Harold W Gans spent his younger years in Havertown, Pennsylvania, where he began his art career by drawing tractor-trailers. In 7th grade, his family moved “down the shore” to Ocean City, NJ, where his lifelong affection for the ocean began. His doodling and sketching followed him through middle and high school.

Studying engineering in college, Gans improved his technical drawing ability and kindled a lasting interest in architectural drawing. His artistry hit full stride during his Army stint stationed in Germany. Some of his work appeared in Stars & Stripes, and many of the pieces on this website were inspired by or drawn during his time in Europe.

While raising his family, Gans expanded his artistic repertoire from pencil into pen and ink, oil paints, and watercolor. After a 50+ year civil engineering career, during which Gans drew many of the heavy vehicle drawings found on this site, he is now enjoying his retirement. Gans has found that travel inspires his artwork, and he devotes some time every day to one of his works-in-progress, whether it be a commissioned piece or a personal work.