Page 2 - The Art of BerniE

ABOUT THE
ARTIST

About the Artist;

Colorful expression and artistic zeal has become the way BerniE. renders his subjects in a strong, graphic fashion
through a variety of medium. He purposely eludes a distinctive style in order to provide his collectors with an
array of choices and styles. At his showings his audience is often awe struck by the diverse range of medium he
works in. Many of his art viewers and collectors are overheard saying; "Oh....and that’s a BerniE. too!". He is
strongly influenced by artists Tina Allen, John H. Biggers and Charles Bibbs, Erte’ and Pablo Picasso.

Born Morton Bernard Edmonds, a native of Los Angeles, South Central area. BerniE continues to take courses
from Fine Art Coaches to learn more about the techniques of drawing, painting and sculpting. He spent a month in
Italy taking workshops from Art Masters. BerniE. states that his family is the main source of his inspiration and
motivation to be a successful artist.

BerniE. has been credited by a long list of patrons; NBC Studios, Warner Bros. Studios, Earvin "Magic" Johnson
(Athlete/Entrepreneur), Dawnn Lewis (Actress/Singer), Najee (Jazz Musician) and Chip Fields (Actress/Writer),
Steve Harvey (Actor/Producer/Writer) just to name a few. His credits also include designing the "Amazing Love
Award", "Corretta Scott King Award", "Reginald F. Lewis Award"- Business Person Of The Year Award and the
"Kwaanza Award" - 30th Anniversary Commemoration. Other credits that give him pride and honors are that
of having his works grace the sets of several television sitcoms. His works have been recognized by audiences
watching shows such as "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", "Living Single”, "In The House" and "The Jamie
Foxx Show". An addition to BerniE’s credits is that of being featured in editions of, Artist’s Edition Magazine,
Upscale Magazine, Inland Empire Magazine, Black Voice News, Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Times, San
Bernardino Sun Newspaper, The Business Press Enterprise Publication, and a variety of other national
publications.

Most recently in November 2017, the King of Nigeria was awarded a bronze statue entitled, “Liberating Afreekah”.
BerniE.’s work can be seen at California State San Bernardino, commissioned pieces; a life-sized bronze statue of
George & Pauline Murillo, which has been installed at California State San Bernardino University, on the grounds
of the Murillo Observatory. Also the Legacy Fountain were you can observe his bronze seated sculptures of Drs.
Evan, Fau and Karnig, the three former Presidents of the University. In 2004, The Black Voice News &
Foundation, Inc., commissioned BerniE. to sculpt the bust of Booker T. Washington, which is on permanent
display at the Historic Mission Inn, in Riverside, California. He has also designed and created a monument at the
Evergreen Cemetery in Riverside, California, a Granite Memorial Bench that was commissioned by the Riverside
African American Historical Society, in honor of late Judge Victor Meceli.

BerniE.’s art work and apparel is sold and distributed internationally by a host of art galleries and print dealers. He
has currently produced a television documentary on African American Art in Riverside, featuring himself and
three other prominent African American Artists. He will be curating the Art Exhibit at the Pomona Fair in 2018,
titled “Live Art”. It will be a collaboration of Art and Innovation. There will be a Call to Artist in mid January
2018. In addition, you can find most of his work on his web site at www.Bernieart.com.

BerniE. aides various organizations in fund raisers. He has assisted organizations such as "The Institute For Black
Parenting" (an adoption and foster care agency), "Five Acres" (a children’s orphanage), churches and other non-
profit agencies in raising over $750,000.00. BerniE. launched a Clothing Line, “Believe”, Christian Apparel and
Accessories, which he will use a portion of the proceeds from sells to donate to various causes. You can find
Believe Apparel and Accessories at www.Believeattire.com Thank you for your patronage.