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Sami Gaston

Functional design should always extend an invitation to the viewer.

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Friday — framed, leaning against the wall

Friday

Sami Gaston

£23.99
Sport Coat — framed, leaning against the wall

Sport Coat

Sami Gaston

£23.99

About Sami

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Sami Gaston is a Portland-based illustrator and designer whose work draws from her studies in studio art and apparel design across the West Coast. With over twenty years of experience in the hospitality industry, she approaches her practice through the lens of spatial design and brand identity. Her background as a co-founder of local establishments like Bar Diane and Négociant informs her belief that functional art should act as an invitation to the observer. Gaston’s aesthetic is shaped by the precision of Japanese woodblocks, the texture of French printmaking, and the fluid lines of fashion illustration. Her portfolio includes hand-painted geometric murals and graphic works that have been featured by Paperjam PDX and the Caravan Traveling Market. Documented by the Oregon Wine History Archive and Willamette Week, her contributions remain deeply rooted in the visual culture of the Pacific Northwest.

Visual voice

Gaston’s work blends geometric precision with the delicate linework of fashion illustration and traditional printmaking. Her compositions often feature hand-painted murals and spatial elements that prioritize functional design and a welcoming, graphic presence.
Japanese Woodblock InfluenceFrench PrintmakingGeometric MuralsFashion IllustrationSpatial Design

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Where is Sami Gaston based?

Sami Gaston is a designer and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon.

What are the primary influences on her visual style?

Her work is inspired by Japanese woodblocks, French printmaking, and the history of fashion illustration.

How does her background in hospitality affect her art?

With over two decades in hospitality, she views design as a way to extend an invitation, focusing on how art functions within a space.

What notable projects has she designed in Portland?

She is the co-founder and designer of Bar Diane and Négociant, where she applied her skills in brand identity and spatial design.

Where has her work been exhibited or documented?

Her work has been featured at Paperjam PDX and the Caravan Traveling Market, with documentation in Willamette Week and the Oregon Wine History Archive.

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