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Bernard Edmonds is a modern-day Renaissance man
who believes that faith, art and family are all he needs with on awards and art for First Lady Michelle
Obama, NBA superstar Earvin “Magic” Johnson,
to produce masterful art pieces.
Oprah Winfrey, Oba Adeyeye Oogenus (King of
Born Morton Bernard Edmonds, BerniE, is an
award-winning Artist, Movie Producer, Author, Cloth-
Nigeria), Stevie Wonder and Westside Action Group,
ing Designer and Web Developer based in the Inland
Black Voice Foundation, Riverside African American
Historical Society, CBS Studios, NBC Studies., just to
Empire. With a knack for art and inspiration garnered
from his aunt, Edmonds traced his love for the arts to
name a few.
“I now continue to take on projects that challenge
his childhood.
my skills with hopes that my content helps to solve
“I began to draw along with my aunt who had some
equations of peace, love, inspiration and motiva-
outstanding raw skills” Edmonds said. “She drew all
tion.” BerniE added. “My work can be seen at Califor-
over the walls in her closet and when my grandma
nia State San Bernardino, commissioned life-sized
went into her room one day, she almost had a heart
attack when she saw all of the art on the walls.”
bronze statues of George & Pauline Murillo, on the
Impressed by her skills, the Los Angeles native recalls
grounds of the Murillo Observatory.”
Edmonds has made an indelible mark in the art
painting on craft and construction paper he got from
school.
industry with his award-winning craft and continues
to evolve through the launch of his clothing line
“As I practiced and practiced, I got much better. My
aunt moved out and I continued to hone my craft.” He Believe Christian Apparel and Accessories.
“I decided to grow exponentially with my art to the
said. “I turned in several projects at school that were
Corporate Level when I launched Business Images,
used on display at the open house and school assem-
blies.”
Inc., the parent company for all entities” Edmonds
With over 25 years’ experience, the multifaceted artist
explained. “As a Clothing designer, I’ve managed to
attract clothing and accessory consumers in churches, and designer’s gift has made room for him to work
skate boarders and yoga communities.” So he expand-
ed his apparel lines to now include; Julyperiod, a Skater
Apparel line in 2017 and Zenxo, a Yoga Apparel Line to
be o cially launched in May 2019.
Holding rm to the scripture “I can do all this through
him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13),
Edmonds’s work is far from nished. He is currently
working on details for life-size sculpture monument for
the Arlington National Cemetery in Riverside, CA. in
addition to a Bas Relief Memorial plaque for Frances J.
Grice, a community activist who has impacted San
Bernardino county.
“I want to share peace in the legacy of the art, monu-
ments and clothing that I create. I also want to encour-
age, inspire and motivate my family to carry on the
legacy. Ultimately, I wish to make them proud of me”

Edmonds shared.

While the quest to write history continues, it’s just the

beginning for modern day Renaissance man, BerniE. As

he creates, his goal is to further a legacy that is not just

about him, but it’s about his family and also his hope to

change the game for upcoming artists.

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