“Lionel”
Open Impressionist Oil Cow on Canvas - 12×12×1.5
By Sandhills Artist Tamara Rager
Nate Bargatze humorously critiques Lionel in his signature deadpan style:
"So apparently, there's this artist named Tamara Rager from Nebraska, who's a big fan of mine. And she paints these crazy cows. Like, I don’t know if cows normally look like this in Nebraska, but if they do, I feel like somebody should check on that state.
This one’s named Lionel. Lionel looks like a cow that’s seen some things. Like, this is the cow you meet in a dark alley, and he’s just like, ‘You don’t wanna know, man.’ He’s got the tag that says ‘124,’ which I assume means there were at least 123 other cows before him who just couldn’t handle whatever’s happening here.
And look at that smile—if you can call it that. Lionel has the teeth of someone who’s been drinking soda exclusively for 40 years. This is a cow that might try to sell you a used car, but you're not sure if it's a great deal or if he's about to steal your wallet.
But you know what? I respect Lionel. He’s colorful, he’s got confidence, and honestly, I feel like if he ran for mayor of Nebraska, he’d probably win. So, Tamara, keep doing what you’re doing. If I ever need a cow portrait that doubles as a fever dream, I know who to call."
“Lionel”
Open Impressionist Oil Cow on Canvas - 12×12×1.5
By Sandhills Artist Tamara Rager
Nate Bargatze humorously critiques Lionel in his signature deadpan style:
"So apparently, there's this artist named Tamara Rager from Nebraska, who's a big fan of mine. And she paints these crazy cows. Like, I don’t know if cows normally look like this in Nebraska, but if they do, I feel like somebody should check on that state.
This one’s named Lionel. Lionel looks like a cow that’s seen some things. Like, this is the cow you meet in a dark alley, and he’s just like, ‘You don’t wanna know, man.’ He’s got the tag that says ‘124,’ which I assume means there were at least 123 other cows before him who just couldn’t handle whatever’s happening here.
And look at that smile—if you can call it that. Lionel has the teeth of someone who’s been drinking soda exclusively for 40 years. This is a cow that might try to sell you a used car, but you're not sure if it's a great deal or if he's about to steal your wallet.
But you know what? I respect Lionel. He’s colorful, he’s got confidence, and honestly, I feel like if he ran for mayor of Nebraska, he’d probably win. So, Tamara, keep doing what you’re doing. If I ever need a cow portrait that doubles as a fever dream, I know who to call."
