A conversation with John Plishka: Part 3

What is your technique?

Now I work mostly in pastels. In the past I also painted in oils and acrylics. Pastels allow me to work quickly, and for me they are easier to correct mistakes than other media. In my paintings I use a lot of pastel pencils. This allows me to get the fine detail I need when depicting hair, feathers, etc.

Picture credit: "Pack of Lie-ers", pastel on paper

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A conversation with John Plishka: Part 2

How did you get started?

As long as I can remember I was always drawing . I had a chance at an art scholarship out of high school but opted for an academic scholarship instead. From that point on, I rarely drew until I got my career underway. I've only been serious about my art for about the last 3-4 years. Now I try to take classes when I can and paint as much as my free time allows.

Photo credit: "The Angry Barn Swallow Chick", pastel on paper

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A conversation with John Plishka: Part 1

Why do you paint and draw?

It's hard to describe but it's a really strong internal drive to express my ideas about what I find beautiful or interesting.It's also a great way to escape from the realities of the world-I can totally immerse myself in the painting and probably like most artists, once you're painting, all time seems to stand still.

Picture Credit: "Watching You", oil on canvas

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New art from John Plishka

Cow Art and More has added more pastel drawings from veterinarian John Plishka. In addition to drawing cattle and farm scenery, John draws some of his other veterinary patients, such as horses, sheep and chickens. John's newest work will be in the new products area for the next month.

Picture credit: "Old Misty in Winter," pastel, 18 inches by 24 inches

Winner of the American Academy of Equine Art calendar competition

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