Photo Series — Archive | Tim Trautmann

Artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley collaborate on an expansive maritime-themed mural along Southeast 2nd Avenue in Portland's Central Eastside district. The oceanic composition unfolds across a massive wall under partly cloudy skies, featuring flowing kelp, swimming fish, a red and white lighthouse, and dark fishing nets. A blue scissor lift positions one artist at work height while safety barriers cordon off the active creation zone, capturing the monumental scale of Portland Street Art Alliance's community art initiative.

Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley create a large-scale maritime mural for the Portland Street Art Alliance in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district.

Ocean Mural Takes Shape in Southeast Portland

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Artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley command blue scissor lifts as they paint an expansive maritime-themed mural along a Southeast Portland wall. The oceanic composition features flowing kelp, schooling fish, a red tugboat, and industrial waterfront elements rendered in vibrant blues and teals against dramatic storm clouds. Safety barriers and construction equipment frame the active creation process, capturing the ambitious scale of this Portland Street Art Alliance commission in the Central Eastside district.

Muralists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from scissor lifts to complete a large-scale maritime mural in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district.

Maritime Mural Takes Shape in Southeast Portland

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Artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from a Genie boom lift to create a large-scale mural on an industrial building wall in Southeast Portland. The vibrant blue and white artwork emerges against the stark gray concrete structure, while yellow caution tape marks the work zone below. Harsh midday sunlight illuminates the industrial corridor, creating strong shadows that emphasize the contrast between the creative expression and the utilitarian warehouse environment of Portland's Central Eastside district.

Street artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley collaborate on a large-scale mural using a boom lift in Southeast Portland's industrial district.

Muralists Transform Industrial Wall in Portland

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Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley collaborate on a large-scale street art installation in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district, suspended in a blue Genie boom lift against the industrial backdrop. The artists work methodically on their vibrant mural featuring flowing blues and organic forms, transforming the stark warehouse wall under the clear afternoon sky. Yellow caution tape cordons the work area while the mechanical lift provides steady access to the upper reaches of their canvas.

Artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley create a large mural in Southeast Portland as part of the Portland Street Art Alliance initiative.

Mural Artists at Work in Portland

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Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from the elevated platform of a blue scissor lift, painting a large-scale mural on a building wall in Portland's Central Eastside industrial district. The dramatic low-angle perspective captures the artists suspended against an overcast sky, with vibrant blues and grays emerging across the wall's surface. Industrial buildings and signage frame the background, while safety cones and equipment anchor the urban workspace below.

Street artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley collaborate on a mural from a scissor lift in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district.

Mural Artists Create Street Art on Lift

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Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from aerial lifts to create a large-scale mural on the concrete facade of a Southeast Portland building. The dramatic low-angle perspective captures the artists suspended against a bright sky as they paint flowing blue and black elements onto the industrial wall. The scene unfolds in Portland's Central Eastside district, where street art transforms urban landscapes through collaborative artistic endeavors supported by the Portland Street Art Alliance.

Artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley create a large-scale mural from aerial lifts on a Southeast Portland building wall as part of a Portland Street Art Alliance project.

Street Artists Transform Portland Building Wall

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Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from a blue hydraulic lift to paint a vibrant blue mural on an industrial building wall in Southeast Portland. The scene captures the intersection of urban creativity and industrial infrastructure, with the artists elevated against a backdrop of power lines, concrete structures, and the characteristic overcast Pacific Northwest sky. Safety cones mark the work zone while the lift's mechanical precision contrasts with the flowing organic forms taking shape on the wall.

Street artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley create a large-scale mural from a hydraulic lift in Southeast Portland's industrial district for the Portland Street Art Alliance.

Muralists Create Street Art in Industrial Portland

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Artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from blue scissor lifts to complete an expansive aquatic-themed mural on a warehouse wall in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district. The sweeping composition features fishing nets, marine life, and nautical elements rendered in blues and teals across the industrial building's facade. Orange traffic cones and safety equipment dot the concrete staging area below, while the artists methodically bring their oceanic vision to life under partly cloudy skies.

Street artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley collaborate on a large-scale marine mural for the Portland Street Art Alliance in Southeast Portland's industrial district.

Muralists Transform Portland Warehouse Wall

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Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work methodically from a bright blue Genie aerial lift, applying paint to a sweeping mural on a building wall in Portland's Central Eastside district. The scene captures the industrial rhythm of street art creation, with construction debris and chain-link fencing framing the artists against their towering canvas of blues and greens. Afternoon light illuminates the working duo as they transform urban architecture into public art.

Street artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley create a large-scale mural from an aerial lift in Southeast Portland as part of the Portland Street Art Alliance project.

Muralists Transform Portland Building with Blue Lift

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Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work methodically from a bright blue Genie lift, applying layers of paint to create a large-scale mural on a weathered building wall in Portland's Central Eastside district. The scene captures the intersection of industrial infrastructure and artistic expression, with green dumpsters and chain-link fencing framing the creative process. Afternoon light illuminates the blue and teal artwork emerging on the concrete surface, while the artists navigate the hydraulic platform with practiced precision.

Street artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley collaborate on a mural installation in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside neighborhood.

