“Guy Harvey” is everywhere. Its on shirts, hats, murals, and art.
Many people wonder what this brand is all about. Is Guy Harvey a real person?
Guy Harvey is a world renowned marine wildlife artist, scientist, conservationist, diver, and explorer. Harvey used photography and drawing for documenting what he was studying. After catching his first marlin and reading “The Old Man and the Sea”’ by Ernst Hemingway, he created 44 pen-and-ink images inspired by scenes in Hemingway’s novel. Side note: The Ernst Hemingway Home and Museum is open to visitors here in Key West!
Some fun facts about Guy Harvey:
- Harvey is a professional marine biologist and fishery scientist.
- Harvey formed the Guy Harvey Research Institute and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.
- He has won awards for his research, artwork, and conservation work.
- He painted the hull of the Norwegian Escape cruise ship.
- Harvey is a published author.
- His art is licensed for merchandise, which explains why his artwork is on clothing everywhere throughout the Keys and beyond.
Check out some of his artwork below (photos from guyharvey.com and Park West Art Gallery
