Meet the Cows & Artists

A Daydream at Cow Yard Landing

by Nick Heaney

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

My cow is directly inspired by my “A Dream in Color” series and represents acceptance. Before starting my coming out process at age 26, I would daydream of a time when I owned my truth. This series allowed me to start that journey, by incorporating contemporary seascape paintings over the rainbow colors of the LGBTQAI+ pride flag.

Nicholas Heaney is a Cape Cod based artist, with a portfolio directly inspired by the coastal landscape surrounding him. He uses heavy impasto to sculpt waves that break the two-dimensional plane of traditional painting. Nick graduated with a B.A. from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and currently works as Residence Artist at Artnova Gallery in Chatham.

Nick's Website | Instagram

A Great Day at Fenway

by Dawn Evans Scaltreto

Learn more about the cow and artist

This cow features the inside of the park featuring the famous Green Monster, scoreboard, and thousands of fans rooting for our hometown team; representing the patients and families helped by Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund over the decades. Find Big Papi, Wally, Ted Williams, and Boston landmarks throughout.

Dawn Evans Scaltreto is a professional fine artist, public artist, and illustrator. She painted 5 cows for CowParade Boston in 2006! Her recent projects include a new installation for Boston Children’s Hospital and painting a street piano featuring penguins in the rainforest. She plays keyboards and sings in her band, Perfect Crime.

Dawn's Website | Instagram

Alphonse Moo-cha

by Emily Bhargava

Learn more about the cow and artist

The design will be created as a mosaic using glass and ceramic tile and will be grouted to assure that it is weather-proof. Alphonse Moo-cha will be decorated in an art nouveau style inspired by the artist Alphonse Mucha.

In addition to the Alphonse Moo-cha cow, Emily will also be creating a mini-moo cow with her students as part of an educational arts initiative through CowParade New England. Mini-moos are not for sale or auction at this time.

Emily Bhargava works primarily in glass and steel. She transforms blank walls and empty spaces into colorful, quirky, and playful designs that inspire reflection, collaboration, and community ownership. Emily often works at the intersection of art and public health, using art as a tool for health promotion, and is also an active teaching artist.

Emily's Website | Instagram

Amber (SOLD)

by Massiel Grullon

Learn more about the cow and artist

This design is based on geometric and symmetric designs that are a reflection of nostalgia. The design shows warm gradient colors that depict the gemstone tree resin of amber and form shapes of 1970’s supergraphics.

Massiel Grullon is a Boston-based artist who has always been heavily involved in art projects and collaborative murals in the Boston art community. She received her bachelor’s degree from Montserrat Collage of Art and is now an independent artist, working primarily in fine art and design. Her work is retro-inspired, exploring mid-century and space-age architecture and interior furniture design.

Massiel's Website | Instagram

A Midsummer's Eve

by Grhimm Xavier

Learn more about the cow and artist

Summers’ eve is every bit of a summer’s night dream at Worcester’s Polar Park. The heart lights are a perfect example of the light that shines from the heart of Massachusetts and the dreams of those who get to be a part of it.

Grhimm Xavier is a first-generation, Haitian American raised in Worcester, Mass. His love of art comes from being raised in an artistic family. Proficient in traditional painting, spray painting, graphic design and digital illustration, Grhimm has learned from multiple artists in the community of Worcester and around the world. He looks to continue to expand his career to demonstrate that following your passions can lead to incredible feats.

Grhimm's Website | Instagram

Aster

by Abby Ouellette

Learn more about the cow and artist

Aster is a cow that explores the duality of the day and night skies. From the Greek word for "star," the name Aster also is a type of flower. The Day side of Aster will include a parade of blooms, while the Night will include stars making this cow an homage to both meanings of the name.

Abby Ouellette is an illustrator from Boston, Massachusetts. She studied Illustration at MassArt and is passionate about bright colors, desert plants, and creating work that is fun. She explores the concept of girlhood and coming of age through her illustrations and brings a fun, nostalgic twist to them through movement and cut-paper techniques.

Abby's Website | Instagram

A Wicked Good Bruins Game

by Dawn Evans Scaltreto

Learn more about the cow and artist

This cow has been in a scrap! Her Bruins’ jersey is torn, and she is sporting a black eye and missing tooth. She has a boo-boo on her flank, and her horn and leg are taped with hockey tape! She is still smiling despite the rough exterior. She loves the Bruins because they are the hottest team in the NHL.

Dawn Evans Scaltreto is a professional fine artist, public artist, and illustrator. She painted 5 cows for CowParade Boston in 2006! Her recent projects include a new installation for Boston Children’s Hospital and painting a street piano featuring penguins in the rainforest. She plays keyboards and sings in her band, Perfect Crime.

Dawn's Website | Instagram

Beautifully Bo(ld)vine

by Jamaal Eversley

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

Hey little skittle!
Be Bold. Be a missile.
Be that cow that shoots over the moon.
We cheer you on flying past,
watching as you laugh.
Feeling great to hear
such a wonderful tune.
This Beautiful Bovine aims to create harmony through diversity of color.

Jamaal Eversley, hails from Randolph, MA. With a business degree in hand, he decided to chase his dreams and passionately pursue his talents as an abstract artist while intertwining business with the arts in order to serve the community. He constantly creates to spur the juices of creative genius and put the “F” meant for “Fun” back into Fine Arts.

Jamaal's Facebook

Believe in Better (SOLD)

by Adam O'Day

Learn more about the cow and artist

fairlife Milk has locations all over the country, so the idea of a Route 66 concept, with subtle milky hints peppered throughout, seemed to be the perfect design. A couple of notable elements are the "World's Biggest Milk Jug" roadside attraction, T-Rex, the Milky Way, and a billboard with the company's message "Believe in Better." All of these elements together make up a sense of memories and snapshots of a road trip.

