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Combining his carpentry skills with his love of nature, Patrick Dougherty utilizes primitive techniques of building to experiment with tree saplings as construction material.  Since beginning in 1980, Patrick has left his mark with over two hundred massive sculptures all over the world. Check out more of Patrick’s work here: www.stickwork.net Filmed by Gary Tyler […]

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Shwood has joined forces with fellow Oregon-based company Pendleton Woolen Mills on a limited run of Shwood’s “Canby” frame style.   Crafted from Oregon-grown Cherry wood, the frames feature laser engraved temples adorned with Pendleton’s iconic “Chief Joseph” pattern.  Taking the collaboration a step further, Pendleton manufactured a matching carrying pouch woven from a limited batch […]

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Bud and Jon from Portland-based experimental-pop band AAN introduced us to the field by the freeway on Mississippi Avenue’s less traveled south end. A serene, grassy field that abruptly runs into I-5, Bud used to frequent this chaotically beautiful place to reflect on the day, find inspiration, or just watch the cars go by. weareaan.com […]

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Portland-based artist Onuinu (who also had a song featured on Shwood’s Mixtape #1) recently released an excellent video for his equally excellent song “Ice Palace”. Field dancing, paint splattering, swords and other hazy, sexy, summer fun. (NSFW) Directed by Andrew Sloan of Monstrous Media.

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Brooklyn-based website, The Scout,  just released the newest addition to their video series highlighting craftsmanship.  Launched back in 2009, the series has portrayed a variety of craftsman ranging from apparel designers to architects.  All the videos are truly inspiring, and we encourage you to visit thescoutmag.com to see everything else they have to offer. Here’s […]

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