JOEL R. EDWARDS

Artist Statement

“From the most magnificent subject to the most humble, I desire my work to impart a sense of something beyond the physical reality we experience everyday. I find the most satisfaction in chasing that elusive trait in landscapes or architecture; when the light pierces the eye, is filtered through the soul, and streams out through the brush or pencil, in hopes that perhaps it may serve as a reminder of the grace and wonderment that is present all around us.”

Learn more about Joel and his art by visiting his website and following him on social media.

JoelREdwards.com @jredwardsstudios

Background & Bio

Recently, Joel was selected by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as one of 31 Texas artists to participate in commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Texas state park system. In addition to landscapes, Joel has also completed numerous portrait commissions. Some notable works include Christian music great Kurt Kaiser, as seen on his latest album cover, Legacy. Also, Joel’s portrait of Dr. Gordon Teal hangs in the Teal Residential College at Baylor University. His creative work has been used for book and magazine covers as well as granite memorials across the United States. He is a member of the National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society, the American Artists Professional League and the Professional Artists of Central Texas and has participated in many national shows and won numerous awards, he continues to study his craft in his hometown of Waco TX, where he lives with his wife and children.