Whitney Nye Shares Her Warmth and Nature
As if unaware of her own talent, Whitney Nye says art is just what she knows how to do. Being an artist came naturally to her. It wasn’t something she set out to do, but is just who she is. Whitney’s art is intricate, fascinating and beautiful, with each piece I saw in her gallery unique, but also a reflection …
