In 1925, after studying painting at the Art Institute of Chicago, George moved to Laguna Beach, CA. He wanted to continue painting, and his friend landscape artist Edgar Payne convinced him Laguna Beach was just the place to do it. In addition to his own painting, George would photograph other painters and their paintings for art-magazine reproduction and take portraits of the local citizens. He sold very few paintings -- but his photography business flourished! This was the beginning of a photographic career that lasted over six decades and continues to captivate audiences and collectors around the world. He continued painting throughout his lifetime as a hobby. The artwork below is a small representation of his style of painting.

Painting by George Hurrell of his wife Betty	Painting by George Hurrell - 1955
Painting by George Hurrell - 1967	Painting on a tri-fold screen by George Hurrell - 1967
Mural of “Venice” painted by George Hurrell on his dinning room wall in his house in the 1960’s.