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Photographer Allan deLay
In 1948, young Oregonian news photographer Allan deLay was sent to the scene of the Vanport flood. The water was still rising. His photos were picked up by news organizations around the world. He went on to shoot many celebrities of the 50s and 60s. He's also a lifelong Boy Scout, an accomplished diver, and plays the musical saw.
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Painter Bob Gamblin
Artists around the world use his oil paint. They may not know that Robert Gamblin is also a talented artist. No wonder his paint has to meet such high standards. Robert shares his passion for color, its influences in his paintings as well as the refinement in the process of manufacturing his paint.
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Painter Isaka Shamsu-din
Muralist and painter Isaka Shamsud-Din has dedicated his artistic life to enriching the lives of Portland's African American community. Art Beat follows Isaka as he creates a new series of paintings for the Laura Russo Gallery and explains how he teaches Portland State University students the meaning of self-expression.
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