October 2009
Cow Art and More
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Enjoy our monthly art news as a way to keep up with the latest happenings from the studio at Cow Art and More.
Featured artist for OctoberCow Art and More: Where art and agriculture meet
October's featured artist is veterinarian, John Plishka.  While Dr. Plishka serves veterinary clients by day, he is looking for the next model for his oil paintings and pastel drawings.  While he was offered an art scholarship in high school, he chose to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and has been doing so in the mid west for a number of years.

Read more about John's biography. 


To see the collection of John's work on Cow Art and More, visit our specials page.
 

Where do you get your inspiration?

Click here to read John's answer on the Cow Art and More blog.

New Art

Show steer charmWe have more new jewelry!  Cow Art and More has added another new jewelry charm by Kathy Swift.  Getting back to her "animal side", Kathy has added a beef show steer charm.  One more is still on its way by the end of the year! 



BessieMike and Mary Ellen McIntyre have included a set of 3 Christmas ornaments to Cow Art and More.  The ornaments feature a print of an original water color painting by Mary Ellen encased in glass.  Buyers have the choice of red or green stained glass on the back.  Click here to see the entire set of glass ornaments.

Picture credits:
Above:  Show Steer Charm, sterling silver, 5/8" long by 1/4" wide by 3/4" tall
Right:  "Bessie", 5" by 3"
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Issue:9
Brown Swiss cattle
In This Issue
October featured artist
New Art
Recipe of the Month
  October's recipe

Pecan caramel spiders

How about a Ghoulish recipe for Halloween?

Pecan Caramel Spiders


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Hang your Artwork like a Professional

Insight from guest author Lori McNee

In general, artwork should be hung so that the center point of the painting is at about eye level for the 'average' height person.  Of course there are exceptions and breaking the rules in art can be allowed - but, only once you know the 'rules' of course.   Make sure your artwork is ready to hang with appropriate wire for the weight of your artwork or with D-rings for heavier works.  Then you will be ready to install your art


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Sincerely,

Kathy Swift
Cow Art and More
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Enjoy free shipping on all John Plishka art this month.  Click here to go to our SPECIALS page.  No coupon or promotional code necessary!
 
Offer Expires: October 31, 2009