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Painter Lucinda Parker

Think you don't understand abstract art? Painter Lucinda Parker says to stop worrying about what it means and just experience how it makes you feel. We do just that as Art Beat watches her create one of her nearly wall-sized paintings.

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Blues and Soul Singer Deb Cleveland

Deb Cleveland wanted to be Tina Turner when she was growing up. She ended up being a roadhouse blues and soul singer with Eugene's legendary Vipers blues band, and her own group. Her voice has taken her all over the world.

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Quilter Adriene Cruz

Adriene Cruz attributes her love of color and vibrant patterns to her African American roots. She grew up in Harlem, but began sewing and making quilts in Portland. She loves the brilliant colors and patterns of African fabrics. Here in Portland, her public art works -- murals, banners and billboards -- are getting rave reviews.

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