Adam was born in Murfreesboro, Tenn. He received a BFA in Illustration/Design from The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University before opening his painting studio in Abington, Mass. His awards include winner of Boston’s Portrait of a City Contest in 2016. Adam currently lives in Abington with his wife Meghan and daughters, Penelope and Emerald.

Adam's Website | Instagram

Belle Beauvigne

by Jocelyn Velush

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

“Belle Beauvigne” incorporates abstract and botanical elements in a bright and vibrant color palette. Her name, which is a play on “bovine,” means beautiful vine when translated from French.

Jocelyn Velush is an intuitive artist, photographer, and surface pattern designer for color lovers. She believes that her art, which is inspired by the small moments of beauty that make her feel most alive, can transform your space, energy, and life. She is a working mom and self-taught artist with a formal education in Human Resources and French.

Jocelyn's Website | Instagram

Bill Belicow (SOLD)

by Dawn Evans Scaltreto

Learn more about the cow and artist

You recognize the cut-off sleeve hoodie, unflappable expression, headset, and penalty flag tucked firmly in his sock. It’s no other than Bill Belicow! A tribute to the greatest coach of all time, Bill Belichick has led the New England Patriots to 9 Super Bowl appearances, with a record 6 wins. Do your job!

Dawn Evans Scaltreto is a professional fine artist, public artist, and illustrator. She painted 5 cows for CowParade Boston in 2006! Her recent projects include a new installation for Boston Children’s Hospital and painting a street piano featuring penguins in the rainforest. She plays keyboards and sings in her band, Perfect Crime.

Dawn's Website | Instagram

Boston (SOLD)

by Ari Hauben

Learn more about the cow and artist

“Boston” and “Public,” the mini-moo created by Ari’s students as part of an educational arts initiative through CowParade New England, will have spray paint bases. A fade effect will be created for the base layer, using overlapping colors between both cows to reinforce their relationship. Words reflecting education, hopes, dreams, values, equity, and more will be spray painted on top using laser cut stencils. Mini-moos are not for sale or auction at this time.

Ari Hauben is a contemporary artist based in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood. His work consists of multimedia pieces covering a wide spectrum of topics, styles, and materials. He is a Boston Public School teacher, founder of the Boston Button Factory, and has been featured at the MFA. Ari’s cow will be created in collaboration with his students.

Ari's Website | Instagram

Boston Harbor, A Teapot Tonight!

by Jacqueline Kelley Coughlin

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

I would like to portray a snapshot of the events of The Boston Tea Party, or “The Tea Destruction,” as 2023 is the 250th anniversary of the single most important event leading up to the American Revolution.

Jacqueline Kelley Coughlin is an actor and cartoonist from Cape Cod and Manchester-by-the-Sea. A graduate of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, she has worked as both a cartoonist and illustrator for various clients. She has always loved to draw, especially the whimsical and absurd. She is thrilled at the opportunity to participate in such a great project!

Jacqueline's Website | Instagram

Boston Urban Sketcher Cow

by Howie Green

Learn more about the cow and artist

This cow will be covered with sketches of Boston scenes, buildings, and landmarks. It will look like pages of my sketchbook have been torn out and arranged all over the cow, along with drawings of pencils, pens, watercolor, erasers, and all the various tools that are used in urban sketching.

A native of Western New York State and based in Boston, Howie Green came to international attention with the publication of "Jazz Fish Zen: Adventures in Mamboland" (Charles Tuttle Publishing). His artwork has appeared in over 45 solo and group shows and on over 100 murals and public art projects for clients across the globe, including CowParade Boston in 2006!

Howie's Website | Instagram

“CAP” a Donna

by Paul Morse

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

“CAP” a donna is a play on words. In Graffiti painting, there are varying “caps,” each delivering a different and unique application of the paint. My vision is a wizard type of character who is unleashing a varying array of caps all over the cow from diverse angles, and colors.

Paul Morse is a selftaught caricature artist who hails from East Providence, R.I. He is an illustrator, cartoonist, muralist, and graffiti artist who has garnered international recognition by way of his artwork and is a proud member of the Graffiti Hall of Fame in Harlem, N.Y. He is also a member of the East Providence Arts Council and organizer of the #Be the Change movement, a non-profit organization whose goal is to give back to and promote peace and understanding in the community.

Cappy the Eco-Cow (SOLD)

by Daisy Hutter

Learn more about the cow and artist

Bottle caps and other recycled materials will be given a second life thanks to Cappy. This eco-collage celebrates the beauty of nature and the importance of preserving it. The design depicts the Lake Champlain waterfront and the journey of recycling.

In addition to Cappy the Eco-Cow, Daisy will also be creating a mini-moo cow with her students as part of an educational arts initiative through CowParade New England. Mini-moos are not for sale or auction at this time.

Daisy Hutter is a mixed media artist and art educator based in Shelburne, VT. Deeply inspired by environmentalism, Hutter uses bottle caps and other recycled materials to create eco-friendly art and jewelry. She is honored to be supporting Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund, while demonstrating the power of upcycling.

Daisy's Website | Instagram

Cattle of the Sun

by Heather Morris

Learn more about the cow and artist

Cattle of the Sun tells the story of Odysseus’ journey and the wrath of Zeus after the sacrifice of the sun god’s sacred cattle. Painted in the style of ancient Greek vases, a trompe l'oeil technique is used as the terracotta breaks away to reveal a tumultuous seascape inspired by the Romantic Era.

Heather Morris is a classically trained painter and the assistant charge scenic artist at the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University. Her credits include Tony Award winning musicals, as well as the Broadway revival of “1776”. Her art explores character and story with a lens on modern mythology, capturing subjects through likeness, texture, and environment.

