“Jessie is the creative force behind Portland’s beloved “Whatif Creations.” You can spot her art in coffee shops and cafes, in gift shops and stores all around the city. Her art is bright and smile-inducing, with a weird side that keeps you wondering – Whatif?
It all began when Jessie was a stressed out, overworked social worker. She soon found that the hybrid animals she was designing brought her clients joy too, so she began involving them in the creative process as a way to connect with them. Eventually, Jessie went out on a limb – What if I could be an artist professionally? What if I could take this concept and share the art more broadly? Fast forward seven years, and Jessie has gone from flipping tacos at 2am while handing out hybrid animal pins, to being a well known and loved staple in the Portland art scene.” –https://whatifcreations.com/
FEATURED NEIGHBOR: JESSIE FOX
NAME
Jessie Fox
WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION
Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Artist
WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS NAME
Whatif Creations
WHAT NEIGHBORHOOD DO YOU LIVE IN
Southeast Portland, Oregon
Jessie Fox, Last Thursday Event, Northeast Alberta Street, Portland, Oregon on April 25th, 2013.
Visual storytelling environmental profiles of businesses and individuals within the Portland community.
FEATURED NEIGHBOR: CLAIR
NAME
Clair Highfield
WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION
Natural Product Educator, Demonstrator & Sales Broker
WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS NAME
Natural Clarity
WHAT NEIGHBORHOOD DO YOU LIVE IN
Northeast Portland, Oregon
WHAT DO YOU DO
I offer sales support to natural product manufactures and the stores that carry their products through education, trainings, demonstrations, introductions and promotional coordination.
Clair, Northeast Alberta Street, Portland, Oregon on April 30th, 2013.
Promotional fashion image spread of Something New Creations, detail and full body images of one (1) selected outfit.
Today, I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Portland-local Irene L Veldstra, Fashion Designer of Something New Creations and Model Jennifer Eastwood.
Jennifer gracefully displayed a one piece dress from Irene’s collection in Tanner Springs Park, a restored sustainable wetland, located in the Pearl District (Portland, Oregon).
Irene’s collection includes gowns, two-pieces, and cocktail dresses. All items are hand crafted, one of a kind, and made from recycled material.
I enjoyed working with both ladies on a June summers day.
