Charley Harper
Charley Harper, born in 1922, was a Cincinnati-based American Modernist artist. He was best known for his highly stylized wildlife prints, posters, and book illustrations. In a style he called “minimal realism”, Charley Harper captured the essence of his subjects with the fewest possible visual elements. When asked to describe his unique visual style, Charley responded:
“When I look at a wildlife or natural subject, I don’t see the feathers in the wings, I just count the wings. I see the exciting shapes, color combinations, patterns, textures, fascinating behavior, and endless possibilities for making interesting pictures. I regard the picture as an ecosystem in which all the elements are interrelated, interdependent, perfectly balanced, without trimming or unutilized parts; and herein lies the lure of painting; in a world of chaos, the picture is one small rectangle in which the artist can create an ordered universe.”
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Western Tanager
Birch FabricsSold by the 1/2 yard. Western Tanager organic fabric by Charley Harper from the Western Birds Collection. 100% organic cotton 44"-45" wide.
Grey Crowned Rosy Finch
Birch FabricsSold by the 1/2 yard. Grey Crowned Rosy Finch organic fabric by Charley Harper from the Western Birds Collection. 100% organic cotton 44"-45" wide.
Loonscape
Birch FabricsLakehouse by Charley Harper. Sold by the 1/2 yard. Manufacturer Birch Organics Designer. Charley Harper Composition. 100% organic cotton Width. ...
View full detailsCharley Harper Apricot
Birch FabricsCharley Harper Apricot organic solid poplin. These soft quilt-weight poplins are beautiful when used for quilting, home decor, and even shirts! So...
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Birch FabricsCats & Racs a collection of crafty critters from Charley Harper. Sold by the 1/2 yard. Manufacturer Birch Organics Designer. Charley Harper Com...
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Birch FabricsCharley Harper Holiday Best! This is our favorite Holiday collection. There are trees,and birds, paired with festive woodland critters you might fi...
View full detailsIsland Waves
Birch FabricsSold by the 1/2 yard. Island Waves organic fabric from Charley Harper from the Hawaiian Volcanoes Collection. featuring the lush, tropical foliage...
View full detailsCharley Harper Citrus
Birch FabricsCharley Harper Citrus organic solid poplin. These soft quilt-weight poplins are beautiful when used for quilting, home decor, and even shirts! Sol...
View full detailsGeo Trees Knit
Birch FabricsSold by the 1/2 yard. Charley Harper designs available on knit. Sold by the 1/2 yard. Manufacturer: Birch Organic Fabrics Type: Organic Knit Compo...
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Birch FabricsCharley Harper Holiday Best! This is our favorite Holiday collection. There are trees,and birds, paired with festive woodland critters you might fi...
View full detailsGift Rapt
Birch FabricsCharley Harper Holiday Best! This is our favorite Holiday collection. There are trees,and birds, paired with festive woodland critters you might fi...
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Birch FabricsCharley Harper Summer, from tiny bugs to big cows, and everything in between. Bask in the summer sun and play in the moonlight. This bright, primar...
View full detailsAlpine Snowdrift
Birch FabricsThe Alpine Northwest collection by Charley Harper. Bald Eagles perch high on the mountain, overseeing the bears and bunnies, though snowfall and sp...
View full detailsLupine & Phlox
Birch FabricsThe Alpine Northwest collection by Charley Harper. Bald Eagles perch high on the mountain, overseeing the bears and bunnies, though snowfall and sp...
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Birch FabricsThe Alpine Northwest collection by Charley Harper. Bald Eagles perch high on the mountain, overseeing the bears and bunnies, though snowfall and sp...
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Birch FabricsThe Alpine Northwest collection by Charley Harper. Bald Eagles perch high on the mountain, overseeing the bears and bunnies, though snowfall and sp...
View full detailsHellebores & Marmot
Birch FabricsThe Alpine Northwest collection by Charley Harper. Bald Eagles perch high on the mountain, overseeing the bears and bunnies, though snowfall and sp...
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Birch FabricsThe Alpine Northwest collection by Charley Harper. Bald Eagles perch high on the mountain, overseeing the bears and bunnies, though snowfall and sp...
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Birch FabricsCharley Harper Holiday Best! This is our favorite Holiday collection. There are trees,and birds, paired with festive woodland critters you might fi...
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Birch FabricsThis inspiring Charley Harper collection gives us the tonal range of autumn, with bright, punchy notes for the festivities of Fall. Sold by the 1/2...
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Birch FabricsSold by the 1/2 yard. Charley Harper Vanishing Birds features paintings of now endangered or extinct birds. We wanted to create a collection that i...
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Birch FabricsThis inspiring Charley Harper collection gives us the tonal range of autumn, with bright, punchy notes for the festivities of Fall. Sold by the 1/2...
View full detailsManatee Stagger
Birch FabricsWhere the land meets the sea, and the waves crash on the shore. Abundant life bustles in the sand, water, and air. Birds wade in the tide, searchin...
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Birch FabricsWhere the land meets the sea, and the waves crash on the shore. Abundant life bustles in the sand, water, and air. Birds wade in the tide, searchin...
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