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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Charley Harper Holiday Winter Wonderland
Birch FabricsCharley Harper Holiday. Our favorite Holiday collection. There are trees, and birds, paired with festive woodland critters you might find in the sn...
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Birch FabricsCharley Harper Vanishing Birds features paintings of now endangered or extinct birds. We wanted to create a collection that is a reminder of how pr...
View full detailsCharley Harper Harvest Vol 1 Water Dog
Birch FabricsThis inspiring Charley Harper collection gives us the tonal range of autumn, with bright, punchy notes for the festivities of Fall. Manufacturer B...
View full detailsCharley Harper Coastal Manatee Stagger
Birch FabricsCharley Harper Coastal. Where the land meets the sea, and the waves crash on the shore. Abundant life bustles in the sand, water, and air. Birds w...
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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...
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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...
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Birch FabricsA Charley Harper collection featuring the bond of family and togetherness. Nurture the ones you love. Manufacturer Birch Organics Designer. Charley...
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