Samantha Buckley
My specialism is Indian miniature painting. With an interest in nature and animals , I paint using lots of colour specific to the technique of Indian paintings, as well as 24 carat gold work.
My teaching style is friendly, approachable , inclusive and positive. I encourage my students to gain in confidence, and always look for the positives in peoples work, as I believe this is the most effective way to draw people’s skills out.
Over the last two years I have discovered how effective teaching online can be, realizing one can really create a community of friends all enjoying activities at the same time.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Inspirations
I have always found inspiration in nature, whether this be in the form of plant life or animal life. My first love is ceramics , which I have collected over the years, and has provided me with inspiration. Some of my favourite artists are Howard Hodgkin, Dubuffet, Lucian Freud.
Other Interests
My other interests revolve around food , I love to cook! Being a committed vegetarian for 35 years I like to experiment with cooking styles , but love Indian food the best. I am also a doggie mum and have 2 westies that keep me very busy. As well as keenly researching the history of Indian painting!
My teaching style is friendly, approachable , inclusive and positive. I encourage my students to gain in confidence, and always look for the positives in peoples work, as I believe this is the most effective way to draw people’s skills out.
Over the last two years I have discovered how effective teaching online can be, realizing one can really create a community of friends all enjoying activities at the same time.
Career Highlights and Achievements
- BA Hons in Ceramics
- MA with Distinction in Traditional Arts
- Collections for The Highgrove Estate
- Charity work for The Elephant Family
- Exhibitions with The Aga Khan Gallery
- Artist in Residence Saudi Arabia with The Princes Foundation in conjunction with The Royal Commission of Alula
Inspirations
I have always found inspiration in nature, whether this be in the form of plant life or animal life. My first love is ceramics , which I have collected over the years, and has provided me with inspiration. Some of my favourite artists are Howard Hodgkin, Dubuffet, Lucian Freud.
Other Interests
My other interests revolve around food , I love to cook! Being a committed vegetarian for 35 years I like to experiment with cooking styles , but love Indian food the best. I am also a doggie mum and have 2 westies that keep me very busy. As well as keenly researching the history of Indian painting!