Edward is completely self-taught as are the most genetically gifted artists. Using his own reference, taken in the field on one of his many adventures. Canadian artist Edward Spera's creations are inspired from his travels across the globe.  

Numerous research trips have taken Edward Spera across Africa, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, China, Tibet, North, South & Central America, Alaska and remote parts of Indonesia. From these adventures he is able to take moments of time and turn them into detailed wonders of art. By doing so, Edward hopes to convey to the viewer the incredible beauty of the creatures that share this world with us. Edward spends long hours using the smallest of brushes to recreate the moment. Every brush stroke brings Edward closer to completing the piece, what he calls his tribute to the existence of that particular animal, “ Writers and poets use words, where I as an artist need to convey an experience in a visual manner”.