Charley Harper was an American modern artist known for his stylized wildlife prints and illustrations.
Harper's illustrations appeared most notably in the Ford Times, a promotional magazine distributed by the Ford motor company, and The Golden Book of Biology.
Harper referred to his style as "minimal realism," and later in life, collaborated extensively with fashion and interior designer Todd Oldham. Oldham has stated that Harper's work was a major influence on him, especially his sense of color.CBS News: The Fashion Designer And The Artist (February 3, 2008)
