Harro Maass Art

Harro Maass (Born in 1939) was born on the North Sea Island of Wangerrooge. He has been described as a graphic artist, animal painter, nature painter, nature illustrator, wildlife artist or bird painter. But none of these titles hit the mark, though they are extremely appropriate. This is because Mass is a frontier between detailed documentation and imaginative interpretation, between illustration, graphic and painting, and between surrealism and realism. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kerkkunstschule Krefeld. After his graduation in 1962, he became an art director and a graphic designer. He is a lover and admirer, but at the same time, a critical admonition in nature. He’s characterized by a special understanding of nature, which he acquired in his youth and later developed in many directions. He paints a wonderful variety of animal subjects - some portrait style, some in their natural habitats, and others like illustrations. With such versatility, he has managed attract quite a number of clients. He started painting wildlife in 1987 but has worked as a freelance illustrator since 1974 and. Articles about him can be found in US Art and Wildlife Art Magazine. The Christie´s auctions held in London from 1997 to 1999 had six of his paintings. Three of his paintings were published in “Best of Wildlife Art II” that was released in 1999. Four years later, he was accepted for the 5th time to be included in the “Birds in Art Show” in Wausau, WI. Framed Harro Maass art are today a common sight in many prestigious buildings around the world. His work is represented in the collections of the Alexander Koenig Museum, Germany and. the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau.