adventures in cincinnati: part 2

I'm very excited to share photos from my trip to cincinnati, ohio, to visit artist charley harper's studio and well as an exhibit of his work and the federal building that is home to an exquisite mural of his work.

part of the amazing mural at the federal building in cincinnati

close up of the mural

my mom at the mural

love this painting charley made during his years studying

at the cincinnati art academy

whimsical

I adore the symmetry and color charley uses in all of his works

charley's painting pants

charley's painting sweater

biology book charley illustrated in the 1950s 

(and a major source of inspiration for designer todd oldham)

a mock up of charley's animal kingdom piece

the entry to charley's home

love this

mobile in the harper home entryway

charley's desk

charley was a huge fan of ladybugs, a symbol of luck

charley's palette

a fabulous place to visit

inspiration tuesday: charley harper

my parents and I spent this past weekend in cincinatti, ohio, visiting charley harper's studio and attending an opening for an exhibit of his work. charley was a dear friend of our family and we have been fortunate enough to start a collection of his original works (one of his ladybug paintings is proudly displayed in my entryway!). this weekend was fabulous--more on my blog tomorrow and wednesday--and inspiring.

I thought I would share some of his favorite works:

cardinal close up (with seed)

red-eyed vireo

snowy egret

blue jay bathing

wings of the world

flamingo, 1958

tree of life