The Artist

Jonathan Gamble, an artist in Portland’s African American community, works out of a studio in the city. He has created art for clients such as HP, Scion, Nike, Adidas, Same underneath Clothing, Premier Snow skates, and others.

Mr. Gamble is a self-described multimedia artist, utilizing many different mediums for his art. Jonathan has been creating art for over 30 years, a skill passed down from his parents.

His inspiration comes from a combination of Japanese ink painting called Sumi-e, graffiti, anime (a childhood favorite), and listening to radio shows, as they stimulate the imagination.

The artist Instagram account can be found at: @kiewnikon