Yesterday morning's Vegas Veg activity was animal advocacy via chalk drawing at the Summerlin Art Festival. We entered an art competition and drew a large sidewalk chalk "painting" about chickens.

We overheard one man saying, "That makes me want to not eat chicken" and one child say "That picture makes me sad." Most people seemed to understand the image quickly and easily (we were a little worried they may not get it). However, they fit it into their own paradigm - some said the chicken wanted to be "free range" and others said "free."

Overall, we were very pleased with the outcome of our work and general response from the public. The piece is still on display today (Sunday, Oct 13) but will be cleaned away soon there after. It's at Summerlin Centre Community Park at10588 Marketwalk Place, Las Vegas, NV 89135.

The inspiration:

Starting to draw:

The finished product:

More pictures:

Inspiration: Mutts Comic by Patrick McDonnell.

Concept: Elaine Vigneault

Illustration (bulk of artistic work): Chelsea Conlin

Chelsea's art assistants: Elaine Vigneault and Nick Tausek

Sponsor (reimbursed our group for the competition fee): Ed Miller

PS - did I mention that over 10,000 people were expected to attend this event and see this art work?

So there you have it: creative nonviolent animal advocacy in action.

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