Resume
Sterling L. Edwards
230 Sunny Acres Drive
Lewisville, NC 27023
Email; [email protected]
Web Address; www.sterlingedwardsfineart.com
Affiliations and Memberships
American Watercolor Society
Transparent Watercolor Society of America (Signature member)
Watercolor Society of North Carolina
High Country Watermedia Society
Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour (Signature Member)
National Watercolor Society (Signature member)
International Watercolor Society
Whiskey Painters of America (Signature Member)
Books and publications that feature artwork / commentary by Sterling Edwards
2023, The Art of Watercolour Magazine March Issue. “The Path to Abstraction”.
2022, Author of the Foreword in “Seascape Watercolors with the One Wash Technique” by Parisa Diba
2016, Featured artist, “Masters of Watercolor” written and produced by Russian artist and author Konstantin Sterkhov.
2013, Contributing artist, “Colors of the World”, Images of the International Watercolor Society.
2013, Contributing artist, “Watercolor Painting; a Comprehensive Approach to Mastering the Medium”, published by Watson-Guptill Publications, NY, NY.
2013, Contributing artist, “International Contemporary Artists, Vol. V”, published by I.C.A. Publishing Company, NY, NY.
2012, Contributing artist, “Sketchbook Confidential 2”, published by F+W Publishing Company, Cincinnati, OH.
2012, Contributing artist; “Art Journey America; Landscapes” published by F+W Publishing Company, Cincinnati, OH.
2010, Author of the book “Creating Luminous Watercolor Landscapes, a Four Step Process”, Published by F+W Publishing Company, Cincinnati, OH.
2010, Contributing Artist, “Best of America Watermedia, Volume II”, published by Kennedy Publishing Co., Williamsburg, VA.
Corporate Collections
Royal Collection Trust of His Majesty King Charles III. (Royal Collection Trust, Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour)
Salemtowne, Winston-Salem, NC
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Birth Center
BB&T Leadership Institute, Greensboro, NC
Systems Analytical Software (SAS), Raleigh, NC
Internet Academy International, Inc., Pinehurst, NC
Piedmont Publishing Company, Winston-Salem NC
Zevely House, Winston-Salem, NC
Novant Health/Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Arbor Acres, Winston-Salem, NC
Jerry’s Artarama, Raleigh, NC
Jack Richeson and Co., Wisconsin
Casa de Los Artistas, Boca de la Tomatlan, Mexico
Daveste’ Vineyards, Troutman, NC
Corporate Affiliations
Holbein USA
Savoir Faire Fine Art Materials
Jerry’s Artarama
Armadillo Art
Art Supply Warehouse (ASW)
Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff
Dick Blick
Burning Oak Studios
F+W Publications
International, National, and Regional Shows Juried by Sterling Edwards
March 2026, Juror for the Tennessee Watercolor Society annual competition
January 2026, Juror for the Hawaii Watercolor Society annual competition
September 2022, Juror for the International Watercolor Society annual show, Jakarta, Indonesia.
June 2019, Juror for the 2019 Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition.
February 2018, Juror for the Northern Arizona Watercolor Society Annual Competition and Exhibition, Sedona, AZ
March 2017, Juror for the Tennessee Watercolor Society Annual Show and Competition
May 2016, Juror for the Iowa Watercolor Society Annual Show and Competition.
February 2016 Juror for The Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Annual Show and Competition, Denver, CO. The Western Federation is composed of 13 watercolor societies in 11 states.
September 2015, Juror for the Kansas Watercolor Society National Show and Competition, Wichita, Kansas
October 2014, Juror for the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society International Exhibit, Hummelstown, PA
October 2014, Juror for the Southern Washington Watermedia Society Regional Show and Competition, Vancouver, WA
March 2014, Juror for the Nevada Watercolor Society Show and Competition, Las Vegas, NV
June 2011, Juror for the Idaho Watercolor Society National Show and Competition, Boise, ID
April 2009, Juror for the Curry Art’s Incorporated National Show and Competition, Gold Beach, Oregon
May 2009, Juror for the Utah Watercolor Society National Show and Competition, Salt Lake City, UT
October 2008, Juror for the Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society National Show and Competition, Buffalo, NY,
April 2007, Juror for the Society of Watercolor Artists National Show and Competition, Ft. Worth, TX,
Shows and exhibits
July 2026, International Exhibition of the North American Watercolor Society.
