Harper Says Blog

Matchbooks

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:51:30 +0000

Someone gave me a large collection of old matchbook covers, they all look like they're from the 50s and 60s and bring to mind an era where getting the word out to consumers meant fitting a ton of information on a matchbook. I like the 'pretty widow' matchbook because that sort of humor probably wouldn't fly today at all.

Strange how when you collect one thing, people want to give you other random things to collect. My sugar packet collection acts that way. It's like a magnet for other random collectible items. People save me pepper, salt and other random condiments... I've even inherited a napkin collection of all things. Some of them are so old, the paper is brittle.

cabin fever art

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:23:27 +0000

A drawing inspired b the last few days of being stuck inside due to Snowmageddon.... Melancholy, solitary, wintery.

studio

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:07:32 +0000

On the wall at my studio right now...

surrender

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:15:20 +0000

A drawing I did on new years eve that I later digitally colored. I was thinking about both despair and reverence and how I can't decide which one this is.

Duality

admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:52:45 +0000

Recently published illustration for Lilipoh's winter issue. It was made for an article called 'Duality' which meanders through one woman's winter hibernation/tv watching and her love affair with the outdoors during warmer weather.

I really do wish it were spring here right now. Fierce 20 degree F wind is blowing outside and has been now for several days. Sigh!

Youth & Old Age

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:33:27 +0000

The tide comes in, the tide goes out.

contemplation

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:30:32 +0000

Started drawing today with japanese brush and ink. This is what came out... even I think it's a bit odd : )

Local Living Economies

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:07:48 +0000

Check out my latest illustration for Grid Magazine's November issue. Sent them several good sketches (if I do say so myself!) but this one was most in line with the story after it was revamped some. I used real dirt for the ground, which I think adds some interest.

Go here to read the article that goes with my interpretation.

Homemade Bread!

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:50:59 +0000

A fantastic way to make a good Saturday even better!

In the Studio

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:21:05 +0000

Some paintings in my studio right now. I'm liking fragmented shapes lately.