Artist ProfileRobert Harper |
Mountain Aspens Oil Painting |
CLICK ON LINK ABOVE FOR MORE ORIGINALS. Robert Harper is an artist whose work captures his passion for the majesty of the mountains and tranquility of the rural countryside. His paintings record fleeting moments of exciting color and shapes, dramatic lighting, breathtaking scenes and the emotions they evoke. Robert is an avid outdoorsman and draws inspiration from fishing, hiking and camping in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Wyoming. Growing up in Montana and Wyoming has cultivated in Robert a great love for the pastoral scenes of the rural countryside. Robert has studied extensively both formally and informally. Formal studies have been conducted at Montana State University and numerous professional workshops by leading artists. Informal studies have taken Robert through volumes of books, into galleries and museums at home and abroad, and out into creation for plein aire research. The artist views his studies as a life-long journey that is essential for the continued growth and life of his work. Robert Harper's work has been exhibited widely and he has been the recipient of numerous awards. His paintings have been featured in Southwest Art, as well as other publications. |