Paul Pletka, Western Artist

Paul Pletka is best known for his colorful, large format paintings of Native subjects. His work, which has been described as “neo-surrealistic”, focuses on the Native American peoples with whom he has been fascinated since childhood. Pletka’s technical abilities combine with knowledge of and respect for his Native subjects, resulting in works that have become sought after by collectors. His works are included in many prominent public and private collections.

Paul Pletka (1946- ) is a painter who was born in California but now lives in New Mexico. Pletka attended Arizona State University on a scholarship and then transferred to Colorado State University, where he studied printmaking.

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