Charley Harper: A Birds Eye View

Attention all Charley Harper fans! If you have ever wondered how great artists evolve from childhood novices into skilful, world-renowned professionals, then ‘Charley Harper: A Birds Eye View’ is for you. The DAAP Galleries, at the University of Cincinnati, in tandem with the Charley Harper Studio, has mounted this comprehensive retrospective exhibit of the late legend’s works. It will take you through every phase of his career, with the earliest pieces dating back to his West Virginia youth. Information for this must-see show is listed below.

Fabulous Frames & Art is a family-owned custom frame shop and print gallery with five locations in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. We are the world’s largest dealer in the work of Charley Harper, and also carry the work of his wife Edie Harper, their son Brett Harper, and other artists including John Ruthven, G. Harvey, John Stobart, Mort Kunstler, Michael Blaser, and Charles Frace, among many others.

Charles Fracé’s Scenes of Wild Animals in Winter

Peace on Ice by Charles Frace

Peace on Ice by Charles Frace

With the onset of winter here in Cincinnati, Ohio, it’s time to present to our readers some fantastically detailed scenes of animals in winter by the acclaimed artist Charles Fracé, whose iconic prints of foxes, bears, seals, and other creatures are carried in our five Cincinnati-area galleries.

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Merry Christmas from Fabulous Frames & Art

The Disciples by Edie Harper

The Disciples by Edie Harper

Have a very merry Christmas from all of us at Fabulous Frames & Art! In honor of the day, we present The Disciples, one of the beloved devotional prints by Edie Harper, a wonderful artist whose limited-edition prints we carry in our five Cincinnati-area galleries. Let’s take a look at Edie’s other prints as well, shall we?

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Happy First Day of Winter!

Cardinals at Probasco Fountain by John Ruthven

Cardinals at Probasco Fountain by John Ruthven

To mark the first day of Winter in Cincinnati, Ohio, here is Cardinals at Probasco Fountain, a beautiful wintry scene featuring a cardinal by beloved Cincinnati-area artist John Ruthven, one of the many artists whose limited-edition prints are available here at Fabulous Frames & Art. While we’re at it, let’s take a look at some of Ruthven’s other nature-inspired prints as well.

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Need a Last-Minute Holiday Gift?

Gift Rapt by Charley Harper

Gift Rapt by Charley Harper

The holidays are quickly approaching… Let us help you play Santa for your loved ones (and even yourself!) this time of year. At Fabulous Frames & Art, we have a vast selection of great Charley Harper gifts for everyone on your list. But time is running out; make sure to head to one of our Cincinnati-area locations ASAP to pick up these great gifts!

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“When I look at a wildlife or nature subject, I don’t see feathers in the wings, I just count the wings. I see exciting shapes, color combinations, patterns, textures, fascinating behavior and endless possibilities for making interesting pictures. I regard the picture as an ecosystem in which all the elements are interrelated, interdependent, perfectly balanced, without trimming or unutilized parts; and herein lies the lure of painting; in a world of chaos, the picture is one small rectangle in which the artist can create an ordered universe.”-Charley Harper

 

Cheer Up Your Home with a Brett Harper Print

Petunias by Brett Harper

Petunias by Brett Harper

Here at Fabulous Frames & Art, we know that winter is closing in on us. Today, we’d like to show you the delicate lines and bright colors of serigraphs by Cincinnati artist Brett Harper. We think they’re the perfect antidote to winter gloom! Brett is the son of renowned Modern artists Charley and Edie Harper, and a talented artist in his own right.

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2011 Charley Harper Show at Fabulous Frames & Art

Cool Carnivore by Charley Harper

Cool Carnivore by Charley Harper

Please join us at the Fabulous Frames & Art Montgomery gallery for our annual Charley Harper celebration, on Saturday, December 3rd, 11am-5pm, at 10817 Montgomery Rd. in Cincinnati, Ohio. On display will be a vast assortment of Charley’s serigraphs, lithographs, giclee prints, and posters, as well as some originals. Charley’s son Brett will be the host, and we will have hot cider on hand. You will even receive a free Harper print with your purchase!

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Happy Thanksgiving from Fabulous Frames & Art!

Eastern Wild Turkey by John Ruthven

Eastern Wild Turkey by John Ruthven

To our US-based customers, Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Fabulous Frames & Art! To celebrate this special day, here is Eastern Wild Turkey by noted Cincinnati-area artist John Ruthven, one of the many artists whose limited-edition prints we carry. Below the fold, some more images by Ruthven.

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