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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Crafty / Artsy Makers in The Modern Era

Posted by Marjorie Skinner on Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

Cool downtown creative supply store Hand-Eye Supply is about to debut their new catalog. Rather than the usual boring studio shoots, however, they hired photographer Christine Taylor to shoot portraits of Portland creatives doing their own things in their own studio/environments. Of course, there are products involved, but the feel is more editorial than what you think of when you hear that word "catalog."

They're pretty pleased with it—so much so that they're hosting a launch party to celebrate its release (along with a limited edition Hand-Eye/Vanport Outfitters apron collaboration called the American Craftsman Apron) on Friday, November 18 from 6-9 pm. Drop by for a copy, snacks and bevvies, and a look at some of the photos hung up and framed. In the meantime, take a peek at the portraits featured, like this one of Ms. Wood's Ben Wood (holding a platform shoe in progress), and a few more after the break.

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Damien Gilley

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That man really out to be looking at his frickin grinder! Good job on the eye and ear protection, but look how close his finger is to to the drum while he mugs for the camera!
Posted by Reymont on November 9, 2011 at 10:30 AM · Report
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@Reymont beat me to it. Damn, man, keep your eyes on your work!
Posted by Steve R. on November 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM · Report
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@REYMONT & STEVE R: I'M OF THE OPINION THAT HE SHOULD AT THE VERY LEAST ALSO BE WEARING AN N95-CLASS RESPIRATOR.
Posted by Graham on November 9, 2011 at 11:02 AM · Report
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OMG - he almost touched the buffing wheel! That surely would have taken the grime off his finger nails a bit too much and thus excluded him from Portland's creative class.
Posted by Bodzin on November 9, 2011 at 12:09 PM · Report

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