Stan Herd

After establishing his career in oil and watercolor painting, Stan Herd (www.stanherdart.com) returned to his agricultural roots in 1976 pioneering an art form called crop art. This method of artistic expression involves the manipulation of plants, soil, and rock to create masterpieces on such a grand scale that they must be viewed from an airplane, hilltop, or a similarly high vantage point. In addition to its simple yet powerful beauty, crop art also provides a platform for discussing the roles of art combined with agriculture and the demands on our natural resources. Born in 1950 in the small farming community of Protection, Kansas, Herd cultivated his talent from childhood, eventually landing an art scholarship from Wichita State University in 1969. Along with the attention he's received for his crop art, the artist is recognized for his mural works located throughout the United States. Herd's earthwork projects have been created in locations in California, England, New York, Cuba