#116 GABRIELLA BUCKINGHAM
Join Coach Kate Rhodes in conversation with UK artist Gabriella Buckingham, a Creative Visionary Program alum whose bold, colorful paintings hum with energy. From selling greeting cards while raising two young kids to exhibiting twice at the Royal Academy Summer Show, Gabriella shares a refreshingly real path built on creative courage. You’ll hear how she shifted from delicate illustration to experimental abstraction, showed up for her first art fair, and learned to back herself even when it felt terrifying. If you’ve been hesitating on a next step in your art, this conversation is a powerful reminder that self-belief beats perfection every time.
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- Meet Gabriela Buckingham: 00:00
- Her Artistic World: Inspiration & Style: 02:00
- The Journey to Fine Art: 07:00
- How CVP Changed Everything: 13:25
- Start Before You’re Ready: 17:25
- Building a Real Art Business: 21:45
- Rest, Reflect & What’s Next: 39:00
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Totally lovely conversation. I especially appreciate her completely unapologetic ownership of whatever shows up/flows through, even if it differs from previous work. I aspire to hold that stance.
This was so full of inspiration and practicality at the same time. Beautiful images.
Wow💎Thank you, so much inspiration!
So, so inspiring!!! I really enjoyed seeing Gabriella’s work and watching her paint. Beautiful color! Enjoyed hearing about Gabriella’s journey.
Great interview, Kate! Good fun!
So, so inspiring!!! I really enjoyed seeing Gabriella’s work and watching her paint. Beautiful color! Enjoyed hearing about Gabriella’s journey.
Great interview, Kate! Good fun!
Gabriella is such an inspiration! Thank you for this wonderful interview, Kate!
What a wonderful, inspiring and energetic interview Kate and Gabriella! It is so exciting to share in all of these incredible moments.
Thank you!
Warmest regards, Shari
Thank you Kate and Gabriella! Love the vitality and the faith!
What an inspiring artist!
A really enjoyable interview to watch Kate.
Thank you
Wonderful and inspiring interview. Thank you!