Beautiful paintings of nature’s beauty, pretty flowers and vibrant cities

I’m an artist based in Ireland, but I was born in Moldova. I’m an actuary by day and an artist by night (and weekends, holidays, and whenever else I can find the time). It’s a weird combination, creativity and numbers don’t usually go together, but it keeps me balanced and keeps my creativity flowing!

My art is influenced by many things, including my love of beauty and nature, vibrant cities, pretty flowers, and my wanderlust for travel.

When I look at the gorgeous landscapes around me, I want to throw them onto a canvas. When I stroll through city streets, I imagine how I can translate the energy into my work. When I see beautiful flowers in bloom, I’m inspired to paint something delicate yet empowering and full of life. ~ @marcela_b_art

Living life in full bloom acrylic on canvas by Artist Marcela Buckley “Living life in full bloom”, acrylics on canvas, 50×60 cm

Having a field day acrylic on canvas by Artist Marcela Buckley “Having a field day”, acrylics on canvas, 50×60 cm

And of course, my love of travel also plays a significant role in my art. Whenever I go somewhere new, I’m like a kid in a candy shop, eyes wide open with excitement and my camera snapping five million photos of everything around me.

Dublin up acrylic on canvas by Artist Marcela Buckley “Dublin’ up”, acrylics on canvas, 70×85 cm (Poolbeg Chimneys, Dublin)

I've got you covered acrylic painting on canvas

“I’ve got you covered”, acrylics on canvas, 70×85 cm (Anne’s Lane, Dublin)

All of these experiences find their way into my art and I hope it brings a little bit of joy and wonder to the viewer’s day.

It's Grand acrylic on canvas by Artist Marcela Buckley “I Canal think of a name for this, but it’s Grand”, acrylics on canvas, 70×85 cm (Grand Canal, Dublin)

I also often find the world of art to be a little too serious, and that’s exactly why I’ve taken a light-hearted approach with my paintings and make sure every name brings a touch of humour to the viewer’s day.

Oh shit, Eiffel acrylic on canvas by Artist Marcela Buckley “Oh shit, Eiffel”, acrylics on canvas, 60×75 cm

Having a dandy day acrylic on canvas by Artist Marcela Buckley “Having a dandy day”, acrylics on canvas, 60×75 cm

Art can be so much more than just a pretty picture hanging on a wall. With the right title, it can make you smile, laugh (or cringe, haha), but life is too short to be taken too seriously.

I'm lavender way you look at me acrylic painting on canvas “I’m lavender way you look at me”, acrylics on canvas, 50×60 cm

For me, it’s an absolute blast coming up with all the names. Before I finish a painting, I make sure to brush up on my puns because it takes a bit of creativity to come up with names!

Paint yourself a mental picture of walking into a room and seeing my artwork on display. You’ll be drawn in by the bursts of colour on each painting and then you’ll be hit with a pun that will either leave you grinning from ear to ear or cringing so hard you’ll want the ground to swallow you up. Hopefully, it’s the former.

Poolbeg Lighthouse Dublin acrylic on canvas by Artist Marcela Buckley “You light up my world”, acrylics on canvas, 70×75 cm (Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin).