Who is Ed Browne?

"I have always been fascinated and inspired by the Sonoran Deserts' history, multiple cultures, blooming plants and mountainous landscapes. As vast as it is, it's just a microcosm of the world in which we live." Ed Browne

Originally from Colorado Springs, Ed's family moved to Arizona in 1960 when Ed was 6 years old. As a child, Ed was inspired by his grandfather's paintings. He began to draw and paint at an early age.

After completing his military duty in San Diego for the United States Navy, Ed returned to Arizona. Mostly as a self-taught artist, Ed studied briefly at Phoenix College in Arizona under artist, Merrill Mahaffey. Ed went onto a career as a carpenter and mason, still painting as a hobby in the evenings. In 2000 Ed was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer and underwent radical neck surgery, followed by enduring months of radiation therapy. It was during this long recovery that Ed realized that he would no longer be able to pursue a career as a tradesman. With the grace of God, Ed went into remission then decided to return to his first love of art and began painting.

You will notice that "thorns" appear in every painting that Ed has painted since his illness. The "thorns" are Ed's way of praising God for helping him endure the battle of his life. As the thorns in the crown of Christ represent Jesus love for us, Ed's "thorns" represent his praise and love for God.

Ed paints the nature of the Southwest, with refined attention to detail and bold, uplifting use of color.

As as award winning artist and a Juried member of the Arizona Artist Guild, Ed's paintings are becoming increasingly popular throughout the Southwest.

As an emerging new artist with the ability to capture the essence of light, colorful inner beauty and form with a realistic contemporary style all his own.

Art is filled with personal connections and myriad emotion.

"I want the viewer to look into my paintings and see beyond the brush strokes and feel the harshness as well as the beauty." Ed Browne