Muralists Transform Southeast Portland Wall

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Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley collaborate on a monumental street art installation in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district, their blue Genie lift extending toward a towering wall mural featuring flowing abstract forms in blues and greens. The industrial urban backdrop includes chain-link fencing, parked vehicles, and verdant spring foliage, capturing the intersection of artistic creation and city infrastructure. Golden afternoon light illuminates their focused work, documenting the Portland Street Art Alliance's commitment to transforming public spaces through large-scale community art.

Artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from an aerial lift to complete a large-scale mural in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district.

Muralists Transform Portland Street Canvas

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Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from a blue scissor lift to paint an elaborate monochromatic riverboat mural on a building wall in Portland's Central Eastside district. The detailed artwork depicts a historic paddle steamer with visible signage including 'Natural Seed Co.', rendered in blue and white tones against the industrial urban backdrop. Black fish silhouettes swim across the adjacent wall section, creating a cohesive aquatic narrative that transforms the concrete surface into a nostalgic river scene.

Street artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley collaborate on a large-scale riverboat mural in Southeast Portland as part of a Portland Street Art Alliance project.

Mural Artists Creating Riverboat Scene in Portland

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Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from a blue scissor lift to paint an expansive mural on a warehouse wall in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district. The marine-themed artwork features silhouetted fish swimming through aqua waters alongside a detailed blue-toned maritime scene. Bright afternoon sunlight illuminates their progress on this large-scale public art installation, part of the Portland Street Art Alliance's ongoing urban beautification efforts.

Artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley create a marine-themed mural from a scissor lift in Portland's Central Eastside industrial district.

Muralists Transform Industrial Southeast Portland Wall

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Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from a blue hydraulic lift, adding intricate details to a large-scale monochromatic mural depicting historic streetscapes in Southeast Portland. The massive wall art transforms an urban corridor along Southeast 2nd Avenue in the Central Eastside district, where contemporary street art meets industrial architecture. Against a backdrop of chain-link fencing and parked vehicles, the artists methodically bring their vision to life under bright daylight, their collaborative effort representing the Portland Street Art Alliance's mission to enliven the city's built environment.

Muralists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work on a large-scale street art installation in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district.

Artists Creating Portland Street Mural

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Street artist Jeremy Nichols commands a blue scissor lift against the stark concrete wall of Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district, his spray can releasing a cascade of azure tones across an emerging large-scale mural. Golden afternoon light bathes the industrial corridor of 2nd Avenue as the artist, clad in mustard work pants and brown hoodie, transforms the urban landscape into a flowing dreamscape of cerulean waves and abstract forms. The mechanical precision of the lift contrasts beautifully with the organic fluidity of his artistic vision, capturing the intersection of industrial infrastructure and creative expression that defines Portland's vibrant street art scene.

Street artist Jeremy Nichols works from a scissor lift to create a large-scale mural on Southeast 2nd Avenue in Portland's Central Eastside district.

Muralist Creates Azure Dreams on Industrial Canvas

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Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from a blue scissor lift to paint an expansive mural featuring flowing blue forms and black silhouettes on a building wall in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside. The artist in mustard-colored pants extends his spray can toward the dynamic composition while bottles of paint rest in the lift's platform. Crisp daylight illuminates the industrial setting where street art transforms urban architecture.

Street artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley collaborate on a large-scale mural from a scissor lift in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district for the Portland Street Art Alliance.

Mural Artists Create Southeast Portland Street Art

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Two artists, Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley, work from a blue aerial lift platform to create a large-scale mural on the side of a building in Southeast Portland. The scene captures them mid-creation against a backdrop of spring foliage from a mature tree, with urban brick architecture visible in the frame. Bright midday sunlight illuminates their concentrated work on the Portland Street Art Alliance project, highlighting the intersection of public art and community transformation in Portland's Central Eastside district.

Artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley paint a mural from an aerial lift platform in Southeast Portland as part of a Portland Street Art Alliance project.

Street Artists Paint Portland Mural From Lift

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Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from elevated boom lifts to paint an expansive blue and black mural on the side of an industrial building in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district. The aerial perspective captures the scale of their street art project, with geometric patterns and marine-themed imagery flowing across the concrete wall. Orange safety cones and yellow caution tape mark the work zone on the asphalt below, while scattered vehicles and the urban landscape of warehouses stretch toward forested hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley paint a large-scale mural on Southeast 2nd Avenue in Portland's Central Eastside for the Portland Street Art Alliance.

Artists Creating Mural in Southeast Portland

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Artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from a blue aerial lift to create a large-scale oceanic mural on the side of an industrial building in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district. The overcast sky creates even lighting across the industrial scene, where gray warehouse buildings frame the street and an overpass connects the urban landscape. A white work van and safety equipment scattered on the asphalt emphasize the active nature of this public art installation commissioned by the Portland Street Art Alliance.

Street artists create a large-scale mural on an industrial building in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district.

Mural Artists Transform Industrial Portland Street

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Artists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley work from the elevated platform of a blue cherry picker lift, applying vibrant green and blue paint to a large-scale mural on a concrete wall in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district. The industrial setting features overcast skies and urban infrastructure, with the mechanical lift creating a dramatic vertical line against the sprawling street art composition. Safety cones mark the work zone while the artists concentrate on their collaborative public art project for the Portland Street Art Alliance.

Muralists Jeremy Nichols and Devin Finley paint a large-scale public artwork from a cherry picker lift in Southeast Portland's Central Eastside district.

Muralists Ascending Above Southeast Portland Streets

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