Heather's Website | Instagram

Chin Up

by Melissa Lees

Learn more about the cow and artist

Chin up! Always a good recommendation, when facing difficult circumstances or reaching for the stars! Inspired by the sculpture’s upward head positioning and The Jimmy Fund’s mission of inspiring happiness, optimism, and hope – Chin Up is a cheerful cow, hand painted with whimsical safari scenes of animals in the treetops! Inspired by Alice Shirley’s beautiful Hermes scarf designs.

Melissa Lees is a twenty-five-year design and decorative painting veteran who has an eye for aesthetics. Creating and curating patterns, paint colors, and one-of-a-kind pieces, Melissa elevates and styles everything she can get her hands on. From place settings and cheese boards to office spaces and motor yachts—As she sees it, everything should be fabulous, including cows.

Melissa's Website

City Cownect

by Eamon White

Learn more about the cow and artist

This design pays tribute to the blue and yellow Boston Red Sox City Connect jerseys, which honor Patriots’ Day. It also highlights the relationship between the Red Sox Foundation and the Jimmy Fund, which is the longest-standing relationship between a charity and professional sport team.

Eamon is a Portland, Maine based artist who graduated from Merrimack College with a digital design degree. Inspired and taught by his grandmother, art has become a way for him to encourage people to think about what’s happening in our world and highlight social issues in a way that inspires unity and togetherness. Eamon’s art includes graphic design and hand painted shoes and athletic footwear. In addition to being an artist, he is an educator, coach, and youth advocate in Maine.

Eamon's Website | Instagram

Commit

by Richard Banfield

Learn more about the cow and artist

Richard Banfield was born in South Africa and currently works as an artist, author, and product creator in Boston. His art thesis is that it is an illusion that we are separate from nature and that the seam between all living things is infinitesimally small. Richard’s work strives to shine a light on this uncoupling, interrogate false separations, and ask questions to understand why systems make us believe this.

Richard's Website | Instagram

Cosmic Blossom

by Adam O'Day

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

My design is called Cosmic Blossom. When I approached the idea of painting an organic shape, I began to realize organic forms would easily be viewed from many angles. So, I designed a piece where the viewer is presented with colorful aquatic plant life. The idea came from exploring Cape Cod with my family.

Adam was born in Murfreesboro, Tenn. He received a BFA in Illustration/Design from The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University before opening his painting studio in Abington, Mass. His awards include winner of Boston’s Portrait of a City Contest in 2016. Adam currently lives in Abington with his wife Meghan and daughters, Penelope and Emerald.

Adam's Website | Instagram

Cowca-Cola

by Howie Green

Learn more about the cow and artist

A Pop Art treatment of a double six-pack of the world’s most recognizable bottle. For over 100 years, Coca-Cola has been bringing refreshments on a global scale with its extensive offering of soft drinks and beverages. Our cow honors that history and tradition with a colorful, upbeat eye-catching display.

A native of Western New York State and based in Boston, Howie Green came to international attention with the publication of "Jazz Fish Zen: Adventures in Mamboland" (Charles Tuttle Publishing). His artwork has appeared in over 45 solo and group shows and on over 100 murals and public art projects for clients across the globe, including CowParade Boston in 2006!

Howie's Website | Instagram

Cow in Bloom

by Cristina Todesco

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

A bloom indicates movement, and rebirth, and the persistence of both. The idea behind this design is to celebrate the bloom, all the possibility it brings and the bold, beautiful color that accompanies it.

Cristina Todesco is a Boston-based stage designer working in theater, film, and museums to create, transform, and activate space for storytelling. She is a steering committee member at Humphrey Street Studios in Dorchester, Mass. where she has a studio and works as a community organizer committed to preserving artist space in Boston.

Cristina's Website

Delft Heifer

by Jill Kovalchik

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

Delft Heifer represents the historic Delft Blue pottery patterns. Popular in 1660’s Dutch culture, this pottery represented wealth and prosperity. Delft Heifer is painted in the same decorative style as Delftware and finished with a gloss coat to look like a glazed earthenware piece.

Jill Kovalchik is a visual artist from South Hadley, Mass. With a background in scenic art and set design, Jill offers travel landscape commissions in her Holyoke studio and paints plein air whenever possible. She works at Mount Holyoke College as the scenic charge artist in the theatre department and is the graphic designer for Gateway City Arts in Holyoke.

Jill's Website | Instagram

feel the mOO (SOLD)

by Sunil Gulab

Learn more about the cow and artist

Born in MA, OOFOS Active Recovery Footwear helps yOO recover faster and feel better from tough workouts, long shifts, and travel days. While trekking around Boston, “feel the mOO” will take the Red Line out to OOHQ to recharge for the next adventure.

Sunil Gulab is a nouveau impressionist fine artist, born in Zimbabwe and currently living in New England. He is influenced by nature, especially by the places he calls home. He is the confluence of where the rivers of science and art meet. His methods involve testing and learning on each piece, with environmental messages conveyed through nature.

Sunil's Website | Instagram

Finigan

by Nick Heaney

Learn more about the cow and artist

In honor of Duncan Finigan, OOFOS’ first employee, they launched their Project Pink initiative in 2015 as a way to support the work of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. OOFOS has donated over $3.4 million toward fighting breast cancer to date.

Nicholas Heaney is a Cape Cod based artist, with a portfolio directly inspired by the coastal landscape surrounding him. He uses heavy impasto to sculpt waves that break the two-dimensional plane of traditional painting. Nick graduated with a B.A. from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and currently works as Residence Artist at Artnova Gallery in Chatham.

