"Oregon Artist" — Archive | Tim Trautmann

Tobias Berblinger of Roselit Bone commands the stage in a wash of electric blue and magenta lighting at RX Fest 2019. His long hair cascades over a floral-patterned shirt as he leans into his bass guitar, eyes closed in musical concentration. The intimate venue atmosphere is thick with colored stage lights cutting through atmospheric haze, creating a dreamlike quality that captures the raw energy of Portland's underground music scene.

Electric Nights at Downtown Portland

Tobias Berblinger of Roselit Bone performs at RX Fest 2019 at Dante's in downtown Portland, Oregon.

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Naomi Likayi stands confidently against her vibrant mural painted on the boarded Portland World Trade Center, commissioned by the Portland Street Art Alliance. The artist wears a plaid coat and poses with hands in pockets beside her abstract work featuring blues, purples, and greens with stylized figures and organic shapes. The urban street art transforms the temporary boarding into a canvas of community expression, with the artist's signature visible in the corner of her colorful composition.

Artist Before Her Portland Mural Commission

Artist Naomi Likayi poses beside her commissioned mural on the boarded Portland World Trade Center, created for the Portland Street Art Alliance.

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Joel Leitch, last year's documentary category winner, stands proudly beside his award-winning black and white street photograph at ASMP Oregon's PDX Squared 2019 exhibition in Portland. The mature photographer, wearing a black vest over a striped shirt, poses with confidence next to his compelling urban scene depicting a trench-coated figure walking past newspaper stands. The gallery's pristine white walls provide stark contrast to the gritty documentary aesthetic of his displayed work, creating a moment where artistic achievement meets humble presentation.

Documentary Winner at Portland Photography Exhibition

Documentary photographer Joel Leitch poses with his winning entry at ASMP Oregon's PDX Squared 2019 photography competition in Portland.

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Artist Naomi Likayi sits contemplatively before her vibrant street mural at Portland's World Trade Center, her dark curls framing a direct, confident gaze. The abstract artwork behind her flows in bold blues, purples, and whites across the concrete wall, while warm afternoon light illuminates her olive jumpsuit and plaid flannel jacket. Her relaxed pose on the brick pavement suggests both ownership of her creative work and connection to the urban environment that serves as her canvas.

Artist Naomi Likayi with Downtown Portland Mural

Muralist Naomi Likayi poses with her commissioned artwork on the boarded World Trade Center building in downtown Portland, Oregon.

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Documentary photographer Joel Leitch erupts in genuine laughter while fellow photographer Alisha Jucevic admires his winning black and white street photograph displayed on the pristine white gallery wall. The intimate moment captures the joy of artistic recognition at ASMP Oregon's PDX Squared 2019 competition, held in Portland's Pearl District. Warm gallery lighting illuminates both the celebrated work and the authentic connection between these creative professionals.

Victory Shared at PDX Photography Exhibition

Joel Leitch shares a moment of triumph with photographer Alisha Jucevic beside his documentary category winning photograph at ASMP Oregon's PDX Squared 2019 exhibition in Portland.

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Electronic musician Eli Savage of Ellipsism performs under intense emerald stage lighting at Dante's in Portland's downtown district. The atmospheric green wash creates a cyberpunk aesthetic, casting the bearded artist in an otherworldly glow as he concentrates over his equipment. Warm bokeh lights pierce through the darkness behind him, while his leather jacket and glasses catch the saturated color, creating a moody portrait of underground electronic music culture.

Green Light Bathes Electronic Artist in Performance

Ellipsism's Eli Savage performs under emerald stage lights during RXFest 2019 at Dante's in Portland, Oregon.

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Electronic musician Eli Savage, performing as ellipsism, hunches intently over a sprawling array of synthesizers, drum machines, and MIDI controllers during his live set at RXFest 2019. Bathed in otherworldly emerald stage lighting, the artist manipulates his electronic instruments with focused precision while surrounded by the intimate darkness of Dante's venue in Portland's downtown core. The atmospheric green wash transforms the performance space into a cyberpunk dreamscape, highlighting the glowing control surfaces and creating dramatic shadows across the cluttered stage floor.

Electronic Artist in Emerald Light Performance

Electronic artist ellipsism (Eli Savage) performs amid a sea of synthesizers and controllers at RXFest 2019 in Portland's Dante's venue.

