Wedler, Edward

Edward Wedler is an award-winning watercolorist and a pivotal figure in the Atlantic Canadian plein air community. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Wedler has spent years documenting the landscape through his involvement with seven international art groups, several of which he founded.
His technical proficiency in watercolor—influenced by masters such as Gary Tucker and John Lovett—has earned him prestigious recognitions, including the "Best Use of Light" at the Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival and repeated Bold Brush awards. Wedler is also recognized for his "Footsteps East" project, which utilizes interactive mapping and video to bridge the gap between traditional fine art and modern exploration. His work is represented by the Teichert Gallery and held in private collections globally, reflecting a career dedicated to the mastery of light, structure, and the great outdoors.

Artist Statement

Watercolour is an intellectual challenge yet mercifully magical. It's like visual jazz.

I love the left-brain-right-brain dance and spontaneity of watercolour as it mixes to yield surprising results. Having my "studio" outdoors (en plein air) is an added bonus to the painting experience -- despite rain, snow, fog, heat, bears, or bugs. My passion is to soak up and interpret our landscapes through watercolour eyes -- with a splash of ink and a dash of mixed media.

Each day brings us something new to discover and enjoy. For me it could be a humorous story told, a scientific breakthrough, a clever line of computer code, a shared recipe, a new hiking trail, an inspiring painting, or a special smile.

My dream is to “slow travel” across Canada and Australia painting enroute, sharpening my skills, and meeting like-minded artists.