Cows
Why cows? Because I love them, plain and simple. I always have, and I distinctly recall being teased for it because cows have so often been used as joke animals in society and media. And sure, there are funny things about them, just like with anything else, but I cannot personally overlook the depth of history and cohabitation that exists between man and cattle, and how we don’t really exist without them. I also cannot overlook the simple beauty and appeal of these creatures, nor can I overlook how fun it is to give them fat little cheeks, gap teeth, and round tummies. What started as intellectual pursuit regarding agriculture and the dairy industry turned into a full-blown art series that is still and probably ever will be in production. Check my Patreon and search “cows” to see the past write-ups I’ve done of different breeds around the world, but this is the best place to view these cuties, because I stuck them all in a field together!
Cows have best friends, don’tcha know?
Cows in a Field. The top 6 breeds used in the American Dairy industry, left to right then front; Shorthorn, Ayrshire, Holstein, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey.
CowStack. The top 6 American dairy breeds all in a pile!
Cows Around the World Cultural Studies Vol. 1. Cows from different countries were selected, along with a festival, and detailed in a blog post. Top left is the Taiwan Yellow from Taiwan, below that the Canadienne from Canada, Balinese from Bali in the center, Casta Navarra from Spain in the bottom right, and the elusive Kuchinoshima from Japan in the top right.
Cows Around the World Cultural Studies Vol. 2. The Italian Chianina with the strawberry, the Charolais from France with the wine, and the Yakutia from Russia in the back.
Highland Cow. A classic cutie with Scottish bluebells
Tipped Cow. Not actually feasible, but this gal doesn't seem to mind.
What Does the Ghost of a Cow Say?
Autumn Cows
Miniature Cowsmonauts. Ready to explore the cos-moos!
Moo-ry Christmas!