"I am an Important Giant"

"I am an Important Giant"

"Flesh Book" was featured in the group show "I am an Important Giant" at Antenna Gallery in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Initially conceived in 2006, the original idea for “Flesh Book” was to analyze and communicate population data from a variety of randomly selected species. The intention was to illustrate the importance of preserving diversity within the dwindling animal kingdom. Since that time, some of the population data for the featured animals has shifted. Because the population data has changed, the significance of the order for some of the featured animals in the book has also shifted.

Two books were displayed in tandem, perhaps I'll get around to photographing the newer edition and include it here.

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The Story of Zev Valentine

The Story of Zev Valentine

The "Zev Fund" project was started in February of 2008 and has since been completed. In February of 2008 I rescued a pit bull mix from Lake County Animal Care & Control who was scheduled to be euthanized. He was plagued with heart worms and internal parasites, which were unable to be treated in the shelter.

In order to save him, I raised over $1,500 by painting pet portraits and selling prints. Today, Zev is a happy and healthy pit bull who is also a therapy dog. He visits schools, hospitals, and various organizations where he acts as an ambassador for his breed.

Since his adoption he has earned the title of "All Around Wonder Dog", has been featured in the news, become really good at fly ball and now has a little sister named Mooshie. I plan on working on a children's book featuring this fine fellow shortly.

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Swans

Swans

Window frost and smoke,
the smell of birthday candles,
the taste of dirt.

My aunt's two rings on my right hand,
I want yours on the left.

Why I love Swans:










Symbol of Love

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Parallel Zebra Kiss

Parallel Zebra Kiss

"Parallel Zebra Kiss" Pen and Ink

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Entropy the Dove

Entropy the Dove

I once had a dove named Entropy, he now lives with other doves in a nature conservatory. I found him in a pet store where he was housed with another dove, a female. He had plucked all of her feathers out. She was so miserable and beat up that I resolved to take one of them home with me.

I paid $65 dollars to take him out of that store so that the female wouldn't have to be picked on anymore and I could hear him sing, which only the boys really do. I wanted a dove for my films, to study and draw, to listen to and for company. Doves are intriguing and beautiful animals worthy of their symbolism across human cultures.

Not sure why I thought I would share that, but he's the guy in a lot of the photos.

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Rainbow Ceiling Illusion

Rainbow Ceiling Illusion

Good morning


"Rainbow Ceiling Illusion" Photograph

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