The Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People, opened for general use on September 12, 2015. It is open to MAX, Portland Streetcar, TriMet buses, pedestrians and bicycles. Public vehicle traffic is not allowed. It is a sparkling beauty during the day, and breathtaking at night with a mesmerizing light show. One of the best ways to view the bridge is on the Portland Aerial Tram. This TriMet web page has great video of the lights and interesting facts about the science behind how the lights work.
I was so intrigued with the lines of the bridge, that I completed two thread sketches from the same photo posted on Wikimedia Commons by Steve Morgon, 2016. Some of you have already seen the second thread sketch posted on my Facebook banner. Each thread sketch was created in a slightly different manner. A few pictures and captions prove there are many ways to achieve similar end results.
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| First thread sketch completed, approximately 6"x9" |
