OUR STORY

Started by brothers George III, Greg and their father, George Jr., GV Art + Design is a creative boutique specializing in original artwork, design, and apparel. George and Greg have been drawing since they were two years old. For them, art is a God-given talent ,but sports and art have always been their passion. Their creativity has given them the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment, and pop culture.

Their work has always stood out, making headlines in both local and national media. From SportsCenter, TNT, MLB Network and Jimmy Kimmel, to the front pages of Yahoo, ESPN, NBA.com, and Sports Illustrated, their artwork has captured the world's attention. GV is sought after by some of the largest companies in the world. Their creativity and background in art, design, and advertising gives them versatility and the ability to create campaigns that are fresh, unique, and on-trend.

A Family Affair

About George

Taught by their father George Jr., who worked in advertising as an Art Director. George Jr. recognized his son's talents when the brothers were little. He always saw their potential, and developed their God-given gifts and their interest in art, illustration, and design. Their passion in sports and art is what makes GV Art so unique today.
George III is an artist and designer and also known as the world’s best Etch A Sketch artist. George received a scholarship to the Cleveland Institute of Art, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. Before founding GV Art + Design, with his dad and brother Greg, George spent 10 years at one of the largest ad agencies in Cleveland, winning numerous awards as an Art Director.

Creative Boutique

In addition to original artwork, their services include everything from print and web design, logos, photography, and apparel. GV Art + Design also offers something no one else in the world can: original, one-of-a-kind pop art on the Etch A Sketch that has captured the attention of the world.

Their GV Apparel is featured in professional team shops and carried in dozens of stores throughout Northeast Ohio and the Midwest.

Turning what they loved into more than just a hobby

HOW IT ALL STARTED

The First Shirt

It all started when GV teamed up with the Cavs and Quicken Loans to create a time-lapsed video of George etching a portrait of LeBron James on the Etch A Sketch. They created a whole campaign around it called, "One Town. One Team. One Dream". It was the first time GV designed and produced a t-shirt from start to finish, and found they really enjoyed the process. Launched during the NBA Finals, this video quickly jumped to 1 million views on YouTube in just a few days. It was picked by 20/20 and YouTube as one of the top viral videos of 2007 and the start of something great.