do you know charley?

a midwest must:

if you don't know cincinnati-based american modernist artist charley harper, you should. 

examples of his style of "minimal realism" are now on display at the nature center at shaker lakes in cleveland until june 30. you'll be treated to amazingly detailed renderings of birds, wildlife + insects donated by generous patrons of his work. 

and while charley has left this earth, he leaves nature's blessings for us to enjoy.

happy father's day to all the dads in this world.....