John Plishka

John Plishka has been painting and drawing for most of his life.  It is his passion to reveal the natural simplicity and beauty of the world around him onto paper or canvas.  He specializes in art that reflects his interest in animals, rural America, and nature, striving to evoke an emotion or memory of something familiar and comfortable the the viewer.  He hopes his art will take people to a place that they have not been to in awhile.  

John received a bachelor of science in biology and a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from the University of Illinois. His wife and two children are a source of constant inspiration in his art and daily life.  He paints and draws whenever free time presents itself , which is often late at night after the kids are in bed. John derives a tremendous amount of satisfaction  and joy seeing people's reactions to his artwork!

Awards and Honors

• cover artwork on the November 15, 2007, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
• 2009 Winner of the American Academy of Equine Art National Calendar Competition