December 2025, accepted into the 159th Annual International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society, New York, NY
November 2025, International exhibition of paintings selected for the Royal Collection Trust of his Majesty King Charles III August 2025,
Invitational Exhibit in the Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, Romania. “Wall of International Watercolor Masters”
November 2025, Caslidart Gallery, Artefacto International Exhibition, "From Learning to Mastery" London, England
January 2024, Invited artist in Watercolor Live 2024, International Watercolor Conference.
August 2022, Exhibiting artist in the Mexican International Watercolor Annual Exhibition
May 2019, Invitational Whiskey Painters of America Exhibition, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
November 2018, Invitational Whiskey Painters of America Exhibition, Hudson Fine Art, Hudson, OH
February 1 thru February 25, 2018, “Watercolor Masters” International Exhibition, St. Petersburg Artists Society, St. Petersburg, Russia.
July 2017 National Watercolor Society’s 97th International Open Exposition, San Pedro, CA
May 2017 thru February 2018, accepted into the Traveling Exhibition of the 150th Annual International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society
January 2017, American Watercolor Society 150th Annual International Exposition,
Salmagundi Club, NY, NY
November 2016, National Watercolor Society National Exhibition, San Pedro, CA
July 2016, Solo exhibit of watermedia abstract expressionism, Sunset River Marketplace Gallery, Calabash, NC
June 2016, Invitational Whiskey Painters of America Exhibition, Dayton. OH
April 2016, Solo exhibit of watermedia abstract expressionism, Gallery 311, Raleigh, NC
November 2013, International juried show of the National Watercolor Society, San Pedro, CA
April 2013, Solo exhibit at the North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville, NC
August 15, 2011, Solo exhibit at Sunset River Marketplace Gallery, Calabash, NC
August 5, September 9, 2011, Solo Exhibit 16 Patton Fine Art Gallery, Asheville, NC
September 22-October 30, 2010, Solo Exhibit at Sunset River Marketplace Gallery, Calabash, NC
September 1-29, 2010, 16 Patton Fine Art Gallery Solo Exhibit
January 2010, Transparent Watercolor Society of America Annual International Juried Competition.
December 2009, Germanton Gallery National Invitational Miniature Show.
July 2009, Transparent Watercolor Society of America annual international juried show
May 2008, National Watercolor Society National Juried Show.
2010, Transparent Watercolor Society of America National Juried Competition
2009, Transparent Watercolor Society of America National Juried Competition
March 2008, Transparent Watercolor Society of America Annual International Juried Show.
November 30, 2007, featured artist at the Southeast Invitational Miniature Show at Germanton Gallery in Germanton, NC.
December 1, 2006, Invitational Miniature Exhibit at Germanton Gallery, Germanton, NC-
March 13 – April 15, 2006, Solo exhibit at Sunset River Marketplace Gallery, Calabash, NC.
April 11-17, 2005, Annual Invitational Plein Air Paint-Out Show and Exhibit hosted and sponsored by Germanton Gallery in Germanton, NC.
March 2005, Solo exhibit at the Ware River Yacht Club in Gloucester, Virginia.
August 2004, Annual juried watercolor competition for the Watercolor Society of North Carolina in Boone, NC. Juror; Frank Webb.
May 2004, Annual Invitational “Things with Wings” Show and Exhibit at Germanton Gallery, Germanton, North Carolina.
December 2003, Annual Invitational Miniature Show and Exhibit at Germanton Gallery, Germanton, North Carolina.
May 2003, Annual Invitational “Things with Wings” Show and Exhibit at Germanton Gallery, Germanton, North Carolina.
