Charley Harper, 1922-2007


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It was three years ago today that Charley Harper died.

Charley was a very unassuming artist from Ohio. He began his career as a book illustrator and over time migrated to a wildlife artist. But not the typical wildlife artist. Charley used his graphic art skills, his penchant for precision and his sense of humor to portray the natural world like no other artist ever has.

This piece is called "Isle Royale" and incorporates exactly what a birch tree forest feels like. You might think you are alone, but there are probably dozens of different eyes watching you at any given moment.

Goodbye Charley. You are missed.