Bruce studied Art and Merchandising at Vancouver City College and spent  2 years at the Vancouver School of Art now known as Emily Carr. He worked in a sawmill until he could afford to sling on a backpack and head for Europe and Asia. He made it overland to India in just under a year.
Upon returning he lived in a Spiritually based Community in Washington State.
Bruce Edwards has been a muralist, instructor and graphic designer for more than thirty years.  He has taught at the elementary, high school and adult levels throughout the Northwest and Alaska.  He has completed commissioned works for numerous municipalities and private collections. He was an instructor for Seniors Making Art (Instructor of the Year 2005} Recently instructed two credit summer workshops for the Frye Museum.