Nick's Website | Instagram

Flora

by Victoria Hautala

Learn more about the cow and artist

Whether walking through them or wearing them, the beauty and serenity of flowers complement these qualities of the cows. The traditions of adorning cows with flowers prevail through many cultures.

Victoria Hautala is a conceptual artist whose work is informed by a background in theatrical props, costumes, and scenery. She sends much gratitude to the Dana-Faber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund for the excellent care that they have provided for her sister-in-law and friend, Sarah Hautala.

Victoria's Website | Facebook

Frida Cowlo

by Zoe Bradford

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

Zoe is inspired by Frida Kahlo, the Mexican painter best known for her uncompromising and brilliantly colored self-portraits that deal with such themes as nature, cultural identity, the human body, and death. She hopes that people enjoy "Frida Cow-lo".

Zoe is the Co-founder/Artistic Director/President of The Company Theatre in Norwell, MA, whose mission is to entertain, enlighten, and energize audiences with high-quality productions; and inspire students of all ages through the power of the performing arts. She is an avid set designer, painter, and photographer who has dedicated her life to creating a welcoming arts community for all.

Zoe's Website | Instagram

GAIA

by ARTGIRLZ Boston

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

GAIA, representing the Greek goddess of Earth and mother of all life, depicts the seven continents. One side contains North and South America and Greenland. The other has Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia, with Antarctica on the cow’s back.

Mary is representing ARTGIRLZ Boston, a group of women artists, ranging from age 60 to 82, who have been creating, exhibiting, and supporting each other for over a decade. They socialize, have regular critiques, and attend each other's openings. The group lives throughout Greater Boston and many members have been affected by cancer, so they are thrilled to be supporting Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund.

Mary's Website | Instagram

Gardenia

by Dean “Keever” McKeever

Learn more about the cow and artist

I wanted a high-contrast design, set on a black background to transform this bovine frozen in time into a colorful, lively garden. I blended my illustrative style with American traditional tattoo styles to achieve a bold, yet whimsical design.

Dean “Keever” McKeever is a freelance illustrator based in East Longmeadow, MA. He specializes in colorful, eye-catching designs and has made waves in the craft beer industry, producing hundreds of labels for craft breweries all over the world.

Keever's Website | Instagram

Gopal

by Sunil Gulab

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

Gopal is another name for the Hindu deity Krishna, who was a cow-herder. The maroon and gold represent royalty and each side includes an artistic depiction of Krishna. The rainbow lotus symbolizes the value of diversity and the Om symbol, in the shape of a heart on the forehead, represents peace and love.

Sunil Gulab is a nouveau impressionist fine artist, born in Zimbabwe and currently living in New England. He is influenced by nature, especially by the places he calls home. He is the confluence of where the rivers of science and art meet. His methods involve testing and learning on each piece, with environmental messages conveyed through nature.

Sunil's Website | Instagram

Grazie Goods (SOLD)

by Emmanuelle Le Gal

Learn more about the cow and artist

Inspired by the surprise and delight felt walking into HomeGoods, Emmanuelle Le Gal’s artistry embodies the spirit of “Go Finding," with its bold colors and rich textures. “HomeGoods is fun, inviting, and unexpected. My design is infused with those elements.”

Emmanuelle Le Gal is an artist and creative director at her studio, Dreamworld Design. Originally from France, she came to Boston to study graphic design at Massachusetts College of Art. Painting brings her a chance to feel gratitude for the beauty of the world that we live in. She strives to inspire beloved moments and capture treasured memories, turning the everyday into a cherished occasion.

Emmanuelle's Website | Instagram

Great "Moo"sterpieces

by Janie Howland

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

Basic knowledge of art history is the foundation for theatre design and design education. My cow showcases paintings by some of the great artists of the 20th century in a whimsical way. I hope to encourage viewers to learn more about them.

Janie E. Howland has designed scenery for over 200 plays, musicals, operas, and events, primarily in New England. She has eight Outstanding Design Awards, teaches at multiple colleges, is on the board of Stagesource, and is the founder of the Prop Co-op. She is involved with Consenses and a member of United Scenic Artist local 829.

Janie's Website | Facebook

Gridiron Grazer

by Neil Collins

Learn more about the cow and artist

Whether feeding on grass in the endzone or scoring an udderly awesome touchdown, Gridiron Grazer is the perfect addition to any Patriots fan’s roster.

Neil is a painter, artist, and Cape Cod native, whose inherent love of the ocean has brought him to his current place as an artist. His work is whimsical and imaginative, and crosses many disciplines such as en plein air, realism, abstract, and surrealism. His focus is on intuition with ideas and expanding the range as an artist.

Neil's Website | Instagram

Heartbreak Hill (SOLD)

by Ryan Landry

Learn more about the cow and artist

Ryan chose to design the Heartbreak Hill cow because he likes flowers.

Ryan Landry is Ryan Landry. He started painting during quarantine in February 2020 for fear that his H.I.V. positive status might further compromise his health during the early stages of the pandemic. He now paints 7 days a week working with oils on canvas and happily shares two beautiful dogs and many orphan children and grandchildren with his partner, actor and artist Scott Martino.

Ryan's Website

Heifervescence

by Tova Speter

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

My work invites viewers to shift their perspective and smile. Painted in a blue palette inspired by natural patterns found in my wood paintings, the design also includes a resin-cast bubbly drink and white bubbles floating up to add to her “sparkling” personality.

In addition to the Heifervescence cow, Tova will also be creating a mini-moo cow with her student Yael as part of an educational arts initiative through CowParade New England. Mini-moos are not for sale or auction at this time.

Tova Speter is an independent community artist, art therapist, and art educator based in Needham, MA. She facilitates collaborative art experiences that offer opportunities for self-expression, artistic exploration, and community connection. All of her work is based on her belief that engaging in artmaking is inherently therapeutic and formative.

