The truth is this place and this artist are one of the best kept secrets in Portland. She has an…read moreEtsy shop online and I used to order her stuff there and when I moved to Portland I just had to go there and check out all of her stuff in person. Her artwork takes me into a lil woodland fantasy world of the Pacific Northwest where things are magical and sparkly and you run into Banjo Bear and and all his friends along Cannon Beach or celebrating fall in the woods. I just wish I could jump into their lil troop and join the fun. This cute lil studio is on MLK and although it's her personal art studio, she also has all of her cards, calendars, prints and some large stretched giclees. I personally own a few giclees in my daughter's bedroom, cards to give out during the year and I have bought the last 3 calendars that she has put out I even have a pin! Maybe next she will partner with someone to create stuffed animals of those cute lil creatures to go along with the art in a child's room? I personally have been pushing for children's books because I would love to read about their lil fantasy stories.

This is a great little studio, and as someone who lives in the neighborhood, I'm fortunate to see…read morethe art daily when I pass. Not only can you buy prints in the store, the artist is very sweet. Kyle children used to walk by daily on their way to the bus for school. One time, around the holidays, the artist came outside and gifted them a winter print . This was so kind and made a true impression on our family.

I attended Kelly's Summer Solstice Workshop in Portland. It was amazing. It was a small group with…read morefantastic in depth instruction, amazing food and new friendships. Kelly is very good at connecting the art experience to the earth and to your personal experience. Each piece of art that I worked on used different techniques that were new to me. I learned so much in 3.5 days that I can't wait to return in the spring.

I'm a relative newcomer to encaustic artwork. After practicing in my studio for a few months I…read morerealized I needed instruction in materials use and technique. I just finished four days instruction with Kelly in her Portland studio and walked away with an incredible wealth of information and skills. Her knowledge of color, encaustic materials and techniques is incredible and her teaching style is hands on and energetic. She made me feel right at home from the moment we met at her studio. I highly recommend Kelly as an instructor and look forward to another workshop with her in the future.

Jose was wonderful to work with. He is a total professional and did exactly what we were looking…read morefor. I am an interior designer, and he painted a 20' x 20' graphic mural for my client, that required lots of angles and measuring. They are over the moon with it! His work is precise and beautiful. He was always on time and easy to contact. His price was very competitive. If you have any need for a talented artist for your unique painting project, Jose is totally a PRO. Thank you Jose for exceeding my expectations.

We enjoyed a wonderful experience in working with Jose, from excellent and clear communication to a…read moreclean and precisely painted sign, there was nothing about the experience that I would want to change. We would highly recommend Jose - excellent craftsmanship, wonderful attention to detail, and he's very friendly, too! He's terrific to work with.

The painting Nathan made of my dog is my favorite thing to look at it. With just a few photos, and…read morein just a few weeks, he captured her sweet, goofy spirit perfectly. If you're reading this, you're at least considering it, thinking a pet portrait might be cool to have. It is so cool. You should do it.

From the owner: I specialize in creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind portraits of your furry family members. Each…read morepainting captures the likeness and unique spirit of your pet. Save 10% off any pet portrait. Check website for details.

Jenasis is amazing and can't recommend her enough! She has helped me through a lot of ups and downs…read morefor the last 5-6 years. She is always opening my mind and heart to new perspectives and/or confirming things that I needed in perfect timing. She is a divine connection that helps me connect to my divine, work through lessons and open up to all things possible. She is my life coach that gets straight to the point and helps me guide myself through each experience that presses on me to connect with her over and over. You will not be disappointed, contact her today and find out for yourself!!!

From the owner: Focused on the Evolution of Humanity's Spirit or Awakening- guiding you how to listen to your own…read moreinner voice so that you will no longer need a teacher or guide to follow your highest excitement and path. I use tarot with my life-coaching. I also write music with the lessons I have learned on my journey- and I create art sharing stories of my experiences or Yours!

