Ed Labadie’s current creations combine colour, contrast, dynamic composition, and abstraction to entice the eye and intrigue the mind. Geometric shapes pull viewers into paintings initially, and further study rewards them with hidden subject matter coupled with a sense of discovery. Equally comfortable in both watercolour and oil, Labadie uses each medium to its maximum. Ed Labadie’s works are notable for their vibrant colours, creating memorable impressions with viewers, elevating his art from simple depictions to personal visions. He is an award-winning artist and his contemporary abstracts, scenic outdoor images, and wildlife works hang in corporate and private collections in the U.S. and New Zealand.