Columbus, Ohio, and the Famous Artist School in Westport, Connecticut where he earned his
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. Following these studies, he worked as a commercial illustrator
for various advertising agencies and continued his career by becoming a highly–skilled
restoration artist, meticulously restoring paintings on canvas, wood panels and oils on copper
plates.
It was through restoring old master paintings that truly developed his in-depth of
understanding the techniques used by the great artists of the past. The knowledge that he
gained over the past 55 years, has helped him to understand their methods which he now
incorporates with his own creative ability.
Ed stated, “Working in a classical or representational style I paint what I would hang in my own,
home, I paint for myself. This may sound selfish, but I believe that the best artists are the ones
who paint for themselves. We are our own worst critics, but that’s what keeps us evolving.”
When Ed’s not working in his studio, he devotes a portion of his time researching sites and
events in order to create a scene. A significant amount of time is devoted to finding the right
models and clothing for the painting.
Throughout the years he has won many awards and has collectors all-over the world. His works
are in constant demand and his prices are constantly rising. His works are in Permanent
Museum Collections, Loyola Museum, Chihuahua, Mexico, the Museum of Western Art,
Kerrville, TX. the Pearce Museum, Corsicana, TX. the Natural History Museum-Ozarks,
Springfield, MO. the Spencer Museum, Ruidoso, New Mexico and the James Museum of
Western and Wildlife Art in St Petersburg, FL.
Being a master artist in realism art, and having his paintings hanging in permanent Museum
collections, Ed has the knowledge and skills to copy and match any technique or period of time
in order to duplicate the missing areas of a painting. He has given numerous lectures on
restoration and old master techniques, he has written several books on this subject and a few
“How to Books” and produced several Videos on Traditional Methods of the Old Masters.
Ed is a member of the International Guild of Realism (IGOR) Former Member American Institute
for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (A.I.C.) Member of Art Renewal Center (ARC).
