Charley Harper's a Partridge in a Pear Tree
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (872 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764968513 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 28 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
About the Author Charley Harper was an American illustrator who worked from his studio in the woods near Cincinnati, Ohio, until his death in 2007, at the age of eighty-four. He is beloved for his delightful, graphic, and often-humorous illustrations of nature, animals, insects, and people alike. . Charley liked to say that when he paints a bird, he doesn't count all the feathers in the wings he just counts the wings. Minimal realism, he called it, and his unique and precise style continue to resonate and inspire his admirers
Five Stars A lovely book--very personal.. Five Stars Carolyn Beck Clever idea with nice illustrations.. Five Stars A perfect Christmas present for a friend to whom I give 12 gifts! I love Charley Harper!!!
Charley Harper was an American illustrator who worked from his studio in the woods near Cincinnati, Ohio, until his death in 2007, at the age of eighty-four. Charley liked to say that when he paints a bird, he doesn't count all the feathers in the wings he just counts the wings. . Minimal realism, he called it, and his unique and precise style continue to resonate and inspire his admirers. He is beloved for his delightful, graphic, and often-humorous illustrat
A playful riff on the traditional Yuletide carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," Partridge is the kind of whimsy an artist dashes off while relaxing around the fireplace and that's the beauty of it. Artist Charley Harper perhaps with his wife, Edie, also an artist created the fun little book for his family. Never before published, A Partridge in a Pear Tree wasn't intended as a commercial venture. With its pastel sketches and humorous text, this sweet take on a holiday classic provides an intimate look at Harper's fun-loving personality.