April 2003, Annual “Dimensions” National Juried Competition and Exhibit at Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, NC.
December 2002, Annual Invitational Miniature Show and Exhibit at Germanton Gallery, Germanton, North Carolina.
August 2002, Group Exhibition, Mint Museum, Charlotte, North Carolina
May 2002, Annual Invitational “Things with Wings” Show and Exhibit at Germanton Gallery, Germanton, North Carolina.
May 1996, Two-artist show and exhibit at Art Gallery Originals located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
April 1993, Annual “Dimensions” National Juried Competition and Exhibit at Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
1993-1995, Art gallery owner and operator located at 426 West End Blvd., Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Recognition and Awards
2026, Listed in the "Top Artists" category of the "Top Professionals Series" in the Marquis Who in America.
2026 Awarded the High Winds Medal in the 159th Annual International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society, New York, NY
2025 Charter member of the North American Watercolor Society.
2025 Royal Collection Trust Recipient of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour
2023, Selected as an acrylic impressionist art instructor for the Artefacto School of Art in St Petersburg, Russia
2022, Selected as an acrylic abstract art instructor for the Artefacto School of Art in St Petersburg, Russia
2022, Selected as a watercolor abstract art instructor for the Artefacto School of Art in St Petersburg, Russia
2019, Selected artist for private wine label at Daveste’ Vinyards, Troutman, NC ....” Epee”
2019, Selected artist for private wine label at Daveste’ Vinyards, Troutman, NC…. “Glass Vase”
2018, Cover artist for Palette Magazine; issue #67. Featured artist in a six-page article on, “Abstract Art You Can Hang Your Hat On”.
2017, Selected artist for Daveste’ Vineyards 2017 Chardonnay Wine labels. Troutman, NC. “Epee”
2017, Awarded the “Past Presidents Award” at the National Watercolor Society’s 97th Annual Open International Exhibition in san Pedro, CA.
2017, Awarded signature membership status in the National Watercolor Society (NWS)
2017, Cover artist for Palette Magazine; issue #62. Featured artist in a six-page article on “The Evolution of an Artist.”
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2017, Accepted into the Traveling Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society
2017, Awarded the Jan Gary & William D. Gorman Memorial Award at the 150th International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society, New York, NY
2015, Selected as a lifetime signature member of the internationally renowned miniature painting society Whiskey Painters of America (WPA).
2013, Selected artist for Daveste’ Vineyards 2013 wine labels, Troutman, NC
2013, Accepted by invitation into the International Watercolor Society (IWS).
2010, Awarded the “Maurice Prendergast” Award at the 2010 Transparent Watercolor Society of America international juried competition.
June 2010, featured artist in Watercolor Artist Magazine in an article on painting skies with watercolor.
2010, Awarded a signature membership in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA)
2009, Creator and designer of the Sterling Edwards Signature Brush Collection
2008 Co-founder of the “Rusty Nail Painters”, an invitational international organization of professional artists that meet in Canada for a week of intense plein air painting and discussion of the philosophy of art.
2007 “Featured Artist”, Southeast Invitational Miniature Show at Germanton Gallery in Germanton, NC.
2007 Winner of the “People’s Choice” Award at the Southeast Invitational Show at Germanton Gallery in Germanton, NC
2007, Awarded a signature membership in the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour (CSPWC)
2006, Co-founder of Art Academy Live, an international web-based Art Instruction Company.
2005, Creator and designer of the “Sterling Edwards Big Brush Watercolor Palette.”
2003 Purchase Award at the Dimensions National Juried Competition sponsored by Associated Artist’s of Winston-Salem.
2001 to present: Full-time international watercolor workshop instructor, published author, and national and international juror.
2001, Featured artist in the fall 2001 annual yearbook of Watercolor Magic Magazine “Ones to watch”.
July 9, 2001, featured artist in Winston-Salem Journal newspaper article “A quiet place to create”.
December 17, 2000, featured artist in Winston-Salem Journal Newspaper “Master of Art”.