American illustrator Charley Harper (Charley Harper) (541 works)

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American illustrator Charley Harper (August 4, 1922 – June 10, 2007) was born in Frenchton, West Virginia. His passion for the natural world began while Charley was growing up on a farm in West Virginia. He studied at the Cincinnati Academy of Art, where he met his wife Edie. Charlie Harper returned to the Cincinnati Academy of Art as a teacher. Harper was best known as an illustrator for his stylized prints, posters, and book illustrations of animal life. During his long and distinguished career, he illustrated many books, including the Golden Book of Biology, Bambi, magazines such as the Ford Times, prints, posters, panels, as well as prints, lithographs, posters, and other works. His work focused on natural themes and Harper often created work for organizations (including National Parks, Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati Nature Center, National Park Service). Charley Harper called his style "minimal realism", when asked to describe his unique visual style, Charley replied: "When I look at a bird, I don't see feathers in the wings, I just see wings. I see exciting shapes, color combinations, patterns, textures, captivating behavior and endless possibilities for creating interesting images."
The works of the American modernist artist Charley Harper are often used in puzzles, embroidery, appliqué, patchwork and other types of needlework. The archive contains several examples of needlework and cross stitch patterns.