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exclaimed. But with his newfound fame came a heavy bur- displayed at the University of New York at Rochester. The
den. “I suddenly found myself in the position of trying to display at UNY is part of an exhibit entitled “Extreme Me-
figure out how to say ‘no’ to 2,995 people!” he said. It was diums”. “This is a showcase of artists who choose to work
simply impossible to produce that amount of art. with unconventional items” explained Ken. “The entire ex-
hibit is really neat” he added.
After his appearance in the national spotlight, Ken also re-
ceived offers to appear on the Megan Mullaly Show and Currently Ken is not producing dog food artwork. “Right
The David Letterman Show. “I declined both offers” says now, I have about five other projects ahead of it” he says.
Ken. He just didn’t have it in his heart to have to tell thou- That isn’t to say that one day he might resume making it.
sands of people they couldn’t have his art. After spending a little bit of time with Ken Daw you realize
he is a unique individual with many talents and abilities.
Ken does not sell his artwork, preferring instead to donate He applies himself whole heartedly to every project, with
it for charitable causes. “I did however sell one” he said. great attention paid to the details. Please look for more ar-
Ken once received an email from Playboy Playmate Holly ticles in future editions of our magazine about some Ken’s
Madison asking to buy a piece of art to present to Hugh other interests.
Hefner on his eightieth birthday. Ken complied with the
request and sent the piece, “A few weeks later a check for
it arrived in the mail” said Ken.
That is the only time he has ac-
cepted payment for his work.

Ken says as far as he knows he
is the only person who produc-
es dog food art. He thinks that
is due to the fact it is such a la-
bor-intensive process from start
to finish. “Most people just ar-
en’t willing to do it” he said.

Currently at least two of Ken’s
works are on display in pres-
tigious venues. One of those
hangs in The Wynn Gallery in
Las Vegas, with another being

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