Photo of the day
Moonsoon, Raining Cats and Dogs, Houston CowParade 2001
Today is supposed to be a rainy day so I thought about this cow.  

 This happy cow does not mind the rain. It’s all dolled up in it’s best rain gear. Rain or shine this is a great cow!


 Artist:

	Holly Lewis Caroline Graham
Sponsor:	City of West University Place

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The Ultimate Mooing Machine, Houston CowParade 2001
I'm looking at cars today so I thought about this cow.

 

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Twinkle Toes, Stamford Cowparade 2000
I saw the show Pirate from the PA ballet on Saturday so I am posting this cow.

 Artist:

	Silvia Fernandez-Stein
Sponsor:	Stamford Town Center

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Wildflower, Houston CowParade 2001
Today is the last day of the Philadelphia Flower Show.  This cow says that you should go!

Wildflower is a beautiful reclining cow grazing on Texas wildflowers. Her bright white coat is covered in sixteen different varieties of colorful Texas wildflowers. The varieties include bluebonnets, coreopsis, Indian paintbrush, Indian blanket, showy primrose, prairie rose, baby Texas blue eyes, Texas stars, winecups, meadow pink, field poppy, Mexican poppy, Mexican hat, common sunflower, purple coneflower, and morning glory. Wildflower has a few butterflies scattered among her wildflowers and a brass hoop earring in her left ear.

Artist Laurei Svec was inspired to create Wildflower by an artistically minded friend in El Paso who encourages her to try new things. Her friend, who can no longer practice her art due to multiple sclerosis, has many creative thoughts and ideas that she passes on to Laurie. Laurie was raised in Corvallis, Oregon and attended Oregon State University, Central Texas College, and later, Houston Community College to acquire an Associate Degree focusing on commercial art. She is a member of the Watercolor Art Socity, The Houston Egg Art Guild and Wome in Visual and Literary Arts. Laurie is a watercolor artist and writes children’s stories.

 Artist:

	Laurie Svec
Sponsor:	Personix

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Everything's cowming up roses, Houston CowParade 2001

 Artist:

	Michelle Jackson
Sponsor:	Elyse and Bob Lanier

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The Green Gromit, Gromit Unleashed 2013
 Happy St. Patrick's Day!

 

Creator of The Green Gromit, Zayn Malik of hugely popular boy band One Direction, says: “Being asked to design and paint a Gromit was an absolute honour!”

• Created by Zayn Malik of One Direction 

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Cow of Lilies, Houston CowParade 2001

 Working from silk calla lilies, talented students at Hastings Ninth Grade Center created Cow of Lillies, a design of richly painted hued flowers on a deep azure background. The artists were inspired by Diego Rivera and his painted calla lilies. Principle and staff members also enjoyed applying their talents to the greenery. (Each eye of the cow is painted completely different.)

A group of dedicated teachers and students worked countless hours after school to achieve their goal of a beautifully decorated cow.


 Artist:

	Hastings Ninth Grade Center
Sponsor:	EOG Resources, Inc.

Photo of the day
Hibiscow, Houston CowParade 2001

 Artist:

	Laura Berry
Sponsor:	W.S. Bellows Construction Company

Photo of the day
Oops a Daisy!, Gromit Unleashed 2013

 Oops a Daisy was perhaps the most tactile Gromit on our art trail – which is no surprise as he was designed by award-winning garden designer, author and presenter Diarmuid Gavin, well known for presenting Gardener’s World and the Chelsea Flower Show. 

Photos of the day
Daisy, Hopewell Stampede 2014
Today is the third day of the Philadelphia Flower Show so I am posting yet another animal named Daisy.  I only got to see this ox in the dark so these photos are from the website.

Artist:   Joel Cermele

Sponsor:   Hopewell Valley Community Bank

Artist's Design Statement

As I researched words and phrases that incorporated the word ox, I settled on depicting a serene field of daisies, Leucanthemum Vulgare, or the Oxeye Daisy specifically.
The scene presented before you, calm and gentle, compliments the nature of the ox, which are considered gentle giants, passive, obedient, steady and bright. Influenced by nature and the natural form, and being interested in environmental art and painting landscapes, I’ve chosen to use the blank white ox form as a canvas to paint something that is relevant and associated with the ox. I use each facet of the ox as a separate canvas to depict a different scene and aspect of the Oxeye Daisy in nature.

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Daisy, Stamford CowParade 2001
Today is the second day of the Philadelphia Flower show and it is also Plant a Flower Day so I am posting another animal with flowers.

 Artist:

	Joan B. Wheeler
Sponsor:	Stamford Downtown Special Services District

Photos of the day
Daisy, Abzoolutely Chestnut Hill 2006
Today is the first day of the Philadelphia Flower Show so I am posting an animal with flowers.

 

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Tiffany, AbZoolutely Chestnut Hill 2006
I am posting a pig today because today is my birthday and I like pigs.  It is also my twin sister's birthday.   I also know three other people with this birthday.  One I worked with before, one I work with now and one I met when I was looking for a job.  This pig and I send HAPPY BIRTHDAY greetings to all!

 

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Georgia Donkey, Donkeys around Town 2016
Today is Peach Blossom Day  Peach Blossom Day so I am posting this donkey with peach blossoms.  

 

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Rosemary, AbZOOlutely Chestnut Hill, 2016
I am posting a pig because today is: National Pig Day