Tova's Website | Instagram

Holy Cow!

by Jennifer Gillooly Cahoon

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

“Holy Cow!” is a visual play on words. Borrowed from the phrase indicating great surprise, it literally showcases a cow covered in a variety of OpArt "holes," rendering it "hole-y". Hints of gold, often associated with holy rituals and traditions, offsets the neutral color palette.

Jennifer Gillooly Cahoon is an artist who lives and works in East Providence, Rhode Island. She spent 20 years as a public educator before leaving to establish her own business, The HeARTspot Art Center and Gallery. She is also the Chairwoman of the East Providence Arts Council and directs the annual Looff Arts Festival.

Jennifer's Website | Instagram

Hope

by Grhimm Xavier

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

A beacon of hope. Hope represents a sign. A sign that even within our darkest times, there is a light of hope that will find you so long as you believe. Close your eyes and breathe. There will always be an answer.

Grhimm Xavier is a first-generation, Haitian American raised in Worcester, Mass. His love of art comes from being raised in an artistic family. Proficient in traditional painting, spray painting, graphic design and digital illustration, Grhimm has learned from multiple artists in the community of Worcester and around the world. He looks to continue to expand his career to demonstrate that following your passions can lead to incredible feats.

Grhimm's Website | Instagram

Inside Out

by Amanda Hill

Learn more about the cow and artist

The Inside Out cow design is split in two, with both sides created with glow in the dark paint. One half will show the musculature of the cow and the other side, the skeleton.

Amanda is a multimedia artist and muralist from Greater Boston, who has received many grants including the MFA’s Emerging Studio Artist Fellowship in 2019. Her passion for public art stems from a focus on increasing awareness and accessibility for the arts. She asks viewers to reimagine various aspects of her work, elevating them into places of interest and reverence.

Amanda's Website | Instagram

Iron Cow

by VDA Production Team

Learn more about the cow and artist

VDA's Website | Instagram

Jordan's Pop Art (SOLD)

by Cristina Todesco and Lori Hruska

Learn more about the cow and artist

Inspired by the popular art movement and work of artist Andy Warhol, Pop Art is a whimsical take on all of Jordan’s favorite things … furniture, design, Eliot, and fashion. Leading others in his field, Pop Art is one of the most colorful in the Herd!

Cristina Todesco is a Boston-based stage designer working in theater, film, and museums to create, transform, and activate space for storytelling. She is a steering committee member at Humphrey Street Studios in Dorchester, Mass. where she has a studio and works as a community organizer committed to preserving artist space in Boston.

Cristina's Website

Josephine

by Liz Roache and Deb Downes

Learn more about the cow and artist

This cow is named after Liz’s mother, Josephine. She adored color, always dressing in brightly colored clothes. Josephine’s cancer taught her daughters the importance of regular mammograms and early detection. This joyful pink design celebrates Josephine and all women who have faced breast cancer.

Liz Roache is a local artist, designer and art educator. She trained and worked with Ati Gropius for over 30 years and teaches Color Mastery and Bauhaus Design. Liz is a breast cancer survivor who believes that dynamic use of color will lift every spirit and any environment. You can find her collection of prints on lizroache.com.

Liz's Website | Instagram

Lucky the Cow

by Elson & Wilson Fortes

Learn more about the cow and artist

Lucky is wearing a Boston Celtics jersey and is covered in a newspaper collage about the team, dating back to the early 2000’s. The brothers’ vision is to showcase the hard work and effort that it takes for a team to achieve success.

Brothers, Elson and Wilson, are artists and creative engineers from Dorchester, Mass., who take pride in bringing ideas to life and delivering high-quality designs. Art has been a part of their daily lives since they were young. They have over 13 years of experience in the graphic design field and run their own clothing brand, Crazygoodz, in addition to their freelance work.

Elson & Wilson's Website | Instagram

Luna the Mooon Cow!

by Aidan Dempsey

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

This is Luna the Mooon Cow! She represents a love of adventure, exploration, and the unknown. The wonders of space, whether fictional or of a reality stranger than fiction, should have us all gazing to the stars with hope.

Aidan Dempsey was raised from humble origins in the town of Lee, New Hampshire where he fostered a passion for drawing in the confines of his home. Aidan graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration in 2018. Based in Boston, his work is inspired by nature, and all things weird and wonderful.

Aidan's Website | Instagram

Milkshake

by Rebecca Kinkead

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

The cow is a celebration of a wet dog shaking off water. The background is a bright blue and the dog is yellow with white spray radiating outwards. It’s a simple moment of joy.

Rebecca Kinkead is a Vermont-based artist. Her work began with clay and transitioned to paint in 1998. Kinkead has been awarded residencies at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Ireland; Baer Art Center, Iceland; Jentel Foundation, Wyo., and the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, Vt. Her work has been exhibited and collected nationally and internationally.

Rebecca's Website | Instagram

Miss Moosachusetts

by Carol Leonesio

Learn more about the cow and artist

This design is inspired by vintage postcards. Scenes representing the 14 counties are included within letters, with Boston scenes on the other side. All 351 cities/towns will be stenciled on the body, with adornments native to Mass. featured throughout.

Carol gravitated to the arts after experiencing her grandmother's love for painting landscapes, grandfather’s house painting, and mother’s quilt mastery. She has been a professional artist for over 25 years, specializing in custom decorative finishes on canvases including walls, ceilings, floors, and furnishings for both commercial and residential spaces.

Carol's Website | Instagram

Moodern Art

by Barbara Johansen Newman

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

On my cow, I present some of my favorite artists of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Each artist pictured here is part of my great love for art, or, in this case, “Moodern Art.” A few examples are Alice Neel, Lee Krasner, Pablo Picasso, and Georgia O’Keeffe.

