Charley Harper: Wings Notecard Folio

Known primarily for his depictions of birds of all kinds, Charley Harper once described his style as minimal realism, saying, “I don't count feathers. I just count the wings.” Each of the notecards in this set presents a grouping of avians. Wings of the World contains a cross-section of species, from a chickadee to a flamingo to a puffin. Hawk Mountain features just what you think, with a hummingbird and butterfly thrown in for good measure! Contains five each of the following notecards: Wings of the World Hawk Mountain

Charley Harper

Midcentury modernist Charley Harper (American, 1922–2007) portrayed the natural world with heart and humor. In vivid colors and simple shapes, his cardinals, ladybugs, and clever critters have become icons of wildlife art. His illustrations were published in magazines and books, notably Ford Times and The Giant Golden Book of Biology. A longtime conservationist, Harper created posters for more than 50 nature- and conservation-oriented organizations. His US National Park Service posters—massive, requiring a year each to paint—showcase delightful depictions of entire ecosystems in a style he defined as “minimal realism.” In his adopted hometown of Cincinnati, his public works are the legacy of an artist truly beguiled by the wild, one whose art was a quiet catalyst for ecological action.