About

My journey as an artist began when I was four years old, sitting in a restaurant with my family waiting for food. I became intrigued by the interior layout and design of the restaurant and began drawing a picture of everything I was seeing on the back of my paper placemat. The intricate sketch of the restaurant surprised my parents, and from then on, they encouraged me to pursue my creative interests.

Drawing and painting led me to the University of Victoria in 1994 to pursue a BFA in Visual Arts. My final project for the honours program was a series of paintings of Vancouver trolleybuses, a subject that has fascinated me since early childhood. They have so many interesting stories contained within them, and I love bringing them to life in colourful paintings and drawings. They also led me to understand that I have a strong sense of design; my favourite parts of the drawings are the text and graphics on the buses.

I completed a diploma in graphic design and illustration (IDEA program) at Capilano University in 2010. I found the precision of the computer, the logic and the emphasis on clear communication thrilling, and I knew I had found my career of choice. My first graphic design gig began with a startup design/ad agency called Dead Famous in downtown Vancouver about eight months after graduation. I worked with them for almost two years and learned an astounding amount about technical skills, conceptual thinking, pace and teamwork relating to graphic design. Those two years in the Dominion building in Gastown were among the most rewarding in my professional career. 

In 2012, an opportunity opened up to work as the graphic design manager with Wycliffe Canada, a faith-based nonprofit with a mission that I am passionate about. The job meant a move to Calgary, Alberta, and I quickly found a wonderful family of friends and colleagues here. My work involved creating everything from direct mail and brochures, to our quarterly magazine, Word Alive. Every day brought new challenges as my team addressed the big question of audience engagement. 

In 2024, I completed my 3D Modeling and Animation Diploma from Visual College of Art and Design. I am using these skills on an animation team with SIL Global, one of Wycliffe Canada’s main partner organizations.

Exhibitions

  • July 2022 Hop-on Hop-off (Solo Exhibition), Calgary, AB
  • July 2020   Nocturn (Group Exhibition), Crowsnest Pass Public Art Gallery, AB
  • Nov 2017   Diaspora (Group Exhibition), Fish Creek Library Gallery, Calgary, AB
  • Feb 2012   Transit Roots (Solo Exhibition), Deer Lake Gallery, Burnaby, B.C.
  • Apr 2011   Celebration of Spring – A Fresh Start (Group Exhibition), Deer Lake Gallery, Burnaby, B.C.
  • Apr 2010   IDEA Grad Show, Harbour Centre, Vancouver, B.C.
  • Apr 2009   Reflections Vancouver 2010 (Student Group Exhibition), Ferry Building, North Vancouver, B.C.
  • Apr 2002   Art Spacific (Group Exhibition), Firehall Centre for the Arts, Delta, BC
  • May 1999  Art Grafias (Group Exhibition), Rouge Gallery, Victoria, BC
  • July 1998   To Remain at a Distance (Group Exhibition), Open Space Gallery, Victoria, BC

Publications
Liar, Liar, Gown on Fire (memoir)

Skills
3D Modeling
– Adobe Substance 3D, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Blender, Maya, Unreal Engine
Graphic Design
– Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Digital and Analog Art and Illustration.

Education
2024 VCAD, diploma in 3D Modeling and Animation
2017 Royal Roads University, graduate certificate in Communications Management
2010 Capilano University, IDEA diploma (Illustration and Graphic Design)
2001 University of Victoria, BFA (honours) Visual Art

Contact
cbuckshoncreative@gmail.com
403-870-926
https://www.instagram.com/cbuckshon/