Barbara is intrigued by the passage of time and enjoys weaving relics of the past into her compositions by mark making or assemblage, sometimes using found objectives of past purposes and former lives. With these details she seeks to capture fragments of a tale in a time and place that was, or is, or has the promise to become.

Barbara's Website | Instagram

Moolah

by VDA Creative, Sales and Lighting Team

Learn more about the cow and artist

Moolah is covered in bills, big and small, from all over the world! She is made up of layers of paper mache currency from countries like Mexico, the Philippines, Norway, Canada, Australia, China, and the United States. Everywhere you look, you can find a different country’s currency in her spots. She is finished off with gold accessories. Her hooves, udder, and horns are painted a shiny 24k gold to really show off our million-dollar girl.

VDA's Website | Instagram

Moo-Moo Boston

by Emmanuelle Le Gal

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

Boston has always felt like home. I’ve always admired its art, culture, versatility, and unique architecture. With Moo-Moo Boston, I created a fun, whimsical design that combines my graphic design skills with my art practice. It conveys my love for Boston and its wonders.

Emmanuelle Le Gal is an artist and creative director at her studio, Dreamworld Design. Originally from France, she came to Boston to study graphic design at Massachusetts College of Art. Painting brings her a chance to feel gratitude for the beauty of the world that we live in. She strives to inspire beloved moments and capture treasured memories, turning the everyday into a cherished occasion.

Emmanuelle's Website | Instagram

More Love is OK

by Franklin Marval

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

A heart full of colors to represent community, and a phrase that helps us remember to focus on the good things and reject the bad. Let's remember: a better world begins in self-love and those around us. Let's continue creating projects that unite people. More love is OK.

Franklin has always been fascinated by nature and landscapes, which transport him to his childhood and adolescence living in the Venezuelan countryside. He is a graphic artist, painter, muralist, and community activist who focuses on his ability to communicate through colors, symbols, and a combination of community participation and collaboration.

Franklin's Website | Instagram

Mystical MerMoo

by Liz Lomax

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

Mystical MerMoo is a rare creature who spends most of her time in the depths of the ocean, but occasionally surfaces to share her magic with those who seek it. Her gentle nature and otherworldly aura have earned her a devoted following among those who believe in the power of the mystical.

Liz is a professional artist who incorporates sculpture, design, painting and photography in her work. Her hand-sculpted illustration style grew from a love of creating shoebox dioramas as a kid. She is renowned for her hilarious sculpted caricatures and surreal depictions of everyday life. Her creations have appeared in advertising campaigns, magazines, newspapers, books, album covers, and on television.

Liz's Website | Facebook

Newbury Street Cow

by Howie Green

Learn more about the cow and artist

Newbury Street: Boston’s go-to destination for food, fashion, functionality and fun. Our cow celebrates its many offerings, from tasty treats and trend-setting clothing to funky fashion and fabulous dining—all with flair and style that can only be found among the entrepreneurial spirit, endless boutiques, and traditional shops that give Newbury Street its unique identity.

A native of Western New York State and based in Boston, Howie Green came to international attention with the publication of "Jazz Fish Zen: Adventures in Mamboland" (Charles Tuttle Publishing). His artwork has appeared in over 45 solo and group shows and on over 100 murals and public art projects for clients across the globe, including CowParade Boston in 2006!

Howie's Website | Instagram

ON THE MOOOOOVE (SOLD)

by Jane Maxwell

Learn more about the cow and artist

Jane’s cow will be fully collaged with found billboard papers, sourced locally and abroad. It will feature women of different ethnicities walking with purpose and power. This cow will symbolize the empowerment of women.

Jane Maxwell is a mixed media artist from Boston, whose artistic voice grew out of a passion for vintage materials, modern fashion and design mingled with a deep fascination for pop culture and female icons. She has been a college guest lecturer on the topic of body image and art and was recently selected to be included in the 30th anniversary edition of “Who’s Who in American Art.”

Jane's Website | Instagram

Orange Line Cow

by Matt Baynes

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

This cow is an homage to the old MBTA orange line train cars, currently in the process of being phased out. These trains were an iconic part of the Boston transit landscape for the last 40 years and are just as hated as they are beloved.

Matt Baynes is an emerging Boston based artist. He is a recent graduate of Emerson College and creates work that explores light, architecture, and a sense of beauty in the mundane, ordinary, and everyday. He also specializes in large scale art, mural making, and scenic painting.

Matt's Website | Instagram

Peace Dove

by Howie Green

Learn more about the cow and artist

Lines intersect lines and more lines to create intricate patterns culminating in a dove.

A native of Western New York State and based in Boston, Howie Green came to international attention with the publication of "Jazz Fish Zen: Adventures in Mamboland" (Charles Tuttle Publishing). His artwork has appeared in over 45 solo and group shows and on over 100 murals and public art projects for clients across the globe, including CowParade Boston in 2006!

Howie's Website | Instagram

Petey Patriot (SOLD)

by Crystal Bailey

Learn more about the cow and artist

Petey is full of pride for his country, as crazy as it may seem at times. He will remind you to take a step back and appreciate all of the freedom and opportunity that our country has to offer, and to do what you can to help protect it.

Crystal Bailey has an incredible natural talent. Since a young age she has been painting, illustrating, tinkering, and has developed an incredible ability that she is so grateful to have made a career of. Her passion is creating pet portraits for owners who have lost their beloved companions so their memory can live on… and of course painting cows!

