And although he was no more able to imitate earlier work in the Railway Series any better than his wife, both Marriot and the Reverend W. Awdry were satisfied with his pictures. Although Edwards' style was more impressionistic than that of any previous Railway Series artist, Wilbert liked his work because he drew from life and "obviously had an affection for the characters".
Despite not being able to replicate earlier Railway Series artwork as well as his wife, both Marriot and the Reverend W. Awdry were pleased with Edwards' pictures. Although Edwards' style was more impressionistic than any previous artist in the Railway Series, Wilbert liked his work because it was based on life and showed a fondness for the characters.