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Edwin Loftus

Seattle, Washington, United States
Artist (Drawing, Painting)
Born 1951

Edwin Loftus is an American painter and draftsman born in 1951. His interest in art began at the age of 4 when he decided to draw something real rather than working from his imagination. 

As a child he excelled at drawing and as a teenager he began to experiment with oil painting. In college, he took courses in art and art history and realized that true art had nothing to do with the quality of the drawing or painting, but that it had to have the ambition to push the boundaries and expand the visual experience. 

He also studied philosophy, psychology and history and quickly realized that it was just another art establishment trying to defend its elitist industry and reward system. Their skills were almost non-existent, they knew nothing about psychology, perception or stimulus response, and they were extensions of the belief system that made communism, fascism and other forms of totalitarianism such destructive forces in the world. They literally believe that art shouldn't be available to ordinary human beings, but only to an elite "sophisticated" enough to understand it. 

Edwin Loftus realized that the emperors of art had no clothes, but they were still the emperors. Gifted in art, he worked hard to acquire this skill. So he found other ways to make a living and sold a few artworks from time to time. For sixty years, many people enjoyed his works and some collected them. 

Today, Edwin Loftus is retired. Even if he sold all his paintings for the price he asked, "artist" would be the lowest paid job he ever had... but that's the way it is.  It won't matter to him after he dies. He just hopes that some people will like what he does enough to enjoy it in the future. 

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Drawing titled "Love in the Time of…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Love in the Time of Tornados - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2024 by Edwin Loftus - Figurative, figurative-594, Love, love, turmoil, tornado, American
"Love in the Time of Tornados"

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Drawing titled "The Coyote Family i…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
The Coyote Family in the Joshua Trees - Drawing, 11x14 in ©2024 by Edwin Loftus - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Desert, Coyotes, desert, cowboys, cowgirls, horses, Josha Trees
"The Coyote Family in the Joshua Trees"

Pastel on Cardboard | 11x14 in

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Drawing titled "Survival at Sea" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Survival at Sea - Drawing, 6x8 in ©2020 by Edwin Loftus - Illustration, illustration-600, Animal, rescue, sea turtle, sailor's tale, true stories
"Survival at Sea"

Pastel on Paper | 6x8 in

$658
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Drawing titled "A Parting" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
A Parting - Drawing, 8x6 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Abstract, abstract-570, Love, funeral, burial, mourning
"A Parting"

Pastel on Cardboard | 8x6 in

$758
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Drawing titled "Guardians Watch a G…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Guardians Watch a Good Man - Drawing, 8x6 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Nature, goodness, angels, guardians, life, living
"Guardians Watch a Good Man"

Pastel on Paper | 8x6 in

$758
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Drawing titled "The Lost Whales" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
The Lost Whales - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Illustration, illustration-600, Animal, whales, ancient, Dorodon, cave-complex, underwater, mystery
"The Lost Whales"

Pastel on Cardboard | 14x11 in

$1,074
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Drawing titled "The Terrible Lion" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
The Terrible Lion - Drawing, 11x14 in ©2022 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, War, Sheep, Lions, the future, the world
"The Terrible Lion"

Pastel on Cardboard | 11x14 in

$1,174
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Drawing titled "A Dinosaur Hunts it…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
A Dinosaur Hunts its Prey - Drawing, 5x7 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Illustration, illustration-600, Bird, raptors, dinosaurs, avians, birds, evolution, nature
"A Dinosaur Hunts its Prey"

Pastel on Paper | 5x7 in

$658
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Drawing titled "First Encounter" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
First Encounter - Drawing, 11x17 in ©2022 by Edwin Loftus - Illustration, illustration-600, Science fiction, encounter, aliens, spaceship, outerspace, space, Science Fiction
"First Encounter"

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Drawing titled "Suzanna and the Eld…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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Suzanna and the Elders 5 - Drawing, 11x14 in ©2024 by Edwin Loftus - Surrealism, surrealism-627, History, justice, Suzanna, Eders, Stephen, antiquity
"Suzanna and the Elders 5"

Pastel on Cardboard | 11x14 in

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Drawing titled "Nature Builds Reali…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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Nature Builds Reality Builds Nature - Drawing, 11x14 in ©2024 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Abstract, reality, philosophy, ontology, epistemology, nature, percption, diversity
"Nature Builds Reality Builds Nature"

Pastel on Cardboard | 11x14 in

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Drawing titled "The Winged Lion" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
The Winged Lion - Drawing, 8.5x11.5 in ©2022 by Edwin Loftus - Figurative, figurative-594, Fantasy, winged lion, man, woman, flying, imagination
"The Winged Lion"

Pastel on Paper | 8.5x11.5 in

$1,058
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Drawing titled "Mermaid and A Sea G…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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Mermaid and A Sea God - Drawing, 11x14 in ©2022 by Edwin Loftus - Figurative, figurative-594, Fish, mermaid, seascape, fish, abstract
"Mermaid and A Sea God"

Pastel on Cardboard | 11x14 in

$1,074
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Drawing titled "Pepe's Dream-Vision…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Pepe's Dream-Vision of the Planet of Strange Creatures - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Pop Art, pop-art-615, America, Pepe, strangeness, dream, female, fantasy, meme, internet, cultural
"Pepe's Dream-Vision of the Planet of Strange Creatures"

Pastel on Cardboard | 14x11 in

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Drawing titled "The Adventures of N…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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The Adventures of Naked Women - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Boat, nude, female, boat, irrationality, humanity, reality, seascape
"The Adventures of Naked Women"

