Welcome To The Animal Arts Gallery
Some of the most unique works of art are not done by man, but by animals. This site is built to inform and entertain those who enjoy works of art by our friends in the animal kingdom.
A One Horse Show . . .
Did you know that scientists started teaching animals to paint and draw more than fifty years ago? Did you know that some animals "sign" their work with a foot or hand print? This artist brings a new meaning to the term 'one horse show'. Meet Cholla: Artist Is A Horse
Animal Artists Create New Zoo Revenues
Suburban Chicago News - Herald News Lifestyles
Brittany wields her paintbrush with confidence, slapping it roughly against the canvas to produce streaks of green or smears of orange. With apparent pride, she steps back, inspects her work -- and extends her trunk to receive a freshly loaded paintbrush.
Brittany, an African elephant, is doing her small part to pay her way at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Her artwork is sold at the zoo's gift shop to raise funds.
This painting pachyderm is far from the only artistic animal in captivity. For years zoos and aquariums across the country have encouraged animals to paint as a way to keep the penned-up denizens mentally enriched. Typically, the paintings were discarded or set aside.
But officials have recently discovered that animal lovers are willing to pay hundreds -- or even thousands -- of dollars for the creatures' creations, prompting zoos across the country to study whether their animal artists might be an untapped source of revenue.
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Animal Artists . . .
Elephant Paints Self Portrait . . .
Did you know that scientists started teaching animals to paint and draw more than fifty years ago? Did you know that some animals "sign" their work with a foot or hand print? Do you know of another elephant that can paint? Add your favorite to the list.
Animal Artist Galleries
- The Loop Animal Art Show
- Zoo Artists entry foyer to The Loop's cyber art gallery. This show exists in six rooms. The first is an explanation with photos providing background and analysis of the "Rubyism," as we call this school of art.
- Artist Is a Horse - Authentic Horse Art By Cholla
- Authentic Cowboy And Western Art, Framed Originals, The Artist Is A Horse
Elephant Paintings
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Animal Artists Paint for Food and Fun
Do you sometimes get a reward when you do a good job at work, school, or home? In 2006 a sea lion named Maggie made news when her care giver began giving her fish to teach her to paint. For every stroke Maggie painted, she got a fish. Maggie was an eleven year old sea lion living in the Pittsburgh Zoo. Her trainer, Phares wanted to challenge the smart animal, and realized she had a talent for painting. She said it took about three months to train Maggie to go from holding the paint brush in her mouth to putting paint on canvas.
Other animals are getting into the arts, too, with proceeds going to charitable causes.
Animal Paintings
See WHY as well as HOW our walrus, dolphins, and sea lions paint their own works of art at the Indianapolis Zoo.
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Cat Artists . . .
Zoo Art News
- A PATCHWORK OF BAY AREA PARTIES & PERSONALITIES
- The Fur Ball was hosted by Zoo II, a club of young professionals who promote and support the San Francisco Zoo. 1 Zoo II committee member Todd Stern (left) ...
- Diversions calendar
- SLICE OF SHOREVIEW: Art fair, live entertainment, carnival and petting zoo. 4 pm today; 10 am Sat.; 11 am Sun. Island Lake Park, 3655 N. Victoria St., ...
- New faces and the new spaces: Rebirth of the British art scene
- Soraya Rodriguez, as the director of Zoo Art Fair (a showcase for emerging spaces), witnessed the boom first-hand. "When I researched Zoo in 2004, ...
- The video art exhibit at JayJay offers a rare gallery experience
- In some senses, video art resembles the mythical griffin or the Push-me Pull-you in Dr. Dolittle's zoo ? a made-up beast or, conversely, a beast made up of ...
The Painting Dog
Lian Xin (The Painting Dog) -- 510 Building Studio #1100
Lian Xin is a 2 year old Chihuahua in Cincinnati, OH who paints! She uses non-toxic tempera paints to run, jump and lick on canvas boards spread out on the floor. She loves painting and will usually do it for about 30-45 mins at a time, sitting on the canvas boards when she has "completed" her work. She also enjoys the rewards for her hard work...lots of treats and unwavering attention. You can see Lian's work and visit her in her studio at the Pendleton Art Center, 510 Building, Studio #1100. Always on Final Fridays or by appointment. You can see her work and learn more about Lian at www.lianxinart.com
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Stinky
What fun! Great videos. Posted June 17, 2008 |
