Based in Hopkins, Minnesota, Ed Bennett earned his degrees in graphic design and fine art painting from South Dakota State University, a dual background that deeply informs his approach to painting. Specializing in impressionist oil landscapes, he focuses on pristine Midwest and Western wildernesses untouched by human presence.

Rather than attempting to seamlessly recreate reality, Ed intentionally emphasizes the physical act of painting. His work bridges traditional Western landscape art and post-impressionism, utilizing a distinct contemporary style characterized by blocky brushwork, strong structural forms, and saturated color contrasts that leave no doubt about the medium's tactile nature.