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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.
