Porcupine Anxiety

Snapped this photo on November 8 in Shoreditch, London, while nervously anticipating the results of the election in the USA. This porcupine’s expression summarized it all. Earlier images on the Internet indicate that this little guy once had feet, since covered by other artists’ tags.

Oaks Bottom Mural

A 55,000 square foot wetland mosaic, what I believe to be the largest hand-painted wall mural on a building in North America. It’s at the edge of the 160-acre Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, Portland’s first official urban wildlife refuge that lies on the east bank of the Willamette River, not far from the city center. The mural overlooks the refuge and the tale of its origins invariably intrigues visitors. I certainly learned a lot by working with muralists, artists, building owners, foundations, and the public while helping create it. Read the creation story here: http://www.thenatureofcities.com/2016/06/23/anatomy-of-a-mur…a-butt-ugly-wall/