Edward Brooks is a sculptor, painter, and photographer whose work spans a long career and encompasses many media and influences. His most recent sculptures embrace the shapes and shadows that are conducive to inner contemplation and celebrate the joys of life. His paintings draw from diverse influences: abstract expressionism, Asian calligraphy, collage, and nature. His mixed media works incorporate acrylic, Sumi ink, graphite and charcoal. His bold use of color and brushwork creates works that range from energetic and joyful celebration to Zen restraint and serenity. His photography of the California coast and mountains apotheosizes the forces of earth, wind, fire, and water as expressed in wind shaped trees and water sculpted rocks against a backdrop of cloud embellished skies. Edward Brooks trained as a sculptor. He studied at the Museum College in Philadelphia; the Art Student League in New York City and the Tyler School of Fine Arts in Philadelphia.