Laura Lee Stay Bradshaw
“My goal is to create art that makes the world a more beautiful place to live. I believe that beautiful art speaks to us from another realm in a physical way. A strong connection with God, often reminds me of a more celestial sphere and a divine heritage. Spiritual yearnings run through my veins and give me purpose to create themes of joy and celebration. I choose images that gladden the heart and lift the soul. I am a figurative sculptor and strive to represent humanity with nobility and dignity.” Bradshaw earned an MFA from BYU. Notable works: “Martha Hughes Cannon” 8’ monument at the Utah State Capitol, “Child of Light” a 6’ mother and child statue Town Square at Fort Collins, CO. and “Celebration of Healing” 18’monument in Monroe, LA
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Corona Virus and Time to Contemplate Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God. There is a beauty and clarity that comes from being still and waiting upon the Lord. This pandemic has caused difficulties, some minor and others of a more serious nature. Our problem is that we often expect instantaneous...
Art is for the multi-tasker. Like any good athlete does cardio one day and aerobics the next, a professional artist often vacillates from various mediums. I work at least 8 hours a day on art. I might draw for a few hours then paint on a painting or sculpt. I...
Some of the best Utah sculptors worked at Wasatch Bronze back in the 1980s and 1990s. Sculptor Neil Hadlock owned the foundry for many years. I was once a foundry worker, hired to weld and grind bronze. I did this grueling work for 5 years 1980-1985. It helped pay for...