He grew up in the hills of Texas, his grandfather was a trail boss at 18 and helped create an American legend. The American west is not only his inspiration, but is in his blood. His interest in creating art evolved slowly. After graduating cum laude from North Texas State Universtiy, Harvey took a job, but soon realized that nights and weekends at the easel did not satisfy his love of painting. In 1963 he began living the life of a "starving artist." 1965 brought acclaim for his first show, The Grand National exhibition in New York, and the American Artist's Professional League presented him with their New Master's Award. President Lyndon Johnson discovered Harvey's talent and also became a collector. Today, G. Harvey lives in Fredericksburg, Texas, with his wife Pat in a 150-year old stone home built by German settlers.