Born 1949 in Cleburne, Texas; lives in Meridian, Texas
Artist George Hallmark’s creative career has spanned nearly five decades,
progressing from draftsman to commercial artist to renowned oil painter. His subject
matter is primarily architectural, focusing on the types of structures most often found in
Mexico or along the California coast. Known for his precise architectural realism, he
gives each of his compositions of missions, churches, cantinas, and other structural
features an infusion of layers of light and elements of the natural world. His
brushstrokes deftly capture the quiet moments of everyday life, offering a glimpse into
exquisitely calm settings and beautiful surroundings.
Notable Awards and Achievements
2019 Haley Memorial Library, Retrospective and Sale
2019 Eiteljorg Museum, Quest for the West, Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award
2017 National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Prix de West, Frederic
Remington Painting Award
2014 Phippen Museum, Architecture in Art, Featured Artist
2012 Briscoe Western Art Museum, Permanent Collection
2011 Phoenix Art Museum, The West Select, Silver Medal, Oil Painting
2011 Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Permanent Collection
2011 Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Sol y Sombra: The
Paintings of George Hallmark
2010 Contemporary Artists of the Lone Star State, featured in the book Texas
Traditions
2010 Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Quest for the West,
Artist of Distinction Award
2010 Autry Museum of the American West, Masters of the American West, Western
Art and Architecture Publishers’ Award
2009 Booth Western Art Museum, commissioned for major work
2009 National Museum of Wildlife Art, Western Visions Miniatures and More Show,
Featured Artist
2008 National Museum of Wildlife Art, Western Visions Miniatures and More Show,
Featured Artist
Selected Publications
Western Art and Architecture
Art of the West
Southwest Art
Texas Traditions: Contemporary Artists of the Lone Star State (Fresco Fine Art, 2010)
U.S. Art
Western Art Collector
Memberships
Salmagundi Club
Gallery Representation
The Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona
