The Misadventures of Cow and Water Buffalo

    By emersky

    The Misadventures of Cow and Water Buffalo cover image

    21 Jun, 2024

    a cow standing in a field near a barn and sheep in the background with a sky full of clouds, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Chris Ware, western comic book art

    The cow was grazing idly, looking bored. She was one of the many animals waiting for the other creatures to arrive at Noah's ark.

    a cow and a calf standing in a field near a pond of water and grass with a sky background, environmental art, a comic book panel, Dan Mumford, laurie greasley

    The water buffalo, standing nearby, was as bored as the cow. He was busy swatting away flies with his tail, waiting for the day to end.

    a cow standing in a field with a full moon in the background and a pond in the foreground, psychedelic art, poster art, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    The cow, restless, proposed a daring plan to the water buffalo. The idea was to sneak out to a hidden lake during midnight for a swim.

    a cow is standing in the water at night with the moon in the sky above it and a mountain range in the background, naturalism, a storybook illustration, Asaf Hanuka, laurie greasley

    The water buffalo hesitated, aware of Noah's orders to stay put. But the promise of a refreshing swim was too tempting to resist.

    a cow standing in a river next to a forest filled with trees and a full moon in the sky, naturalism, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, full moon

    As midnight struck, the cow and the water buffalo, with hearts pounding, sneaked out of the gathering and made their way to the hidden lake.

    a painting of a bull and a cow in a river at night with a full moon in the background, naturalism, poster art, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    The water was cool and refreshing. They splashed around, forgetting their worries and the impending journey on Noah's ark.

    a painting of a herd of cattle grazing in a field at sunset with a stream running through the grass, environmental art, a comic book panel, Dan Mumford, laurie greasley

    As dawn broke, the cow and the water buffalo, tired but happy, returned to the ark. But they were met with a surprise.

    a painting of a cow and a cow standing in a field of grass and water with other cows in the background, american scene painting, an airbrush painting, Brothers Hildebrandt, walton ford

    Noah had noticed their absence. As a punishment, he swapped their skin. The cow, once dark, now had a white skin with black spots.

    a bull is walking through the water with a boat in the background and a sunset in the background with clouds, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    The water buffalo, originally white, now had a dark skin. Moreover, the skin was tight, unlike his previous loose skin.

    a man standing on a pier next to a cow with horns on it's head and a body of water in the background, serial art, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, laurie greasley

    Despite the punishment, the cow and the water buffalo were not regretful. The midnight escapade had given them a memory to cherish.

    two cows standing on a boat in the ocean at night time with a full moon in the background and a boat in the water, psychedelic art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, detailed illustration

    As the ark sailed on, the cow and the water buffalo, with their mismatched skin, stood side by side, sharing their midnight adventure with the other animals.

    a cow and her calf standing on a dock by the ocean with a full moon in the background and clouds in the sky, rayonism, a comic book panel, Dan Mumford, western comic book art

    And so, the story of the cow and water buffalo's mismatched skin became a legend among the animals, a tale of adventure, rebellion, and unforgettable friendship.

    The Misadventures of Cow and Water Buffalo