Gregory Graham Grant
has earned international acclaim as a nature and portrait artist, instructor, and conservationist. He received his formal art training at East Carolina University, the Governor's School at Salem College, and at the prestigious North Carolina School of the Arts. He has been listed in the international edition of Baron's Who's Who, and has painted numerous portraits of prominent individuals, such as former U.S. Secretary of Labor, William J. Usery, and His Highness, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. His original work and limited edition prints are found in public and private collections throughout the world.
Greg's current work involves studying and painting endangered species and habitat from Florida, Alaska, and Arabia, and enjoys continued success painting family and executive portraits for clients both domestically and abroad.
In 1988, Greg founded the Artquest School of Art & Design to preserve traditional values in representational styles of art. Today, the school serves over 750 children and adults annually at his Ormond Beach, Florida studio, and through local and international outreach programs. The Artquest School was officially recognized and commended by Florida Governor Lawton Chiles for excellence in developmental arts education.
Greg and his wife Karen live on a small ranch near Ormond Beach with their Paso Fino horses, dog Sam, and cat Skittles.
Presentation of Florida Panther print to
Florida Governor Lawton Chiles, Tallahassee, FL 1995
Greg and Karen trail riding in Ocala, Florida, 2008
Painting the Portrait of
His Highness, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan,
President of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 1996
Portrait Unveiling of U.S. Secretary of Labor William J. Usery,
Washington, DC, 1986
Presentation of Solo Exhibition to His Excellency, Mohammed al Suweti,
Cultural Minister, United Arab Emirates,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 1996
Greg and Chachi, 2005
Research mission
at falconry training camp
in Arabian desert, UAE 1997
With captive bred Florida Panther, 1997
Photographing birds, Alaska, 2001
Shot of Karen while studying rainforest habitat and coqui frogs in El Junque, Puerto Rico, 2002
Discovering the west Maui mountains by horseback, Hawaii, 2004
Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, 2005
Atop butte near Fairplay, Colorado, 2005
Cold beach ride in February, Crescent Beach, Florida, 2008
Inspiration Pointe, Lake Tahoe, California, 2003
Tulum Ruins, Yucatan, Mexico, 1998
