She Paints What We Feel But Can’t Say | Claire Buckley | Fine Artist & Digital Marketer

What happens when you channel your grief into something beautiful and share it with the world? Claire Buckley did just that. After leaving her career in fashion marketing, she followed an unexpected path into painting full-time. Now, her ethereal, prism-like work resonates deeply with anyone who’s experienced loss, longing, or the quiet magic of everyday life. In this episode, we talk about making the leap into entrepreneurship, navigating self-doubt, how to price your work as an artist, and the real power of community and mindset. Claire shares how her art helps people connect with the other side, why marketing is just as important as talent, and what it actually looks like to build a creative, purpose-driven career in New York. CHAPTERS: 00:00 From fashion marketing to full-time artist 01:00 Painting as escape and unexpected success 02:45 Leaving a startup job during the pandemic 04:50 Selling her first pieces and finding the courage to leap 06:20 Balancing creativity with financial pressure 08:00 Using marketing skills to build her brand 10:15 Why artists must learn to self-promote 11:45 “I’ve always been slightly delusional” 13:00 The shifting art scene in New York 14:30 Making work about grief and spiritual connection 16:00 Receiving daily messages from people who’ve lost someone 17:30 Her painting process: no plans, just feeling 19:00 Gallery representation vs. doing it yourself 20:00 Pricing artwork and claiming your value 21:30 The role of community and creative friendships 23:00 How traveling (and skateboarding) influence her perspective 25:00 What she needs now: partnership, brand deals, and expansion The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices