G. Harvey grew up in the rugged
hills north of San Antonio, Texas. His grandfather was a trail boss
at 18 and helped create an American legend. So the American West is
not only the artist's passion but his birthright. Harvey and his wife
still live near the hill country of Texas. Harvey's early interest in
sketching and drawing slowly evolved into a passion for painting in
oils. He abandoned the security of a full-time job in 1963 and threw
his total energy into a fine art career. The year 1965 brought
acclaim for Harvey's first prestigious show. He was then awarded
American Artists' Professional League's New Master's Award.
Harvey paints the spirit of America from its western hills and prairies to the commerce of its great cities. The Smithsonian Institution honored Harvey by selecting him for a one-man show. He has been the recipient of innumerable awards and the subject of three books. Through his art, our history lives.
(Biography Courtesy of Somerset House Publishing)