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Shady Banks $12,500 Oil on
Canvas 23½" x 35½"
© 2005 G. Harvey ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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G. HARVEY
Gerald Harvey
Jones grew up in the rugged hills north
of San Antonio, Texas from where he
was born in 1933. His grandfather was a trail boss at 18 and helped
create an American legend for his grandson.
Harvey's early interest in sketching and drawing slowly
evolved into a passion for painting in oils. After graduating 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 pursued a full
time fine art career beginning in 1963.
His original paintings and bronze sculptures are now 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. He
has been the recipient of innumerable awards and the subject of three books.
Today, 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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