H Hargrove

Life is a gift. Make the most of it by following your passion and never looking back.H. Hargrove The story of H. Hargrove begins with colored pencils.For his tenth birthday in 1951, Nicolo Sturiano received a gift of colored pencils. Little did he realize that this present would be the catalyst for developing a talent which would take him from his home in Italy to Americaand the distinction of being one of his adopted countrys most-collected living artists.Twelve years later, now formally trained as a wine chemist by the Wine Institute of Marsala, Nicolo accepted a position in a small vineyard in upstate New York. His career soon changed direction when he discovered and fell in love with the rural countryside, which reminded the homesick young man of his native Italy. Struck by the beauty and antiquity of the weathered barns and covered bridges, Nicolo spent his weekends afield with his easel, canvas, brushes, and paint. The winery owners were so impressed with his images that they asked him to create art for the tasting room. Much to Nicolos delight, the paintings garnered more praise than the wine, and the rest, as they say, is history.Soon, Nicolo found himself in New York City, selling paintings to a Green...