Artist Statement
Edward L Russell (b. 1949, New York, United States) is a retired Ballroom Instructor and now an abstract and landscape painter who lives and works in Orlando. Abstracts give him a chance to combine colors to make rich visuals. He is inspired by visual artists who are whimsical and creative. He admires the courage and drive to make great art. Ed has been told that his work has a fantastic spirit and lots of aesthetic appeal
The main subject of Edward's work is abstract which is important to him because he is able to create art that is visually pleasing and inspirational. It gives him a chance to use colors to move the souls of people. His art making process consists of working with large wall canvases looking for the “Wow” reaction from collectors. This is important to understand his work because abstract is subjective, and collectors have to relate and get a good feeling when viewing his art.
Ed has started devoting more time to landscapes. Realizing that clouds, bodies of water, trees and mountains are abstracts. It is relaxing and fulfilling.
Show Your Art in the Library
Maitland Public Library presents exhibits by local and regional artists on a monthly basis. Past exhibits include the Orlando Modern Quilt Guild, Robin Van Arsdol, the late Johann Eyfells, Lindy Elmore Art, and Chris Carr Fine Art. The library has a hook and chain system available in display areas appropriate for gallery ready art (frame with eyehooks or wires on the back as appropriate). Artwork may only be hung on specific walls in the Library. The artist installs the exhibit on the first of the month and removes the exhibit on the last day of the month.
We’ll be happy to answer your questions. Please send us:
- 2-3 jpeg examples of your artwork (or a link to your website)
- a brief artist’s statement
