Joel Edwards Works
Joel has become best known for his quiet, contemplative landscapes and architectural pieces in pencil, watercolor and oils. The intent of Joel’s artistic creations is to deliver a message of spiritual truth to the viewer. In the tradition of artists such as George Inness, he believes there is more to creation than the mere physical aspects of a subject. Precise drawing as well as the emotional qualities of color are used to add a sense of tranquility and awe to what might be dismissed as mundane reality. For Joel, this expression does not stop at the completion of the artwork, but extends to the frame that surrounds the piece. The artist creates each frame by hand, adding a unique and personal touch that mass-produced frames simply cannot offer.
"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."
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 and the American Artists Professional League 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.
Selected Exhibitions and Awards
2021 American Artists Professional League Members Show
2021 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society National Exhibition; Principle Gallery in Charleston, South Carolina
2020 “Studio Magic” Group Exhibition, Cultivate712; Waco, Texas
2020-2021 15th Annual International ARC Salon – Finalist
2020 San Antonio Art League and Museum Juried Online Exhibition
2020 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society 3rd BEST OF AMERICA - SMALL WORKS National Exhibition; Mcbride Gallery in Annapolis Maryland
2020 One Land - Two Perspectives. Two Man Exhibition, Cultivate712; Waco, Texas
2019 Awarded Best Landscape, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society 28th BEST OF AMERICA NATIONAL Exhibition; Park City, Utah
2019 34th Annual Bosque Art Classic; Clifton, Texas
2019-2020 14th Annual International ARC Salon – Finalist
2019 Awarded Best Landscape, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society 2nd SMALL PAINTING NATIONAL Exhibition; Fredericksburg, Texas
2019 “Touch of Red” Group Exhibition, Cultivate712; Waco, Texas