Western Artist Spotlight
G. Harvey (Gerald Harvey Jones, American 1933- )
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that said it may still be relavant to your needs and have some educational value.
G. Harvey is one of the living masters of Western Art. Although this brilliant American
impressionist tries to stay low profile, and shies away from publicity, preferring to
paint, he is one of the most beloved and collected Western artists of all time.
He has been honored with a one-man show at the Smithsonian Institution and the National
Archives in Washington DC. G. Harvey artwork is in museums and in the collections of
Presidents of the United States, business leaders and Western art collectors world-wide.
He is one of only four artists to receive the lifetime achievement award from the Booth
Western Museum, the largest permanent exhibition space for Western art in the United
States, along with Howard Terpning, Ken Riley and Fred Fellows.
G. Harvey's cowboy scenes depict a life he is familiar with. He was born in Texas in
1933, and studied first-hand the life of a cowhand. His paintings depict the every day
moments and the struggles of the men of the American West with understanding. His
affinity for horses is apparent, as they are in almost every painting he creates.
Taking a note from the school of Edouard Cortes, the famous French impressionist painter
of Paris street scenes, G. Harvey found a way to bring the painting of light and
impressionist style to Western art.
G. Harvey's turn of the century American street street scenes are often filled with
American monuments, characters dressed in period clothing, horse-drawn carriages,
colorful flowers, and great light.
The nostalgic paintings depict a genteel time and an enjoyment of simple pleasures as
well as great accomplishments through our iconic buildings, such as the state and
federal Capitol buildings or the Plaza in New York, and more intimate spots like flower
markets and toy stores.
Faith plays a strong part in G. Harvey's art and life. Basic values and an appreciation
of America and what we have accomplished are portrayed in his paintings. Focus on the
Family issued a series of his works as limited edition prints.
His paintings combine great story-telling, with wonderful technical skill and amazing
talent. A G. Harvey painting would make an excellent addition to any Western art
collection.
To view artwork by
G. Harvey
visit
J. Watson Fine Art
The above article reprinted courtesy of: Joanne Watson is the owner of J Watson Fine Art
in Valencia, CA, specializing in beautiful original paintings and select limited
editions in Western and Wildlife Art, Romantic Figurative Art, and Impressionist Street
Scenes by award-winning artists including Morgan Weistling, Pino, G. Harvey, Serge
Marshennikov, Mian Situ, Antoine Blanchard, and more great artists. Website:
https://jwatsonfineart.com/
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