Our mural is the central one pictured, labeled, "This ocean oasis goes around the entire room and…read morethe full ceiling. It is an island retreat bedroom in dry hot Austin, TX." Bingo. Only you'll never know how much so. I've now woken up in that room for four years, and not one single day did I ever feel like I was coming to in a structure with walls. I sleep under a palm tree, with a bridge to my right, clear ocean straight ahead, and a bamboo structure panning left across windows now also framed in bamboo thanks to the artist. The ceiling blazes with a sunset in one corner, palm trees writhing almost as if on fire, and above us you can see the moon and stars. I marvel every day that some guy painted this - erased our walls and painted us our desert island. As an editor of two-plus decades at the Austin Chronicle, I walked through production one day and glanced at a designer prepping a cartoon of Bob Dylan and was immediately struck by both its whimsy and dead-on caricature. Soon, I was commissioning all kinds of music cartoons from this guy. (Google Nathan Jensen, Austin Chronicle and a whole page of them comes up). Even so, in the local art community - as a native Austinite - he was a much, much bigger deal because of all his murals around town, including a 3-D one on a water tower. He ended up on the paper's cover just like that. When I bought my house in 1998, one of the first things I did was point him to the largest wall in the music room and instruct him to, "Paint me Max's room out of 'Where the Wild Things Are' - the walls turning into forest." That sucker is ALIVE. Our 2-year-old Lazlo's crib rests against it and he sticks his feet up on the wall and stares at it wondrously. Next, I had Nathan paint a media closet as being undersea. The ceiling is the surface of the water. The creatures and treasures on its deep sea floor vibrate will all the colors of Mother Ocean. Our water closet was a BIG hit at that one Christmas party. Couples would go in there and close the door, the inside of which seals the piece and makes the illusion complete. Our master bedroom, then, was Nathan and myself taking that idea as far as it would go. (Less my real fantasy of him doing the whole house!) I will never, ever sell this house because of Nathan's mural(s). It lives and breathes with the elements, and I could never bear the thought of someone not treating it like the artistic feat it proves itself day in and day out. The day we upgrade to a bigger house - keeping this one as a rental and hopefully having Lazlo back in it one day - Nathan again will be one of the first calls we make, and he'll naturally begin on our room, then move to Lazlo's, followed by the music room. Once you have one, you'll likely want another, and visitors will marvel every time they see it. Investment in one's home isn't all bathroom remodels, backyard gazebos, and weed pulling. Allowing a wall or two inside to become a unique canvas of your design might be the ultimate nesting. Those are the places you imbue with love and art. I promise THAT is what Nathan Jensen can bring to your home.

From the owner: I've been a successful freelance artist for over 25 years. I do quality work, on time at a fair…read moreprice. This work ethic and my natural and developed talent has led me to painting on buildings as high as 3 stories tall, kids' rooms, bedrooms, offices, studies, businesses, patios, restaurants, bars and even a limousine! I love what I get to do and really enjoy working with my clients to create the environment they dream of.

Really love this gallery for cool local artists. We 'discovered' David Friedman at this coop last…read moretime we visited Portland. This time we were thrilled to get a beautiful painting by Michelle Purvis and discovered the amazing textile works of Kim Tepe. We wished they were better at packing and prepping pieces for travel- they had only enough to tape bubble wrap to the front of our purchased art piece and had to tape it directly to the frame as well.

Of all the fabulous shops on Alberta Street - and there are oh so many, - this gallery/art shop is…read moremy favorite. There were so many art pieces there when I visited that I loved. Of course, on any given visit, there would be different local artist's works exhibited, and there's no guarantee that some or any works would appeal to me (or to anyone, on any given day. Art is so subjective, and the featured artists here change regularly). I was just lucky that I loved so many pieces of art when I visited. There are many things I loved about this gallery: they showcase a wide range of artistic works, from photographs to paintings to sculptures to glassworks to artisan hand-made jewelry and more. All the artists are local. All the art pieces are for sale. There is a huge range of prices for the works, so there really is something for any budget. (Note: when I was there, there were postcards and small prints with the featured photographer's works on them, and these were super reasonably priced). And best of all, you can often chat with the artists who are there! I loved the fact that the featured jewelry maker was there, and she talked about her inspirations and her artistic process. It was fascinating (and she was super talented - and nice to boot!). I love supporting local businesses and local artisans and artists, and this gallery checks all the boxes.