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Drawing titled "The Joy of Youth" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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The Joy of Youth - Drawing, 17x11 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Love, sex, love, youth, fun, reproduction, biology
"The Joy of Youth"

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Drawing titled "Punish the Bad Boys" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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Punish the Bad Boys - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Dark Fantasy, spanking, S&M, nudity, humiliation, alternative sex
"Punish the Bad Boys"

Pastel on Paper | 14x11 in

$874
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Drawing titled "They Told Us that O…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
They Told Us that Our Love Could Never Last - Drawing, 11x14 in ©2022 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Love, love, ill-fated, mismatched, choices, romance
"They Told Us that Our Love Could Never Last"

Pastel on Cardboard | 11x14 in

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Drawing titled "The Law of Survival" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
The Law of Survival - Drawing, 11x14 in ©2024 by Edwin Loftus - Abstract, abstract-570, Nature, Survival, attacker, defender, reproduction
"The Law of Survival"

Pastel on Cardboard | 11x14 in

$958
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Drawing titled "The Last Sighting" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
The Last Sighting - Drawing, 11x17 in ©2024 by Edwin Loftus - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Seascape, ships, captains, sinkings, seamen
"The Last Sighting"

Pastel on Cardboard | 11x17 in

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Drawing titled "And Then Woman Crea…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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And Then Woman Created Man - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Politics, feminist, emasculation, inhumanity, efeminization, folly, hubris, arrogance
"And Then Woman Created Man"

Pastel on Paper | 14x11 in

$1,086
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Drawing titled "Rescuing the Maiden" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Rescuing the Maiden - Drawing, 11x14 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Fairytale, Heroes, maidens, damoiselles, monsters, rescuers, archetypes, quests
"Rescuing the Maiden"

Pastel on Cardboard | 11x14 in

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Drawing titled "Button Boy's Brilli…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Button Boy's Brilliant Idea - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Figurative, figurative-594, Fantasy, science fiction, fantasy, war, dog
"Button Boy's Brilliant Idea"

Pastel on Cardboard | 14x11 in

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Drawing titled "Bathing Woman" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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Bathing Woman - Drawing, 17x11 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Nature, female, nude, bather, bathing, customs, sociology, anthropology, biology, civilization, philosophy, Nature
"Bathing Woman"

Pastel on Cardboard | 17x11 in

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Drawing titled "Right This Way, Fol…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Right This Way, Folks - Drawing, 11x14 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Fish, sharks, boats, predators, fools
"Right This Way, Folks"

Pastel on Paper | 11x14 in

$1,086
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Drawing titled "Jealousy 2" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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Jealousy 2 - Drawing, 11x14 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Love, jealousy, civilization, primitive, instinct
"Jealousy 2"

Pastel on Paper | 11x14 in

$1,074
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Drawing titled "Conquering the Gods" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Conquering the Gods - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2022 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Nature, gods, rebellion, recognition, authority, common denominators, perceptions, nature, existence
"Conquering the Gods"

Pastel on Cardboard | 14x11 in

$1,074
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Drawing titled "Modern Woman by the…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Modern Woman by the Sea - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2024 by Edwin Loftus - Abstract, abstract-570, Female nudes, women, females, nude, naked, swim suits, beauty, comfort, appreciation
"Modern Woman by the Sea"

Pastel on Cardboard | 14x11 in

$858
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Drawing titled "City Women Walking…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
City Women Walking the Dog - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2024 by Edwin Loftus - Figurative, figurative-594, City, women, dog, city, walking, living
"City Women Walking the Dog"

Pastel on Cardboard | 14x11 in

$1,074
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Drawing titled "Creation of the New…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Creation of the New Void - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Landscape, woman, bunnies, opening, reality, a mirror, paradox
"Creation of the New Void"

Pastel on Paper | 14x11 in

$1,074
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Drawing titled "Nude in the Garden" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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Nude in the Garden - Drawing, 6x8 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Abstract, abstract-570, Female nudes, nature, perceptual, gestalts, pattern, design, illusion, cognition
"Nude in the Garden"

Pastel on Paper | 6x8 in

$958
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Drawing titled "Our Friend the Snake" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Our Friend the Snake - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Spiritual Art, spiritual-art-1040, Mythology, snakes, pre-Adamite Humans, legends, folk tales, Just so Stories
"Our Friend the Snake"

Pastel on Cardboard | 14x11 in

$1,074
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Drawing titled "The Cliff Girl Fall…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
The Cliff Girl Falls in Love - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Love, Cliff Girl, man, bear, love, perspective, yearning, impressions
"The Cliff Girl Falls in Love"

Pastel on Cardboard | 14x11 in

$1,074
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Drawing titled "Red Riding Hood and…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Red Riding Hood and the Wolf - Drawing, 11x14 in ©2023 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, World Culture, dangers, disguises, warnings, traditions, falsehoods, predators, crime, fairytales
"Red Riding Hood and the Wolf"

Pastel on Paper | 11x14 in

$1,074
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Drawing titled "Merychippus versus…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Merychippus versus Homotherium cum Homo Heidelburgensis - Drawing, 11x17 in ©2022 by Edwin Loftus - Illustration, illustration-600, History, prehistory, pre-horse, pre-cat, hunting, Heidelburg-man
"Merychippus versus Homotherium cum Homo Heidelburgensis"

Pastel on Cardboard | 11x17 in

$1,074
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Drawing titled "Women Examine an Od…" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
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Women Examine an Oddity - Drawing, 14x11 in ©2022 by Edwin Loftus - Symbolism, symbolism-1020, Everyday Life, Oddities, history, progress, nature, civilization
"Women Examine an Oddity"

Pastel on Cardboard | 14x11 in

$974
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