The Art of George Harkins

BFA, Illustration, PhiladelphiaCollege of Art, 1956
MFA, Painting, University of Arizona, 1969

George Harkins began his career in art as a free lance illustrator, when he worked with the top advertising agencies and publications in New York City.  He turned to painting full time over 25 years ago.  His watercolors and works in other media have been exhibited in numerous one-man and group exhibitions in New York City and throughout the USA.  His work is included in many private, corporate, and museum collections.  He is currently represented by the Jane Haslem Gallery in Washington, D.C. and by the Gail Severn Gallery in Sun Valley, Idaho.  He works in New York City, where he lives with his wife, Shirley Sherak, who is an Architect; and their cat Barney.

The following works are copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. No distribution or reprinting in any form whatsoever without written permission from the artist.

Alarm 2000 Oil

 August Shimmer 2007 Watercolor

 Mystic Light 2008  Watercolor

Blue Circle Fantasy  2007  Watercolor 

          Blue Jay and Robin 2001 Oil

Rolling Stream 2008 Acrylic and Watercolor

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