Lauren Davies of The Breeders project I wrote about on Monday emailed me asking for assistance. She is looking for fur from some specific dog breeds that she can’t seem to find through her local groomers. So, Collie, Borzoi, Afghan Hound, Sheltie, and Scottie owners, if you would like to donate your dog’s hair or fur to this super cool dog art show, contact Lauren. She will pay for shipping.
Above: Lauren’s drawing of the hairless Xoloitzcuintli dog.
Westie
As a teen, San Francisco artist Lauren Davies was obsessed with dogs. She worked at a kennel, she enjoyed training dogs, and she even won a silver plate as a junior handler at a major dog show. In later years, art school, jobs, and other interests took over until, as an adult, she let 3 dogs into her life and her obsession rekindled.
Australian Shepherd and Maltese
She is now working on one of the most interesting dog art projects I’ve come across. She is creating miniature purebred dogs to scale using the fur from each breed. So the 11′ Poodle is made with all Poodle fur and the 5″ Maltese is all Maltese fur. I love when an artist can find art even in her dustpan.
Poodle
Airedale
Cocker Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Read an interview with Davies on The Visual Movement. Visit her website here.