Harley museum to show paintings by styling officer

MILWAUKEE — The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is hosting an art exhibit, featuring works by the man who leads the motorcycle design.

The pieces are Willie G. Davidson’s lesser-known works: his watercolor paintings.

The exhibit is called “Watercolors by Willie G.” and it will feature about 40 paintings from his collection, as well as sketches and snapshots. The paintings are mostly of landscapes he’s seen on the road with his motorcycle.

The grandson of one of Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s founders, Davidson joined the company’s styling department in 1963 and he’s now the chief styling officer.

The exhibit starts Friday and will run through April.