Portland Murals

Description

This mural, located at the intersection of Alberta & MLK in North Portland, is by Isaka Shamsud-Din, one of the most famous Portland muralists, especially focusing on the African-American experience over the history of the region. Parts of this mural depict the jazz scene, police brutality, the Vanport Flood, the Black Panthers, and gentrification. Part of the Albina Mural Project.
“The Dumbbell” (white building) just south of Lloyd Center.
Mural on a used car dealer just south of Lloyd Center.
I used the “Fiddlesticks #53” (August 2019 blog challenge) template by Fiddle-Dee-Dee, a paper from “Stylin’ #27” by Mommyish, a journal card & paper from “City Life August 2019” by KimB Designs, flowers from “City Life” by Rachel Designs, word art (recolored) from “City Life” by Rachel Hodge, a flower from “City Life” by Sherry Ferguson Designs, a paper from “Get Outside” by Meagan’s Creations, 2 papers from “Good Life August 2019” by Marisa Lerin, scatter and a flower from “Oregon” by Clever Monkey Designs, a paper and a ribbon from “Summer Sensations” by Scrapbookcrazy Creations by Robyn, and a paper from “Moonlit” by Connie A. Prince.