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"From the dramatic
and fascinating world of marine art there has emerged a young artist whose works have
captured the imagination of people around the world. A
self artist whose paintings are of such detail and realism he has become
known as the John Audubon of marine art." Mr. Curt Gowdy
GUY HARVEY - A unique blend of artist, scientist,
diver, angler, adventurer and family man.
Inspired at an early age by the sea around him, Guy Harvey enjoyed
many hours fishing and diving from his father's canoe in his native
Caribbean home of Jamaica.
From his early inspirations, Guy's natural gift to recreate marine life has propelled
him from a Professor of Marine Biology to a full time
marine wildlife artist.
Although encouraged to pursue his love of art more seriously,
Guy opted for scientific training, earning high honors in
Marine Biology at Aberdeen University in Scotland in 1977. Upon returning home to
Jamaica he continued his education and obtained a
Ph.D. at the University of the West Indies. The countless hours of observation
required to complete his thesis on the biology and ecology of
coastal pelagic species served to further increase his knowledge of the marine environment.
His constant curiosity about the sea and its occupants keep
Guy busily experimenting with new ways to recreate his
subject.
As an avid scuba diver and
skilled underwater photographer,
Guy was the first to interact with most species of free
swimming billfish. Teasers pulled behind the boat temporarily
distract the billfish, giving Guy the opportunity to observe
them in their natural predatory state. From Australia's Great
Barrier Reef, Central and South America to the Portuguese
island of Madeira off the Coast of Africa, Guy's canvas
stretches across many oceans to depict his subject in lifelike
settings unequaled anywhere.
As a conservationist, Guy has constantly supported catch and release efforts at home in
Jamaica and throughout his travels. He works closely with many conservation
organizations to help protect fishery resources around the world. In 1988 he was voted The
Billfish Foundation's Artist of the Year. In 1993 he was appointed Trustee of the
International Game Fish Association. In May of 1997, in cooperation with the Pompano
Beach Fishing Rodeo, Guy Harvey sponsored the 25th ship to be sunk as part of the
ongoing artificial reef program. (see complete story at right) His contributions have made
him one of the most respected conservationists in his field.
The Guy Harvey signature has become
synonymous with compelling action and fine detail
in marine wildlife art. His images are seen on fine art limited editions prints, silk screened
and embroidered apparel, giftware, woven tapestry throws and even computer screen
savers. New and exciting projects in the works include the production of a marine science
television program and the development of gallery/gift stores throughout the US.
Guy travels the world in search of new inspiration, his dedication to his career is
extraordinary. However, his family is the first and foremost consideration in juggling
increased demand on his time. As a result, there is a new generation of Harveys
demonstration the same love and concern of the sea that was ingrained in their father
years ago. Guy's studio is in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands where he lives with his wife, Gillian, and
their two children, Jessica and Alexander.
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