Reflection

After my first month of Dogs in Art, I have started to reevaluate my relationship with animals. I realized that I had put animals in the background of my mind, instead of giving them proper attention. 

Breakfast scenes that need seeing | The Florentine
Fruit and Insects by Rachael Ruysch


For instance, in this still life, the insects and fruit are treated with the same attention to detail. The butterfly is the same quality as the peaches; the snail has the same texture as the squash. By taking this class I've realized that animals aren't just decorations; they have their own rich inner life outside of human interaction. 

As I continue to explore the relationship between humans and dogs, I hope to find out how to have better communication with the animals in my life.









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