Biker Art

About the artist HAROLD NESBITT

Harold Nesbitt has been painting with oils since his teenage years after receiving his first paint set at Christmas from his parents. Living in the small fishing community of Little River on Digby Neck, Nova Scotia; his first paintings were of the rugged seacoast and fishing scenes, depicting life along Nova Scotia’s shores.

Owning both a 1959 BSA and Harley-Davidson flathead in his teens, ink and charcoal illustrations of motorcycles were also a favourite past time and hobby over the years.

In the early 70’s Harold graduated from Commercial Art Studies and began a successful Graphic Arts Studio and Graphic Film Shop, which he ran together with his wife Wendy for over 30 years; before beginning his next passion…the multi-award winning publication Motorcycle Tour Guide Nova Scotia.

Harold has continued to enjoy motorcycles and while in his 50’s obtained his racing license to participate in the Parts Canada Superbike Championships at Atlantic Motorsport Park in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, as a media rider covering the event. Imagine his joy as he stood on the raceway podium to accept third place in the Honda CBR125R Challenge with Canada’s best!

Harold’s oil paintings reflect the passion he feels for motorcycling and his fond memories of riding in Nova Scotia.


  • Coming HomeComingHOME Display

    This 1942 WLC 45 cu.in. Harley-Davidson Flathead arrives at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia in the late 1940’s, as World War II came to an end and our brave troops sailed back across the Atlantic to return home. Original painting done in… Read more

  • Pleasant Bay Look-Off, Cabot TrailPleasantBay WebDisplay big

    Every year thousands of motorcyclists visit Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to experience the outstanding beauty and challenge of riding the Cabot Trail. The Pleasant Bay Look-Off is one of the most visited areas to take a break, shoot some photographs… Read more

  • Wharf Rat RallyWharfRat display

    Thousands of motorcyclists unite yearly in the charming seaside town of Digby, Nova Scotia every Labour Day Weekend. Original painting done in oils. Each print is an accurate reproduction of the original oil painting, examined, hand numbered… Read more