Chris Buckley

I grew up in England. I created my first piece of art age 2 on my mom’s freshly painted walls. Needless to say, any consequences that were given did not dampen my developing creative skills. I went on to study nursing at St Mary’s Hospital Paddington. I was a good nurse, but a better artist. I ended up working as a graphic designer at The Wellcome Trust, a leading London based charity. As I didn’t go to art school I consider The Wellcome Trust job my lucky break. I have a lot of people to thank for showing faith in my untrained skills and given me the opportunity to learn from talented graphic designers, and pursue a career using my artistic skills.
I immigrated to Seattle in the late 90s where I spent my time bringing up four active, demanding, incredible kids. During the early years of motherhood, art became my sanctuary, my escape to tranquility. Even though I still have one active, demanding incredible kid at home, I am grateful that I get to spend a little more time doing art now.
My art reflects many aspects of my life. My inspiration for my work is both reflective and random. I like to work in a variety of ways, and in a variety of mediums. Not confining myself to one medium and one style enables me to experiment, explore...

I studied drama and English at Middlesex Polytechnic

After college I pursued a career in nursing, and trained as an RGN at St Mary's Hospital London.

After nursing I trained as a designer at Middlesex Polytechnic, whilst working at The Wellcome Trust as a graphic designer

Up and Coming Exhibitions/Shows
Color Theory Show, Issaquah Feb 4 - June 2 2019
Flying Apron Fremont April 2019
Lynnwood City Hall July 30 – Sept 10 2019

Current
Flying Apron Redmond November 2018- January 2019
Kirkland Art Walk December 14 2018

Previous Exhibitions/Shows
Sip and Stroll 10/13 – 10/14
Schack-tober Fest 9/13 – 9/23
The Sock Shop Break Room Gallery August and September 2018
Kirkland Art Walk Every second Friday @ Hallmark Realty
Flying Apron Redmond July and August
Duvall Advanced Family Eyecare 4/1 – 6/30
Central Park Tennis Club 4/18 – 6/18

Permanent Exhibitions
On Pointe DanceWear, Bellevue Washington
International School Bellevue, Washington