In 1996, after years of commercial photography left her bored and uninspired, San Francisco-based Amanda Jones began photographing animals. The first dog she ever really got to know was “Ruby”, her best friend’s yellow Labrador Retriever. The young pup made a remarkable model and the images came out so beautfully people began asking […]
Kindred Spirits
When asked what his most important piece of advice on animals is, Dr. Allen Schoen has a ready answer. “Find an abandoned or a homeless or an abused animal friend and bring him or her into your life,” he says. “Share your home with your new companion and provide as much love and […]
Artist Hunt Slonem: Birds Of A Feather
When asked to paint a picture of what he wanted to be when he grew up, the 2-year-old Hunt Slonem painted a picture of himself painting. In 1977, at the age of 24, he had his first professional show in New York’s Fischbach Gallery. Today, his works are represented in many museums including the Metropolitan […]
Dog Works – The Meaning and Magic of Canine Constructions
Perhaps Schubert, Bach, and Vivaldi join forces to inspire Emily, a Staffordshire bull terrier and enthusiastic collector of bones. While classical music speaks to her artistic temperament, cow bones in particular are the medium she chooses to express herself through carcass architecture. And then there’s Jemima, a fourteen-year-old corgi-sheltie mix whose sand sculptures prompted this […]
Sophie B. Hawkins: In Tune With Animals
The multi-talented recording artist, Sophie B. Hawkins’ greatest dream is, “that all people who love animals consistently share their wisdom so humanity can make a leap in consciousness.” Like many people who have been profoundly affected by the presence of pets in their lives, Sophie B. Hawkins’ transformation occurred five years ago when she […]
Paws for Pet Art 2
Back in 1989, Nadia Sutton’s friend was suffering with the AIDS virus. When his failing health required hospitalization, his family, unable to come up with an alternative plan, was forced to give his cats away. Returning to an empty house left him downhearted and depressed. Nadia immediately stepped in on behalf of her friend. She […]