Ed Copley Bio
Ed's education in art is extensive. He attended the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio and the Famous Artist School in Westport, Connecticut where he earned his B.F.A. Following these studies, he worked as a commercial illustrator for various advertising agencies and continued his career by becoming a highly skilled restoration artist; meticulously restoring paintings on canvas, wood panels, and oils on copper plates.
It was through restoring Old Master paintings that he truly developed his depth of understanding of the techniques used by the great artists of the past. The knowledge that he gained over the last fifty years has helped him to understand their methods which he now incorporates with his own creative ability.
He has given numerous lectures on restoration and Old Master techniques and has written several books on the subject as well as "How to Do Copper Paintings; Step by Step - From the 1400s to the 1600s". When he is not in his studio, he devotes a portion of his time researching sites and events in order to create a scene. A significant amount of time is devoted to finding the right models and clothing for a painting.
Ed is a master artist and has won many awards for his paintings. He is in numerous museums. In 2012 he was designated a Living Master by the Art Renewal Center of New York.
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