Samuel Hyde Harris (9 February 1889 – 30 May 1977)[1] was an American painter known for impressionist paintings of California in the 20th century as well as a successful career as a commercial artist.
[4] Harris also created the windmill logo for Van de Kamp's Holland Dutch Bakeries.
[5] Harris also created posters for Gilmore Gasoline, Eastside Genuine Bock Beer, Caterpillar, Old Colony Paint, Richfield Oil Corporation, Calirox Fruit Cookies, and Mission Pak Company.
[6] A posthumous 2021 exhibit at Casa Romantica highlighted Harris career as a commercial artist.
[10] Harris exhibited with the California Art Club, Painters and Sculptors of Southern California, Laguna Beach Art Association, Little Gallery, Probst-Taylor Decorating Company, Pacific Advertising Club Association, Biltmore Salon, San Gabriel Artists' Guild, Hollywood Reviera Beach Club, The Artists Guild of California, South Pasadena Public Library, The Society for Sanity in Art, Armand Duvannes Gallery, and Los Angeles County Museum.