Sunday Evening Art Gallery — John Pusateri

Artist John Pusateri creates near photo-realistic drawings of beautifully colored owls using pencils, charcoal, and pastels.After moving to New Zealand to pursue a Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Pusateri grew to appreciate the country’s culture and ecology and he decided to stay.His owls are highly detailed and display individual feathers as well as crevices on their beaks and between their feet.Sometimes, it’s hard to tell whether the birds are photos or paintings because they appear so realistic.Pusateri achieves this effect by layering the different media which creates a richly-colored and complex picture.His work reflects a deep love and respect for the world and animals around him.More of John Pusateri ‘s magnificent owls can be found at https://www.johnpusateri.com/portfolio.html and https://www.behance.net/pusateri