Sterling Edwards is a contemporary artist born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1951. At the age of twelve he was enrolled in oil painting classes after his parents noticed that ha had a natural ability to draw. Once introduced into the world of art,Sterling began experimenting with every medium at his disposal.

MOst of Sterlin's paintings reflect his love of the outdoors and the natural beauty that surrounds us. Primarily using large flat brushes, Sterling focuses on the design of the subject and the patterns of light and dark as the foundation for his painting. Then he begins the process of conveying his thoughts and interpretations with stylized shapes, bold lights and darks and dramatic color rhythmns. The result is an expressive painting that is often a balance of abstract and representational design that captures the mood and dynamics of the scene as interpreted by Sterling.

In 1993, Sterling began teaching his style of painting at watercolor workshops throughout NOrth Carolina, where he now resides. As his reputation as an accomplished watercolor artist and teacher rapidly grew, he was requested to conduct workshops in neighboring states. Today, Sterling's workshops are attended by hundreds of people annually throughout the United States and Canada.