In 2018, the first of its kind vegan film festival started. It was called the Ottawa International Vegan Film Festival, and it took place in Canada’s capital. At the time, it was the only known vegan film festival in the world. The founder, Shawn Stratton, was a vegan with a dream of expanding media geared…
A vegan Zentangle? Oh yes, we did. Zentangles are all the rage these days. Adult coloring books are lining shelves in even the most unlikely places, like… the grocery store? Yup. I’ve seen it. And to tell you the truth, I’m not at all surprised. As a species, we’ve worked ourselves into such a frenzy…
A Pig’s Tale Hi there. I’m a pig and here’s my story. You might expect that my life is like the pig in the movie Babe. Full of playful moments with other animals. But that’s not my story at all. My life started out rough, and it’s only gotten worse. You see, just like nearly…
Jane O’Hara is an artist on a mission to shift perspectives and change how people see animals. In our society, animals are often viewed as machines, commodities, and tools to be exploited for profit, convenience, and entertainment. But Jane sees them much differently. “Animals have been my subjects and served as my muse for many…
I have visited a slaughterhouse on over 300 occasions the past 3+ years, where I offer my love and sympathy to animals while documenting who they are and what they are going through as they are being transported to the slaughterhouse. Capturing photos that make a difference in the world is my mission. I feel…