The Fur Sculpture

This is the fur I've collected from brushing animals over the past semester. Most of the fur comes from homeless animals in shelters. Heide's cats are in there somewhere. I know Paul was never on board with this project but I love it. (I'm not trying to make you look bad, Paul.) haha I think its awesome and has major potential. I want this thing to be huge. It needs to grow a lot I'm pleased with where it is only a few months after the birth of this concept.
Check it out.

Cesar is my hero

Many of us think of our dogs not as pets but as full-fledged members of our families. If you own a dog—or are thinking about getting one—A Member of the Family is the ultimate resource for integrating your canine companion into the life of your household. What should you do if you need to leave your dog alone at home while everyone is at work? Are you providing him with the exercise he needs? How can you make sure your children and dog get along well? How do events in the human family—such as birth, marriage, or divorce—affect the family dog? All of these questions and many more are answered by bestselling author Cesar Millan in his new book. Brimming with practical tips and techniques, A Member of the Family addresses the most common issues and questions that emerge over the course of a person’s lifetime relationship with a dog, explaining what it takes to be a good dog owner. From choosing the right dog for your particular family’s needs to setting the rules of the house (yes, you and your family are in charge) to finding a quality veterinarian and monitoring your dog’s health, Cesar offers essential advice for a harmonious home. No topic is left untouched. With success stories from Cesar’s fans and clients throughout, A Member of the Family includes sections on travel and doggie day care, the needs of an aging dog, and dealing with the death of a pet and its long-lasting effects on a family. A chapter on dogs and children is written from the perspective of Cesar’s sons, Andre and Calvin, and one on the role of the strong female pack leader is by Cesar’s wife, Ilusion. In his frank, simple, and calm manner, Cesar acts as your personal guide as you build a fulfilling, satisfying relationship with your dog

Thursday Blog

The Cremator

• Did anyone critique your work this week? If so, what were their impressions?

Yes, Heidi questions if this needs to be a documentary and not photos. I still think this is a photo project at this point.

• What was the most motivational or creative moment of the past week?

working on the fur sculpture

• What do you want to achieve in next week's studio practice?

finish fur sculpture and have prints ordered and final edit.

• What did you achieve in your studio this past week?

trying to bracket images digitally.

• What was the most profound thought in relation to your practice this week?

I need to photograph some horses. And Cesar Milan is my hero.

Monday Blog

A continuation of Richard Ross

Thoroughbreds

http://www.richardross.net/index2.html

Thursday Blog

• Did anyone critique your work this week? If so, what were their impressions?

Not yet. I will get some feedback this afternoon.

• What was the most motivational or creative moment of the past week?

Getting access to the pet crematorium. It only took 6 months.

• What do you want to achieve in next week's studio practice?

Make prints of the dog jog, crematorium, and dog birthday party.

• What did you achieve in your studio this past week?

Not much yet. But I'm shooting the pet crematorium this afternoon.

• What was the most profound thought in relation to your practice this week?

Trying to be poetic and pensive is feeble. You either have it or you don't. If you don't have it, don't act like you do.

Richard Ross

RICHARD ROSS

Projects I'm looking at:

Waiting for the End of the World












Thoroughbreds












Architecture of Authority








Richard Ross

website: http://www.richardross.net/index2.html

He's been featured in 11 publications: http://www.richardross.net/publications_frame.html

His exhibition list on his website isn't too lengthy: http://www.richardross.net/exhibitions_frame.html

Bio: Richard Ross was born and raised in New York. He received his BA from University of Vermont and his MFA from University of Florida. He has been teaching at UCSB since 1977. Ross has an extensive exhibition record in the United States and Europe. He has photographed for the New York Times Magazine, Los Angeles Times Magazine, Discover, Time, Newsweek, Vogue, San Francisco Examiner, Frankfurter Allgemaine, and other noteworthy publications. Ross was the principal photographer for the J. Paul Getty Museum during their Villa restoration project, and is currently the principal photographer for the Getty Conservation Institute. With this title, he is documenting the research work of the GCI in El Salvador, Honduras, Tunisia, and China. His most recent exhibition at ACME in Los Angeles was named one of the 10 best exhibitions of 2007 by Tom Vanderbuilt in ARTFORUM. His book, entitled Architecture of Authority, was named one of the best books of 2007 by PDN magazine. The Architecture of Authority photographs will be shown in New York at the Aperture Gallery. The show opens May 21, 2008. He will also be showing a new body of work at the Nathan Larramendy Gallery in Ojai, California in June of 2008. Ross is the recent recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and has been the recipient of NEA and Fulbright Fellowships in previous years. He has a tattoo on his right bicep.

You should check out his bio page. The photos of the artist are special. http://www.richardross.net/contact.aspx