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Electronic musician Eli Savage, performing as Ellipsism, becomes lost in concentration during his live set at RXFest 2019. Bathed in atmospheric green lighting at Dante's venue in Portland, Oregon, his silver hair catches the theatrical glow as he manipulates his equipment. The intimate portrait captures the artist's complete immersion in his craft, black-rimmed glasses reflecting the stage lights while patches on his dark jacket hint at his underground aesthetic.

Ellipsism in Emerald Light at RXFest

Ellipsism (Eli Savage) performs under emerald stage lighting at RXFest 2019 in Portland's Dante's venue.

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Electronic musician Eli Savage, performing as Ellipsism, leans into his microphone during an intense moment at RXFest 2019. Bathed in emerald stage lighting at Portland's iconic Dante's venue, the bearded performer clutches the mic while surrounded by synthesizers and electronic equipment. The atmospheric green glow creates a moody, underground ambiance that perfectly captures the raw energy of the electronic music scene.

Ellipsism Performs at Portland's Dante's Venue

Ellipsism (Eli Savage) performs live at RXFest 2019 at Dante's in Portland, Oregon.

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Artist Naomi Likayi stands confidently before her kaleidoscopic mural at Portland's boarded World Trade Center, her plaid wool coat creating striking contrast against the swirling blues, purples, and mint greens of her street art. The composition captures the intersection of personal identity and public art, with Likayi's poised expression reflecting the creative energy radiating from the wall behind her. Commissioned by the Portland Street Art Alliance, the mural transforms urban vacancy into vibrant community expression.

Artist Naomi Likayi Against Vibrant Mural

Artist Naomi Likayi poses before her commissioned mural at the boarded Portland World Trade Center, part of the Portland Street Art Alliance initiative.

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Visitors seek momentary refuge on stone benches beneath an explosive panorama of maritime-themed murals at Portland's Oregon Convention Center. The vibrant wall art, dominated by swirling blues and oceanic motifs interwoven with text fragments, creates a dramatic backdrop for the diverse group of attendees—from a breakdancer frozen mid-move to couples and individuals in casual repose. The juxtaposition of kinetic street art energy above and human stillness below captures the convention center's role as both cultural crossroads and temporary sanctuary.

Urban Respite Beneath Explosive Maritime Murals

Convention-goers rest beneath dynamic maritime murals in the Oregon Convention Center's foyer, where urban art meets public space in downtown Portland.

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Barry Walker of Roselit Bone commands the intimate stage at Dante's in Portland, his weathered cowboy hat casting shadows over concentrated features as electric blue and magenta stage lights transform the venue into a cyberpunk honky-tonk. His fish-patterned shirt catches the saturated lighting while he leans into his steel guitar, fingers dancing across the strings in a moment of pure musical absorption. The atmospheric lighting creates an otherworldly glow that bridges traditional Americana with futuristic aesthetics, capturing the essence of Portland's eclectic music scene.

Neon-Soaked Performer Lost in Musical Reverie

Barry Walker of Roselit Bone performs at RX Fest 2019 in the neon-drenched atmosphere of Dante's venue in Portland, Oregon.

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Artist Naomi Likayi stands confidently against her vibrant mural work at Portland's World Trade Center, her dark curls framing a direct gaze toward the camera. She wears an oversized plaid coat in earth tones over a black top, complemented by gold hoop earrings that catch the natural light. The abstract mural behind her bursts with swirling forms in blues, purples, and mint green, commissioned by the Portland Street Art Alliance for the boarded-up building. The composition creates a striking contrast between the artist's grounded presence and the dynamic energy of her colorful creation.

Artist Naomi Likayi Against Portland Mural

Artist Naomi Likayi poses before her commissioned mural at Portland's World Trade Center, part of the Portland Street Art Alliance's urban art initiative.

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Electronic musician Eli Savage, performing as ellipsism, commands a complex array of synthesizers and electronic equipment bathed in ethereal green stage lighting at Portland's legendary Dante's venue. The intimate underground atmosphere captures the artist mid-performance, leather jacket and flowing hair silhouetted against the glowing constellation of buttons, knobs, and LED displays. Multiple levels of electronic instruments create a technological landscape while warm amber and cool green lights paint the scene in cyberpunk hues.

