about the artist
“Among Bradley Copeland’s favorite subjects are plants, a reflection of her nearness to nature and her belief in the interconnectedness of all life forms. She paints plants that connect, for her, to events in her life. It is like her to suggest that a life might be represented as a garden, that a garden is like a silent symphony, organized in rows with each section contributing to a bountiful whole. Everyone is privileged, Copeland would tell you, privileged to be a repository of energy that existed long before we came along and will be around long after we are gone. Division is an enemy. We should turn our energies toward connection.”
— Steve Bornhoft; Emerald Coast Magazine
Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Santa Rosa Beach artist, Bradley Copeland, moved to Florida’s panhandle in 2019. By the end of the following year, Bradley’s lifelong passion for making art had become her full time profession. Her iconic lip paintings gained early recognition, marking her emergence as a prominent figure in the regional art scene.
Since her debut, Bradley’s participation in countless exhibitions and events has made her a familiar and respected name throughout the community, celebrated for her fearless approach to creativity and unapologetic self-expression. Over the years, she has garnered numerous accolades for her evocative work, including the South Walton Artist of the Year Award 2023-2024 and the featured artist of ArtsQuest 2024. Bradley’s art has attracted devoted collectors from all over the world, including notable clientele like country music star, Lauren Alaina. Her work has also attracted collaborations with prestigious brands, such as customizing shoes for Golden Goose and artist pop-ups at Anthropologie.
Bradley considers art to be her religion. It is a deeply spiritual practice that is essential to her being, like food or water. Art has been a refuge for her throughout her life. She firmly believes in creativity as a prerequisite for healing and devotes herself to this advocacy.
In 2022, Bradley helped create the first art program at Walton Correctional Institution, where she taught weekly therapeutic art lessons to incarcerated men for the next two years.
After three successful years of running her own studio gallery, the artist has recently pulled her practice inward to a private location. Bradley’s work is currently showcased in several galleries across the Southeast, including Anne Hunter Galleries in Seaside, Florida. Her public murals can be found in two prominent locations on 30A, and the rest of her artwork can be viewed online.