I’m Laura Richards, I am a Madison native who has lived and worked in the community all of my life so far. I work as an artist making large scale glass and metal sculpture. I love travelling, going to concerts, and just hanging out with my peeps.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am the youngest of 4 girls
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am an artist, specializing in Glass and Metal Sculpture for private and public spaces. I really love learning something new with every project I do. Both the process and subject matter is always a new adventure.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I really like The Argus Bar Grille and Ha Long Bay
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I am a Madison native, went to the university here and have worked as an artist here ever since.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Tammy Baldwin
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would love to go to Thailand and see some of their amazing beaches and wildlife
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
So many favorites, but I love The Karate Kid and The Goonies. I watch a lot of Roseanne.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Live in the moment and enjoy your time
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I would love to meet The Electric Mayhem
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Ziggy Marley
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The Up North Pub
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I would dine with Bill Murray at The Argus
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love how friendly and inclusive people are here
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself here, but hopefully travelling a bit more and having amazing adventures
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I play the squeaker as a musical instrument
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Maui, HI
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
I love the month of May and Shark Week
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Chasing butterflies
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My friends
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Peppermint and Eucalyptus
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
comfort, fun, and friends