Ellipsism Live Electronic Performance at Dante's

Electronic artist ellipsism performs amid a sea of synthesizers and stage lighting at RXFest 2019 in Portland's Dante's club.

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Tobias Berblinger of Roselit Bone commands the stage at Dante's in Portland, his silhouette bathed in otherworldly green stage lighting that transforms the intimate venue into a sonic cathedral. The bassist's flowing hair and concentrated expression are illuminated by the ethereal glow as atmospheric haze swirls through the performance space. His white bass guitar contrasts sharply against the verdant wash of light, while the microphone stand creates dramatic vertical lines that anchor the composition.

Emerald Haze at Dante's Portland

Tobias Berblinger of Roselit Bone performs under dramatic green stage lighting at RX Fest 2019 at Dante's in Portland, Oregon.

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Charlotte McCaslin of Roselit Bone commands the stage with her hollow-body electric guitar, bathed in saturated cyan and crimson stage lighting at Dante's in Portland. The intimate venue's moody atmosphere envelops the trio as brass players behind her contribute to the sonic landscape. The dramatic color temperature creates an otherworldly glow against the dark venue backdrop, capturing the raw energy of Portland's underground music scene.

Electric Blues at Dante's Inferno Stage

Charlotte McCaslin of Roselit Bone performs at RX Fest 2019 at Dante's in Portland, Oregon.

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Artist Naomi Likayi stands confidently against her explosive mural at Portland's World Trade Center, wearing a black and white plaid flannel over dark jeans and boots. The artwork behind her bursts with cobalt blues, seafoam greens, and violet purples, featuring abstract faces and flowing forms that create a dynamic backdrop. Her relaxed pose and direct gaze embody the creative spirit that transformed this boarded urban space into a canvas of expression through the Portland Street Art Alliance commission.

Artist Naomi Likayi Against Her Vibrant Mural

Artist Naomi Likayi poses in front of her commissioned mural work at the boarded Portland World Trade Center as part of a Portland Street Art Alliance project.

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Charlotte McCaslin and Faith Grossnicklaus of Roselit Bone command the stage at Dante's in Portland, bathed in electric blue and magenta light. McCaslin's white hollow-body guitar gleams under the theatrical lighting while Grossnicklaus draws her violin bow with focused intensity. The atmospheric haze and saturated color wash transforms the intimate venue into a dreamlike sonic landscape, capturing the duo's genre-blending artistry in full flight.

Roselit Bone Illuminated in Neon Performance

Roselit Bone performs under vivid stage lighting at RX Fest 2019 at Dante's in Portland, Oregon.

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Artist Naomi Likayi Before Her Commissioned Mural

Artist Naomi Likayi poses before her commissioned mural at the boarded Portland World Trade Center, part of the Portland Street Art Alliance's urban revitalization project.

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Electronic musician Eli Savage, performing as ellipsism, hunches intensely over a mixing console amid a sea of synthesizers and equipment at Portland's legendary Dante's venue. Ethereal green stage lighting bathes the intimate performance space, creating an otherworldly atmosphere as the artist manipulates sound through an array of electronic instruments. Behind him, a drum kit and additional gear fade into the moody shadows, while tangled cables snake across the stage floor, evidence of the complex sonic architecture being constructed in real time.

Electronic Artist Lost in Creation

Electronic artist ellipsism performs at RXFest 2019 in the atmospheric confines of Dante's in downtown Portland.

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Naomi Likayi stands confidently before her vibrant street art mural on the boarded World Trade Center in downtown Portland. The young Black artist wears an oversized plaid coat against the cool Pacific Northwest air, her figure juxtaposed against swirling blues, purples, and teals of her abstract figurative work. The composition captures both the intimate scale of the artist and the bold public statement of her commissioned piece, embodying Portland's thriving street art culture.

Artist Before Her Portland Mural Commission

Artist Naomi Likayi poses in front of her mural commissioned by the Portland Street Art Alliance at the boarded World Trade Center.

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Artist Naomi Likayi with Portland Mural

Artist Naomi Likayi poses with her commissioned mural at the Portland World Trade Center, part of the Portland Street Art Alliance's transformation of the boarded building.

