Where else can you see these kinds of random things on an afternoon out and about? (I guess that's why there is "Keep Portland Weird" huh?) A couple more interesting things spotted....extreme tube socks.. ...and seasonal decor for your ride (I'm not sure I could bring myself to ever do this,a s I would feel like I was gearing up to be in a parade)...
Portland eateries are always good...we ate here...
...and then we stopped in to see the most amazing shop. It was named "The Belfry" and the owner slash artist there was names Jane Clugston...she was off the charts on the creativity scale..
...Jane creates the most incredible and unique masks, and puppets... (Some were very macabre, others more whimsical, but all so life-like!)
She creates a mold by sculpting the figure, or face, and then pours a casting of it. Finally, she paints the up...so real looking and lifelike! She does fairy and butterfly wings as well... It was a very cool shop, and worth stopping by, if you're looking for a one of a kind mask for Halloween, Mardi Gras, or a masqurade event...or if you're into art, and enjoy chatting with a local artist, which I find fascinating...(Artistic folks seem to be so much more relaxed than the rest of us somehow, and they appear to see life without all of the complicated stuff the rest of us sometimes get too focused on...)
I can't resist sharing just one more picture from the art-car...how's about a close up of the side miror? Oh, ya. This guy's doing his part part to keep Portland weird, all right. You go Buddy.
Gawd, I love Portland.
