Biography

Edward DuRose was born and lives in St. Paul Minnesota, but he tries to get out to Montana, its neighboring states and throughout Northern Minnesota for inspiration and the pure enjoyment of experiencing nature at its finest. He owes his love of nature to his parents and the encouragement to explore art from his grandmother, who was an accomplished artist in her own right. Painting, drawing and photography have always been a way for me to put his experiences and love of nature on paper and canvas.

After graduating from the University of St. Thomas with a B.F.A. DuRose started working as a graphic designer and has continued working as a graphic designer along with painting wildlife and landscapes in the Rocky Mountain West and Northern Minnesota. He enjoys many aspects of the outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and photography. In spring, migrating birds and wildflowers are his main subjects. In fall and winter he enjoys photographing Trumpeter Swans, migrating wildlife, scenery and large mammals. His collection of photos is a result of trips in his neighborhood, fishing, hunting, vacationing and hiking.

DuRose’s artwork has been displayed in many books, national publications and museums, including: the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, OK; the Bell Museum in St. Paul, MN; and the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, WI. Permanent collections include the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, WI; the University of Minnesota; and the City of Roseville, MN. His artwork has been juried into the C.M. Russell Museum Art Auction in Great Falls, Montana, the Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin and the Mountain Oyster Club Show in Tucson, Arizona.