Kathy Bradshaw | Radiance: A Fresh Palette of Creativit

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Kathy Bradshaw, “A Coo For You,” no date

encaustic on cradled panel, 24” x 24” (courtesy of the Gallery)

Kathy Bradshaw is a Saskatchewan encaustic & oil artist who specializes in landscape and animal portraiture.  Her luminous work exudes energy and emotion and is characterized by expressive mark-making, colour, texture and light.

Bradshaw’s landscapes focus on the power of space and are generally devoid of human influence or presence so that the viewer can solitarily embrace the beauty and solitude of the northern landscape before them.  Seduced by animal forms for their emotional and symbolic connections, Bradshaw strives to capture their “inner landscapes” through gaze and gesture, resulting in soulful portraits that are often close-up, immersive and eye-to-eye.

Since receiving her BFA with great distinction from the University of Saskatchewan in 2005, Kathy has enriched her practice through workshops and mentorships with local and international artists, international artist residencies and solo and group shows across Canada and the U.S.  She has won numerous awards for her work and was named a “Saskatchewan Artist to Watch” in 2019.  Bradshaw’s work is represented by galleries across Canada, and her paintings are part of collections throughout North America and around the world.