John Ratajkowski: 'Emily said send me a cow picture every Tuesday' 

The West Cork-based artist says his 'Cow Tuesday' images were inspired by his famous daughter Emily. He'll discuss the series in Bantry as part of West Cork Literary Festival 

John Ratajkowski is taking part in West Cork Literary Festival. Picture: Holger Smyth

They may not be considered the most aesthetic creatures in the animal kingdom but for John Ratajkowski, there is something beguiling about bovines. 

The American artist, who has a second home in Bantry, Co Cork, has a whole new appreciation for cows since he ventured out into the fields near his farmhouse and found the perfect subject.