How to Paint Your CowParade Cow

CowParade is a public art event that supplies life-sized fiberglass cows to cities around the world. The people and communities in the cities paint the cows which are auctioned off for a number of different charities including the Special Olympics in Bucharest and the Childhood Cancer Foundation in South Africa. CowParade estimates that since 1999 over $20 million dollars has been raised for charities around the world.



CowParade also supplies a variety of figurines made from resin for you to paint. When you buy the kit; the cow, paints and paintbrush are included so you can finish the project. You are only limited by your imagination. Become the Picasso or Michelangelo of your project.

Things You'll Need

• Pencil
• Scrap paper

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Draw a rough sketch of the cow and the pattern you wish to paint. You can skip this step and draw the design, very lightly, directly onto the cow.

   • 2

     Paint in the light colors first, using the pencil lines as guides. You can mix paint colors to make different colors, shades and hues. Allow the paint to dry.

   • 3

     Paint in the dark colors of your pattern. Allow the paint to dry.

   • 4

     When the entire figurine is dry you can add details such as highlights of white and other light colors or add outlines in black or other dark colors.