My Favorite Artist: Charley Harper
Happy Terrific Tuesday, lemonheads! Today I am going to share with you one of my favorite illustrators, Charley Harper. Mr. Harper died in 2007, but his art lives on vibrantly. He was a commercial illustrator for most of his career, but he is most famous for his wildlife pieces.
Charley Harper, Green Jay, 1956, silkscreen, 20.5"x15", courtesy of the artist - CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER; Cincinnati
I really like his style which he called “minimal realism.” All of his art is a collaboration of different shapes, lines and colors.
Charley Harper, Black and White Warbler, 1955, silkscreen, 20.5"x15",courtesy of the artist - CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER; Cincinnati
I have an affinity for birds, so that is probably why Mr. Harper’s cardinals are my favorite pieces of all of his art.
Charley Harper, Ford Times: Cardinal, 1955, silkscreen, 20.5"x15", courtesy of the artist - CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER; Cincinnati
Mr. Harper was most popular for his wildlife pieces, but don’t think that is all he did. Here is a really neat underwater scene. Fabulous!
Charley Harper, Ford Times, 1955, silkscreen, courtesy of the artist - CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER; Cincinnati
So, now you know who my favorite artist is…Who is yours?
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I love Mr. Haper’s work. There is a gigantic book oh his work, put together by Todd Oldham, that I really want. But the thing cost an arm and a leg. So it’s always nice to see some of Charley Harper’s work around the internet. Thanks.
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I know the book you are talking about…They featured it on CBS Sunday morning. It is VERY expensive…I would love to have it too!
Wow! Tghis is just what I needed for my homework! :D
Great! Glad I could help.
Um.. do you have any other websites that show the same thing with different pics because there is much more pics i need info on.
Sandy,
You can visit: http://www.charleyharperartstudio.com. This is his official website. Hope this helps! If not, just google Charley Harper and you can find lots of images.
thanks!