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Artist Naomi Likayi sits contemplatively on weathered brick pavement before her vibrant street mural at Portland's World Trade Center. Her natural curls frame her face as she gazes directly at the camera, wearing olive-green fitted clothing and a plaid flannel jacket. Behind her, abstract organic shapes in brilliant blues, purples, and greens flow across the wall, creating a dynamic backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the urban setting.

Artist Naomi Likayi with Street Mural

Artist Naomi Likayi poses with her commissioned mural work at the boarded Portland World Trade Center, created through the Portland Street Art Alliance.

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Artist Naomi Likayi stands confidently before her vibrant mural at Portland's boarded World Trade Center, her black protective locs framing her contemplative expression. She wears an oversized plaid coat in earth tones that complements the swirling blues, purples, and greens of her abstract artwork behind her. The portrait captures both the artist's quiet determination and the dynamic energy of her public art commission, creating a powerful dialogue between creator and creation in downtown Portland's urban landscape.

Artist Naomi Likayi Before Her Portland Mural

Artist Naomi Likayi poses in front of her commissioned mural at the boarded Portland World Trade Center, part of the Portland Street Art Alliance project.

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Golden hour light streams across a wooden desk in a Richmond District home, illuminating the tools of a contemplative photographer. A vintage rangefinder camera rests atop a carefully curated stack of photography books including works by Albert Watson and Diane Arbus, while a white ceramic mug holds steaming coffee nearby. Scattered color photographs lie casually beside the stack, suggesting a morning ritual of inspiration and caffeine in this Portland creative space.

Portland Morning Light on Photographer's Essentials

Morning light bathes a photographer's workspace featuring a vintage camera, photography books, and fresh coffee in Portland's Richmond neighborhood.

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Naomi Likayi stands confidently against her vibrant street art mural painted on the boarded-up Portland World Trade Center, commissioned by the Portland Street Art Alliance. The contemporary artwork features bold blues, purples, and mint greens with abstract faces and flowing forms, creating a striking backdrop for the artist's portrait. Likayi wears a black and white plaid flannel over olive pants, her locs framing her face as she poses with quiet authority beside her public art creation.

Artist Before Her Mural in Downtown Portland

Artist Naomi Likayi poses beside her commissioned mural on the boarded Portland World Trade Center, part of the Portland Street Art Alliance's urban beautification initiative.

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Electronic musician Eli Savage of ellipsism performs in a wash of ethereal green stage lighting at Dante's venue in Portland, Oregon. The artist leans into the microphone with concentrated intensity, his wire-rimmed glasses catching the ambient glow while tousled hair frames his focused expression. The moody emerald illumination creates an otherworldly atmosphere, transforming the intimate downtown venue into a sonic sanctuary.

Electronic Artist in Emerald Light Performance

Electronic artist ellipsism (Eli Savage) performs under verdant stage lighting at RXFest 2019 in Portland's historic Dante's venue.

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Naomi Likayi

An artist portrait of Portland based graphic designer and illustrator Naomi Likayi.

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Charlotte McCaslin commands the foreground with her pristine white hollow-body guitar, singing into the microphone while bathed in electric blue stage lighting. Behind her, Faith Grossnicklaus draws her violin bow across the strings, both musicians absorbed in their performance at the intimate Dante's venue. The atmospheric lighting creates a dreamlike quality, with deep purples and blues washing over the duo as they deliver their ethereal sound to the RX Fest 2019 audience. The composition captures the intimate yet electric energy of live performance in Portland's renowned underground music scene.

Roselit Bone Performs at Portland's Dante's

Charlotte McCaslin and Faith Grossnicklaus of Roselit Bone perform at RX Fest 2019 at Dante's in Portland, Oregon.

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Naomi Likayi stands confidently beside her colorful community mural painted on the boarded Portland World Trade Center, commissioned by the Portland Street Art Alliance. The artist wears a plaid coat and locs, positioned against the whimsical artwork featuring abstract figures in blues, purples, and greens that transform the urban wall into a canvas of hope. Her direct gaze and relaxed stance create an intimate portrait that captures both the artist and her public art contribution to Portland's cultural landscape.

Artist Before Her Vibrant Community Mural

Artist Naomi Likayi poses beside her commissioned mural at the boarded Portland World Trade Center, part of the Portland Street Art Alliance's community beautification initiative.

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