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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Pelican Feeding
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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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 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 FabricsCharley Harper Hollyberry organic solid poplin. These soft quilt-weight poplins are beautiful when used for quilting, home decor, and even shirts!...
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Birch FabricsCharley Harper Golden flax organic solid poplin. These soft quilt-weight poplins are beautiful when used for quilting, home decor, and even shirts...
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Birch Fabrics'O'u-Lava organic fabric from Charley Harper from the Hawaiian Volcanoes Collection. Sold by the 1/2 yard. Manufacturer Birch Organics Designer. C...
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Birch FabricsHawaiian Volcano organic fabric panel from Charley Harper from the Hawaiian Volcanoes Collection. Sold by the panel. Manufacturer: Birch Organics D...
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Birch FabricsSold by the 1/2 yard. A Charley Harper collection featuring the bond of family and togetherness. Nurture the ones you love. 100% premium organic po...
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