George Kovach was born of Hungarian descent in Cleveland, Ohio. It was during his childhood on Ohio farm that art became the focus of George's life. He attended and graduated from the Art Institute of Miami and became a full-time artist in 1972. George is busy painting at either his home in Texas or his summer studio in Mexico. George has been commissioned to do paintings for numerous prestigeous customers, both celebraties and corporate. His most recent commission was for three 5'x 6' paintings of Texas landscapes for USA Bank Corporate Headquarters in Austin, Texas. His artwork has been licensed for items such as: Calendars, notecards, christmas Cards, Afgan
throws, Collector Plates, Ornaments, Figurines, Stein Mugs, Puzzles, etc.
     A founding member of the Texas Cowboy Artist Association, George was awarded a gold medallion three concecutive years for "Best of Show". Since joining his publisher, Northwoods Craftsman, in 1992, George has become "One of America's Most Versatile Artists". He loves the challenge of painting a wide variety of subjects and having his artwork appeal to
almost everyone. If you look closely at a Kovach painting, you begin to understand who George is and what he stands for. You will often find churches and family in many of his pieces, as these values are extremely important to him.
     As one stands before a Kovach painting, nostalgia is brought into vivid focus as he so masterfully takes the viewer on a personal journey through time where romance of the past is brought back to life.

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Awards & Honors
  • In 2007, PBS Channels 10/36 has once again chosen George Kovach to be "The National Collection Artist." This time George will be painting two different originals. This is the first time that the 10/36 auction will have one artist featured twice.
  • In 2005, PBS Channels 10/36 chose George for "The National Collection Artist". His painting, "Cabin Creek Visitors" raised an excess of $26,000.
  • 2004 Wings Over Wisconsin "Artist of the Year". Each sponsor for WWA in 2004 received a print of "In the Clear" by George Kovach.
  • In 2002, PBS Channels 10/36 chose George as "Special Guest Artist" His painting "Reflections of America" raised an excess of $35,000.
  • 2001 "Sponsor Artist" for Wisconsin Waterfowl Association (WWA) has selected George Kovach's "Tranquil Waters" for the 2001 WWA Sponsor Print.
  • In 1999, U.S.ART Magazine featured George in their millenium edition as one of only four "Artist to Watch in 2000".
  • "Autumn Companions" was selected by U.S.ART Magazine as one of the "Top 50 Prints" for 1999.
  • Louisiana Telephone Directories selected George to paint the artwork for their 1999/2000 edition.
  • In 1999, PBS Channels 10/36 chose George as "Special Guest Artist". His painting "Holy Hill Serenity" raised in excess of $63,000.00.
  • 1999 "Sponsor Artist" for Shadows on the Wolf.
  • In 1996, PBS Channels 10/36 chose George as "Special Guest Artist". His painting "Evening Memories" raised in excess of $43,000.00.
  • 1995 "Sponsor Artist" for Germantown High School's "Dream Field Project". His "Boys of Summer" print helped raise over $40,000.00 toward the development of a state of the art baseball field.
  • U.S.ART Magazine listed George Kovach as one of the "Top 25 Artists" of 1993.
  • His "Harvest at Holy Hill" print was ranked among U.S.ART Magazine's "Top 25 Best Seller's List" for 1993.
  • In 1993, U.S.ART Magazine featured George as one of the "Top 10 Artists to watch in 1994".
  • Co-illustrated XIT, "The American Cowboy", a book published by Oxmoore House.
  • Chosen in 1976 to represent Texas for the state's cultural achievements during the bi-centenial celebrations in Philadelphia.
  • Gold Medallion Award three consecutive years "Best Oil Painting" at the Texas Cowboy Artist Association Show.