Crystal's Website | Instagram

PINK ANGUS

by Erica “Blind Fox” Hagler

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

PINK ANGUS is street art: a graffiti periodical for and about people speaking truth to power in their communities. The layers of paint represent the long history of dissidents against ideological propaganda, where new voices shout over oppressive and unimaginative authorities.

Erica brings the west coast graffiti and ocean style from her childhood in coastal California, mixed with an urbane creative aesthetic born out of her time working in NYC. Influenced by an environment that is equal parts grit & wit, blue & white collar, and athletic & academic; her work as a Boston transplant combines a mix of contrasting values and narratives, as she works under the moniker “Blind Fox”.

Erica's Website | Instagram

Proud Cow

by Linda Murray

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

This colorful design was created to represent how life gets better for everyone when we reach a little higher within our own self. Linda’s goal was to create an inspirational cow that symbolizes hope for sunny days for the LGBTQ+ community after the storm of struggles that they have experienced.

Linda Murray is a water media artist from West Gardiner, Maine. Her work has been exhibited in many exhibits throughout New England and abroad. She has a B.A. in studio art from the University of Maine and is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society. Linda is represented by Art Space Gallery and Edgecomb Potters, both of which are located in Maine.

Linda's Website | Instagram

Sally Sunset (SOLD)

by Crystal Bailey

Learn more about the cow and artist

Sally isn’t afraid to stop and smell the flowers, or gaze at the sunset. I constantly find myself lost in nature’s beauty, always snapping pictures, which never does it justice. Remember to make time to enjoy what our Earth is capable of producing.

Crystal Bailey has an incredible natural talent. Since a young age she has been painting, illustrating, tinkering, and has developed an incredible ability that she is so grateful to have made a career of. Her passion is creating pet portraits for owners who have lost their beloved companions so their memory can live on… and of course painting cows!

Crystal's Website | Instagram

SeaCow

by Russ Cox

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

SeaCow will abstractly have seaweed and plant material going up her legs and tapering off onto her blue aquatic bubbly belly, her flanks will have larger bubbles of air rising toward her back but mixed with white surf coming from her back down toward her sides, while her back will be whitewater surf.

Russ turned fully to art after a business career, developing technique at The Maine College of Art. He combines classic and contemporary styles, while incorporating techniques like staining, hard edge, and bold color techniques. Russ has traveled extensively with an eye toward art, painting extensively along the Maine coast and in Italy. He works from his downtown studio in Portland, where he lives with his wife.

Russ's Website | Instagram

Season of Hope (SOLD)

by Andrea Lavery

Learn more about the cow and artist

Vibrant colors and whimsical birds and bees adorn this cow. The art represents the hope that spring brings and the happiness we feel from just seeing the new blooms on the trees and hearing birds tweeting. It's the season of hope and renewal.

Andrea lives and paints by the Connecticut shoreline. She grew up in rural Connecticut surrounded by nature and spent much of her time enjoying the outdoors and wildlife, which continues to be her inspiration today. Andrea's style is impressionistic and contemporary. With bold brushstrokes and expressive texture, she creates colorful and engaging art featuring florals, animals, and insects. Her artwork is in numerous private collections throughout the country and world.

Andrea's Website | Instagram

Spectra the Masking Cowgirl

by Liz Boston

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

Being a female on the autism spectrum, this cow is excellent at “masking” her differences. Her infinity tattoo represents the infinite possibilities of the differences of the autism spectrum and how it affects those who have it. All in all, she is the most sensitive, loyal, loving cow you will ever meet, and if you work with and accept her differences, you will have a best friend for life.

Liz grew up in Needham, Mass. and attended the School of the MFA. She honed her skills working under Copley Society portrait painter, Edwina Caci, and was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum at age 43 after holding many jobs throughout her career. Liz is currently on her “Paint the States Tour”, traveling across the U.S., painting whatever influencers her with her husband Scott and two dogs, Kona and Ollie.

Liz's Website | Instagram

Spreading Love

by Joseph Joey James

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

Joey’s cow design is all about spreading love through the earth. He added flowers, balloons, and the sky to represent life, while including words that speak to the message he is trying to spread. The cow itself represents the Earth, which is why blue is used on the body. Spread love and reach for the sky.

In addition to Joey’s Spreading Love cow, a mini-moo will also be created with his students as part of an educational arts initiative through CowParade New England. Mini-moos are not for sale or auction at this time.

Joey is an experienced Graphic Designer from Boston, MA. He graduated with a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and has over 14 years of experience with a passion for all art forms, including music and visual art. Joey’s goal is to bring the customer’s vision to full color and life, while producing high quality work with his experience.

Joseph's Website | Instagram

Strong as Iron

by Genaro (GoFive) Ortega

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

Patients are the motivation for each new building at Dana-Farber, and every beam used tells a story. Strong As Iron commemorates a powerful connection formed between patients and steelworkers during the construction of two such buildings and reminds us We Are Jimmy, We Are Hope, and we are Strong as Iron.

Growing up, Gio traveled between the projects in Roslindale and Roxbury, which allowed him to absorb art and culture through graffiti and murals. His love of art and creating led him to Mass College of Art, where he began to make a name for himself and learn about his identity and roots. Gio's art is intentional, real, and exemplifies every part of who he was, is, and strives to become.

Gio's Instagram | Facebook

Sunflowers Wild

by Mike Bryce

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

Mike Bryce presents Sunflowers Wild; known as “Sunny” for short! This lovely cow, painted fully in archival acrylic mediums, is adorned with radiant, boldly colorful, mammoth sunflowers that will exude and perpetuate happiness throughout every season!

Mike Bryce, of Bryce Studio, is a full-time fine artist from Providence, RI. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island and master's from Syracuse University. He is a prolific painter, creating and selling thousands of original works annually. He actively supports the local art community by providing exhibition opportunities at his Providence Artisans Market.

