What does it mean to be true to one’s roots? In our world of multi-tasking, iPhones, and tech wizardry everything is about speed. And everything changes. Roots become less about a sense of place and more about staying true to who you are. And who you are is not so much about the thing that … Continue reading Northwest Created: Wild Roots
Just how rare is a blue moon? We’ve all heard the phrase when someone is referring to something that doesn’t happen very often. A moon that is actually blue in color is extremely unusual. Daniel Blue, visionary and lead singer/songwriter of the band Motopony, is this type of rarity. With raw talent and a depth … Continue reading Once in a Blue Moon: Daniel Blue of Motopony
As I sat listening to Neal openly share his story, the word courage continued to float through my mind. Looking back through my notes I saw that I had written it in the margins. Neal Williams, illustrator and screen printer of Epic Problems, did not use that language and had a very easy going humble … Continue reading Finding Freedom in Art: Neal Williams of Epic Problems
Illustrator. Designer. Educator. Observer of consumer culture. Lover of daily drawings and art installations. Believer that “teaching and making go hand in hand.” Meet the talented, smart and refreshingly honest Kate Bingaman-Burt. The Illustrator and Designer Before graduate school and teaching, the beginning of Kate’s fascination with consumerism emerged. Her first job was as a … Continue reading Teaching and Making Go Hand in Hand: Kate Bingaman-Burt
Home provides shelter, but shelter is not home. Home evokes a sense of belonging, of permanence. Home is waking up to your furry friend purring and joining you for coffee. Home is relaxing at night while your kitten pounces on its toys. For all sweet cats, home is a place where they are a member … Continue reading Home Is Where Your Cat Is
“If you’re friends with someone for seven years, it’s friends for life.” Rob Lutz and Dan Malech have a friendship that has stood this test of time. Originally from different parts of New York, they were brought together in Portland, Oregon over an unconditional love of Jets football and an appreciation for craft beers. They … Continue reading Taking the World by Storm: Rob and Dan of StormBreaker Brewing
The Crush The sugars, the acidity, and the weather all indicate to the winemaker when it is time for harvest. Harvest at a winery means that the grapes are ready to be made into wine and that there is work to be done. The grapes have to be picked, analyzed, sorted, peeled, skins pressed, fermented, … Continue reading For the Love of Wine: JP Caldcleugh
