Turn-out was huge for the Charley Harper exhibit on Jan. 12th, 2012 (Marisa Whitaker | Senior Photographer)

Images along this wall compare Harper’s simplicity with his more detail oriented work. Even his wife and son are avid artists. (Marisa Whitaker | Senior Photographer)

Art students discussed the art as it pertained to their fields of interest. (Marisa Whitaker | Senior Photographer)

People just wondering about found themselves drawn in and intrigued by the art on display.

(Marisa Whitaker | Senior Photographer)

Students look at the famous lady bug art in one of the various light boxes around the exhibit.

(Marisa Whitaker | Senior Photographer)

Harper’s famous lady bug art adorned with various art tools gave a sense of reality to Harper’s creations.

Harper’s work displayed on a mug and various books he illustrated above. No one knew the mystery of the stick man (right).

Charley Harper’s most iconic images depict life and death brightly and beautifully.

Various works from Harper’s service in WWII. It was there that he learned to draw quickly and create well-crafted portraits in extremely unforgiving environments.

A student peers over a light box containing books Harper himself illustrated.

Harper’s work transposed onto a plate. If only dishware everywhere could be so fashionable.

Harper, a master at subtlety, depicts a global warming scene.

Charley Harper – “Perilous Passage” Here one sees the depiction of baby turtles making their way to sea.

A mom points out the harsh side of nature that Harper so often portrays – an easy and intriguing way to learn.

Students look around and examine pictures.