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Artist G. Harvey grew up in the rugged hills north of San Antonio,
Texas from where herds of longhorn cattle were once driven up dusty trails to the
Kansas railheads. His grandfather was a trail boss at 18 and helped create an American
legend. So the American West is not only the artist's inspiration but his birthright.
Harvey's early interest in sketching and drawing slowly evolved
into a passion for painting in oils. After graduation cum laude from North Texas State
University, Harvey took a position with the University of Texas in Austin, but he soon
realized that weekends and nights at the easel did not satisfy his love of painting. He
abandoned the security of a full-time job in 1963 and threw his total energy into a fine
art career.
Two years as a "struggling artist" followed, but 1965 brought
acclaim for the artist's first prestigious show, The Grand National exhibition in New
York, and the American Artists' Professional League presented him with their New Master's
Award. President Lyndon Johnson discovered his fellow Texan's talent, became a Harvey
collector and introduced John Connally to the artist's work. Connally was enthusiastic
about Harvey's art and, on one occasion, he presented a G. Harvey original to each
governor of Mexico's four northern states.
Harvey paints the spirit of America from its western hills and
prairies to the commerce of its great cities. His original paintings and bronze
sculptures are in the collections of major corporations, prestigious museums, the
United States government, American presidents, governors, foreign leader and
captains of industry. The Smithsonian Institution chose Harvey to paint "The
Smithsonian Dream" commemorating its 150th Anniversary. The Christmas Pageant of
Peace commissioned Harvey to create a painting celebrating this national event.
He has been the recipient of innumerable awards and the subject of three books.
Through his art, our history lives.
Today, G. Harvey lives in Fredericksburg, Texas, with his wife
Pat in a 150-year old stone home built by German settlers. His studio and residence
are nestled within the Historic District of Fredericksburg. |
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