About – Loni Edwards

Hello! Welcome to my site.

Artist Statement:

What I want people to see in my art is joy and humor. I love using vibrant colors. I always try to have my characters show emotion. When I see a sunset, my eye is attracted to the vibrancy of the colors. When I see a butterfly, I am drawn to it’s colorful wings. The same can be said of my art. I like to use vibrant, bold colors to convey the spirit of my work. Previous clients have stated that my art is eye-catching and fun. They have commented on the bright colors I choose. My clients have also complimented me on my work ethic, stating that I am efficient and very easy to work with.

FAQ’s

How many siblings do you have?

I am the youngest of 9 children.

What is your favorite animal?

Hmmm a tough one as I like many. Ultimately, the horse, with elephant & dragonfly a close second.

Please don’t tell my dog!

What materials do you use to make your art?

pencil, paper, computer, Wacom Intuos4 Tablet, computer software & a scanner

Who are your favorite authors?

Fiction: Neil Gaiman, George RR Martin, Terry Goodkind, Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman

Picture Books: Dr. Seuss, Tomie dePaola, Peter H. Reynolds, Mo Willems

Who are your favorite artists?

Charles Schulz, Hayao Miyazaki, Walt Disney & his Imagineers,

Chuck Jones, Jim Davis, Mike Wieringo, Skottie Young, Peter H. Reynolds, Jan Brett, Charles Vess, Dave McKean, Tomie de Paola, James Gurney

What is your favorite children’s book?

I have many, but my all time favorite would have to be Goodnight Moon. It is just so sweet!

What children’s story had the greatest effect on you?

When I was in 5th grade, our class had a story in a textbook. It was called “The Dog of Pompeii” by Louis Untermeyer. It was about a little blind boy and his dog in Pompeii right before the volcano erupted. It impacted me so much. Since then I have had a passion for archaeology and learning about other cultures. To go to Pompeii someday will be a dream come true for me.

Anything else we need to know?

You already know that I love art and anthropology, but I also love music! I listen to many types of music. I enjoy Rock and Roll the most.

My favorite music artists are:

The Beatles, Amanda Palmer, The Dresden Dolls, Flaming Lips, Yoko Ono, John Lennon, Neutral Milk Hotel, the Decemberists, The Shins, The Magnetic Fields, and the Mountain Goats

Charity Contributions:

“Japan“ @redbubble.com

The Blue Star Mothers of America -

(Midlands Chapter)

Publications:

Dream Chaser’s Magazine -Feb 2010

sharing-books.com - illustration for poems by Jennifer Poulter

Cobalt Crow Productions/ Berry Blue Haiku – Illustrations for Haiku