Mike's Instagram | Facebook

The Eliot (SOLD)

by Dawn Evans Scaltreto

Learn more about the cow and artist

Inspired by his human twin, The Eliot dons black jeans and a T-shirt, and sports his signature ponytail. Although The Eliot does not appear on television as much as the Original, he still needs the fashionable spectacles to observe who’s talking to who in the Pasture!

Dawn Evans Scaltreto is a professional fine artist, public artist, and illustrator. She painted 5 cows for CowParade Boston in 2006! Her recent projects include a new installation for Boston Children’s Hospital and painting a street piano featuring penguins in the rainforest. She plays keyboards and sings in her band, Perfect Crime.

Dawn's Website | Instagram

The Giant Boob Cow

by Richard Banfield

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

My design pays homage to the anti-fragility behind cancer. My late wife, Kristy's struggle with breast and pancreatic cancer is an example that hits home. Cancer is a thief; stealing your time, connection to things you love, and normalcy, but behind this invisibility is a fighting spirit and tireless desire to be seen and heard.

Richard Banfield was born in South Africa and currently works as an artist, author, and product creator in Boston. His art thesis is that it is an illusion that we are separate from nature and that the seam between all living things is infinitesimally small. Richard’s work strives to shine a light on this uncoupling, interrogate false separations, and ask questions to understand why systems make us believe this.

Richard's Website | Instagram

The Udder Depths

by Ted Skirvan

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

The Udder Depths pays homage to the artists and writers who have been inspired by the sea. The cow is painted in memory of Ted’s late father-in-law, Paul Gilson, who lost his battle with cancer in May of 2022.

In addition to The Udder Depths cow, Ted will also be creating a mini-moo cow with his students as part of an educational arts initiative through CowParade New England. Mini-moos are not for sale or auction at this time.

Ted Skirvan is a Cape Cod-based artist. His work has been featured in Cape Cod Life magazine. Ted is an art teacher at Barnstable High School where he teaches arts and digital photography. Inspired by the ocean and human emotion, Ted is a resident of West Barnstable, a stone's throw from Sandy Neck Beach, which is a constant source of artistic inspiration.

Ted's Instagram

Udder Transformation

by Nancy-Lee Mauger

Learn more about the cow and artist

This cow is designed using the neurographic art technique. The art is designed by lines that are continuous and intersecting, and is made with a transforming intention. This cow will be painted with the intention of peace in the world.

Nancy-Lee Mauger is a self-taught artist who discovered her artistic ability through her work with art therapy. She has had solo exhibitions and has created several works for public art installations including the Celebrity Series "Play me, I'm Yours" Boston Street Pianos in 2013. Nancy-Lee is a horn player, mom of two, and lives in Needham, MA.

Nancy-Lee's Instagram | Facebook

Umbrella Man Pop Art Landscape Cow

by Howie Green

Learn more about the cow and artist

An enigmatic umbrella man wanders through a colorful psychedelic fantasy Pop Art landscape.

A native of Western New York State and based in Boston, Howie Green came to international attention with the publication of "Jazz Fish Zen: Adventures in Mamboland" (Charles Tuttle Publishing). His artwork has appeared in over 45 solo and group shows and on over 100 murals and public art projects for clients across the globe, including CowParade Boston in 2006!

Howie's Website | Instagram

Undercover Cow (SOLD)

by Lori Mehta

Learn more about the cow and artist

This cow represents warmth and comfort, a blanket to shelter us and bright colors to lift our spirits. It’s a reminder to be gentler and kinder to one another. My bold and graphic design represents a double entendre, as the cow is literally draped beneath a cover while also undercover, disguised as it grazes through an urban landscape.

Lori began her career as a painter later in life. She studied traditional printmaking in her youth, leading to a successful graphic design career. After taking a hiatus from art to raise her children, she began taking classes, most notably with Catherine Kehoe at Mass College of Art to whom she attributes her rapid growth as a painter. Lori is an active member of several local art associations and has won over 50 awards, both locally and nationally.

Lori's Website | Instagram

Universal Love (SOLD)

by Robert “Problak” Gibbs

Learn more about the cow and artist

The cow is hosting the message that we can all breathe life into universal love. The Universal Love cow connects the message of ProBlak’s “Breathe” Life series, with the Jimmy Fund. It sparks stories and feelings from viewers, using the galactic aesthetic of the series and mixing it with a surge of heart filled energy. It tells the story of just how large the world is when you live in love.

Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs was named one of Boston’s 100 Most Influential People in 2022. Growing up in Roxbury, he found that graffiti was a powerful form of self-expression and used this to develop Artists for Humanity, a non-profit that hires and teaches youth creative skills. He is currently the Director of Artist Fellowships here, while serving the community as an adjunct educator and mentor. Rob’s role as a father is his strongest reason for wanting to leave images of beauty, strength, and resilience in his work.

ProBlak's Website | Instagram

Wetlands

by Sophy Tuttle

Sponsorship available

Learn more about the cow and artist

This cow celebrates the New England wetlands and the flora and fauna found within them. Bold, inviting colors show the beauty of the natural world and invite viewers to experience its calming effects. On one side, a blue heron stares out from a sea of pinks and greens. On the other, a water lily floats up to greet passersby.

Sophy is a visual artist from England, who currently resides in Medford. She received her bachelor's from RI School of Design and master’s from the University of Hartford Art School. Her visual storytelling reimagines the future, resituates our position in the web of life, and creates new narratives that explore regenerative, resilient culture-building among all forms of life.

Sophy's Website | Instagram

When Pigs Fly

by Concepts

Learn more about the cow and artist

The concept is based off of Concepts IP, “When Pigs Fly”.

Concepts' Website | Instagram