Rob Harper Designs

Introduction: Robert A. Harper I'm an artist who happens to be a K-12 art teacher, certified in Florida. I've been teaching drawing classes publicly and privately now for over six years. Learning to draw is like learning to ride a bike. I can teach you the skills you need to be able to communicate your ideas easily and successfully. Outside of education, I'm a sculptor working with copper as my primary medium. Artist, gallery owner, and educator, Harper has worked for over 35 years perfecting his own techniques in copper. From the sophisticated to the whimsical, the copper forms bring a truly unique quality to each project site. Achieving rich and varied patinas through chemical and heat applications, the surface is always a delight to explore. Each sculpture is sealed when finished to provide many maintenance-free years of enjoyment. Qualification highlights: * Dynamic, caring professional with experience demonstrating initiative, expertise, creativity and success; meticulous attention to detail, installing finished projects in a timely manner * Superior communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills * Excels in both independent and teamwork environments * Proficient skill set including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and digital photography Professional experience: 1978-Present: Professional artist; designing and creating artwork to clients' specification, marketing and selling to a varied client base, private and public 2007-2011: Owner of Harpers, a contemporary craft gallery, representing over 50 northwest craft artists