A little about me.

“My inspiration comes from the landscape around me and those I visit, the simple beauty of a flower or plant that I’ve grown from seed, and the animals and birds that visit my backyard.”

I create black & white artwork in pencil, charcoal, and pastel; working in my studio and occasionally on location drawing a variety of subjects, including landscapes, still lifes, animals and figures. I believe light, value, composition and line are important in telling my story or conveying a feeling on my view of the world; from the smallest bloom to the largest landscape. My art is a way to connect with the world around me. I live and work in Columbus, Ohio; am the co-owner, along with my husband/artist Kevin Buckland, of Buckland Gillespie Design, a graphic design studio and co-chair / planner of the Art At The Arnold; a three day art competition that is held annually during the Arnold Sports Festival.

I can be reached at:

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or by emailing:

pertainatbucklandgillespie.com

OTHER INTERESTS

Reading - a little of everything, historical fiction, sci-fi and an occasional biography. I prefer to read the book first before seeing the movie.

Gardening - Nothing more relaxing then digging in the dirt and connecting with nature. And what joy to plant a seed and then admire the bloom or enjoy the taste of fresh produce

Music - jazz, 70’s rock, classical and I listen to lots of drums (Kevin is a drummer)

Visits - to museums, art galleries and historical sites

Favorite vacations - head east to family and the coast, Blue Ridge Parkway, forests and mountains

Born in York, PA. Came to Columbus, OH to attend Columbus College of Art and Design / graduated with a BFA

Pet - one Jack Russell Terror (no not a typo)