Graphical Linux Logo on boot

[Curt E. Spann]

Hello,     I am wondering if there is any Linux version of the boot screen like in Win95.  So as linux is booting instead of seeing all that informtion it will be a graphical image of Linux or something. If there isn't one I would like to make one.  Is it even possibly to make it?  Will I have to modify the kernel or what?                                                           Curt