After surviving 32 years in the Pennsylvania public school system, Harold retired in 2006 and began painting full time. Beginning with small plein-air studies, he gradually moved on to larger studio paintings. Of particular interest is a series depicting the farm structures on the Gettysburg battlefield.
Harold resides in Indiana, Pennsylvania with his wife Susan and has been influenced by the work of Edward Hopper, Winslow Homer, N.C. and Andrew Wyeth, and Sidney Laurence.
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| Corn Stubble - Penn Runn, PA Oil on linen $850.00 |
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| Reflections and Planes II Stone Lithograph $200.00 |
Harold K. Miller's show, The Eastern Farm: Simple Shapes and Functional Beauty, is currently on display in the gallery. Contained within is a collection of oil paintings shedding light on farm landscapes across various locations in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Also displayed are stone lithographs, which add a unique commentary next to the more traditional subject matter, reinforcing the common thread of simple shapes. Miller's graphic design background echoes throughout his paintings. Geometric shapes are bluntly placed to comprise barns, houses, fields and architecture. Lines and outlines are cut into the thick layers of paint to add more definition. Another impressive feat is the diversity of subject matter within a narrow scope. Cloudy days, dreary evenings, and all seasons are well represented.
Please stop in and see Harold's show, now hanging until August 31! An opening reception will be held on Friday, August 9, from 6-8pm.
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